The collection is divided into two series, with each series having three subseries. The first series is comprised of Paper Materials; subseries one is Personal, subseries two is Professional, and subseries three is Publications and Clippings. The second series is comprised of Audio Visual Materials; subseries one is Slides and Photos, subseries two is Reels and Tapes, subseries three is AV Equipment. Sam Houston State University does not hold the copyright for any of Ronald Shanin’s films. Please note that the equipment currently held in this collection may not be functional due to age and condition.