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 11, 1889
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for September 1889.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Injuries
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, September 18891.64 MB
October 16, 1889
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1890 amounting to $10,050.75 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $8,130.00 for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 18901.82 MB
October 16, 1889
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $470.75 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, October 18891.47 MB
October 16, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs if his nominations of employees on September 4th and 30th are accepted.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests if Nominations of Employees in September 1889 Approved366.85 KB
October 18-19, 1889
Captain Richard Henry Pratt submits report that lists employees who have left the school (Lizzie R. Bender). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 18891.31 MB
October 19, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 75 single desks as well as 35 rear seats for a total cost of $348.75 to furnish the new school building.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Furniture
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Desks and Seats for New School Building517.6 KB
October 21, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt makes a correction to the amount requested for the purchase of desks and seats for the new school buildings. Pratt notes the cost should have been $358.75 not $348.75.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Academic Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correction Made to Amount Requested for Seats and Desks495.48 KB
October 21, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires about using appropriation to support former students currently enrolled at various colleges who are currently being supported by the Charity Fund. Pratt notes that he has many calls on his Charity Fund and is about $5…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry into Use of Various Appropriations to Pay for Former Students College Expenses1.02 MB
October 21, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for November 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for November 18891.44 MB
October 26, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards copy of letter outlining requirements for enrollment to the Santee Agency. Pratt notes that he has funds remaining in his transportation funds to cover the costs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Outline for Enrolling Students from the Santee Agency1.34 MB
October 29, 1889
These materials include a cover letter and descriptive statements of students regarding 12 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency.
One of the descriptive statements is a copy of the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Corrected Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, 18892.04 MB
October 29, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires if Captain J. E. Quentin is being appointed as Superintendent of the Grand Junction school. Pratt also notes that the Chilocco appointment will be one of the best.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry into Appointment of Superintendent of the Grand Junction School680.17 KB
November 1, 1889
Charles Hill, U.S. Indian Agent for the Flandreau Agency, reports that in response to an Office of Indian Affairs letter, he went to the homes of children to discuss with parents sending the children to Carlisle. He notes that in most cases…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Indian Agent Recruiting Students for Carlisle in the Flandreau Agency1 MB
November 1889
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1889. Grinnell also includes a note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths, Student Injuries
Format: Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, October 18891.13 MB
November 1, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that Alfred John Standing is declining the position at Grand Junction.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Declines Position at Grand Junction370.8 KB
November 7, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is bringing a party of ten girls from the Cheyenne Agency and a small party from Michigan. He further states that he has not heard from U.S. Indian Agent Charles Hill about a party…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel to Enroll
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Update on Students Being Brought to Carlisle for 1889-1890 School Year558.11 KB
November 13, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter noting that has received no communication from U.S. Indian Agent Charles Hill regarding students from the Flandreau Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: No Response from Agent Hill Regarding Flandreau Party539.16 KB
November 14, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in October 1889. Pratt distinguishes between the employees,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, October 18894.26 MB
November 22, 1889 - December 4, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a Board of Survey to the Office of Indian Affairs convened on December 3, 1889 to dispose of broken or otherwise unserviceable property at the Carlisle Indian School.
Also included is T. J. Morgan's…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Forwards Board of Survey Proceedings Convened in December 18893.68 MB
November 23, 1889 - December 6, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding statements made by a public official on returned students from the Carlisle Indian School and others. Pratt also includes a letter from T. W. Potter, former Issue Clerk…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Reports on Returned Students3.32 MB
December 3, 1889
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for November 1889.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths, Student Injuries
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, November 18891.45 MB
December 6, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt follows up his request from November 16, 1889 asking for authority to cover transportation as he needs it.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Follows Up on Request for Transportation Authority388.25 KB
December 9, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1889. 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: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 18893.22 MB
December 11, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Louise M. Beveridge requesting Pratt to have the Office of Indian Affairs board the Sioux Delegation with her.
Pratt in forwarding the letter notes that he quartered a part of the Sioux Delegation…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Sioux Commission of 1888
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Board Sioux Delegation During Visit to Washington D.C.590.68 KB
December 16, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter which enclosed a letter from W. B. Backus, Superintendent of the Genoa School, in reference to a system of savings for students. Pratt notes that he believes he fills the place of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: System of Savings for Carlisle Indian School Students4.32 MB