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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November 26, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various food supplies along with scarlet braid and cord. Pratt encloses form used to advertise the contracts.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

November 26, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Office letter to William P. Campbell at the Crow Agency does not provide him authority to recruit students from the agency school. Campbell does state that many of the pupils and…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 3, 1888

Cover letter of Alfred John Standing forwarding the descriptive statement of students arriving at the Carlisle Indian School from Bancroft, Nebraska on November 28, 1888 and December 2, 1888.

Note: The descriptive statement itself was…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 4, 1888

Captain Richard H. Pratt and Acting Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards the monthly report of irregular employees for November 1888 to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at…

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December 8, 1888

The U.S Indian Agent for the Crow Agency requests authority to send a female teacher from the agency school with a party of students being sent to the Carlisle Indian School.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 8, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for John D. Miles to fill the position of Superintendent of the Haskell Institute. Pratt writes that Miles had the best schools of any agency he dealt with and that Miles would be the best man for the…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 11, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt replies to Office of Indian Affairs circular number 21 in regards to securing pupils for the large industrial schools. Pratt provides his opinion on the eligibility of students for enrollment at Indian training schools as well…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 20, 1888

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for January 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

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December 28, 1888

Cover letter for a descriptive statement of students who arrived at the Carlisle Indian School from Custer, Montana on December 16, 1888.

Note: The descriptive statement itself was missing.

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 28, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt provides a cover letter in response to an Office Letter regarding to pupils transported from Bancroft, Nebraska to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that four students arrived on October 28, 1888, six on November 28,…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

December 28, 1888 - January 7, 1889

These materials include a descriptive statement of students regarding 15 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Pine Ridge Agency of the Dakota Territory.

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Format: Reports

December 28, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt refers to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his approval of the nomination of Miss Aspell. Pratt notes that she was appointed to an original vacancy so the Office's objection was not applicable. Pratt further…

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December 29, 1888

H. D. Gallagher, U.S. Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Lizzie Hill. Gallagher states that Hill was sent to the Carlisle Indian School and that the school is the perfect place for her…

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January 1, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt sends cover letter forwarding descriptive statement of students who arrived at the Carlisle Indian School from the Pine Ridge Agency on January 1, 1889.

Note: The descriptive statement itself was missing.

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January 1-3, 1889

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (John E. Pollinger and Anna C. Pollinger) and those who have left the school (B. F. Comman and Mary E. Comman). These reports include personal information about those being hired…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

circa 1889

Series of drawings by Charles Dagenett presented to Susan Longstreth. The drawings include maps of Revolutionary War battles as well as a drawing of George Washington.

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Topics: Student Artwork

Format: Student Artwork

January 1, 1889

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1889 amounting to $8,676.85 for support of the school, $7,705.00 of which is for regular employee pay. 

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January 1, 1889

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1889 amounting to $491.85 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost…

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View Document: Estimate of Supplies, January 18891.07 MB

January 7, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the responsibilities of Anne S. Ely, Agent for Outing Pupils at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt indicates that Ely oversees all aspects of the Outing program including…

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January 8, 1889

A. G. Miller requests the Office of Indian Affairs provide an order to Richard Henry Pratt to enroll Little Bear at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt had informed him that he could only enroll Little Bear with an order from the Office.

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View Document: Request to Enroll Little Bear655.77 KB

January 21, 1889

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for February 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

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January 25, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt provides his recommendations on securing a party of Navajo students for the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt indicates that the agent should attempt to gather 50 students with a minimum of one-third of the party being girls and…

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January 25, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request by A. G. Miller to enroll Little Bear. Pratt notes that his school physician examined Little Bear when he visited the school with his parents. Pratt ends by…

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January 25, 1889

C. E. Vandever, U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency, responds to an Office of Indian Affairs telegram to have him secure 50 Navajo students for the Carlisle Indian School. Vandever notes that it is difficult to secure Navajo students in…

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January 28 - February 28, 1889

Richard H. Pratt recommends that Carrie E. Morse be appointed to replace Mabel Crane as a teacher at the school. Pratt forwards Crane's resignation, Morse's application, and four references.

Crane cites her "approaching marriage" as the…

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration