Creating an EDL/Project file from scratch

I have a VHS tape from years ago of a short documentary with timecode burn in. I also have the original beta tapes that are the source for this project. What I DO NOT have is an original project file.
How can I go about re-creating an EDL from the VHS tape in order to re-create the project (either in FCP or Avid)? If I can manually enter the beginning and end timecode for each shot into an EDL template, can I import this EDL to create a sequence, and re-digitize? What template should I use to create this EDL? Is there a simpler way?
Audio is not an issue and will be re-created. We just want to get the video project back on-line. Any input would be hugely appreciated.

Doesn't look like you've given us enough to go on here. Do you know the source material well enough to figure out the source reel for every clip that you see on the VHS?
I mean, if you captured the entire VHS program, could you go clip by clip and know the reel name?
Somebody slap me if this is unworkable:
Capture the entire VHS.
Make sub-clips of all the clips represented on that Master Clip. For each, note the correct reel name somehow
Make the sub-clips Independent Clips
Open Log & Capture, and one by one, drag & drop all the subclips into the L&C window, and for each one, change the reel and clip name. Log all of these new clips.
Now Batch Capture with the correct Capture Setting for the Beta masters and add handles to all the clips.
EDIT: Forgot you only wanted an EDL. OK, rather than capturing, edit all of the new clips into a new sequence, then go to File > Export > EDL. Choose CMX3600.
EDIT 2: It probably isn't necessary to make the sub-clips Independent, since your goal is an EDL.

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