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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November 7, 1901 - January 7, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the complaint of Dr. George W. Ira relative to his health exam sending students to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Copy of His Apology to Dr. Ira 3.84 MB
November 12, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter from Julia Powlas Wheelock requesting a transfer from her position as a laundress at the Wind River School to assistant matron at the Pine Ridge Boarding School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Julia Powlas Wheelock Requests Transfer to Pine Ridge Boarding School808.56 KB
November 13, 1901
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School is ready to have its worn out property examined by an inspector to pass judgement on its disposition. Allen requests this be done as soon as possible due to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Requests Inspector Visit to Dispose of Worn Out Property in November 1901409.41 KB
November 13, 1901
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Clerk Siceni J. Nori's application for a 25 and a half-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence364.32 KB
November 15, 1901
Edgar A. Allen forwards a list of students who have runaway from the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs as well as superintendents of non-reservation schools.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: List of Runaway Students in 1900 and 1901409.86 KB
November 17, 1901 - November 22, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Paul Hayne regarding complaints made by Hayne against the Superintendent of the Poplar River Boarding School. Pratt includes comments related to Hayne's time at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Paul Hayne's Complaint Against Superintendent Meagley2.09 MB
November 19, 1901
Edgar A. Allen requests that two additional assistant clerks be authorized due to an increase in enrollment at the Carlisle Indian School. Allen requests that the positions be filled by two girls who have completed the school course.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Create Two Additional Assistant Clerk Positions578.3 KB
November 20, 1901
Edgar A. Allen puts forth the names of Ella Sturm and Nellie Orme for a position of housekeeper at the Moqui School in Oraibi, Arizona.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Recommends Ella Sturm or Nellie Orme for Moqui Position370.19 KB
November 20, 1901
Acting Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Edgar Allen informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that four bills of lading were issued for shipments from the school to Minnesota, New York City, and Chicago during the current fiscal year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bills of Lading for Four Shipments350.3 KB
November 20, 1901
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Assistant Clerk D. E. Miller'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: D. E. Miller's Application for Annual Leave of Absence311.43 KB
November 26, 1901
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Howard E. Gansworth, Frances A. Veitch, and William Burgess) and those who have left the school (Ephraim Lease). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 19011.02 MB
November 26, 1901
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards report on Outing Agent Anne S. Ely's leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on Anne S. Ely's Leave of Absence493.5 KB
November 26, 1901
Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, November 1901640.37 KB
November 29, 1901
Edgar A. Allen forwards a list of New York students at the Carlisle Indian School who are eligible to receive money appropriated by Congress for New York Indians.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: List of New York Indians at Carlisle Eligible for Appropriation587.51 KB
November 30, 1901
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 1901543.11 KB
December 4, 1901
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Fireman Joseph N. Jordan's request for a 15-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Annual Leave of Absence505.22 KB
December 6, 1901
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' position titles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1901792.48 KB
December 11, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the annuity money due to Elizabeth Aiken and Eugene Perrier. Pratt indicates his support for allowing Aiken and Perrier to have their money at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Support for Elizabeth Aiken and Eugene Perrier to Receive Annuity546.61 KB
December 12, 1901 - January 30, 1902
Lt. Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (George L. Gottwerth), those who have left the school (D. E. Miller), and those who have changed positions (Anna F. Bennett). The report includes position title, salary, date…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, January 1902982.57 KB
December 16, 1901 - January 2, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from John Allen requesting assistance in obtaining a promotion from his current position as assistant disciplinarian at Chemawa. Pratt provides information on Allen's time at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards John Allen's Request for Promotion823.3 KB
December 16, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has spoken with Daisy Laird about taking a reexamination to cover her transfer from a Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher. He further requests the instructions and papers to conduct the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Papers to Conduct Reexamination of Daisy Laird508.72 KB
December 16, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the position held by Anna F. Bennett be changed from Assistant Cook to Housekeeper. Pratt provides the justification for the request due to the increase in duties in cooking for students working on the farm.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Change Position Held by Anna Bennett525.3 KB
December 20, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that D. E. Miller has tendered his resignation from his position as an assistant clerk and short-hand typewriter. Pratt requests a civil service assignment be made but notes that he could…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Resignation of D. E. Miller515.82 KB
December 23, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses related to school physician Dr. S. L. Diven in transporting students to the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition, Pratt forwards a voucher for reimbursement used…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Voucher Covering Transportation of Students to Hospital532.58 KB
December 23, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his opinion of Augusta Nash.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Augusta Nash505.58 KB