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Preferred Citation

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

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Separated Material

Oversized materials are filed separately.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Publications
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1942