TLN Discover America series videotapes, circa 1993-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Teaching Learning Network Productions
Title
TLN Discover America series videotapes
Dates
circa 1993-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
22 videocassettes (8 hr., 17 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam, DigiBeta, Betacam SP
Collection Number
PH0888
Summary
The collection consists of raw footage from Washington communities Chewelah, Port Angeles, Puyallup, and Seattle during the 1990s. Some of the footage was used in the Discover America series.
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

The original videocassettes are not accessible due to preservation concerns; however, a viewing copy is available and arrangements can be made to view the videocassettes by contacting the Visual Materials Curator.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant from Friends of the Libraries

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Discover America was a series created by Teaching Learning Network Productions (TLN) through the 1990s and early 2000s. It was a nationally aired travel series that partnered with local governments to create informational and promotional programs about locations across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. TLN was based out of Palm Beach, Florida.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of raw footage from Washington communities Chewelah, Port Angeles, Puyallup, and Seattle during the 1990s. Some of the footage was used in the Discover America series.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Produced by Teaching Learning Network Productions.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View selections from the collection in digital format.

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Alden Lee, 2013 ; Jack Falk, 2013 ; Elizabeth Russell, 2014 ; Completed by Andrew Weaver, 2014.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Chewelah, Washington, 2000Return to Top

Container(s): Viewcopy VC129, Item 1

"Chatauqua Festival" Parade, with carnival rides, outdoor flea market, and other events. 9th Annual "James Dean Days" event featuring vintage cars. Skiers and snowboarders at ski resort. Various views of the town, including library, little league baseball, museum, casino, and Mexican restaurant. Interview with Garn Christensen. Horseback riding, golf, church, bank, and other footage of Chewelah.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

3 videocassettes (32 min. each) : sound, color ; DigiBeta

2 videocassettes (30 min., 5 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam SP

Port Angeles, Washington, circa 1993Return to Top

Container(s): Viewcopy VC130, Item 2

Interview with Barb Maynes, Public Information Officer at Olympic National Park. Tudor Inn, ships in harbor, views from Hurricane Ridge, Olympic Mountains on a clear day, visitors hiking on trail. Man kayaking and fishing on Lake Crescent, Lake Crescent Lodge, U.S. Highway 101 with fall foliage, Port Angeles street scenes. Interview with Timothy J. Smith, Economic Development Director. Nurses and patient at Olympic Medical Center. Interview with Russ Veenema, Executive Director of Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

4 videocassettes (32 min. each) : sound, color ; DigiBeta

Puyallup, WashingtonReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
viewcopy item
VC131 3
Puyallup 1
South Meridian Hill, Puyallup Fair, cyclists, Puyallup High School, Liberty Theatre, barber shop. Mt. Rainier, golf course, winery, trains. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Meeker House, monuments.
Original 4 videocassettes (30 min. each) : sound, color ; Betacam 1 videocassette (6 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam
circa 1993
VC132 4
Puyallup 2
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. Liberty Theatre and horse-drawn cart. Ezra Meeker Community Festival. Interview with Sharon Ketterman about Ezra Meeker and Meeker Mansion. Puyallup Centennial Park, Puyallup Fairgrounds, stadium. Interview with Park Ranger / Management Assistant Cy Hentges of Mt. Rainier National Park. Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Shapes of Clay Company Store, aerial views of Puyallup. Interview with Paula Braaten of Puyallup Chamber of Commerce.
Original 5 videocassettes (30 min., 8 min., 9 min., 19 min., 30 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam
circa 1993

Seattle, Washington, September 18-19, 1993Return to Top

Container(s): Viewcopy VC133, Item 5

Seattle street scenes: convention center, coffee shop, streetcar, ferry, Pike Place Market, skyline, Pioneer Square, Smith Tower, Transit Tunnel. Houses, old photographs of Seattle, waterfront. Hotel, restaurant.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

3 videocassettes (30 min. each) : sound, color ; Betacam

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)