Richard Henry Pratt sends the draft of his pamphlet "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA. Its Origin, Progress, and the Difficulties Surmounted" to William Miller of the Hamilton Library Association in Carlisle. Pratt notes that his purpose in writing the pamphlet is due to his feeling that government is becoming opposed to non-…
Letters/Correspondence
![Draft of Pratt's "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA." Draft of Pratt's "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA."](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-2_0005.jpg?itok=JO8pGNW-)
![Request for Return Home of Michael and Eugene Ranco Request for Return Home of Michael and Eugene Ranco](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f11_10556_0005.jpg?itok=0URgxaP8)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to return Michael and Eugene Ranco to their home in Old Town, Maine. The request was granted.
![Notice of Death of Claudia Marie Notice of Death of Claudia Marie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f12_10760_0001.jpg?itok=Xm-R-MAn)
These materials include correspondence regarding the death of Claudia Marie. Additional correspondence is included regarding the discharge of students before their term of enrollment expired without the approval of the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request for Return Home of Don Cooley Request for Return Home of Don Cooley](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f15_13935_0003.jpg?itok=oeA7Dl9h)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from C. E. Cooley to have his son Don, a member of the Apache Nation, returned home from the Carlisle Indian School. The request was granted.
![Financial Audit of the Carlisle Indian School Accounts Financial Audit of the Carlisle Indian School Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f14_12160_0001.jpg?itok=LBeBXEIr)
These materials include financial documents and correspondence related to a 1908 financial audit of the accounts of the Carlisle Indian School. This audit included a breakdown of Carlisle's administrative accounts, as well as list of balances held for each pupil enrolled as of January 31, 1908.
The auditor recommended certain policy and…
![Preparation for a Financial Report on the Carlisle Indian School Preparation for a Financial Report on the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f11_65136_0001.jpg?itok=nf3TW_po)
A Special Agent writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine to inform him that he is almost done preparing a financial report on the Carlisle Indian School.
![Decision not to renew Lease of Alexander Tract Decision not to renew Lease of Alexander Tract](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f28_12529_0001.jpg?itok=crTb0-M6)
Special Indian Agent W. W. McConihe recommends that the Carlisle Indian School cancel the lease for the 21 acre Alexander plot of land. McConihe states the rental was originally authorized to provide adequate space for older male students to perform military drills as well as for younger students of both sexes to have a playground. However, the…
![Heating School Physician's Home with Soft Coal Heating School Physician's Home with Soft Coal](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f040_f12652_0001.jpg?itok=bZOi8zXW)
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Charles H. Dickson requests to deliver four tons of soft or bituminous coal to School Physician Dr. Shoemaker's home and office instead of hard coal, which is more expensive.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee tells Dickson that he can use four tons of soft coal…
![Reports of Agents Printed by School Reports of Agents Printed by School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f07_12425_0001.jpg?itok=wJ6qEu5-)
Correspondence between Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding mailing pamphlets called Reports of Agents and Others in Charge of Indians in Arizona and California.
![Sales of Student Products in Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Department Store Sales of Student Products in Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Department Store](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f39_12498_0001.jpg?itok=4691xUWz)
These materials include correspondence about an exhibit and sale of student-produced artwork and articles at the Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart department store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Between March 2nd and March 14th of 1908, students were sent to exhibit and sell these articles, with 90% of the proceeds benefitting the Carlisle Indian…
![Mechanical Drawing Teacher Vacancy and Appointment Order for Charles Sayler Mechanical Drawing Teacher Vacancy and Appointment Order for Charles Sayler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f13_00_0002.jpg?itok=StuBp7w1)
These materials include correspondence regarding the vacant position of Teacher in Mechanical Drawing at the Carlisle Indian School, and a suggestion to leave the position unfilled. Also included is the appointment order for Charles Sayler as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Hire of Mechanical Drawing Teacher Next Year Hire of Mechanical Drawing Teacher Next Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f20_13245_0001.jpg?itok=CSrRoS_x)
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.
![Request for Return Home of Philomene Badger Request for Return Home of Philomene Badger](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f16_14956_0001.jpg?itok=q4gHNwbH)
These materials include correspondence regarding the return of Philomene Badger to her home in the Standing Rock Agency.
![Appointment of Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress Appointment of Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f19_13203_0001.jpg?itok=mobtA3ed)
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.
![Recommendation to not renew Lease of Alexander Tract Recommendation to not renew Lease of Alexander Tract](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f29_15424_0001.jpg?itok=PdcJYDiU)
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."
![Request for Re-Enrollment by James M. Parsons Request for Re-Enrollment by James M. Parsons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b006_f18_17221_0001.jpg?itok=TN2X9N6Q)
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.
![Requests to Return Home for Three Students Requests to Return Home for Three Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f17_16391_0005.jpg?itok=bK43B9yg)
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.
![Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb Outing Situation Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb Outing Situation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f17_16390_0001.jpg?itok=bIJNd0_R)
These materials include correspondence regarding the outing situation of Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb at the Columbus Barracks in Columbus, Ohio.
![Appointment of Walter Stewart as Fireman Appointment of Walter Stewart as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f21_15939_0001.jpg?itok=wuELa428)
Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appoints Walter Stewart as Fireman at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $420 per year.
![Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908 Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-6_E.jpg?itok=AHXGUV5F)
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…
![Personnel Folder of Moses Friedman light blue paper with text "Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary" and "Status of Employes--Moses Friedman of Ohio" typed on it](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/Friedman_Moses_1875_OPF_cover.jpg?itok=8hTusfIm)
This folder consists of material compiled by Office of Indian Affairs staff in Washington, DC as related to Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman's employment with the Indian Service.
The four PDFs are in roughly chronological order, working from Friedman's early career as a government employee and early days as Superintendent at…
![Policy Change for Recording of Deposits by Indian Pupils Policy Change for Recording of Deposits by Indian Pupils](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f15_17363_0002.jpg?itok=ipAW0Pnx)
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.
![Failure of Alice Quinsenburry to Report for Duty Failure of Alice Quinsenburry to Report for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f22_17653_0001.jpg?itok=DJwMLK6x)
Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed Assistant Laundress Alice Quinsenburry has not reported for duty.
![Financial Statement of Appropriation for Fiscal Year 1908 Financial Statement of Appropriation for Fiscal Year 1908](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b012_f05_21675_0002.jpg?itok=jsgMAtRu)
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…
![Failure of Walter Stewart to Report for Duty Failure of Walter Stewart to Report for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f23_19336_0001.jpg?itok=hkYDblO8)
Supervisor in Charge Charles Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed fireman Walter Stewart has not reported for duty.