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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Title: Paulina Sahagun TENAZ and CARA Collection
Creator:
Sahagun, Paulina
Identifier/Call Number: 15
Physical Description:
1.2 linear feet
(2 boxes; 1 flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1974-1994
Abstract: This collection consists of the dramatist and dramaturge Paulina Sahagun's collection of Latin American and Chicano theater
papers, specifically the papers of TENAZ (Teatros Nacionales de Aztlan) and CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation).
Language of Material: Collection materials are in English and Spanish.
Physical Location: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library
and Archive for paging information.
Open for research.
Collection donated by Paulina Sahagun to the Chicano Studies Research Center. Deed of gift on file at the Chicano Studies
Research Center Archives office.
The materials are in the order determined by the initial archivist.
Paulina Sahagun has performed on both sides of the Mexico / U.S. Border. She began her theatrical career as a member of the
Mexican Theater Company: Los Mascarones and was a founding member of Grupo Cultural Zero. With these companies she toured
extensively throughout Mexico and the U.S. performing original theatrical works. Her credits with El Teatro Campesino and
Luis Valdez include the play "La Pastorela" and the PBS Special "El Popol Vuh." Sahagun has worked with TENAZ, The Inner City
Cultural Center, Plaza de La Raza, UCLA Mexican Art Series, the 1990 Los Angeles Theater Festival, and CARA. She co-directed
the Young Conservatory, a training program for young actors and was a Drama Instructor at Inner City Arts. Sahagun is a graduate
of the Del Arte School of Physical Theater and received her master's degree in the World Arts and Cultures program at UCLA.
TENAZ began as a support group for regional Chicano / Latino theater groups and evolved into an international festival of
Chicano / Latino theater first yearly, then as a biennial. It has been a major supporter of major talents within the communitry
as well as promoting new artists, dancers, actors, writers and directors.
CARA was a traveling exhibition of Chicano art as curated by the Wight Gallery at UCLA. It was a showcase of 140 works of
art produced between 1964 - 1985 by 90 artists.
[Identification of item], Paulina Sahagun TENAZ and CARA Collection, 15, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California,
Los Angeles.
Processed by Michael Stone, 2009. Finding aid edited and revised by Doug Johnson, 2018.
This collection consists of the dramatist and dramaturge Paulina Sahagun's collection of Latin American and Chicano theater
papers, specifically the papers of TENAZ and CARA. It includes periodicals, correspondence, and theater publications.
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user
must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication
rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexican American theater
Mexican American arts