Michael A. Peake, 32nd Indiana Regiment papers
Collection — Folder: S3240
Identifier: S3240
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of information relating to the 32nd Indiana Regiment compiled by Michael A. Peake for his book entitled, Indiana's German Sons: From Rowlett's Station to the Lone Star. Material includes information of the Battle at Rowlett's Station as well as information relating to the 32nd Indiana monument at Cave Hill National Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dates
- 1955-2001
Creator
- Peake, Michael A. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Historical Note
The 32nd Indiana Regiment was organized in Indianapolis in August 1861. The Colonel, August Willich, was an officer of the German Revolution in 1848 and the regiment is also referred to as the "First German".
The battle of Rowlett's Station in Kentucky took place on December 17th when four companies of the 32nd Regiment were attacked while repairing a railroad bridge. The 32nd Regiment succeeded in driving back the enemy, leaving them with 33 killed and 50 wounded. The 32nd Regiment lost 10 men with 22 wounded and 8 missing. For their success, the regiment was highly complimented by General Buell and Governor Morton and "Rowlett's Station" was placed on their regimental colors.
The battle of Rowlett's Station in Kentucky took place on December 17th when four companies of the 32nd Regiment were attacked while repairing a railroad bridge. The 32nd Regiment succeeded in driving back the enemy, leaving them with 33 killed and 50 wounded. The 32nd Regiment lost 10 men with 22 wounded and 8 missing. For their success, the regiment was highly complimented by General Buell and Governor Morton and "Rowlett's Station" was placed on their regimental colors.
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 Michael A. Peake on 2001/04/25.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed by Jill Costill. EAD finding aid created 2018/09/21 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Peake, Michael A. (Person)
- Title
- Michael A. Peake, 32nd Indiana Regiment papers
- 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
