Steve Resz Reston documentary video collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Creator:
Resz, Steve
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.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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.

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.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Access copy on DVD available in Box 1.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Steve Resz in 2011.
Processing information:

Processed by Kerry Mitchell in 2012

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into two series.

Missing Title
  1. Series 1: Film Documentation, 2002-2006 (Box 1)
  2. Series 2: Video material, 2001-2004 (Boxes 1-3)
Physical location:
R44, C1, S1-S2
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard