Guide to the Real to Reel Documentary Series Records

This finding aid was created by Tammi Kim. This copy was published on March 25, 2021. Persistent URL for this finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f13t7z

University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Box 457010 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-7010 [email protected] Guide to the Real to Reel Documentary Series Records

Table of Contents

Summary Information ...... 3 Historical Background ...... 3 Scope and Contents Note ...... 4 Arrangement ...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Names and Subjects ...... 5 Collection Inventory ...... 5

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Summary Information

Repository: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Creator: Collins, Claudia C. Title: Real to Reel Documentary Series Records ID: MS-00928 Date [inclusive]: approximately 1981 to 1991 Physical Description: 1.28 Cubic Feet (1 box) Physical Description: 1.08 Linear Feet Physical Description: 5 Digital Files (19.20 GB) MP4 Abstract: The Real to Reel Documentary Series Records (approximately 1981-1991) consists mainly of production files used for the Real to Reel documentary series which aired on KLVX which was Las Vegas, Nevada's local PBS station in the 1980s. The documentary series was written and produced by journalist Claudia Collins. Episodes focused on local issues and general interest stories relevant to the Las Vegas community such as the National Finals Rodeo, Red Rock Canyon, women stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, and the Clark County Wetlands Park. The collection includes production files for episodes including scripts, research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Also included are digital copies of select Real to Reel episodes. Preferred Citation Real to Reel Documentary Series Records, approximately 1981-1991. MS-00928. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Historical Background

Real to Reel was a documentary series produced by Vegas PBS that was on air from approximately 1981 to 1991. The show focused on highlighting issues and general interests pertinent to the Las Vegas, Nevada community such as environmental issues, women who work on the Las Vegas Strip, tourism, and the National Finals Rodeo. Claudia Collins, a local journalist, hosted the show as well as produced and wrote several of the episodes. Source:

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Real to Reel Documentary Series Records, approximately 1981-1991. MS-00928. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Scope and Contents Note

The Real to Reel Documentary Series Records (approximately 1981-1991) consists mainly of production files used for the Real to Reel documentary series which aired on KLVX which was Las Vegas, Nevada's local PBS station in the 1980s. The documentary series was written and produced by journalist Claudia Collins. Episodes focused on local issues and general interest stories relevant to the Las Vegas community such as the National Finals Rodeo, Red Rock Canyon, women stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, and the Clark County Wetlands Park. The collection includes production files for episodes including scripts, research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Also included are digital copies of select Real to Reel episodes.

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Arrangement

Materials remain in the order they were received.

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Administrative Information

Access Note Collection is open for research. Arrangements must be made in advance to access digital files; please contact UNLV Special Collections and Archives for additional information. Publication Rights Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

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Acquisition Note Materials were donated by Claudia Collins in 2019; accession number 2019-039. Processing Note In 2021, Tammi Kim minimally processed this collection and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. Video files were transferred off of optical discs and USB thumb drives and converted to M4V.

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Names and Subjects

• Journalism -- Nevada -- Las Vegas (Nev.) -- Twentieth century • Women in mass media • Women journalists -- Nevada -- Las Vegas

Collection Inventory

Title/Description Containers Research files for Reel to Reel regional documentary series, approximately 1981 to box 01 1991

Real to Reel episodes on topics including Laughlin, poetry, UNLV, and Texas digital Hold'em poker tournament, Red Rock, Clark County Wetlands, Las Vegas Stars file 00 minor league baseball team, and women who work on the Las Vegas Strip, 1981 to 1988 Physical Description: 4 Digital Files (14.1 GB) MP4

Real to Reel episodes on topics including including women who work on the digital Las Vegas Strip, Formula One auto racing, casino development in Laughlin, and file 00 competition between Las Vegas' daily newspapers, 1982 to 1983 Physical Description: 1 Digital Files (5.13 GB) MP4

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