Powell A. Casey papers, 1916-1965 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Powell A. Casey papers, 1916-1965

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 155

Primary Creator: Casey, Powell A.

Extent: 14.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged by topic into two sections: 1) Battle of New Orleans material (Boxes 1-2) and 2) Washington Artillery material and manuscript (Boxes 3-14). The collection consists of fourteen boxes and one oversized folder.

Date Acquired: 02/00/1967. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Casey, Powell A., Confederate States of America. Army. Washington Artillery Battalion (New Orleans, La.), New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815., Washington Artillery Veterans Association., World War, 1939-1945.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Manuscripts for publication., Maps., Muster rolls., Photographs., Research notes., Rosters.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection contains research notes and material about the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, including muster rolls, which were used for his Louisiana at the Battle of New Orleans (1965). In addition, the collection also focuses on Powell A. Casey's own experiences in World War II as a colonel in the Washington Artillery. There are research notes and material for the book, Try Us: The Story of the Washington Artillery in World War II (1971). Included in the collection are rosters, shipping lists, payrolls, Washington Artillery Veterans Association material, reminiscences, maps, Casey's military record, photographs, correspondence, as well as newspaper clippings.

Biographical Note

Powell A. Casey is the author of Louisiana at the Battle of New Orleans and Try Us: The Story of the Washington Artillery in World War II. Casey served as a colonel in the Washington Artillery, which has its roots in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He researched the Washington Artillery, taking note of the operations of the 141st Field Artillery Battalion, 935th Field Artillery Battalion, and the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, all of which were formed from the Washington Artillery.

Subject/Index Terms

Casey, Powell A.
Confederate States of America. Army. Washington Artillery Battalion (New Orleans, La.)
New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815.
Washington Artillery Veterans Association.
World War, 1939-1945.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Accruals: Additional material added to the collection between 1970 and 1991.

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Powell A. Casey.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Powell A. Casey papers, Manuscripts Collection 155, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed in 1967.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 773498364

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Battle of New Orleans],
[Box 2: Battle of New Orleans],
[Box 3: Correspondence and Washington Artillery in World War II],
[Box 4: Washington Artillery in World War II],
[Box 5: Washington Artillery research and journal notes],
[Box 6: Washington Artillery in World War II],
[Box 7: Manuscript of Try Us, parts I-IV],
[Box 8: Try Us manuscript],
[Box 9: Washington Artillery notes and research, Louisiana fortification maps and other papers],
[Box 10: Photographs, Washington Artillery Veterans Association bulletins and correspondence],
[Box 11: Washington Artillery Veterans Association bulletins and correspondence],
[Box 12: Military record of Powell A. Casey Louisiana National Guard, 1924-1965],
[Box 13: Booklets regarding historic battles Washington Artillery Veterans Association bulletins and records],
[Box 14: Material regarding history of the Washington Artillery],
[Oversize folder 1: Battle of New Orleans muster rolls, Louisiana regiments],
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Oversize folder 1: Battle of New Orleans muster rolls, Louisiana regiments