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.
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.
Produced by Teaching Learning Network Productions.
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.
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.
Processed by Alden Lee, 2013 ; Jack Falk, 2013 ; Elizabeth Russell, 2014 ; Completed by Andrew Weaver, 2014.
"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.
3 videocassettes (32 min. each) : sound, color ; DigiBeta
2 videocassettes (30 min., 5 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam SP
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.
4 videocassettes (32 min. each) : sound, color ; DigiBeta
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.
4 videocassettes (30 min. each) : sound, color ; Betacam
1 videocassette (6 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam
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.
5 videocassettes (30 min., 8 min., 9 min., 19 min., 30 min.) : sound, color ; Betacam
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.
3 videocassettes (30 min. each) : sound, color ; Betacam