"Mardi Gras" movie collection, 1958

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
0.50 cubic feet approximately 160 items
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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

Biographical / historical:

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

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

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks and Oversized Case 7