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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October 2, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt writes regarding a request from the President of Marietta College, John Eaton, to cover the annual cost of tuition for Samuel Townsend. Pratt asks that the department cover the cost as Townsend is a capable printer and an…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Support for Department to Cover College Tuition of Samuel Townsend517.37 KB
October 3, 1890
Thomas Stewart, the acting school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for September 1890.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, September 18901.6 MB
October 7, 1890
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1891 amounting to $21,597.44 for support of the school and fulfilling treaties with Indians.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 18911.09 MB
October 7, 1890
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1891 amounting to $499.43 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, October 1890936.9 KB
October 7, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding an exhibit for the Indian Department at the Columbian World's Fair. Pratt states that he has placed Alfred John Standing in charge of the exhibit due to his experience…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Initial Proposal for Columbian World's Fair Exhibit1.01 MB
October 9, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt 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 September 1890. Pratt distinguishes between the "White…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, September 18901.96 MB
October 15, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing the proposed expenses and diagram developed by Alfred John Standing for the Columbian World's Exposition Indian Department exhibit at Chicago.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Proposed Expenses and Diagram for Exhibit at Worlds Columbian Exposition2.2 MB
October 16, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt provides a response to the report of Inspector Junkin regarding former Carlisle students at the San Carlos Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Report of Former Carlisle Students at San Carlos Agency730.28 KB
November 1, 1890
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1890.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, October 18901.57 MB
November 2, 1890
Charles H. Smith requests to be returned to his home early due to his father sickness.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request of Charles H. Smith to be Returned Home487.92 KB
November 3, 1890
The Eleventh Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt provides a history of the school from his days as the Captain of the 10th Cavalry. Pratt then details the educational mission of the school as providing a basic…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents, Reports
View Document: Eleventh Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School7.57 MB
November 6, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Charles H. Smith to return home to visit his sick father.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request of Charles H. Smith to Return Home569.28 KB
November 7, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding discrepancies cited by the Office between the Carlisle annual report and the quarterly reports. Pratt details how his calculations were made and further discusses the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Report on School Statistics1.08 MB
November 8, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt requests the assistance of the Office of Indian Affairs in paying the law school tuition of William F. Campbell. Pratt forwards two letters from Campbell.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Office Pay Law School Tuition of William F. Campbell2.34 MB
November 12, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt 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 October 1890. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, October 18902.37 MB
November 25 - December 4, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student William F. Campbell regarding his law studies and attempts to earn a living as a painter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: William F. Campbell Provides Update on Law Studies1.37 MB
December 1, 1890 - December 3, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a Board of Survey to the Office of Indian Affairs convened on December 1, 1890 to dispose of broken or otherwise unserviceable property at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Forwards Board of Survey Proceedings Convened in December 18903.11 MB
December 1, 1890
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for November 1890. Dixon also includes a lengthy note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, November 18901.46 MB
December 2, 1890
Captain Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (A. M. Cheney) as well as those who have changed positions (Mary E. Campbell). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, December 1890 (1)625.33 KB
December 6, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt submits a "Special" Estimate of Funds form for $5,598.25 for the transportation of students and support for the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Special Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1891967.93 KB
December 9, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt 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 November 1890. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 18902.26 MB
December 12, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt asks for information regarding Howard Logan. Pratt notes that Logan has been waiting for orders from Professor Rich to join him at Fort McDowell. Pratt indicates that Logan needs to be transferred due to his health and that he…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry into Orders for Howard Logan584.81 KB
December 18, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt discusses the case of Chester Cornelius with the Office of Indian Affairs. Pratt notes that Cornelius purchased a section of land under the Severalty Act with the intention of renting it out to support himself as he enrolled…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Allowance for Chester Cornelius to Attend Commercial School859.38 KB
December 19, 1890
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies that were previously requested for the fiscal year 1891 and informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, that more than half of those items have not been received. The form includes the items being…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, December 18903.08 MB
December 20, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from the father of Maggie and Frank Keiser to return home. Pratt notes that he has already informed their father that the students can return home at his…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Request to Return Maggie and Frank Keiser583.17 KB