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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December 1, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer) and Anna F. Bennett (housekeeper).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Applications for Leave of Absence 1.2 MB
December 2, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for three men to lay water pipe on Carlisle Indian School grounds to complete the contract with the Carlisle Gas and Water Company.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe575.18 KB
December 3, 1904
E. A. Hitchcock provides decisions on allowing or disallowing expenses incurred in returning pupils to Alaska from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Financial Decisions on Returning Alaskan Students800.11 KB
December 5, 1904
Captain William Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he used authority 91142 to make payments to several irregular employees mentioned in the October 1904 report.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904542.03 KB
December 5, 1904
Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer720.14 KB
December 5, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a steam fitter to make repairs to the steam heating plant along with completing the work at the double cottage being constructed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work533.08 KB
December 7, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to continue through the appropriation the non-sectarian services at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services548.91 KB
December 8-17, 1904
Carrie E. Weekley submits her resignation as the Girls' Matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides information about Weekley as well as requesting a promotion of Frances A. Veitch to fill the vacancy.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Matrons
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron1.29 MB
December 9, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to establish a horticulture department at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result he requests to purchase materials to build a greenhouse and establish a position of horticulturist.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle1.36 MB
December 9, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and position titles.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 19041.27 MB
December 10, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs Fannie Peter that he and Mrs. Pratt are leaving for Denver, Colorado following his departure from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he remained in Central Pennsylvania for six months in order to address any…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Fannie Peter of Plans Following Carlisle672.8 KB
December 12, 1904
Request for the approval of the dismissal of Ida La Fromboise (here Ida La Frumboise) from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise362.46 KB
December 13, 1904
Edward Marsden responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the return of Alaskan students from Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Marsden Responds to Office Notice of Return of Alaskan Students563.84 KB
December 13, 1904
Apparently in response to a request to recommend former students for a position as assistant disciplinarian at the Phoenix school, William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Hastings Robertson is enrolled in law school and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position357.15 KB
December 13, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Laura Taylor to be reinstated to the Indian Service as an assistant seamstress.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request of Laura Taylor to be Reinstated716 KB
December 13, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by M. Burgess (superintendent of printing).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on M. Burgess' Leave of Absence494.82 KB
December 15, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the vacancy in the Superintendent of Printing position. Mercer notes that he is willing to increase the salary if the Office is only able to secure an appointment through the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Printing Vacancy829.44 KB
December 16, 1904
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no recommendation for the replacement of Oliver Harlan as the Assistant Farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer requests the Office make an appointment.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - School Farms
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position800.52 KB
December 19, 1904
Report on the health of current and former Cherokee students of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report on the Health of Cherokee Students at Carlisle954.92 KB
December 20, 1904
Major William A. Mercer submit a report that lists new employees (Stacy Matlack and Ella Matlack), those who have left the school (M. Burgess and Minnie L. Ferree), and those who have changed positions (Effie Moul). The reports include the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1904603.88 KB
December 20, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by assistant matron Minnie L. Ferree.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on Minnie L. Ferree's Leave of Absence494.22 KB
December 22, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards Oella C. Munch's request for a 9-day 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 Request for Leave of Absence 562.94 KB
December 24, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards teamster George Foulk's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: George Foulk's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 561.68 KB
December 31, 1904
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 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, December 1904474.09 KB
December 31, 1904
William A. Mercer submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1904474.83 KB