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Virginia Military Institute Archives
VMI ArchivesPreston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives
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.
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Feature films
- Mardi Gras (feature film)
- Memorabilia
- Photographs
- Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1950-1959
Container List
This file contains candid snapshots taken at VMI as well as Mardi Gras parade memorabilia.
Thomas A. Whalen (VMI Class of 1961) was a rat and member of the regimental band during the time that "Mardi Gras" was filmed.