Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of monthly reports, memorandum books, and voucher for open market purchase forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
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![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1899 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1728_58049_0002.jpg?itok=5RJ2xrmR)
![Request to Cancel Appointment of George W. Taylor Request to Cancel Appointment of George W. Taylor](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1768_15116_0002.jpg?itok=lfP8Ezyf)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding George W. Taylor and his desire to see his appointment as an Assistant Disciplinarian cancelled.
![Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1733_60512_0002.jpg?itok=VSA8SXc8)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Nellie H. Nixon, Emma C. Schaner, and Katherine Riley) who are eligible to fill the vacant teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam…
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Applications, and Resignation, 1900 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Applications, and Resignation, 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1755_9180_c1371_A.jpg?itok=NL1XNVjh)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (G. M. Shelley, Bertha Canfield, James M. Bellows, Emma H. Bellows, C. E. Dagenett) and those who have left the school (Elmer Snyder). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving. Pratt also sends James M.…
![Oath of Office for Emma C. Schaner Oath of Office for Emma C. Schaner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1737_00134_0004.jpg?itok=0_QvWYN1)
Major Richard Henry Pratt submits blank oath of office for newly appointed employee Emma C. Schaner. Also, Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has not received a promised blank declaration for Schaner and asks the Commissioner to send it.
![Eligible Candidates for Tailor Position Eligible Candidates for Tailor Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1743_03229_0003.jpg?itok=DY1j9Sw-)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (Henry T. Klostermann, Andrew Noll, and Granville M. Shelley) who are eligible to fill the vacant tailor position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, January 1900 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, January 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1747_5109_c1213.jpg?itok=WbcQfLy4)
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.
![Five Indian Service Applications from Female Students Five Indian Service Applications from Female Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1756_09453_0004.jpg?itok=9afPmu8N)
Four Carlisle students who will graduate this year and one student who graduated last year apply for positions in the Indian Service. Mamie Annie Ryan applies to be an assistant matron, assistant teacher, or assistant matron; Frances A. Harris applies to be a teacher or assistant matron; Rose Poodry applies to be an assistant matron; Katherine…
![Application for Employment from Pasquala Anderson Application for Employment from Pasquala Anderson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1758_10326_0004.jpg?itok=kNSX3bWR)
Pasquala Anderson, a member of the Mission nation in southern California and Carlisle graduate, applies to be an assistant teacher in the Indian Service.
Richard H. Pratt forwards her application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Employee Oaths, and Resignations, March 1900 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Employee Oaths, and Resignations, March 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1766_14034_c0928.jpg?itok=A0RXf2FF)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Agnes May Robbins, Lida Jones, Richard Hendricks, James D. Flannery) as well as those who have left the school (Bessie E. Barclay, Emma C. Schanes, Solomon Miller, James M. Bellows, Emma H. Bellows), and those who have changed positions (Sadie E. Newcomer). These reports include…
![Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1761_11892_0005.jpg?itok=hgVNyavm)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of four women (Agnes M. Robbins, Nellie H. Nixon, Lida Jones, Katherine Riley) who are eligible to fill two vacant teacher positions at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…
![Application for Employment from Dahney E. George Application for Employment from Dahney E. George](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1764_13236_0006.jpg?itok=Vn2myYlQ)
Dahney E. George, a member of the Cherokee nation and Carlisle graduate, applies to be a teacher in the Indian Service, preferably at her home in North Carolina.
Richard H. Pratt forwards George's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter. Assistant Matron Mary E. Campbell also endorses George…
![Eligible Candidates for Assistant Disciplinarian Position Eligible Candidates for Assistant Disciplinarian Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1766_14297_0001.jpg?itok=szFKLs_b)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a man who is eligible to fill the vacant assistant disciplinarian position at the Carlisle Indian School. Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Note: The report itself was missing…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1900 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1771_16574_0001.jpg?itok=3L51m1by)
Richard H. Pratt requests an immediate supply of one-hundred proposal supplies for Indians blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1900 Requisition for Stationery, April 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1774_18619_c1133_0.jpg?itok=WbbpFYKy)
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 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901.
![Application for Employment from Edith Smith Application for Employment from Edith Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1777_19706_0012.jpg?itok=ZbmkoPid)
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former Carlisle student Edith Smith, a member of the Class of 1897, be appointed as a teacher in the Indian Service.
Richard H. Pratt forwards Smith's application along with a reference from Dr. G. M. Philips, the Principal of the West Chester State Normal School of Pennsylvania, to the Commissioner…
![Application for Employment from Mary Wolfe Application for Employment from Mary Wolfe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1778_20313_0006.jpg?itok=YDQ_KA4w)
Mary Wolfe, a member of the Class of 1900, applies for an assistant laundress position at the Crow Agency School in Montana.
Major Richard H. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Wolfe's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter. A handwritten copy of Wolfe's degree is…
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Application, May 1900 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Application, May 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1788_24967_c1446.jpg?itok=YxIRVivO)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Eugene H. Brock), and those who have changed positions (Marion W. De Loss). Pratt also sends Eugene H. Brock's application for a position as an assistant disciplinarian.
![Supplemental Requisition for Stationery, May 1900 Supplemental Requisition for Stationery, May 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1783_22733_c1294_0.jpg?itok=2bQ_cvVD)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a supplemental request for stationery items for the current year due to the increase in students. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Eligible Candidates for Assistant Matron Position Eligible Candidates for Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1800_30091_0001.jpg?itok=HKWDQApe)
John B. Harlow, the Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Lida C. Sabin, Elvira S. Lemmon, Florence E. Hunnewell) who are eligible to fill the vacant assistant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The assistant matron must be a single woman over 30 years old. The…
![Oath of Office for Lida C. Sabin Oath of Office for Lida C. Sabin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1803_31664_0001.jpg?itok=O80sBgeS)
Lida C. Sabin submits an oath of office for her new position of assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Eligible Candidates for Clerk Position Eligible Candidates for Clerk Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1807_34084_0002.jpg?itok=HkQMyCIu)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Catherine A. Curtin, Mary E. Jackson, Anna E. Lamb) who are eligible to fill the vacant clerk position at the Carlisle Indian School. The clerk must be qualified as a stenographer and typewriter. The list includes the…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1900 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1807_33816_c1595.jpg?itok=aWDCGmr-)
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.
![Eligible Candidates for Baker Position Eligible Candidates for Baker Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1810_35621_0001.jpg?itok=nNhXyt2V)
A list of men who are eligible to fill the vacant baker position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades. Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the…
![Eligible Candidates for Music Teacher Position Eligible Candidates for Music Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1810_35620_0003.jpg?itok=AmuB70GY)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Myrtle Freeland, Annie B. Moore, Eloise A. Carroll) who are eligible to fill the vacant music teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…