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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February 16, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the permanent appointment of Rosa La Forge as assistant matron by referencing an earlier letter and noting that she would like a position in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Follows Up on Rosa La Forge Position497.17 KB
February 16, 1905 - February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards letter from Rosa La Forge requesting application blank to take the non-competitive examination for assistant matron in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa La Forge Requests Blank to Take Non-Competitive Exam978.41 KB
February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer provides details on the need for a new hospital building to the Office of Indian Affairs.
A separate note indicates that Francis E. Leupp has notified Senator Stuart.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Justification for New Hospital Building543.51 KB
February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader757.36 KB
February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer further discusses his plan to build a greenhouse and to establish the position of florist or horticulturist.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Further Discusses his Plan to Build Greenhouse and Hire Staff818.22 KB
February 21, 1905 - February 22, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a New York Times article covering the arrest for desertion from the U.S. Army of four members of the Seneca Nation. Mercer comments the article is full of falsehoods and that only two of the men were former Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Denial of Claims in Article Regarding Former Carlisle Students900.7 KB
February 23, 1905 - May 13, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on H. W. Leaman's attempts to be appointed to the florist position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer also informs the Office that Carl J. Schack has declined the florist…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Information on Leaman's Attempt to Qualify for Position of Florist938.75 KB
February 23, 1905
Captain W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms 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, February 19051.07 MB
February 24, 1905 - February 27, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards the results of a board of survey convened by James McLaughlin, U.S. Indian Inspector, to dispose of property at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Proceedings of a Board of Survey Convened in February 19052.33 MB
February 24, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by W. B. Beitzel (clerk).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on W. B. Beitzel's Leave of Absence499.16 KB
February 28, 1905
Alford W. Cooley, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, informs the Secretary of the Interior that there is no register to appoint an instructor in carriage making at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result an examination will be made…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Civil Service Commission Authorizes Temporary Appointment of Instructor of Carriage Making421.94 KB
February 28, 1905 - March 3, 1905
Nikifer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk) submits his resignation as an assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation and notes that he has no recommendation for a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Nikifer Shouchuk Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook713.38 KB
February 28, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1905. 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: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, February 1905609.27 KB
March 3, 1905 - April 26, 1905
Correspondence regarding the request of Murphy Tarby to whether he is eligible to receive an allotment as a member of the Yuma Nation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry of Murphy Tarby on Eligibility to Receive Allotment1.65 MB
February 23 - March 7, 1905
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Nikefer Shoushick, spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk, and Ed. A. Lau) and those who have changed positions (C. M. Stauffer). The report includes position title,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 19051.2 MB
March 10, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards H. Gardner's application for a 14-day leave of absence. Gardner works as an instructor in carpentry.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: H. Gardner's Request for Leave of Absence 588.62 KB
March 11, 1905 - January 2, 1909
These materials include correspondence and a report regarding construction, buildings, and grounds at the Carlisle Indian School, performed in 1905 by John Charles. Medical Supervisor Dr. Joseph A. Murphy requested the report in 1908, and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Construction Inspection Report of John Charles for March 19052.42 MB
March 11, 1905 - March 13, 1905
Johnson Bradley submits his resignation as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests authority to temporarily employ a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Fireman
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Johnson Bradley Submits Resignation as Fireman742.22 KB
March 11, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Florence M. Carter. Mercer outlines his plan to temporary employ a teacher to fill her position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of the Death of Florence M. Carter607.34 KB
March 11, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Carlisle School physician F. Shoemaker requesting authority to erect two pavilions for the treatment of consumptive patients. Mercer also attaches an estimate of supplies and their costs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Build Pavilions for Treatment of Consumptive Patients1.36 MB
March 13, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the illness of George L. Gottwerth a temporary fireman has been employed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Fireman
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Temporary Fireman to Replace Sick Employee338.55 KB
March 21, 1905
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Frank B. Green) and those who have left the school (Florence M. Carter and Johnson Bradley). 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 Statements of Changes in School Employees, March 1905803.77 KB
March 23, 1905
Mollie V. Gaither requests a meeting with Francis E. Leupp to discuss returning to the Western United States.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Gaither Requests Meeting with Commissioner Leupp518.07 KB
March 24, 1905
William A. Mercer recommends the promotion of Emma H. Foster to fill the teacher vacancy caused by the death of Florence M. Carter. In addition, Mercer states that Frank B. Green has agreed to take a temporary position at $50 a month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation of Promotion of Emma Foster and Temporary Hire794.77 KB
March 25, 1905
William A. Mercer reports the death of Lucy Spalding of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Lucy Spalding518.69 KB