Letitia Williams Oral History, 2006
Abstract
Interview with Letitia Williams conducted by Sandra Minton.
Dates
- 2006
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
Digital Repository
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Biographical / Historical
Born in Montgomery Alabama, Letitia Williams holds a degree in Physical Education and Dance from Tuskegee University and a Masters in dance from Smith College. Letitia taught dance at different educational levels for 45 years. She spent 24 years at the University of Colorado, Boulder in the Theatre and Dance Department. There, she founded and served as Artistic Director of the Harambee Dancers and Drummers, a multi-racial African dance and drum ensemble. She has been involved in a number of community organizations including The Spirituals Project, Colorado Dance Alliance, The African-American Task Force, and Links Denver Chapter. She has also organized and directed the Redeemer Dancers, a liturgical dance company at her church.
Extent
4 Items (sound tape cassette)
Scope and Contents
This series contains transcripts, photos, and oral histories from the 2006 Legends of Dance honorees.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good 4 cassette tapes
Provenance
Gift of the Friends of the Carson Brierly Dance Library, 2004.
General
reformatted digital
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository