1908

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Hire of Mechanical Drawing Teacher Next Year
February 21, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp that they should hire a mechanical drawing teacher next academic year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Return Home of Philomene Badger
February 26 - March 3, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the return of Philomene Badger to her home in the Standing Rock Agency.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress
February 29, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appoints Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation to not renew Lease of Alexander Tract
March 2, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson agrees that the school does not need to renew their lease of the Alexander tract when it expires on June 30 because the students do not use it for play or for drills. Dickson argues against cancelling the lease immediately because the school can harvest "15 to 20 tons of hay before June 30."

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Re-Enrollment by James M. Parsons
March 5, 1908

This material includes a letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp from former student James M. Parsons concerning his request to return back to Carlisle. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Requests to Return Home for Three Students
March 6 - April 8, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to return Garfield Sitarangok and William King to their respective homes on account of health. A further request to return Samuel Anaruk to his home along with Sitrangok is included.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb Outing Situation
March 6 - 30, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the outing situation of Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb at the Columbus Barracks in Columbus, Ohio.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Walter Stewart as Fireman
March 7, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appoints Walter Stewart as Fireman at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $420 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908
March 9, 1908

Annebuck replies to Fannie Peter with an update on her experiences as a teacher in Deering, Alaska with a focus on her students and the weather. Annebuck describes her pay along with the costs associated with boarding with the missionaries and her travel costs to Chemawa. Also included are updates on various individuals associated with the…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Policy Change for Recording of Deposits by Indian Pupils
March 10-13, 1908

These materials include correspondence from the cashier at the Merchants National Bank in Carlisle, Pennsylvania concerning the receiving and recording of individual deposits of pupils money. 

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Failure of Alice Quinsenburry to Report for Duty
March 11, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed Assistant Laundress Alice Quinsenburry has not reported for duty.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Financial Statement of Appropriation for Fiscal Year 1908
March 27 - April 14, 1908

Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Charles H. Dickson forwards a financial statement on how the school has spent $130,507.84 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1908" appropriation. The Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs requests that Dickson is more detailed and states that the school's total appropriation is $164,000.00…

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Failure of Walter Stewart to Report for Duty
March 18, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed fireman Walter Stewart has not reported for duty.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Remove Chicken House and Pig Pen
March 18-20, 1908

Supervisor Charles H. Dickson requests to tear down an old chicken house and pig pen located on the school farm because they are no longer in use. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants Dickson permission.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Spend on Emergency Repairs to Buildings
March 24-31, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson requests authority to spend $500 to make emergency repairs to buildings. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants permission.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Nannie Forcey as Assistant Laundress
March 26, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appointments Nannie J. Forcey as Assistant Laundress at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Nora Harold as Assistant Laundress
March 26, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appointments Nora Harold as Assistant Laundress at Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Enrollment of Anita McLaughlin
March 30 - May 28, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Anita McLaughlin at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Declination of Appointment for Nannie Forcey
March 31, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Nannie Forcey has declined to accept her appointment at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Transferring Emergency Fund
March 31, 1908

Supervisor Charles H. Dickson asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs if he should transfer Emergency Fund 12266 to Superintendent Moses Friedman or deposit it. Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee tells Dickson to transfer the fund to his successor. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club Musicale Program
April 1, 1908

The program for the Musicale, held by the Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club.  A total of ten selections, plus the Star Spangled Banner, were performed under the direction of Claude M. Stauffer.  Photographs of both musical groups are featured on the program.

Format:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
1908 Commencement Program
April 2, 1908

This program was distributed for the 1908 Commencement Exercises, which took place on Thursday, April 2nd. Inside features a portrait of Moses Friedman, the Superintendent, Francis E. Leupp, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Charles H. Dickson, the Supervisor-in Charge, as well as a portrait of the Class of 1908. Included is a full schedule…

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Memorabilia and Ephemera
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Carlisle Indian School Alumni Association Dinner Program, 1908
April 2, 1908

The program for the Carlisle Indian School Alumni Association dinner that is held on April 2, 1908.

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Books and Pamphlets
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Eliminating Housekeeper Positions at "First" Farm
April 6-8, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to abolish two housekeeper positions, held by Annie R. Cranford and Elizabeth Egolf, at $180 per year. Friedman explained that the two housekeepers work at the "first farm" (the Parker Farm) at the school, but the farm is so close to the school that it would be best for the students…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Establish a Business Teacher Position
April 6, 1908

Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to establish the position of Business Teacher with the annual salary of $1,000 for the upcoming school year. Commissioner F. E. Leupp states that Friedman should request this position and salary for the next fiscal year.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration