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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June 30, 1892
Luther W. Jack requests to know what actions have been taken regarding the request from Simon A. Thompson for the return of his daughter Linnie Thompson (here Lennie) from the Carlisle Indian School. Jack also requests a copy of the Laws and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Follow Up on Request for the Return of Linnie Thompson478.33 KB
July 7, 1892
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for June 1892.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Injured, June 18922.38 MB
July 7, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of J. H. Cushaway for the returns of Mary and Nora Cushaway. He notes that he has received the money for their return and he has determined to let them go home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary and Nora Cushaway447.53 KB
July 7, 1892
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1892. 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: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, June 18922.36 MB
July 7, 1892
S. S. Burleson seeks the return home of William and Sarah Archiquette from the Carlisle Indian School at the request of Chief Skenandoah, William Archiquette, and Mrs. John Archiquette. Burleson states that the students have been at school for…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of William and Sarah Archiquette461.99 KB
July 8, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Thomas Metoxen's request to either be sent home or receive additional pay to remain at Carlisle. Pratt notes that Metoxen choose to stay as part of the band when asked (in order to travel to and perform in Chicago…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request from Thomas Metoxen482.21 KB
July 9, 1892
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1883 amounting to $28,076.71 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 18931.76 MB
July 9, 1892
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1893 amounting to $464.00 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, July 18921.87 MB
July 9, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a note from Supervisor Richardson of the Pawnee Agency. Pratt informs the Office that Richardson has written him that the three Pawnee girls who wanted to go to Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recruitment of Students from Pawnee Agency437.71 KB
July 9, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $5,000 during the current fiscal year for necessary travel and incidental expenses of bringing students to the school and returning them to their homes.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Expend $5,000 in Travel Expenses in 1892-1893 Fiscal Year499.51 KB
July 9, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the articles of agreement for the lease of the Hocker Farm and requests its renewal for one year beginning on July 1, 1892.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Renew Hocker Farm Lease for Fiscal Year 1893465.45 KB
July 11, 1892 - August 17, 1892
Correspondence from Daniel Dorchester, the Superintendent of Indian Schools, and Richard Henry Pratt to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding allegations from Pratt that Dorchester was set to attack the Carlisle outing system on the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Allegations towards the Outing System2.65 MB
July 11, 1892
G. H. Wadleigh, Superintendent of the Navajo Boarding School, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a small party of students would be interested in transferring to either Haskell or Carlisle. Wadleigh indicates Haskell would be better…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Potential Transfer of Five Students from the Navajo Boarding School1.33 MB
July 12, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a list of children from Supervisor T. S. Ansley covering children from the Flambeau and La Pointe Agencies. Pratt notes that he has no objection to receiving students…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to List of Children from Flambeau and La Pointe742.59 KB
July 14, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the home going party has been delayed and should leave as soon as possible. Requests that authority for them to be returned be provided soon.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel Departing
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Authorize Return of Students to Their Homes in 1892565.42 KB
July 15, 1892 - July 16, 1892
Thomas J. Morgan requests the Second Comptroller of the Treasury return to the Office of Indian Affairs the lease entered into between the Executive Committee of the Hocker Farm and the Office.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Morgan Requests Return of Lease of Hocker Farm to Renew for 1893 Fiscal Year585.28 KB
July 20, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from S. S. Burleson requesting the return of William and Sarah Archiquette at the request of their mother. Pratt notes that he would like the statements in the letter verified as he includes two enclosures…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request for Return of William and Sarah Archiquette811.51 KB
July 21, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding enrolling St. Regis students at Carlisle. Pratt states that the New York Indians are better off and that he has already agreed to raise the number of New York students…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Accepting Children from St. Regis493.4 KB
July 21, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding an exhibit at the Columbian Historical Exhibition in Madrid. Pratt notes that if the expense of the exhibit could be arranged for it would not be much trouble to create…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Exhibits of Student Work
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Relative to Sending an Exhibit to Madrid349.23 KB
July 21, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs place a new teacher in the No. 11 room following the transfer of Lillie Shaffner to the position of Girl's Matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for New Teacher in the No. 11 Room491.91 KB
July 22, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation at the request of Fordyce Grinnell for the position of physician at the World's Fair in Chicago if such a position is needed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation of Fordyce Grinnell for Position at World's Fair492.64 KB
July 23, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt requests instructions on securing students for the 1892-1893 school year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Authorization to Recruit/Enroll
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Instructions on Securing Students for 1892-1893 Year316.46 KB
July 27, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter that they have been informed unofficially that in transporting students to and from Carlisle he does not invite competition from different railroads. Pratt requests to be…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Early Response to Complaint Regarding Transportation460.29 KB
August 1, 1892
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1892.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Injured, July 18921.5 MB
August 1, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt notes in response to an inquiry from the Office of Indian Affairs that he received intimations not to go into certain districts for students, and so he abandoned his recruiting trip. As a result he paid for his trip to and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Inquiry Related to Southern Ute Agency445.87 KB