L. VanLoan Naisawald papers

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:

This collection contains material under copyright. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. The VMI Archives must be cited as the source of the content in publication. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

L. VanLoan Naisawald papers, 1958-1960. MS 0050. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
2 cubic feet 5 boxes and oversized material
Creator:
Naisawald, L. VanLoan (Louis VanLoan), 1920-?
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

L. VanLoan Naisawald papers, 1958-1960. MS 0050. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The L. VanLoan Naisawald papers consist of drafts, notes, and other items related to the publication of Naisawald's book, "Grape and Canister: The Story of the Field Artillery of the Army of the Potomac, 1861-1865" (Oxford University Press, 1960). Also included is a file of research material for an article entitled "Recovery of Colors," and other items.

Biographical / historical:

Louis VanLoan Naisawald was born in 1920 in New York and graduated VMI in 1942. He went on to become a United States Army officer, editor, and author.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks; Oversized Case 2