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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October 8, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Martha D. Bennett has failed to report for duty as an assistant clerk. Mercer requests that another appointment be made as early as possible.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Martha Bennett Failed to Report for Duty444.49 KB
October 9, 1906
Charles M. Sorrell submits his resignation as assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and informs the Office that he plans on nominating Nikefer Shoushick (here…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Charles Sorrell Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook715.53 KB
October 9, 1906
William A. Mercer renews his request for an investigation into the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency for discriminating against the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Renews Request for Investigation into Discrimination by Fort Berthold Superintendent708.68 KB
October 10, 1906
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1907 amounting to $77.30 for transportation of Alaskan student to their home. An explanatory cover letter is attached.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1907845.61 KB
October 10, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Margaret Martin is interested in the position of laundress at the Greenville, California School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Margaret Martin Interested in Laundress Position at Greenville471.3 KB
October 10, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the return of Louis Paul (here Lewis Paul) to his home in Alaska.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay for the Return of Louis Paul489.65 KB
October 10, 1906
William A. Mercer submits voucher for travel expenses incurred by Harry F. Weber to inspect a stone crusher offered for sale to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher for Travel Expenses of Harry F. Weber to Inspect Stone Crusher476.57 KB
October 10, 1906 - October 20, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to the request of Florence White for the money she left behind in her student bank account.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Request of Florence White for Her Money1.03 MB
October 11, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards a catalog requesting the purchase of a revolving screen for a stone crusher. Mercer notes that the screen is needed to obtain fine crushed stone for macadamizing and concrete work.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Mercer Forwards Catalog for Revolving Screen Door for Stone Work5.59 MB
October 12-22, 1906
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee forwards reports reports on leaves of absence taken by two employees, John F. McKey (clerk) and Cora B. Hawk (teacher), from 1903-1906. due to sickness. Mercer also forwards physician's…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Reports on Leave of Absence1.54 MB
October 13, 1906
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Lucretia F. Ross) and employee who has left the school (Julia Catharine Kensler). The report include 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 Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1906772.48 KB
October 13, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Sarah E. Harry and Nikefer Shoushick, spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk) and those who have left the school (Charles Sorrell). The report includes position title, salary, date of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1906616.96 KB
October 16, 1906 - October 30, 1906
Correspondence between the Interior and War Department regarding the proposed plan of William A. Mercer for developing a course of training at the Carlisle Indian School to prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Proposed Cavalry Training Plan2.54 MB
October 16, 1906
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1907 amounting to $107.98 to return Indian pupils to their homes in Alaska.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1907402.35 KB
October 16, 1906
Wrap for voucher of Arthur Sutton for returning runaway students.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wrap for Voucher of Arthur Sutton Returning Runaway Students208.56 KB
October 23, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Eunice A. Patterson has not reported for the position of assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Eunice Patterson has Not Reported for Duty315.56 KB
October 23, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John Curran has not reported for the position of fireman.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed John Curran has Not Reported for Duty316.88 KB
October 23, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Service letter regarding the request to have Milton I. Zeigler look over a list of tools and materials requested by the Fort Shaw School Superintendent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Request for Zeigler to Look Over Requested Tools427.67 KB
October 23, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that after receiving an appointment John Archuleta reported to the Moqui School where he learned the position was already filled. Wise requests that he be taken care of in some way.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Requests Action for Archuleta following Appointment to Moqui School379.4 KB
October 24, 1906 - December 10, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards receipt of Dr. P. F. Sheaffer for the treatment of Margaret Burton while on the outing system near Christiana, Pennsylvania. Mercer requests authority to issue a voucher for the payment.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Request to Issue Voucher to Cover Treatment of Margaret Burton614.81 KB
October 25, 1906
William A. Mercer clarifies his position on securing an appropriation for purchasing horses in order to serve as training troop for the U.S. Cavalry.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Clarifies Appropriation Need for Purchase of Cavalry Horses766.97 KB
October 26, 1906
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise requests a six-month supply of memorandum books 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, October 1906466.97 KB
October 31, 1906
William A. Mercer renews his request for another assistant matron position to help in the dining room as all three assistant matrons are needed in the girls quarters.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Renews Request for Additional Assistant Matron for the Dining Room534.2 KB
October 31, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay an irregular employee prior to the establishment of an assistant matron to help in the dining room. A note from F. M. Conser states that the position should be authorized as the dining room service at…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Authority to Hire Irregular Assistant Matron for Dining Room574.19 KB
November 1, 1906
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mabel Weekley). The report include position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 1906453.09 KB