"Mardi Gras" movie collectionMS.0087

"Mardi Gras" movie collectionMS.0087


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Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives

Repository
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Identification
MS.0087
Title
"Mardi Gras" movie collection 1958
Quantity
0.50 cubic feet, approximately 160 items
Location
Manuscripts stacks and Oversized Case 7
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

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There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

"Mardi Gras" movie collection, 1958. MS 0087. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

"Mardi Gras" (20th Century Fox, 1958) was the second movie to feature VMI (the first was "Brother Rat," see MS-0005).

Scope and Contents

The "Mardi Gras" movie collection includes two scripts (first draft and shooting final), approximately 150 still black and white photos from the production, and other memorablia related to the movie.

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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Thomas A. Whalen movie memorabilia
Whalen, Thomas A.English.
Scope and Contents

This file contains candid snapshots taken at VMI as well as Mardi Gras parade memorabilia.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas A. Whalen (VMI Class of 1961) was a rat and member of the regimental band during the time that "Mardi Gras" was filmed.