These materials include a request by newspaper correspondence James H. Trumons of the Lawton Constitution-State Democrat for information on Chief Quanah Parker of the Comanche Nation. A biographical sketch of Chief Parker, appearing in Carlisle's school newspaper the Arrow, was forwarded to Trumons.
Letters/Correspondence
![Request for Biographical Sketch of Chief Quanah Parker Request for Biographical Sketch of Chief Quanah Parker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f23_61166_0005.jpg?itok=GpCWRI2Y)
![Request for Enrollment of Martha Wetenhall Request for Enrollment of Martha Wetenhall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f28_61551_0008.jpg?itok=of77hzel)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Oscar H. Lipps to enroll Martha Wetenhall at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Correspondence Regarding Judson Bertrand Correspondence Regarding Judson Bertrand](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f27_62096_0008.jpg?itok=qI2Q-kpc)
These materials contain correspondence and financial documents related to the enrollment and financial account of Judson Bertrand.
![Appointment of a Baker Appointment of a Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f39_62083_0002.jpg?itok=rTON0v0B)
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to hire a baker with the salary of $600 per year to replace Oscar Boyd, an Indian, who is currently working in the position. Friedman states that he would "prefer a white man." The Chief of the Education Division informs Friedman that a baker has already been appointed.
![Request for Release of Hattie Miller Request for Release of Hattie Miller](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f30_63389_0002.jpg?itok=5vveqBna)
These materials include correspondence related to a request from Moses Friedman, Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School, to send Hattie Miller from Carlisle to the Wild Rice River School in Minnesota. Miller's term had expired, and she had been appointed to the position of teacher. The request was approved.
![Authorization to Pay Carpenters for Repair Labor Authorization to Pay Carpenters for Repair Labor](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f09_63531_0002.jpg?itok=I6QhYlq7)
These materials include a request for authorization for carpenters' work to make repairs and alterations at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Veterinary Inspector to Test Carlisle Cattle for Tuberculosis, 1908 Veterinary Inspector to Test Carlisle Cattle for Tuberculosis, 1908](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f20_66008_0006.jpg?itok=q0trVcOf)
Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to test the school's cattle herd to determine how many cows are suffering from tuberculosis. He notes that infected cows can transmit the illness to humans through their milk.
The Acting Secretary of the Interior endorses and forwards Friedman's request to the Secretary of Agriculture…
![Request to Return Arthur Lieb Request to Return Arthur Lieb](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f28_66276_0008.jpg?itok=sb8CZxCX)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request by George Lieb to have his son Arthur returned from Carlisle.
![Appointment of William H. Dietz at Assistant Arts Teacher Appointment of William H. Dietz at Assistant Arts Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f28_00_0003.jpg?itok=_cHUJQQG)
These materials include correspondence between Superintendent Moses Friedman and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs concerning the beginning of William H. Dietz's employment as assistant teacher of Native Indian art.
![Request for Return Home of Three Sick Students Request for Return Home of Three Sick Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f32_69543_0002.jpg?itok=7fAnxzbQ)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School Moses Friedman to return three pupils with pulmonary tuberculosis to their homes.
![Cattle Tuberculosis Testing and Desire to Build New Cattle Stable, 1908 Cattle Tuberculosis Testing and Desire to Build New Cattle Stable, 1908](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f19_70520_0002.jpg?itok=Qwm7PHuq)
Acting Chief of Bureau A. M. Farrington relays Dr. B. T. Woodward's findings from his investigation, which the Secretary of the Interior ordered, of the Carlisle Indian School's cattle herd. Farrington states that in October 1908, 23/71 cows had tuberculosis compared to 20 cows in June 1907. Farrington argues that this increase is the result of…
![Request for Return Home of Joseph Thompson Request for Return Home of Joseph Thompson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f33_70597_0010.jpg?itok=Sg6v04Md)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Susan Thompson to discharge her son Joseph Thompson from the Carlisle Indian School. The request was granted.
