Archives of Iowa Broadcasting: Liz Mathis Collection

Archives of Iowa Broadcasting

Finding Aid

Liz Mathis Collection

Preface

The purpose of the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting is to establish and maintain a permanent collection of materials relating to the history, development and contribution of radio and television in Iowa.

The Archives is committed to providing access to holdings. However, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with the donors. Due to the complexity and variety of audiovisual formats, most items will need to be digitally duplicated or transferred before access can be provided.

 

Introduction

Abstract: Audiovisual materials, 1986-1997. This collection contains the work of Liz Mathis, a former reporter and anchor at KWWL. The Mathis collection consists mostly of VHS and U-matic type videocassettes. Main subjects of the recordings are politics, newscasts and documentaries.

 

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 63 items

Physical Description: Videotapes (BETACAM SP, U-matic, MII, VHS, DVC pro).

Dates: 1986-1997.

Subjects: Interview/audition tapes, newscasts, lifestyle, documentary, entertainment, sports, political conventions, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, KWWL, NBC, KCRG.

Related Material:

• KWWL Television Collection

 

Administrative Information

Restrictions: Some materials in this collection may be restricted under copyright. The Archives provides access to these items for the purpose of research, instruction, and private study under the provisions of Faire Use, outlined in section 107 of copyright law. User assumes all responsibility for obtaining permission for reproduction or use.

Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; Liz Mathis Collection; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Donation.

Processing Information: Processing completed by R.H. on 10/04/2018.

 

Biographical Sketch/Agency History

History: Elizabeth Mathis was born in 1958 on a farm in DeWitt, Iowa. She is currently working as a senator on the Iowa State Senate. Mathis started her career as an anchor and reporter at KWWL, where she was employed until 1996. She then joined the faculty of Wartburg College and later became a producer at KCRG-TV. Mathis has been on the Iowa State Senate since 2011, standing up for causes like child healthcare, mental health treatment or the prevention of illegal drug distribution.

Bibliography:

Iowa Legislative Services Agency. “State Senator.” Iowa Legislature. www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?personID=10318&ga=87.

“State Senator Liz Mathis – Iowa Senate District 34.” State Senator Liz Mathis. www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/mathis/.

“Liz Mathis.” Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Mathis.

 

Series Description

• Broadcast Recordings

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Broadcast Recordings:

• The collection contains videocassettes with Liz Mathis’s work between 1986 and 1997.
• 63 videotapes on two and a half shelves.
• Unarranged.

Container Listing

Format	Series	Content	Date
Betacam SP	Broadcasts	Liz Mathis Tape #1
Betacam SP	Broadcasts	Liz Mathis Tape #2	7/3/1998
Betacam SP	Broadcasts	Liz Mathis Tape #3	7/24/1999
Betacam SP	Broadcasts	KCRG TV9 News At Christmas
U-matic	Broadcasts	Planting Partners	7/24/1999
U-matic	Broadcasts	EARTH DAY	4/12/1999
U-matic	Broadcasts	Money Pro News	4/15/1990
U-matic	Broadcasts	Wet lands Project 7	8/24/1990
U-matic	Broadcasts	Liz Mathis - Kids of Divorce - 10 parts
U-matic	Broadcasts	KWWL 1-9-91	1/9/1991
U-matic	Broadcasts	illegible title
U-matic	Broadcasts	no title
M II	Broadcasts	B Roll	12/9/1995
M II	Broadcasts	National Republican Convention
M II	Broadcasts	A Roll
M II	Broadcasts	Liz Demo Reel
M II	Broadcasts	Nat. Rep. Convent '92	1992
M II	Broadcasts	Tracy Demo	1/3/1994
U-matic	Broadcasts	Cry For Help
U-matic	Broadcasts	4/4/89 Demo	4/4/1989
U-matic	Broadcasts	Ia's Place In Space 1-3
U-matic	Broadcasts	Uncovering the Body Wrap	6/28/1985-3/3/1986
U-matic	Broadcasts	Demo Reel (? Illegible)	7/3/1986
U-matic	Broadcasts	no title	8/2/1989
U-matic	Broadcasts	no title	8/7/1985
U-matic	Broadcasts	Homegrown, Foreign Owned Parts 1, 2, 3	10/5/1988
U-matic	Broadcasts	Tuesday Sign-off	4/23/1991-4/30/1991
U-matic	Broadcasts	10pm Weather Backgrounds	12/7/1988
U-matic	Broadcasts	no title
U-matic	Broadcasts	Caneu Survivor/Shirley Ruedy IOTV Sunday
U-matic	Broadcasts	Profiles Summer 1989	1989
U-matic	Broadcasts	"Wheel of Fortune" Tape 1 Airtape	4/29/1988
U-matic	Broadcasts	Bruce Kasser	1/23/1989
U-matic	Broadcasts	Class of  [? illegible]
U-matic	Broadcasts	Baby Boomers parts 1-4
VHS	Broadcasts	"ONE SMALL STEP" Moon Landing Special	7/19/1994
VHS	Broadcasts	Rumor, Risk & Reality
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #1
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape 1a - Gift of music
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #2
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #2A Winter w Show
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #3
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #4
VHS	Broadcasts	Tape #5
VHS	Broadcasts	NBC national news Tabi Schueler (?)	10/13/1997
VHS	Broadcasts	KWWL newscasts, NBC Nightly News, various TV shows (Seinfeld, Er, etc.)	10/10/1997
VHS	Broadcasts	Liz career tape	5/29/1996
VHS	Broadcasts	Princess Diana	1997
VHS	Broadcasts	Buchanan for President	1996
VHS	Broadcasts	ENG - Liying (?)
VHS	Broadcasts	(Full) Republican/Democratic National Convention 1996	1996
VHS	Broadcasts	Liz and Joan in New York City
VHS	Broadcasts	Tiger Woods: Son, Hero and Champion	1996
VHS	Broadcasts	Og MSNBC/CNBC verdict
VHS	Broadcasts	no title	1996
VHS	Broadcasts	Republican/Democratic National Convention Speeches	1996
VHS	Broadcasts	Resume Tapes
VHS	Broadcasts	Og. NBC Simpson verdict
VHS	Broadcasts	illegible title
VHS	Broadcasts	Crime Files
VHS	Broadcasts	Audition tape
DVC pro	Broadcasts	50th Anniversary Specials
U-matic	Broadcasts	Cast	2/3/1989

 

Other Finding Aids

None.

See Also

• KWWL Television Collection

• Catalog Record