Video: Volland Memories, The Kratzer Films

In 2015 the Kansas Humanities Council awarded a grant to the Wabaunsee County Historical Society to fund an exhibition of photography by Volland, Kansas shopkeeper and photographer, Otto Kratzer.  The project also funded the production of a short documentary film titled, Volland Memories: The Kratzer Films.  Flint Hills historian and writer, Greg Hoots scripted and produced the film which featured 8-millimeter film footage from the 1950s, telling the story of the Wabaunsee County cow town.

You may view the film by clicking on the screen below.


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