Overview of the Collection
Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Washington, D.C.,
osiaref@si.edu
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
SI Records
Productions
1989-1990
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Accession 05-253
English
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-253, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of audio and videotapes created during the production of "Covering the Environment: Front Page or Yesterday's News?" This 30 minute video was
created for an Earth Day conference in April 1990, held in Washington, D.C., to encourage new strategies in reporting critical environmental stories in the news. It was only
distributed to media professionals. The video was based on discussions at a meeting about the global environment, held in September 1989. Materials include shoot tapes on
3/4" U-matic and Super VHS; narration and audio mix on 1/4" tape; four- and eight-track magnetic tape, and audio recordings of the September meeting and Earth Day conference
on audio cassette.
Access Restriction
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Name
Covering the Environment: Front Page or Yesterday's News? (Video recording : 1990)
Subject
Earth Day
Environmental education
Journalism
Video recordings -- Production and direction
Documentary videos
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Audiotapes
Sound recordings
Videotapes
Box 1
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #1, Wirth, 15:00, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #2, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #3, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #4, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #5, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #6, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #7, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #8, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #9, Erlich, Wilson, Panel 4, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #10, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #11, End of Panel 4 (Erlich/Wilson), Heinz Question and Answer, Lovejoy Summary, 6:15, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #12, Media Panel (Begin), 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #13, Media Panel, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #14, Media Panel, Muth. Charles Alexander, Advocacy, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #15, Future Initiatives, Wirth, Kennedy, Heinz, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #16, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #17, 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Shoot Tape D-3, 4, 5, 11/29/1989, Super VHS with Visual Time Code
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Shoot Tape D-6, 7, 9, 11/29/1989, Super VHS with Visual Time Code
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Shoot Tape D-10, 11, 12, 11/29/1989, Super VHS with Visual Time Code
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Shoot Tape D-13, 14, 17, 11/29/1989, Super VHS with Visual Time Code
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Animotion, Super VHS
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Animotion Sequences, Betacam
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Chancellor, Super VHS
Box 1 of 2
Smithsonian Environmental Project, John Chancellor Studio Segments, 1/22/1990, Betacam
Box 1 of 2
Environment Video, Tape #1 of 2, Betacam
Box 1 of 2
Environment Video, Tape #2 of 2, Betacam
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment: Front Page News or Yesterday's News?," 29:51, 1/31/1990, VHS with Visual Time Code
Box 1 of 2
"Covering the Environment: Front Page or Yesterday's News?," 29:51, 2/9/1990, 3/4" U-matic
Box 2
Box 2 of 2
"Covering the Environment," John Chancellor Narration, 1/22/1990, 1/4" Magnetic Tape
Box 2 of 2
"Covering the Environment," John Chancellor Narration, Protection Copy, 1/4" Magnetic Tape
Box 2 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #1 of 3, Eight-Track, 29:51, 2/2/1990, 1" Magnetic Tape
Box 2 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #2 of 3, Four-Track, 29:51, 2/2/1990, 1/2" Magnetic Tape
Box 2 of 2
"Covering the Environment," Tape #3 of 3, Mix, 29:51, 2/2/1990, 1/4" Magnetic Tape
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #1, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #2, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #3, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #4, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #5, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #6, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #7, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Global Environment, Tape #8, 9/16/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Media and Environment Dinner, Arts and Industries Building Rotunda, 9/15/1989, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Earth Day Conference, Tape #1, 4/21/1990, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Earth Day Conference, Tape #2, 4/21/1990, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Earth Day Conference, Tape #3, 4/21/1990, Audio Cassette
Box 2 of 2
Earth Day Conference, Tape #4, 4/21/1990, Audio Cassette