James J. Taylor collection of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive

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James J. Taylor collection of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive

1981-present (majority 1995-present)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1216

The James J. Taylor collection of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive (WAPAVA) documents a comprehensive range of theatre productions, nationally active local dance companies, and discussions featuring contemporary creative artists. Founded and sustained through the individual efforts of videographer Jim Taylor, WAPAVA began as a one-man-show on a small budget and now contains over a decade of performance practices and performing arts history in the Washington, DC area. By the time Taylor died on February 10, 2005, the collection he created had surpassed 400 titles and still continues to grow. Productions are found in the Libraries main catalog by doing an Advanced Search and including the term "WAPAVA" in a search field. The collection also includes programs, press kits, and other documents relating to these productions.

85.50 linear feet

eng, Latn

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6326622

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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Taylor, James J., 1930-2005

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James J. Taylor (c. 1931 – February 10, 2005) was a videographer instrumental in the creation of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive....

Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archives

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The Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archives (WAPAVA) was established to create and preserve a videotape collection of significant Washington-area stage performances, including theater, dance, opera, mime, and storytelling. WAPAVA is one of only four public archives of theater and other performing arts in the country. The Washingtoniana Division, D.C. Community Archives is the official repository of the collection. The first taping was conducted in 1993. From the description of...

James J. Taylor Collection of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive

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From the guide to the James J. Taylor Collection of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive, 1991-2009, 1991-2009, (Special Collections in Performing Arts) ...