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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…

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October 3, 1890

Thomas Stewart, the acting school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for September 1890.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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October 16, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt provides a response to the report of Inspector Junkin regarding former Carlisle students at the San Carlos Agency.

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November 1, 1890

C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1890.

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Topics: Student Illness

November 2, 1890

Charles H. Smith requests to be returned to his home early due to his father sickness.

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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…

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November 6, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Charles H. Smith to return home to visit his sick father.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Format: Reports

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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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