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 10, 1897 - June 14, 1897
Frank A. Vanderlip forwards a letter from John N. Horner with an enclosed slip regarding a promotion of a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle641.15 KB
June 11, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Carrie E. Hulme's application for a 50-day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie E. Hulme's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 344.66 KB
June 11-14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Carrie E. Weekley's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a letter from Weekley listing her…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie E. Weekley's Request for Leave of Absence762.54 KB
June 11-14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards music teacher Jeannette L. Senseney's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 18 days annual leave, 12 days without pay, and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York during her leave. Included is a…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jeannette L. Senseney's Request for Leave of Absence707.97 KB
June 11, 1897
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
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence 327.72 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Charlotte R. Thomas's application for a 16-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Charlotte R. Thomas's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 338.91 KB
June 12, 1897 - July 3, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two coupons covering two half tickets for travel of students Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George to the Carlisle Indian School from different points.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel to Enroll
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Coupons for Travel of Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George414.22 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Elizabeth E. Forster's request for a 60-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Teacher's College in New York. Forster works as a teacher of drawing. Included is a lengthy explanatory letter from Forster.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Elizabeth E. Forster's Request for Leave of Absence798.84 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I Peter's request for a 53-day annual leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend Cook County Normal Summer School. Included is a lengthy letter from Peter explaining her experience…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fannie I. Peter's Request for Leave of Absence557.02 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Carter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Florence M. Carter's Request for Leave of Absence801.69 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher J. W. Hendren's application for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school. An explanatory cover letter from Hendren is included.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: J. W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence787.05 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Mary Bailey's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is an explanatory letter from Bailey.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary Bailey's Request for Leave of Absence608.05 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Nellie V. Robertson's application for a 60-day leave of absence. Included is an explanatory letter from Robertson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence600.96 KB
June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at the Metropolitan College of Music in New York. Included is a lengthy…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence810.2 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 345.7 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school. Included is a lengthy letter from Cochran explaining her experience.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence772.11 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 49 day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 19 days without pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 323.44 KB
June 14, 1897 - June 17, 1897
Rosa Bourassa requests a transfer to the Chilocco School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco439.58 KB
June 15-16, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's request for a 43-annual leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is a letter from Thompson listing his experience…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence711.28 KB
June 16, 1897
C. C. McCabe writes to President McKinley praising the work of Richard Henry Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Catholic Church
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle452.78 KB
June 16, 1897
Alfred John Standing writes to the Office of Indian Affairs on behalf of Baptiste Marengo regarding a payment due to him from the Flathead funds.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo280.82 KB
June 17, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on his need for various types of irregular employees. He also asks for approval of the June 1897 report, which includes details on compensation,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897716.84 KB
June 18, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897486.47 KB
June 18, 1897
Martha B. Hench requests a transfer to a more independent position in the Indian Service after having been an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School for three years. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter with his approval and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service321.03 KB
June 21, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Bemus Pierce's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 252.42 KB