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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April 10, 1906
William A. Mercer requests to use the bequest of Harriet W. Taber to build a photographic gallery or art building at the entrance of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Industrial Training - Photography, New Building Construction, Donations and Bequests to the School, Industrial Training - Photography, Native Art and Industry Program, Buildings and Grounds - Supplies and Materials, Financial Accounts - Athletic Fund, Taking Photographs of the School and Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Build Photography Studio with Funds from Bequest1.28 MB
April 10, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs request regarding his recommendation to fill the dairyman position. Mercer notes that Norman Egolf who is temporary filling the position would be his recommendation but he is not currently…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Office Request for Dairyman Recommendations633.26 KB
April 14, 1906 - April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter forwarding a letter from Fanny G. Paull in which she expresses her loyalty to the Carlisle Indian School. Paull had been transferred from Carlisle to Haskell on the grounds of "…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fanny G. Paull Expresses Her Loyalty to Carlisle594.97 KB
April 14, 1906
J. R. Wise forwards a proof copy of approximately three-quarters of the C. E. Kelsey report due to the size of the report. Wise notes that following the receipt of the proof the first sheets will be printed and the rest of the report will be set…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Provides Draft Proof of Kelsey Report to Office383.53 KB
April 17, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Harry B. Lamason) and employee who have left the school (Elizabeth C. Sloan). 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, April 1906480.93 KB
April 18, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the shipment of a wagonette shipped from Carlisle to the superintendent of the Albuquerque School. Wise goes through how the wagonette was shipped and ways to reduce the cost of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Replies to Office Inquiry Regarding Shipment of Wagonette to Albuquerque657.35 KB
April 19, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs the remainder of the revised proofs for the report of C. E. Kelsey. Mercer notes that upon the return of the proofs the school will distribute the copies and forwarded.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Forwards Remainder of Proofs for the Kelsey Report336.46 KB
April 20, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline Kingsley desires to take the matron-seamstress examination and requests arrangements be made for the exam to be held under his supervision.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam351.45 KB
April 21, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists temporary employee (Evalyn Mac Key). 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, April 1906466.52 KB
April 21, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer requests an additional ten blank "Record and Qualifications" of employees forms because the number received on the previous requisition was insufficient.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for "Record and Qualifications" of Employees Forms348.56 KB
April 23, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding have Milton I. Zeigler travel to Chicago to inspect samples of leather.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906346.2 KB
April 24, 1906
William A. Mercer compiles a revised report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report lists employees' salaries and position titles as…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 19062.21 MB
April 25, 1906
William A. Mercer refers to vacancies in the blacksmith, mason, and assistant matron positions and the salaries and job qualifications needed to fill the positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Discusses how to Fill Vacancies in the Blacksmith, Mason, and Assistant Matron Positions449.75 KB
April 26, 1906
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,368.68 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay. Note that the regular employee form says that it is the third quarter, but that is likely a typo…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 19061.42 MB
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the expenses incurred in the burial of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) who died from scarlet fever while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Burial of Adelbert Williams319 KB
April 26, 1906 - July 11, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request to return Claudia and Arline Allen.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request to Return Arline and Claudia Allen1.15 MB
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the position of tinner be changed to assistant tinner in order to appoint Henry Gordon to the position when his time as a student expires.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position466.38 KB
April 30, 1906
William A. Mercer reports the death of Pariscovia Fiedoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff) due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Pariscovia Fiedoff315.95 KB
April 30, 1906
Wrap for report on the qualifications of employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Wrap for Report on Qualifications of Carlisle Employees, 190661.96 KB
May 1, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mae Justus). 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, May 1906648.25 KB
May 1, 1906
W. A. Mercer requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, May 1906558.84 KB
May 3, 1906
Office of Indian Affairs memos regarding discussion on a plan of William A. Mercer sent to the War Department for having the Carlisle Indian School prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office of Indian Affairs Memos Discussing Plan to Train Students for Cavalry Service325.75 KB
May 07, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Sophia Tetoff due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Sophia Tetoff294.61 KB
May 7, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded 300 copies of C. E. Kelsey to the office and 200 copies to Kelsey.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed C. E. Kelsey's Report Sent to Office and Kelsey306.51 KB
May 7, 1906
William A. Mercer submits voucher for the services of Dennison Wheelock in recruiting students for the Carlisle Indian School along with his explanation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Voucher for Dennison Wheelock Recruiting Students in 19061.06 MB