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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November 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. Talbott has declined appointment to the position of physician at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Talbott Declines Appointment to Carlisle491.19 KB
November 6-10,1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards two applications for leave of absence for employees: William Davies (music teacher) and Frances R. Scales (teacher). Allen also responds to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs' previous letter…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Applications for Leave of Absence 1.22 MB
November 8, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Jessie W. Cook be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as the girls outing agent from the Riverside School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Transfer Jessie W. Cook as Girls Outing Agent384.62 KB
November 10, 1903 - December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the request of Moses W. Raub to be returned home from the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: The student referred to here as Joseph LaFramboise is also known as Joseph La Flumboise.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Request to Return Moses W. Raub1.8 MB
November 10, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forward report on leave of absence for Anne S. Ely. Ely works as an outing agent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on A. S. Ely's Leave of Absence 543.92 KB
November 11, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Effie Moul's application for an 8-day annual leave of absence. Moul works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Effie Moul's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 603.19 KB
November 13, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to Civil Service Commission regarding the appointment of an instructor of tinsmithing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Civil Service Commission Regarding Tinsmithing Appointment547.51 KB
November 13, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to request of James Down to be returned to his home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down, 1903532.67 KB
November 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph recommending W. A. Jones delay removing Superintendent George J. Harvey from the Pawnee Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Reasons for Recommending Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee582.75 KB
November 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that he has just been at Pawnee and would favor a delay in yielding to pressure for Harvey's removal and notes that he has followed up with a letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommends Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee366.21 KB
November 14, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter stating that Richard Henry Pratt would like to retain the present school physician on a contract basis until he is able to view the list of eligible candidates personally. Allen…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Retain Contract Physician Until Pratt's Return546.57 KB
November 24, 1903 - December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen forwards correspondence regarding the desertion of Jose Henry from his outing and subsequent work at a New Jersey farm. Allen requests Office assistance in returning Henry to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Problems on Outings, Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Requests Assistance in Returning Jose Henry to Carlisle1.92 MB
November 27, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists new employees (Etta White and Emma G. Sky), those who have left the school (Elizabeth Searight) and those who have changed positions (Howard E. Gansworth and Edith McHarg Steele).…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 1903751.76 KB
November 28, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Clerk S. J. Nori's application for a 15-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 574.94 KB
November 30, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Orlando Ford reported for duty at the Carlisle Indian School but left the same day and they have no idea where he is currently located.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Orlando Ford No Longer at Carlisle440.33 KB
November 30, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1903. 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: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 1903480.04 KB
December 1, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a one-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, December 1903501.88 KB
December 1, 1903
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' salaries and position titles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1903955.02 KB
December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the retention of librarian Edith McHarg Steele. Allen notes that Steele has proven herself and therefore recommends her permanent appointment and further notes she just…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Library
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Recommends Permanent Appointment of Edith McHarg Steele as Librarian458.03 KB
December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the request of Louis Sawyer for his son Frank Sawyer to remain at home without worry about being returned to the Carlisle Indian School after having run away.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Frank Sawyer1.05 MB
December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen submits voucher covering expense of two tickets for William Hole-in-the-day and Simon Michelet, U.S. Indian Agent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Forwards Voucher for Ticket for William Hole-in-the-day and Escort492.65 KB
December 9, 1903
Edgar A. Allen forwards bill and voucher for the veterinarian services provided by Dr. S. P. Bishop.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Forwards Voucher of Vet Services of S. P. Bishop445.59 KB
December 11, 1903
Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards one application for leave of absence for Effie Moul (assistant matron) and three reports on leave of absence: Moul, William B. Gray (dairyman), and Howard E. Gansworth (assistant disciplinarian).…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: One Application for and Three Reports on Leave of Absence 2.15 MB
December 12, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James J. Brady has not reported for duty as a cook.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed James Brady Has Not Reported for Duty447.53 KB
December 14, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Helen Fraties of tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Helen Fraties452.22 KB