J. K. Bigelow collection
Collection — Folder: S0114
Identifier: S0114
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a letter to J.K. Bigelow from his colleagues letting him know how much they appreciate his work while working at the Port Hospital of Savannah, GA. On the back of the letter are two of J.K. Bigelow’s personal cards.
Dates
- 1865
Creator
- Bigelow, James K., 1833- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
James K. Bigelow was born October 17, 1833 in Bellbrook, Ohio. He attended the University of Louisville, School of Medicine and the Hospital Medical College of Louisville. Bigelow was married three times the last being to Mrs. Eliza Vail of Keokuk, Iowa with whom he had two children, Jenie born in1864 and Mary born in 1870. During the Civil War he was assigned to the 8th Indiana regiment as an assistant surgeon and was promoted to full surgeon on June 6, 1863. On August 28th Bigelow left the Army and went back to private life in Indianapolis. He was associated for several years with Dr. Bob Todd. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the state medical society. Bigelow also wrote “An Abridged History of the Eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry; from its organization April 21, 1861 to the date of reenlistment as Veterans January 1, 1864.” He died on June 1, 1886.
Sources:
Ancestry Library. www.ancestrylibrary.com (accessed February 11, 2013).
Bigelow, James K. Abridged History of the Eighth Indiana Volunteer infantry, from its organization April 21st 1861 to the date of re-enlistment as veterans, January 1, 1864. Indianapolis: Ellis Barnes, Book and Job Printers, 1864.
Indianapolis News. "Death of Dr. J.K. Bigelow." June 1, 1886: pg.1 col. 4.
"Ruth Lilly Medical Library Historical Databases ."
Sources:
Ancestry Library. www.ancestrylibrary.com (accessed February 11, 2013).
Bigelow, James K. Abridged History of the Eighth Indiana Volunteer infantry, from its organization April 21st 1861 to the date of re-enlistment as veterans, January 1, 1864. Indianapolis: Ellis Barnes, Book and Job Printers, 1864.
Indianapolis News. "Death of Dr. J.K. Bigelow." June 1, 1886: pg.1 col. 4.
"Ruth Lilly Medical Library Historical Databases ."
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from James Bigelow Steep.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Sarah Pfundstein during February 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
Creator
- Bigelow, James K., 1833- (Person)
- Title
- J. K. Bigelow collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
