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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January 22, 1906
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,751.64 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1906876.64 KB
January 23, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards a lease of the farm belonging to Annie and Laura Alexander for use as a drill and athletic ground for the small boys as well as a play ground for the girls. Mercer notes that the farm has been paid for with the boys…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Lease Alexander Farm885.19 KB
January 25, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Amelia McMichael has reported for duty as a teacher and it is no longer necessary to transfer Cloy Montgomery from the Sac & Fox School. Mercer notes that the one remaining vacancy…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Reports Amelia McMichael has Reported for Duty506.63 KB
January 27, 1906
William A. Mercer provides the addresses for James Riley Wheelock and Dennison Wheelock to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Addresses of James and Dennison Wheelock357.68 KB
January 27, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase mileage books for outing agents in order to save money after the discontinuance of the half-rate fare.
A note on the file states that no public money can be used to pay for future services…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Authority to Purchase Mileage Books764.99 KB
January 27, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards the application of William B. Gray for examination as an assistant farmer in the Indian School Service. Mercer further states that pending the results of the exam it is not advisable to temporarily promote Gray to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Forwarded Application of William B. Gray for Civil Service Exam347.63 KB
January 29, 1906
Francis E. Leupp dismisses E. G. Sprow, Tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School, from the Indian Service for insubordination.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Dismissal of E. G. Sprow from the Carlisle Indian School750.68 KB
January 29, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Lottie Sireech of tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Lottie Sireech352.76 KB
January 30, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Empire crayon supplied by the Chicago Warehouse is defective as it is too soft and creates too much dust. Mercer recommends the Steatite Anti-dust crayon manufactured by the Andrews…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of Defective Chalk Supplied by the Chicago Warehouse661.45 KB
January 30, 1906
William A. Mercer requests an increase in the funding of the Carlisle Indian School due to an increase in the cost of transporting students over the rail lines.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request in 1907 Fiscal Year Spending Due to Increase in Transportation Costs691.08 KB
January 1906
Application of Joseph Tarbell, a member of the St. Regis Nation. The application for enrollment, dated January 1906, includes a note at the top suggesting that Joseph Tarbell never used the assigned train ticket to travel to Carlisle. No record…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: Joseph Tarbell (so se teio nen tat te) Application (Did Not Enroll)285.82 KB
1906
Program for the 1906 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances, the names and image of the graduating class and students who were awarded industrial certificates, the class motto and colors.…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1906 Commencement Program3.82 MB
February 1, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Mary E. Lininger being reinstated to the Indian Service as a seamstress or assistant seamstress.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Reinstatement of Mary Lininger as Seamstress364.75 KB
February 1, 1906
J. R. Wise requests authority to pay the voucher for the funeral expenses of Lottie Sireech.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Voucher Covering Funeral Expenses of Lottie Sireech354.66 KB
February 6, 1906 - February 21, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Louisa John for the return of her son George Jimerson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request to Return of George Jimerson1.21 MB
February 7, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Angel De Cora) and employee who have changed positions (Henry M. Scarborough). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906437.8 KB
February 8, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Circular "Accounts" dated February 6, 1906 in regard to cash payments for various items. Mercer requests an exception for the monthly salaries of employees as well as payments…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Exception in Order to Make Payments in Cash672.46 KB
February 9, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Rueben Ridley for measles while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Voucher for Treatment of Reuben Ridley on Outing463.7 KB
February 12, 1906
Juliette Smith applies for the position of baker at the Wittenberg Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the application along with this recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Juliette Smith Applies for Baker Position at Wittenberg957.46 KB
February 14, 1906
The Office of Indian Affairs is informed by William A. Mercer that Alfred Venne does not desire the Rice Station School industrial teacher position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Alfred Venne Declines Position at the Rice Station School489.75 KB
February 14, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Herbert L. Creamer) and new employee who have left the school (Harry M. Scarborough). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906383.21 KB
February 14, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs by stating that the position of tinner should be filled by a plumber who understands roofing or a tinner who understands plumbing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Qualifications for Vacant Tinner Position511.21 KB
February 15, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the temporary employment of a Dickinson College senior. Mercer notes that the position is only necessary for another month until commencement and then can remain vacant…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Justification for Temporary Employment of Teacher548 KB
February 15, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Henry Vertreace is unable to perform his duties related to his position as an instructor of blacksmithing due to his inability to read or write.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Reports on Henry Vertreace's Ability to Perform as Blacksmith Instructor615.89 KB
February 16, 1906
William A. Mercer requests that his dismissal of Jennie Boyd be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Being Expelled
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Jennie Boyd474.08 KB