Guide to the Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection C0190 Steve Resz Reston documentary video

Guide to the Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection C0190

Steve Resz Reston documentary video


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

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Kerry Mitchell

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0190
Title
Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection 2001-2006
Quantity
0.5 Linear Feet, (3 boxes)
Creator
Resz, Steve
Location
R44, C1, S1-S2
Language
English .
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials from Steve Resz's documentary "Reston- Past, Present and Future". The bulk of the collection is comprised of videotapes that contain footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This collection also includes production notes and voice over scripts related to the documentary.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Materials created prior to 1925 are in the Public Domain. These materials have no known restrictions.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Steve Resz Reston Documentary Video Collection, Collection C0190, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Steve Resz in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Kerry Mitchell in 2012

Historical Note

Reston is a planned community in Northern Virginia. Robert E. Simon, Jr. was the founder of Reston, he purchased the land with the proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1961. Steve Resz filmed and produced a documentary called "Reston-Past, Present and Future" to celebrate Reston's 40th anniversary.

Scope and Contents Note

This collection is comprised of materials from Steve Resz's documentary "Reston- Past, Present and Future". The bulk of the collection is comprised of videotapes that contain footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This collection also includes production notes and voice over scripts related to the documentary.

Series 1 contains production notes and timelines related to the production of the film. It also includes the voice over scripts used. This series is arranged alphabetically.

Series 2 comprises the bulk of the collection. There are 19 miniDV videotapes and a copy of the documentary. The videotapes include footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This series is arranged alphabetically.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into two series.

Missing Title Series 1: Film Documentation, 2002-2006 (Box 1) Series 2: Video material, 2001-2004 (Boxes 1-3)

Related Material

Special Collections & Archives also holds many other collections that document the history of Reston, Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series 1: Film Documentation
2002-2006
(1 box)
Scope and Content

Contains production notes and timelines related to the production of the film. It also includes the voice over scripts used. This series is arranged alphabetically.

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Series 2: Video material
2001-2006
(2 boxes)
Scope and Content

There are 19 miniDV videotapes and a copy of the documentary. The videotapes include footage from Founder's Day, the Multicultural Festival and interviews with Robert Simon. This series is arranged alphabetically.

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