Paisano, Mae

Cemetery information and mortuary documents related to Mae Paisano, a member of the Pueblo Nation.

Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was properly spelled "Mae."

Student information card of Mae Paisano, a member of the Pueblo Nation, who entered the school on August 24, 1884 and died on April 28, 1890. She was buried in the cemetery on the school grounds. 

Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was…

Student information card of Mae Paisano, a member of the Pueblo Nation, who entered the school on August 24, 1884 and died at the school on April 28, 1890. She is buried in the school cemetery.

Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was properly…

The first page opened with a poem, “Be Careful What You Say,” followed by “Indian Names,” on the origin of Indian names. Next came an article titled “Wanted, Something Inside,” about the value of persistence and perseverance, followed by small blurbs about the Christian population of Japan and the construction of a rabbit-proof fence in…

Studio portrait of Mae Paisano and her brother, Willie H. Paisano, both are wearing school uniforms.

Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was properly spelled "Mae."

Studio portrait of Mae Paisano and her brother, Willie H. Paisano, both wearing school uniforms.

Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was properly spelled "Mae."

Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of students to be returned to their homes due to various reasons along with various escorts.

Note: The student referred to here as Maurice Walker is also known as Maurice Yellow Hair.