These materials include correspondence regarding the view of Oscar H. Lipps that Carlisle and other non-reservation schools should focus on educating only those who do not have access to education near their homes and that truly desired further instruction. Lipps cites that he has worked to remove many pupils he felt were not deserving from…
Letters/Correspondence
![View of Oscar H. Lipps on Pupils Attending Non-Government School View of Oscar H. Lipps on Pupils Attending Non-Government School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f013_16293_0002.jpg?itok=mLhVR2YD)
![Report on Condition of James Walker Report on Condition of James Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f32_18195_0003.jpg?itok=JYIdFZ6z)
These materials contain a copy of The Carlisle Arrow (Vol. 12, No. 23) with a handwritten note on an article about former student James Walker as well as correspondence inquiring about Walker, including reports from Carlisle's superintendent and an outing agent.
![Domestic Science Course and the Outing System Domestic Science Course and the Outing System](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f36_25030_0010.jpg?itok=6FyY64aO)
These materials include correspondence regarding concerns William Paul, a former student, had that a new domestic science course would replace the outing system.
![Request for Refund of Robin Daugherty's Tuition Request for Refund of Robin Daugherty's Tuition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f014_23189_0001.jpg?itok=Mj_1kTXH)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from the guardian of Robin Daugherty to refund the unused portion of his tuition. The request was denied by E. B. Meritt.
![Notice of Death of Charles Duncan Notice of Death of Charles Duncan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f05_31314_0002.jpg?itok=Dv5_XKLh)
This document contains a letter concerning the death of Charles Duncan.
![Discipline of William Thomas Discipline of William Thomas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f05_35372_0002.jpg?itok=5LV0LCRs)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the disciplining of William Thomas for fighting with another student.
![Enrollment Status of Kiutus Jim Enrollment Status of Kiutus Jim](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f015_35371_0003.jpg?itok=nQc3bpD4)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment status of Kiutus Jim. It was determined that Jim should be allowed to work to earn money to pay for his transportation back to his home through the outing system.
![Request to Retain Meredith Crooks Request to Retain Meredith Crooks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f016_35373_0002_1.jpg?itok=JW5axV5i)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Oscar H. Lipps that Meredith Crooks remain at Carlisle until Crooks could secure funds to reimburse the school for transportation to and from the school.
![Request to Allow Charles White Horn to Visit Brother Request to Allow Charles White Horn to Visit Brother](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f017_39939_0003.jpg?itok=iRVKLmjv)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by John Abbott to have his brother Charles White Horn, a student at Carlisle, visit him while Abbott was in Washington, D.C.
![Blueprints and Plan for Building Ditch to Protect School Garden from Flooding Blueprints and Plan for Building Ditch to Protect School Garden from Flooding](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f21_42833_0006.jpg?itok=VDV8v9ZR)
Chief Engineer of the Department of the Interior William Reed gives a report on the Carlisle Indian School garden, which is receiving too much water and flooding. He suggests building a ditch and embankment to protect against flooding. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt forwards Reed's plans to Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps…
![Allegedly Fraudulent "Carlisle Indian Base Ball Club" Allegedly Fraudulent "Carlisle Indian Base Ball Club"](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f18_48215_0020_0.jpg?itok=sYQKEWEb)
This document contains two newspaper clippings and a poster from the "Carlisle Indian Base Ball Club," a cross country-tour baseball team led by Kate J. Becker. It also features correspondence between Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps, Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Merritt, Acting Assistant Commissioner of…
![Notice of Death of Joseph Johnson Notice of Death of Joseph Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f45835_0005.jpg?itok=s1kIbKn9)
This document contains correspondence concerning the death of Joseph Johnson.
![Notice of Illness of Albert Foster Notice of Illness of Albert Foster](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f17_47625_0002.jpg?itok=gBKK6bqV)
This document contains correspondence concerning Albert Foster and his diagnosis with tuberculosis. He was referred to the Sac and Fox Sanatorium for treatment.
![Request for Funds for Building Repairs Request for Funds for Building Repairs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b012_f40_55395_0004.jpg?itok=YonIAySq)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps requests $3,000 for the open-market purchase of supplies needed to repair buildings.
Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt writes to Lipps regarding holding requests in abeyance, returning 8 requests, and the proper ways to handle requisitions.
![Four Male Students Sent to Summer Camp to be Waiters and Play Baseball Four Male Students Sent to Summer Camp to be Waiters and Play Baseball](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f26_50951_0004.jpg?itok=1NoABTiQ)
Rabbi Abraham S. Anspacher, who conducts Kamp Kewamee in Lackawanna County in Pennsylvania, requests to employ four Carlisle Indian School students at the camp to be waiters and play baseball at the camp. Treasury Department Collector of Customs Dudley Field Malone vouches for Anspacher. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt…
![Invitation for Male Students to attend Military Training Camp in New York Invitation for Male Students to attend Military Training Camp in New York](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f05_56477_0003.jpg?itok=ZdvQccou)
Military Training Camp for Boys Chairman T. Douglas Robinson encloses a bulletin from Fort Terry Training Camp and asks Carlisle Indian School students to enroll. Carlisle Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps informs the Commissioner that they could send 50 boys to the camp if the government pays for it, but otherwise they can't afford to send anyone…
![Blueprints of Two School Farms and Inventory of School's Livestock Blueprints of Two School Farms and Inventory of School's Livestock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f22_58243_0019.jpg?itok=75kBlJJs)
Carlisle Indian School Agriculture Teacher Leo Marks forwards maps or blueprints of both school farms and provides an inventory of the school's livestock. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells thanks Marks' for his maps, inventory, and his farming knowledge.
![Differences in an Abstract of Authorities Differences in an Abstract of Authorities](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b012_f39_51439_0003.jpg?itok=LoRitBQw)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps encloses an abstract of authorities and asks to be informed of any differences. Second Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke returns the abstract with the differences marked in pencil.
![Request for Enrollment for Josephine Herrera Request for Enrollment for Josephine Herrera](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f018_52194_0003.jpg?itok=lu-Eo3sy)
These files include correspondence regarding a request of Juan Herrera to have his sister Josephine Herrera, who was attending public school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enroll in the Carlisle School. Permission was denied as a result her option to attend a public school.
![Cooperation with Military Training Camp Cooperation with Military Training Camp](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f06_57042_0002.jpg?itok=gaL9wnH9)
Cover letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells regarding a circular and announcement advertising a military training camp for boys in New York to Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps.
Based on related correspondence this is the Fort Terry Training Camp.
![Office Inquiry Regarding School Library Holdings Office Inquiry Regarding School Library Holdings](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f31_00_0001.jpg?itok=I-h9_YUG)
J. H. Dortch inquires of Oscar H. Lipps if the Carlisle Indian School Library has a copy of the Indian Population in the United States and Alaska for 1910.
![Vacation Request for Luke and Lawrence Obern Vacation Request for Luke and Lawrence Obern](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f020_563836_0005.jpg?itok=r_8afbdS)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by William Obern to have his two sons, Luke and Lawrence, sent home on vacation.
![Request to Rent a Small Tract of Henderson Land, 1916 Request to Rent a Small Tract of Henderson Land, 1916](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f27_59877_0004.jpg?itok=qCX5pSaf)
Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps requests approval of an agreement between the school and J. Webster Henderson to rent a small tract of land adjoining the school for fiscal year 1917.
Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt asks Lipps to return the contract an oath of disinterestedness and a justification for the rental. Lipps…
![Request to Return Joseph Jessaun Request to Return Joseph Jessaun](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f19_59505_0010.jpg?itok=o7Fsf8-i)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Liddia Jessaun to have her son Joseph returned home. Jessaun's request was denied with the explanation that Joseph's term of enrollment had one more year and that an additional year of industrial training as a tailor would be of greater benefit than having him return home.
![Participation of Carlisle Indian School Band in the Preparedness Parade Participation of Carlisle Indian School Band in the Preparedness Parade](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b002_f11_00_0004.jpg?itok=gH_YeXfD)
These materials include correspondence regarding the participation of the Carlisle Indian School band in the Preparedness Parade in Washington, D.C. The parade was designed to be a show of patriotism, and the Interior Department wanted to have a strong presence. Also included in the correspondence is a reply to a now-lost letter from Charles T…