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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May 5, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt requests to know the balance in the U.S. Treasury to the credit of the Carlisle Indian School appropriation for the 1904 fiscal year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests to Know Remaining 1904 Appropriation393.02 KB
May 5, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards W. Grant Thompson's request for a 27-day annual leave of absence. Thompson works as a disciplinarian.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. Grant Thompson's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 391.15 KB
May 6, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. S. Barr's request for a 30-day leave of absence because of their sister's illness. Barr works as a nurse.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. S. Barr's Request for Leave of Absence 394.12 KB
May 10, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for treatment of a student on outing as well as services for a burial of a student.
Note: The funereal expenses mentioned in this letter likely refer to the burial of Jemima Metoxen, who had died during…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Treatment and Burial Expenses446.55 KB
May 12, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Oella C. Munch's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Munch works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Oella C. Munch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 500.33 KB
May 14 - June 14, 1904
Richard H. Pratt forwards approved leave of absence requests to attend summer school for 12 employees: Emma H. Foster (teacher), Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Sadie F. Robertson (teacher), Sadie E. Newcomer…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: 12 Requests to Attend Summer School6.95 MB
May 16, 1904 - May 20, 1904
Former student Grace Warren requests Richard Henry Pratt's assistance in permanently securing a position as a teacher at a day school in White Earth, Minnesota. Pratt forwards her letter along with his recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Grace Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Permanent Position931.03 KB
May 17, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt notes that his nomination of Alice Lamar as a cook has not been acted upon.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Office Act on Nomination of Alice Lamar486.71 KB
May 20, 1904 - May 25, 1904
Herman Kohn requests to know if the Office of Indian Affairs will consider the application of Missoula, Montana for a relocated Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Application of Missoula for Relocated Carlisle Indian School1.15 MB
May 20, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to build a third story to the small boys dormitory in order to alleviate crowding during the winter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Authority to Build Third Story to Small Boys Dormitory812.96 KB
May 21, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the authorization for advertising for work to build a cottage on the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt informs the Office that no bids were received for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Voucher for Stone Work on Double Cottage in 1904505.02 KB
April 12 - May 25, 1904
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Elizabeth Searight and Bessie B. Beach), those who have left the school (Frank T. Reising and Etta White), and those who have changed positions (Beckie L. Goodyear). The reports include…
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, May 1904404.84 KB
May 25, 1904
Richard H. Pratt forwards five reports on leave of absence and an application for leave of absence for several employees: Frank Reising (teacher), Frances A. Veitch (asst. matron), Etta White (asst. seamstress), James R. Wheelock (band…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Five Reports on Leave of Absence 3.33 MB
May 31, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Beckie L. Goodyear is off duty and has been replaced with a temporary replacement. Pratt indicates that Goodyear's request for leave of absence without pay will be forwarded upon her…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed that Goodyear is Off Duty Due to Family520.05 KB
May 31, 1904
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1904. 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, May 1904592.61 KB
June 1, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Minnie L. Ferree's request for a 29-day annual leave of absence. Ferree works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Minnie L. Ferree's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 534.78 KB
June 1, 1904
Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of 50 monthly attendance report 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, June 1904314.34 KB
June 3-14, 1904
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of twenty-four employees for leave of absence: Ed. A. Lau (instructor in carriagemaking), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Jeannette Senseney (music teacher), Sadie F. Robertson (teacher…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Twenty-Four Applications for Leave of Absence12 MB
June 4, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Effie Moul's request for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Moul works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Effie Moul's Request for Annual Leave of Absence 540.7 KB
June 4, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his request to have an officer from the Office of Indian Affairs to visit and act upon the Carlisle Indian School's worn out and unserviceable property. Pratt notes that he has not heard anything in regards to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Follows Up on Request to Have Officer Visit to Dispose of Property in June 1904518.82 KB
June 6, 1904 - June 7, 1904
Fred W. Canfield requests a transfer to a smaller Western Indian School in order to obtain a position in the regular teaching service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fred Canfield Requests Transfer to Western School681.68 KB
June 6, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has only received one copy of circular No. 109 and that the work of Dr. S. L. Diven has been satisfactory and that he would prefer to continue his services. In addition he notes…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Reports to Office on Work of Dr. S. L. Diven511.93 KB
June 7, 1904
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1904 amounting to $9,658.73 for building supplies.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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View Document: Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1904515.4 KB
June 8, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' request for an 11-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 513.43 KB
June 10, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ida Swallow's request for a 29-day annual leave of absence. Swallow works as an assistant clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ida Swallow's Request for Annual Leave of Absence512.53 KB