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| VOL. 3 NO. 5 | June/July 2003 |
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The 11th Indiana Schedule: Salem, IN 9/20-21 (maximum effort) Hartford, City 10/10 (Friday only) Columbus Indiana was a great success. The event was attended by Mike Beck, Phil McClure and Bruce Kolb. The 11th had the most infantry of any group present. Steve Coffman stopped by and said hello. Mike Beck set up his tent and stayed overnight. Phil McClure set-up his dog tent and participated as a private. I set up a table of 11th artifacts, our National colors, and our new camp sign. We had approximately 1,000 kids from the Columbus, Indiana area participate and it was well worth the effort. As a result of our efforts, the 11th is supposed to receive a monetary contribution which will be deposited in the 11th’s new checking account. Connor Prairie Bruce Kolb was appointed the overall Union commander for |
the living history weekend at Connor Prairie’s Spring Fest held on May 3-4. Bill McMahan stopped by to say hello and checked out the camps. He was looking really good, and we all wish him well and pray for a rapid recovery. 11th Indiana’s First Official Camp of Instruction The 11th Indiana is to hold its camp of instruction at Salem, Indiana. It is imperative that everyone attend. We need to make a really good impression and need as many people as possible. Please bring plenty of rounds and plan on learning everything there is to know on how to be a civil war soldier. We will even have some great information for the veterans in the group. More information including a map will be sent out shortly. Vivandiere What the heck is that??? is the usual response. As part of my ongoing research into the history of the 11th I came across |
information (I am in the process of verifying it) that the 11th had at least two vivandieres that marched with the regiment. A vivandiere (French for canteen woman) was a female sutler that marched with many Zouave units. Even though they were not officially recognized by the army they were allowed to accompany the men even in battle. A vivandiere typically sold small items to the soldiers, did sewing, cooking, as well as carrying extra rounds, bandages, and water into battle. I am looking into reports that there may have been a picture of an 11th vivandiere in a 1960’s issue of Military Images magazine. This may be a great impression for wives or daughters who wish to participate in reenacting but are not keen on doing a civilian camp impression. Web Page Tim Beckman has volunteered to help us expand our 11th web site. This should be a great recruiting tool for us. |