William A. Mercer elaborates on his plan for building a photographic gallery at the entrance to the Carlisle Indian School using the bequest of Harriet W. Taber. Mercer states that he has already begun construction using athletic funds.
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June 1, 1906
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June 2, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Sarah White for the return of her daughter Sophia Green from the Carlisle Indian School.
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June 4-19, 1906
Harold A. Loring, Supervisor of Native Music, requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs responds to two complaints made by Carlisle Indian School bandleader C. M. Stauffer related to Stauffer not receiving credit in various publications.
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June 4, 1906
Major William A. Mercer requests permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to employ a seamstress for the remaining balance of the 1906 fiscal year at $25 per month.
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June 4-13, 1906
Major William A. Mercer forwards leave of absence requests to attend summer school for seven teachers: Emma H. Foster, James E. Henderson, Frances R. Scales, Sarah E. Gedney, Cora B. Hawk, Mary A. Yarnall, and Mariette Wood.
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June 5, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards an outline of plans for the physician's cottage at the Carlisle Indian School and requests that the draftsman go over the outlines and plan the cottage.
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June 5, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James Maney has left the Carlisle Indian School for his home in Cherokee, North Carolina.
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June 6, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline E. Kingsley passed the Civil Service Commission examination for matron. As a result, she desires a position at the Wittenberg School or another school in Wisconsin.
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June 7, 1906 - June 16, 1906
Angel De Cora makes a report on the art department of the Carlisle Indian School to Francis E. Leupp. De Cora requests to spend the summer learning how to make Persian rugs as well as allowing students the option of copyrighting their designs to profit from their work.
In addition there are two Office of Indian Affairs notes indicating…
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June 10, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs the leases for the Henderson and Alexander Tracts with his recommendation they be approved.
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June 13, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs return Francis Fremont to the Carlisle Indian School. Frank La Flesche notes that Fremont was at the Office for two days and then left for either Carlisle or Nebraska.
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June 14, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers for the medical treatment of Elizabeth Johnson for diphtheria while on outing.
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June 14-19, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer forwards leave of absence requests to attend summer school for two teachers: J. L. Walters and Angel De Cora.
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June 15, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase neckties, headstones, and matting.
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June 18, 1906 - June 21, 1906
Carlisle Indian School physician Ferdinand Shoemaker requests that the new hospital being planned include verandas on both levels and on as many sides as possible. William A. Mercer furthers Shoemaker's request and asks that at least two sides include porches.
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June 19, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers covering the expense of Arthur J. Lee incurred in treating Stanley Bullethead of the Uintah and Ouray Agency.
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June 19, 1906
William A. Mercer requests a copy of his official report of the services of Mattie A. Cobb in order to provide a recommendation or report of her work as a kindergartner at the Leech Lake Indian School.
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June 20, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards a list from Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker of surplus drugs in mainly serviceable condition on hand.
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June 20, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to spend $800 to return 116 students to their homes from the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer requests the funds due to railroads withdrawing the half-rate fares for students.
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June 21, 1906
W. A. Mercer forwards a supplementary estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1906 amounting to $5,252.70 to pay for student transportation, support of school, and building supplies. An explanatory cover letter is included.
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June 23, 1906
William A. Mercer inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs if there is any objection to enrolling students from the Chitimacha Nation.
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June 25, 1906 - June 28, 1906
Susie Rayos requests to take the required examinations to enter the Indian Service. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with additional information about Rayos.
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June 27, 1906
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs a report on the No. 1 Insigner dish washing machine by noting that it has not be utilized very often due to time limitations. Mercer states that due to the large number of girls the turnaround time is 40 minutes compared to half a day for the machine. As a result, Mercer does not recommend…
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June 28, 1906
H. W. Leaman resigns his position as gardener and florist at the Carlisle Indian School. W. G. Thompson forwards the resignation with the note that the position be filled temporary in order to maintain the thousands of plants and prepare the hot house for the fall.
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June 28, 1906
William A. Mercer reports that Sophia Green is returning to her home following further correspondence.
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