![Clarification for October 1908 Attendance Report Clarification for October 1908 Attendance Report](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f35_72830_0001.jpg?itok=oL-eshyV)
These materials include correspondence regarding mistakes on the attendance report. The report indicated certain students were over the age of enrollment and the Office of Indian Affairs sought clarification on their enrollment.
![Request for Enrollment by W. J. Ranco Request for Enrollment by W. J. Ranco](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f27_71376_0008.jpg?itok=B28iA12T)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from W. J. Ranco to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Ranco's request was denied due to his residence in Old Town, Maine and the policy of the Office of Indian Affairs to not enroll students from the Eastern part of the United States.
![Question Regarding Distance from Carlisle for Outing Locations Question Regarding Distance from Carlisle for Outing Locations](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f18_70447_0004.jpg?itok=-j3NPv1S)
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs Mr. J. L. Gilman that he is referring his question about the Carlisle Indian School's outing system to Superintendent Moses Friedman but that the school does not send students to Massachusetts because it is too far away. Gilman thanks Larrabee for the response.
![Request for Return Home of Henry Logan Request for Return Home of Henry Logan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f36_74202_0002.jpg?itok=mCSYCo8j)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to release Henry Logan from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Congressional District of Mechanical Drawing Teachers Congressional District of Mechanical Drawing Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f41_72603_0001.jpg?itok=EK8ZC0MG)
Superintendent Moses Friedman informs Commissioner Francis E. Leupp the congressional district of two Mechanical Drawing Teacher appointees.
![Question about receipt of Tinned Goods Question about receipt of Tinned Goods](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f49_71423_0001.jpg?itok=w8H3a50w)
Office of Indian Affairs Chief Clerk F. M. Conser asks the Carlisle Indian School if they received the tinned goods from their contract.
![Request for Return Home of John Casey Request for Return Home of John Casey](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f34_72323_0002.jpg?itok=kFb0nokL)
Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School Moses Friedman seeks authorization to release John Casey from the school upon the request of Casey's father, Thomas Casey. The request was granted.
![Request to Return Andrew Bero Request to Return Andrew Bero](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f30_72585_0002.jpg?itok=P98QacjR)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Andrew Bero to his home.
![Sale of Cows Potentially Infected with Tuberculosis Sale of Cows Potentially Infected with Tuberculosis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f33_73181_0003.jpg?itok=zpvfj1jh)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell 23 head of cows that reacted to a tuberculosis test. Friedman would like to sell them to a packing house where a Government Inspector is stationed. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants permission.
![Request to Hire a New Assistant Matron Request to Hire a New Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f42_74347_0001.jpg?itok=SMpX3zi_)
Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Ada R. Hetrick declined the position of Assistant Matron, which is temporarily being filled by Susan Zeamer. Friedman requests that the Bureau of Indian Affairs selects a new Assistant Matron.
![Shipment of Cornmeal and Tinned Goods Shipment of Cornmeal and Tinned Goods](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f50_74215_0003.jpg?itok=5BsJBBKU)
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee authorizes Superintendent Moses Friedman to purchase 3,000 pounds of cornmeal for $66.00 on the open market and then send a voucher for approval.
Friedman informs Larrabee that he sent the necessary information relating to Walter B. Timms' contract to the Empire State Surety Co. and…
![Dispersal of Henry Rose's Estate Dispersal of Henry Rose's Estate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f38_75669_0003.jpg?itok=x5oqiyiF)
These materials include inquires on how to disperse the funds of Henry Rose remaining at the Merchants National Bank of Carlisle following his death. As Rose's heirs and family could not be located, the money was directed to be held until Rose's brother could be found.
![Plan to Build Tuberculosis Camp, later replaced by Plan to Build Sleeping Porches Plan to Build Tuberculosis Camp, later replaced by Plan to Build Sleeping Porches](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f29_77966_0013.jpg?itok=QM4XBocv)
In light of a plan submitted by Carlisle Indian School Physician Dr. Shoemaker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp directs Superintendent Moses Friedman to prepare an itemized list of supplies needed to build a tuberculosis camp. Friedman sends Leupp a blueprint of a camp. (The blueprint is attached in this file)
Chief of…