Documents

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 2, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is forwarding contract, certificates of inspection, weigher's return, and schedule of deliveries for 55,487 pounds of beef and mutton as well as 2,503 pounds of bacon from Fred H.…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 2, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Sara S. Hill for the return of her son Walter Hill.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 4, 1898

Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Cherokee Training School, informs the Office of Indian School that 17 students have departed for the Carlisle Indian School.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 4, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding former student Brigman Cornelius and his suitability for a position as a teacher.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 4, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Clarence White Thunder and a position as a disciplinarian.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 5, 1898

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for March 1898.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 5, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing background and a recommendation for Laura Toneadlemah (Laura Doanmoe) and Delos Lone Wolf for positions in the Indian Service.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 6, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter by providing the general condition of the buildings, heat, light, and drainage at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further discusses the need for an upgraded sewer…

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April 6, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an additional letter regarding the request to return Walter Hill.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 6, 1898

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 7, 1898

Estimate of supplies for the fourth quarter of 1898 amounting to $478.09 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,745.00 for regular employee pay. However, the amount requested for regular…

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April 8, 1898

Ella Rickert requests transfer from the Carlisle Indian School to a Western State.

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April 8, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing an update on the Carlisle Exhibit for the Omaha Exposition.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 9, 1898

Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Format: Reports

April 11-13, 1898

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Lizzie Hill be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service.  Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Hill's application along with references from chief matron L.…

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April 12, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the pictures that can be used for the Omaha Exhibit as well as the type of molding for the frames.

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April 12, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Roberta E. Wilson's request for a 10-day leave of absence to see her sick mother. Wilson works as an assistant matron. 

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April 16, 1898

Alfred John Standing forwards examples of the Descriptive Record of Students as Admitted, Outing Records, Historical Record, and Discharge Records to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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April 18, 1898 - May 4, 1898

Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the graduates of the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs.

Additional correspondence regarding the Omaha Exposition to and from Alfred John Standing is also included.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

April 19, 1898

Richard H. Pratt submits his request for positions and salaries for the upcoming fiscal year, compared against the list of positions for the current year. The list includes position titles, the number of employees for each position title, and…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Format: Reports

April 19, 1898

Jessie W. Cook requests to be transferred to the position of principal teacher at the Albuquerque School from her current position at the Carlisle Indian School.

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April 21-23, 1898

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ellen Thomas be appointed as an assistant teacher in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Thomas' application along with a reference from L. Ruth Shaffner and a certification of her graduation…

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April 22, 1898

Captain Richard Henry Pratt 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, 1899.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

View Document: Requisition for Stationery, April 1898373.73 KB

April 25, 1898

R. C. Bauer, Supervisor and Special Disbursing Agent, provides a general inspection report of the Carlisle Indian School focusing particularly on the outing system.

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View Document: Inspection Report of R. C. Bauer716.74 KB

April 26-29, 1898

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Mabel Buck be appointed as an assistant teacher, assistant matron, or seamstress (combined with music teacher) in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Buck's application along with a reference…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration