VPI Film Vault
Dublin Core
Title
VPI Film Vault
Identifier
VPIFilmVault
Collection Items
Mountains and Mortarboards
Takes a brief look at Virginia Tech's first 100 years, from 1872 to 1972.
Moulder of Men
The VPI&SU Corps of Cadets. Development of a cadet from a freshman to senior company captain and winner of the Beverly Parrish Award for the best all around company
Impressions of a University
Views of academic and recreational activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding countryside.
Tech Territory
Includes views of academic and recreational activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding country
Homecoming Parade, 1957
The homecoming parade of 1957 was captured on film by several home-movie takers attending the ceremony. Scenes include many floats, warm-up exercises for the t eam and a look around the campus after the game.
Unity, Dedication, Precision
In May 1965, the Virginia Tech Regimental Band attended the Norfolk Azalea Festival in Norfolk, VA. With unity, dedication and precision they marched and played as guests of the city.
At Home With the Corps
The Corps' Regimental Band is shown marching in and around Blacksburg in this home-movie style footage. Scenes include parade style marching on Main Street, a half-time show in Miles Stadium, the folding of the flag in front of Lane Hall, and the…
In Practice on Campus
The Virginia Tech ROTC Regimental Band marches around the mall, drill field and Miles Stadium. Shows scenes of campus in November 1963 in the background. Foot age is rough cut, but provides unique nostalgia.
Full Dress Uniform
Shows corpsmen greeting each other after summer break. Then, in full dress uniform, Virginia Tech's entire corps is shown marching during half-time at the VPI vs VMI game. Later, back at Tech, the troops display their marching talents on the drill…
Marching Musicians
The Virginia Tech Regimental Band marches around the drill field in timeless fashion, but the background scenes suggest the mid-sixties. Home movie style footage remains unedited.
VPI Campus Scenes, 1930’s
Presents a detailed look at Virginia Polytechnic Institute's buildings and groun ds as they were during the 1930's. Short glimpses of 'downtown' Blacksburg, the surrounding countryside and automobiles of that time are provided.
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