The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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March 15, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt proposes having Dennison Wheelock sent to Western Schools to recruit band members to perform at the Paris Exposition.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Proposal for Dennison Wheelock to Recruit Band for Paris Exposition483.92 KB
March 17, 1898 - March 26, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on March 18, 1898 to dispose of various property which has become worn out, broken, or otherwise become unfit for service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Forwards Board of Survey Proceedings Convened in March 1898982.38 KB
March 17, 1898
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Quanah Parker's daughters will be arriving in Washington D.C. on March 18, 1898.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel to Enroll
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Informs Office of Arrival in D.C. of Quanah Parker's Daughters341.36 KB
March 22 - August 12, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding a sub-voucher of Augusta C. Stouch who brought a party of students to the Carlisle Indian School from the Crow Agency as an escort.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Maps
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Unstamped Sub-Voucher for Escort3.47 MB
March 24, 1898
Alfred John Standing responds to a circular letter from W. N. Hailmann by providing a list of band leaders both at Carlisle and available graduates.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Forwards List of Available Band Leaders281.64 KB
April 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is forwarding contract, certificates of inspection, weigher's return, and schedule of deliveries for 55,487 pounds of beef and mutton as well as 2,503 pounds of bacon from Fred H.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Contract and Additional Documents Forwarded for Receipt of Beef, Mutton, and Bacon286.25 KB
April 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Sara S. Hill for the return of her son Walter Hill.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Return Walter Hill300.16 KB
April 4, 1898
Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Cherokee Training School, informs the Office of Indian School that 17 students have departed for the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Hart Informs Office of Departure of 17 Students to Carlisle191.89 KB
April 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding former student Brigman Cornelius and his suitability for a position as a teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Brigman Cornelius229.22 KB
April 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Clarence White Thunder and a position as a disciplinarian.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Update on Clarence White Thunder239.49 KB
April 5, 1898
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for March 1898.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, March 18981.06 MB
April 5, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing background and a recommendation for Laura Toneadlemah (Laura Doanmoe) and Delos Lone Wolf for positions in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendations for Laura Toneadlemah and Delos Lone Wolf274.65 KB
April 6, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter by providing the general condition of the buildings, heat, light, and drainage at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further discusses the need for an upgraded sewer…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Update on the General State of Buildings at Carlisle388.45 KB
April 6, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an additional letter regarding the request to return Walter Hill.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Additional Letter Regarding Request to Return Walter Hill229.95 KB
April 6, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, March 1898569.28 KB
April 7, 1898
Estimate of supplies for the fourth quarter of 1898 amounting to $478.09 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,745.00 for regular employee pay. However, the amount requested for regular…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Estimate of Funds, Estimate of Supplies, and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 18981.67 MB
April 8, 1898
Ella Rickert requests transfer from the Carlisle Indian School to a Western State.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ella Rickert Requests Transfer to Western United States340.6 KB
April 8, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing an update on the Carlisle Exhibit for the Omaha Exposition.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Update on Carlisle Exhibit for the Omaha Exposition361.23 KB
April 9, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1898630.95 KB
April 11-13, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Lizzie Hill be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Hill's application along with references from chief matron L.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Lizzie Hill1.23 MB
April 12, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the pictures that can be used for the Omaha Exhibit as well as the type of molding for the frames.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Update on Images for Use in Omaha Exposition399.45 KB
April 12, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Roberta E. Wilson's request for a 10-day leave of absence to see her sick mother. Wilson works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Roberta E. Wilson's Request for Leave of Absence 310.07 KB
April 16, 1898
Alfred John Standing forwards examples of the Descriptive Record of Students as Admitted, Outing Records, Historical Record, and Discharge Records to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Ledgers, Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Forwards Examples from Various Ledgers1.85 MB
April 18, 1898 - May 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the graduates of the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Additional correspondence regarding the Omaha Exposition to and from Alfred John Standing is also included.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Update on Graduates and Correspondence Regarding Omaha Exposition1.56 MB
April 19, 1898
Richard H. Pratt submits his request for positions and salaries for the upcoming fiscal year, compared against the list of positions for the current year. The list includes position titles, the number of employees for each position title, and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Reports
View Document: Employee Positions and Salaries, 1898-1899708.71 KB