Louis S. Welker cadet life film and documentation

Creator:

Welker, Louis S.

Extent:

1 items 1 three ring binder

Scope and content:

Binder containing digital copy of a film produced by Louis S.Welker (VMI Class of 1972) along with correspondence and other material that explains the history of the film. The film, which Welker called "When We Were Keydets", documents cadet life from a cadet's point of view during a 15 month period in 1970 - 1971.

Language:

English

Biographical / historical:

Louis S. Welker (Class of 1972) produced the film during his third and second class years (1970-1971). David Hall (Class of 1972) wrote the narration and narrated the film. The film was subsequently used for several years by the VMI Admissions Office to assist with cadet recruiting.

Physical location:

Archives Stacks, Audio/Video

Alternative form available:

An MP4 format file has been created from the DVD file and is located on Archives electronic files preservation network drive

Subjects:

Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1970-1979
MPEG (Video coding standard)
DVDs

Names:

Welker, Louis S.

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