The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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June 11, 1896
Alfred John Standing provides to W. N. Hailmann an assessment of the suitability of some former students for open positions in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Former Carlisle Student Candidates for Vacant Indian Service Positions480.3 KB
June 11, 1896
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the deaths of Peter Howe and Fred Senache due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Reports Death of Two Students231.11 KB
June 12, 1896
Alfred John Standing requests authority to pay for expenses incurred in the treatment of Peter Howe while Howe was on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Expenses for Treatment of Peter Howe309 KB
June 13, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Emma A. Cutter's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 241.38 KB
June 13, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards sloyd teacher Jenny Ericson's request for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jenny Ericson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 224.9 KB
June 13, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Kate S. Bowersox's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 243.8 KB
June 13, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rebecca J. Sawyer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence243.69 KB
June 15, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards nurse Martha S. Barr's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Martha S. Barr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 239.98 KB
June 16, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Florence M. Carter's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 251.51 KB
June 16, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. Burgess' Request for Annual Leave of Absence 241.06 KB
June 16, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Prudence Miles' request for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Prudence Miles' Request for Annual Leave of Absence 244.07 KB
June 16, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that M. Burgess' (superintendent of printing), Prudence Miles' (dining room matron), and Florence M. Carter's (teacher) leave of absence requests should be…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Three Requests for Earlier Leaves of Absence268.41 KB
June 18-20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards physician John A. Lichty's certification of teacher M. L. Silcott's need for sick leave of absence from May 28th to June 18th, 1896.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Doctor's Note Certifying M. L. Silcott's Sickness 378.82 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Charlotte R. Thomas' application for a 56-day leave of absence, 26 days of paid annual leave and 30 days without pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Charlotte R. Thomas' Application for Annual Leave of Absence 233.82 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher James W. Hendren's request for a 60-day annual leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days for summer school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: James W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence246.67 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 42-day leave of absence, 28 days annual leave and 14 days without pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Leave of Absence232.48 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Mary E. Campbell's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary E. Campbell's Request for Leave of Absence 229.19 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Maud Mosher's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days for summer school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Maud Mosher's Request for Leave of Absence244.94 KB
June 20, 1896
Alfred John Standing forwards statement of Dr. John A. Lichty covering additional sick leave for M. L. Silcott.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Physician Certificate for M. L. Silcott378.82 KB
June 20, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Susan Zeamer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Susan Zeamer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 232.37 KB
June 22, 1896
Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an immediate answer to Burgess', Miles', and Carter's leave of absence requests.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Question Regarding the Certification of Three Leave of Absence Requests303.72 KB
June 23, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher M. L. Silcott's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. L. Silcott's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 230.26 KB
June 24, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt forwards normal teacher Anna C. Hamilton's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Anna C. Hamilton's Application for Annual Leave of Absence231.04 KB
June 26 - July 3, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt requests a one-year extended leave of absence for teacher Fanny G. Paull and encloses a letter from Dr. Charles S. Hearn informing Paull that he feels she needs a yearlong leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Yearlong Leave of Absence for Fanny G. Paull572.36 KB
July 2, 1896
Alfred John Standing provides a report and recommendation to W. N. Hailmann for George C. Warren as a teacher in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Provides Recommendation for George C. Warren242.19 KB