Carrie Kuhns applies to be the Carlisle Indian School laundress. Kuhns includes a cover letter listing her qualifications and references from Mary E. Hampton and David R. Thompson in support of her application.
Legal and Government Documents
![Application for Employment from Carrie Kuhns Application for Employment from Carrie Kuhns](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2614_67204_c5216.jpg?itok=JwWhcVU7)
![Eligible Candidates for Fireman Position Eligible Candidates for Fireman Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2390_68252_0001.jpg?itok=aqsW_IWR)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (William Sauers, James W. Hardy, Samuel J. Kidd) who are eligible to fill the vacant firman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades.…
![Eligible Candidate for Fireman Position Eligible Candidate for Fireman Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2393_69376_0001.jpg?itok=uQ0_EpdQ)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior one man (Olandor Ford) who are eligible to fill the vacant fireman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidate's name, address, and his civil service exam grade. Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1903 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2415_77701_0002.jpg?itok=Oyqmp4UG)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a one-month supply of memorandum books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Mercer Forwards Contract Between Carlisle and S. L. Diven Mercer Forwards Contract Between Carlisle and S. L. Diven](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2638_75903_c4076.jpg?itok=bb8YFiTF)
William A. Mercer forwards copies of the contract with Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1904 fiscal year as well as the 1905 fiscal year beginning on July 1, 1904. Mercer also notes that he sent another note regarding an applicant for the position of resident physician.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1904 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2456_10243_c3482.jpg?itok=GnqrWwNl)
Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1904 Requisition for Stationery, April 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2493_23101_c3620_0.jpg?itok=QrLnqyqY)
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905.
![Allen Forwards Tinware Supplier Proposal to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Allen Forwards Tinware Supplier Proposal to Commissioner of Indian Affairs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2502_26264_c3754_a.jpg?itok=ORy3VIN8)
Edgar A. Allen forwards the proposals of the Carlisle Indian School to furnish tinware to the Office of Indian Affairs. Allen notes that the tinware produced by the school is superior to manufactured goods as it is handmade and that he has also sent samples to the office.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1904 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2532_36491_0001.jpg?itok=LHZ-99r-)
Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of 50 monthly attendance report forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![War Department Orders Relieving Pratt of Duty as Superintendent War Department Orders Relieving Pratt of Duty as Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2541_39643_0001.jpg?itok=PkW8YSn_)
Copy of War Department orders relieving Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and appointing William A. Mercer as Superintendent.
![Requisition for Stationery, July 1904 Requisition for Stationery, July 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45600_0001.jpg?itok=J6m-hfBS)
W. A. Mercer requests 3 desk letter baskets used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1904 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2570_49175_c3801.jpg?itok=8fIlCanf)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Audit of the Financial Transactions of Richard Henry Pratt Audit of the Financial Transactions of Richard Henry Pratt](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2694_04139_0001.jpg?itok=2u9UWO3d)
This audit and report, which concerns the finances of the Carlisle Indian School as administered by Richard Henry Pratt, was prepared immediately following his retirement as superintendent of the school. The report focuses on the use of non-governmental funds - charitable donations to the school, as well as income earned through athletics and…
![Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2626_71731_0003.jpg?itok=KcP3-iaR)
William A. Mercer forwards a copy of a circular issued to Carlisle Indian School employees involving a reorganization of positions at the School. Mercer requests that the circular be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2858_60869_0004.jpg?itok=kb5c28zg)
Contract between William A. Mercer and S. L. Diven for the latter to provide medical services at the Carlisle Indian School during the remainder of the 1905 fiscal year.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, November 1904 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, November 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2642_77463_0001_0.jpg?itok=8OFNecYf)
W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Stationery, November 1904 Requisition for Stationery, November 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2655_81893_0003.jpg?itok=bNrdT5dw)
Captain W. A. Mercer sends a request for 55,000 plain white envelopes. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2673_88060_0002.jpg?itok=80RXIYUf)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no recommendation for the replacement of Oliver Harlan as the Assistant Farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer requests the Office make an appointment.
![Farm Statistics for the 1904 Calendar Year Farm Statistics for the 1904 Calendar Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2686_01316_0002.jpg?itok=g2gsQ3DK)
John R. Wise submits the report of farm statistics the Carlisle Indian School farms for the 1904 calendar year.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Employee Oath, February 1905 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Employee Oath, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_9481_c4373.jpg?itok=D1YAmIr6)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Norman H. Justus), those who have left the school (Mary E. Lininger, Catherine Butler, and Oliver Harlan), and those who have changed positions (Lizzie James). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Mercer also sends Justus'…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2729_15771_c4409.jpg?itok=pnjKtVZk)
Captain W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1905 Requisition for Stationery, April 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26355_c4649_0.jpg?itok=g9a2Te6K)
W. A. Mercer requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48158_0002.jpg?itok=jjD3E_Kd)
W. A. Mercer requests 150 vouchers for open market purchase used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2870_64927_c5847.jpg?itok=pgOti4hg)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2950_88178_0002.jpg?itok=WdQnr95y)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.