Parker Farm

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Letort Spring and Spring House at Parker Farm, c. 1909

View of Letort Spring and the Spring House on the Parker Farm. The Parker Farm was owned by the school and located north-east of the campus. 

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

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Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Request to Rent 110 Acre Farm from Mr. Parker
November 18, 1880

Richard Henry Pratt states that last year both the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs agreed that he should rent a farm adjoining the Carlisle Indian School to teach male students how to farm "general crops" and female students how to care for dairy cows. Unfortunately, he was only able to rent two parcels of land…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Parker Farm Lease
February 4, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a the lease and contract for the Parker Farm. The lease and contract stipulate how the government will farm under the lease.

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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Clarifies Details of Lease of the Parker Farm in 1881
February 19, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the arrangement between the Carlisle Indian School and Richard Parker regarding the Parker Farm. Pratt states the share of the crop to be obtained by the Government this year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Forwards Lease for the Parker Farm
February 28, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter forwards the lease of the Parker Farm and states that Mary P. McKeehan is a widow.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Returns Corrected Lease for Parker Farm
March 10, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt returns the corrected lease for the Parker Farm.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Office Informed of Intent to Terminate Lease for the Parker Farm
December 28, 1882

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has notified Richard M. Parker of his intent to terminate the lease of the Carlisle Indian School for the Parker Farm.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Secretary of the Interior Letter Regarding Improvements to the Parker Farm
June 19-28, 1886

Correspondence discussing the appropriation of $37,500 for improvements to the Carlisle Indian School including the acquisition of the neighboring Parker farm, a new large boys’ dormitory, a school barn, and some other improvements.  A letter from Pratt explaining the need for the new facilities is included as part of the document.

Format:
Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Recommendations for Improvements to the Carlisle Indian School
June 22, 1886

Clinton B. Fisk, Chairman of the Board of Indian Commissioners, provides his inspection of the Carlisle Indian School to John D. C. Atkins. In particular, Fisk suggests purchasing the Parker farm, building a large barn, and building a large new dormitory building for the boys. Fisk additionally adds that with these improvements further…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Renew Hocker Farm Lease for Fiscal Year 1887
July 15, 1886

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to renew the lease on the Hocker Farm. Pratt provides the justification for the lease by claiming that the lease goes to support the charity fund which in turn is used to rent additional farmland including the Henderson and Sanno Farms. Pratt ends by stating that until the Parker Farm is purchased by the…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Documents Related to Purchase of the Parker Farm by the Government
March 21, 1887 - November 27, 1923

Documents pertaining to the United States Government's purchase of the Parker Farm. Included are a copy of the deed transferring title to the Government, other prior deeds, abstract of the title, map outlining the tract of land, copy of an act of the State of Pennsylvania consenting to the U.S. Government purchasing the Parker Farm, and county…

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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Maps
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National Archives and Records Administration
Files Related to the Parker Farm
March 21, 1887

Cover letter for papers related to the Parker farm and the purchase of mulch.

Note: A document in this file indicates the papers are filed with RG 75, Entry 91, box 393, 1887-#12555.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Appropriated Funds for Purchase of Parker Farm be Made Available
April 7, 1887

Richard Henry Pratt requests the $18,000 appropriated to purchase the Parker Farm be made available to him in order to pay the current owners.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Purchase Supplies to Repair Fence at the Parker Farm
August 6, 1887

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 1000 chestnut rails and 200 locust posts for repairing the fence at the Parker Farm.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Office Circular Regarding Physical Plant and Supplies
February 25, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular by providing answers related to the Carlisle Indian School focused on the buildings and grounds as well as providing enrollment statistics. Additionally, included are lists of supplies including furniture in various buildings, utensils, farm stock, and tools in various…

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Blueprints/Architectural Drawings, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Pay Costs Associated with Rebuilding Parker Farm Barn
September 5, 1891

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay half the cost of restoring the arch and rebuilding the walls of the collapsed barn on the Parker Farm.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Updates to Thomas J. Morgan
September 21, 1891

Richard Henry Pratt writes to Thomas J. Morgan to provide an update on various aspects of the Carlisle Indian School including the construction of the Girls Quarters, the Hospital addition, and the barn. In addition, he provides an update on the status of the number of students at Carlisle and on outing, the harvest from the farms, and the…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Forwards Proposed Act Ceding Control of Kutz Farm to Government
January 15, 1901 - January 18, 1901

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proposed act ceding jurisdiction of the Kutz Farm to the United States. Pratt notes that it is similar to the act for the Parker Farm and says there is nothing to object to that he can see.

Format:
Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to for Supplies to Repair Fences on Grounds and Farm
May 8, 1901

Richard Henry Pratt requests supplies to repair fences on the Carlisle Indian School grounds and at the Parker Farm.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Details Willingness to Part with School Fire Engine
August 5, 1901

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the fire engine at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt details that he is not willing to depart with the school's fire engine unless it is replaced with one as equally good.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Wise Informs Office of Hydraulic Engineer Report Forthcoming
June 15, 1905

J. R. Wise notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that a hydraulic engineer was employed to provide information on installing a new system of water supply for the school. Wise notes that the plans and cost will be submitted at a later date but that he hopes the cost will be authorized.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms
March 21, 1907

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the fair valuation of the lands comprising the two school farms at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer additionally notes that $400 was paid out in rent for both the Henderson and Alexander Tracts.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
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
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National Archives and Records Administration
Blueprints of Two School Farms and Inventory of School's Livestock
May 5, 1916 - May 20, 1916

Carlisle Indian School Agriculture Teacher Leo Marks forwards maps or blueprints of both school farms and provides an inventory of the school's livestock. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells thanks Marks' for his maps, inventory, and his farming knowledge. 

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Blueprints/Architectural Drawings, Letters/Correspondence, Maps
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration