Iron Goat Trail video collection, 2002-2005

Overview of the Collection

Videographer
Wilmar, Diane
Title
Iron Goat Trail video collection
Dates
2002-2005 (inclusive)
Quantity
27 Betacam Cassettes : Color ; ½ inch
1 DVD (30 minutes) : Sound, Color
1 CD-Audio (30 minutes)
Tape Logs, Script and brochure (2 folders) ; Various sizes
Collection Number
PH0836
Summary
Video collection describing the restoration of the Iron Goat Trail along the route of the Great Northern Railway
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 collection is open to the public.

The original tapes and DVD Master are not accessible due to preservation concerns; however, a viewing copy is available.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Iron Goat Trail is an ongoing project organized by the Volunteers for Outdoor Washington to construct a hiking trail along the original route of the Great Northern Railway. A documentary entitled, "Back to Life: The Iron Goat Trail," details the history of the Great Northern Railway, including the 1910 avalanche at Wellington, and the recent efforts of volunteers to restore and preserve the route. The principle videographer was Diane Wilmar and John De Graf served as the documentary's producer.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Rough video footage for the final half-hour documentary, "Back to Life: The Iron Goat Trail," which was produced by John De Graf and filmed by Diane Wilmar. Also includes tape logs, script, and narration created during the project. The brochures were created by the Volunteers for Outdoor Washington and detail the history of the trail and publicize the initial airing of the documentary during the summer of 2005.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Producer/Writer: John De Graff. Narrator: Rick Steves. Photographer/Editor: Diana Wilmar. Field Audio: Jack Buchans, Eric, Gretchen Burger. Production Assistants: Arwen King, Alex Simmons, Yolanda Cieters, Emmie Hertz, Sara Watson.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions might exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donor: Ruth Ittner; 2005.

Processing Note

Processed by Marion Brown, 2009

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Film ElementsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
cassette item
1-27 1-27
Field Footage
27 betacam cassettes : Color, sound
The original is not accessible due to preservation concerns.
Raw video footage for the documentary on the Iron Goat Trail. Diane Wilmar was the principle videographer and John De Graf served as producer.
2002
Box/Folder
1/1 28
Narration
1 Compact Disc (CD) (Approximately 30 minutes)
One audio compact disc that contains the narration used in the documentary.
undated
1/2 29
Tape Logs and Script forBack to Life: The Iron Goat Trail
Tape logs and script used to create the final version of the documentary.
January 2005

Back to Life: The Iron Goat Trail Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
case item
30 30
Completed filmBack to Life: The Iron Goat Trail
1 DVD (30 minutes) : Color, sound
Not accessible due to preservation concerns. See catalogued copy for patron viewing.
2005
Box/Folder
1/3 31
Brochure "Rail History Comes Alive: The Iron Goat Trail"
The brochure created by the Volunteers for Outdoor Washington to publicize the creation of the Iron Goat recreation trail and the half-hour documentary.
2005

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Form or Genre Terms

  • Film collections

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)