WWII amputee film search results

WWII amputee film search results

Christian Meier

4/27/2011

First off, THANKS to everyone who responded. I now have some great sources
for videos.

OP: On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM, Christian Meier <
<Email Address Redacted> > wrote:
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> Hi List,
>
> I am in search of some films I have been told about. They are of WWII vets
> who suffered lower limb amputations playing sports and dancing, and doing
> other general physical activity. The films are circa 1940's-50's If you have
> any info that may help me track down copies of these films I would be much
> obliged. Thanks.
>
> -Chris
>
>
> Christian Meier, O&P Student
> Cal State
> <Email Address Redacted>
>
>
Responses:

Chris,
  I would try the National Museum of Health and Medicine. See if someone
there can help you find the videos. It has a ton of cool info regarding the
different wars and amputations. The website <URL Redacted>

They're also on the campus of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Laura
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Chris,

Tracking down 16mm O&P related film is an interest of mine. Film is an
archival medium, VHS, and DVDs are not. Unfortunately, most 16mm film was
disposed of when VHS tapes came out.

In the reference section of the O&P library is 16mm film of Vietnam vets (I
know, wrong war- but perhaps of interest). www.oandplibrary.org/reference

Here is a link to list of film titles you can search for. If you find the
actual 16mm film, I'd be very interested. I have Diary of a Sargent (but
not the actual 16 mm film). I have *One Step at a Time* in 16mm but it
isn't all that great.

<URL Redacted>

Some of the VA films are awesome, but the VA doesn't have them anymore, I've
checked with their internal library.

Best regards,
Charles

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Chris,

Tracking down 16mm O&P related film is an interest of mine. Film is an
archival medium, VHS, and DVDs are not. Unfortunately, most 16mm film was
disposed of when VHS tapes came out.

In the reference section of the O&P library is 16mm film of Vietnam vets (I
know, wrong war- but perhaps of interest). www.oandplibrary.org/reference

Here is a link to list of film titles you can search for. If you find the
actual 16mm film, I'd be very interested. I have Diary of a Sargent (but
not the actual 16 mm film). I have *One Step at a Time* in 16mm but it
isn't all that great.

<URL Redacted>

Some of the VA films are awesome, but the VA doesn't have them anymore, I've
checked with their internal library.

Best regards,
Charles

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*Like this which you can save as a video file
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWk9-VjQck&feature=BF&list=ULK39jfX5y9Es&index=1
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You could try contacting the War Amputations of Canada

http://www.waramps.ca/contact/home.html#nhq

-James

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I remember Northwestern having many older films of amputees doing tasks,
etc. They might have what you are looking for.

Christopher J. Phillips, C.P.O.



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hello
If i remember correctly while at UCLA we watched this WWII film the bert
shepard story. bert shepard was also a patient
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQCbQ0v8-Eo

see http://www.kazantoday.com/WeeklyArticles/bert-shepard.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/sports/baseball/20shepard.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/21/AR2008062101603.html


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