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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May 15, 1905 - May 29, 1905
Howard E. Gansworth submits his resignation as the Boys' Field Agent at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his plan to have John F. Mackey and his wife come to Carlisle as replacements for Gansworth…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Resignation of Howard E. Gansworth as Boys' Field Agent1.8 MB
May 16, 1905 - May 23, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from C. H. Asbury, Superintendent of the Carson Indian School, to purchase a wagonette and surrey and a set of double driving harness for the surrey from the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Photographs
View Document: Mercer Provides Information about Wagons for Carson Indian School1.82 MB
May 18, 1905 - June 3, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Salem L. Moses requesting to qualify either as a carpenter, assistant disciplinarian, or industrial teacher. Mercer also includes a recommendation from W. G. Thompson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Salem Moses Requests Position in the Indian Service1.05 MB
May 19, 1905
William A. Mercer requests that during his absence authority be given to the Assistant Superintendent to enter into contracts and sign other financial papers.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Assistant Superintendent be Allowed to Enter Contracts During Absence676.18 KB
May 23, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Margaret O. Eckert's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Margaret O. Eckert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 549.02 KB
May 24, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that no proposals were received following the advertisement for horses and mules. Included is a note from August Kensler and the advertisement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Miscellaneous
View Document: Office Informed No Proposals Received for Horses and Mules1.13 MB
May 25, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards Ella G. Hill's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Hill works as a laundry manager.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ella G. Hill's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 550.93 KB
May 25, 1905
Placeholder for Perry Griffie's letter providing railroad rates for Geronimo.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Placeholder for Railroad Rates for Geronimo137.57 KB
May 26, 1905
William H. Miller resigns his position as a financial clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and notes that he will forward the nomination of Frank Hudson at a later time.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: William H. Miller Resigns as Financial Clerk713.01 KB
May 27, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on a surrey the Carlisle Indian School can provide for the Grand Junction School. Included is a photograph along with an enclosure from a surrey catalog.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Mercer Provides Information on Surrey for Grand Junction School788.43 KB
May 30, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase an Insinger dish washing machine.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Food and Dining
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Insinger Dish Washing Machine714.73 KB
May 31, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards farmer Benjamin F. Bennett's application for a 2-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Benjamin F. Bennett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 536.87 KB
May 31, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer 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 May 1905. Mercer distinguishes between the employees,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, May 1905953.67 KB
June 2, 1905
E. G. Sprow submits his resignation as instructor in tinsmithing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs with additional information and recommends the resignation be effective…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: E. G. Sprow Submits Resignation as Instructor of Tinsmithing537.59 KB
June 3, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is leaving for the Northwest on a trip to recruit students for the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Employee Travel - Recruitment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Informs Office of Upcoming Recruiting Trip to Northwest347.71 KB
June 3, 1905
William A. Mercer reiterates his case for retaining the tinsmith position at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Reiterates Support for Retaining Tinsmith Position1.14 MB
June 3, 1905
William A. Mercer requests to know if Miss E. H. Allen has passed the examination for the position of matron or assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Update on E. H. Allen Civil Service Status407.22 KB
June 5, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry by providing information on Harry K. Cole's time at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Information on Harry Cole361.65 KB
June 6, 1905
E. G. Sprow withdraws his resignation as a tin department instructor. J. R. Wise forwards the letter along with his recommendation that no action be taken on the resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: E. G. Sprow Withdraws Resignation as Tin Instructor726.73 KB
June 8-10, 1905
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards leave of absence requests to attend summer school for 12 teachers: Anna Goyituey, Luzena E. Tibbetts, Hattie M. McDowell, Agnes May Robbins, Cora B. Hawk, Sadie F. Robertson, Mariette Wood, Clara L. Smith…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Requests to Attend Summer School and Summer School Catalogs48.15 MB
June 8, 1905 - June 24, 1905
J. R. Wise responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding an inquiry from Princess Chinquilla who claims her son, Harry K. Cole, left money, a trunk, and a gold watch when he left the Carlisle Indian School.
Princess…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Harry K. Cole's Property1.36 MB
June 9, 1905
J. R. Wise follows up on William A. Mercer's letter to employ kalsominers for 60 days.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Follow Up on Request to Employ Kalsominers312.41 KB
June 9, 1905
J. R. Wise requests to have E. G. Sprow reinstated as an instructor of tinsmithing at the Carlisle Indian School as his withdrawal did not make it in time to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Requests to have E. G. Sprow Reinstated as Instructor of Tinsmithing356.76 KB
June 10, 1905
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards eleven applications for leave of absence for several employees: Mary A. Yarnall (teacher), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Hattie M. McDowell (teacher), Sadie F. Robertson (teacher), Agnes May Robbins (…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Eleven Applications for Leave of Absence5.83 MB
June 10 - July 7, 1905
Correspondence regarding the retention of Jeannette Senseney as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School following the abolition of her old position as instrumental teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Retention of Jeannette Senseney as Teacher1.15 MB