School Employees - Matrons

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Effie G. Moul's appointment as an assistant matron be made permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt proposes to place Malcolm and Kittie Odell in charge of the small boys following the resignation of Lida Given. Pratt also requests to transfer Effie Moul to the position of teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Pearl McArthur's certificate of attendance at summer school in Buffalo, New York.

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on leave of absences with pay for four employees: Laura Jackson (girls' manager), Mary E. Lininger (assistant seamstress), Harry F. Weber (engineer), and Pearl McArthur (assistant matron).

Richard Henry Pratt follows up with the school physician vacancy as well as the transfer of Malcolm Odell to the position of the Superintendent of the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also makes recommendations for the transfer of Kittie Odell and internal changes.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Daisy C. Laird be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School and placed in charge of the small boys.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Kittie Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence.  Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until she is notified to take the Matron position at the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if her request cannot be arranged. 

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that William Robertson and his wife have agreed to take the positions vacated by Malcolm and Kittie Odell.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Effie Moul to assistant matron and that Flora Laird be telegraphed to report to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters supporting Pearl McArthur's request to transfer to the Sac and Fox School as a matron.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances Veitch has accepted the position of assistant matron. Requests her immediate transfer to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne River Agency.

Edgar A. Allen requests that the position of Matron be established in lieu of the Girls Manager position and that no permanent appointment be made until the return of Richard Henry Pratt. Allen requests the temporary appointment of Laura Jackson be retained.

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of the resignation of Rosa Brown and Josephine Walter. In addition he informs the Office of the advancement of Flora Laird and Agnes May Robbins.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Minnie Ferree has received blanks from the Civil Service Commission to take an examination as a matron. Pratt notes Ferree currently holds the Domestic Science Teacher position which is not representative of the duties of a matron. Pratt further expresses his discontent with the…

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Cassandra H. Rice, Lura Kerr, Isabella M. McGonnigle) who are eligible to fill the vacant assistant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jennie Duncan has accepted a transfer to the Carlisle Indian School to replace Rosa B. Brown as matron.

Telegram from Richard Henry Pratt confirming his confirmation his telephone conversation with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting transfer of Mrs. Foster of the Klamath School to the assistant matron position at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt proposes to the Office of Indian Affairs to revert the Outing Matron title back to Matron with the appointment of Etta Knickerbacker. Pratt states that an assistant matron will take on the outing duties.

Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs that Etta Knickerbacker is unable to report to the Carlisle Indian School to fill the matron position. Pratt requests to search outside the Civil Service list to fill the position.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an increase in salary for matron Carrie E. Weekley in order to retain her at the Carlisle Indian School and prevent her transfer to Puerto Rico.

Joanna R. Speer requests a transfer to the West Coast as a matron through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and provides a plan to fill the vacancy.

Oella C. Munch requests a transfer as a matron to a school in Oklahoma through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and notes that if the transfer is approved he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy.

Joanna R. Speer forwards her resignation as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School and requests a reappointment as a matron in the Northwest. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Speer.

Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.

Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.