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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April 19, 1898
Jessie W. Cook requests to be transferred to the position of principal teacher at the Albuquerque School from her current position at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jessie Cook Requests Transfer to Principal Teacher at Albuquerque322.07 KB
April 21-23, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ellen Thomas be appointed as an assistant teacher in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Thomas' application along with a reference from L. Ruth Shaffner and a certification of her graduation…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Ellen Thomas 1.18 MB
April 22, 1898
Captain Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, April 1898373.73 KB
April 25, 1898
R. C. Bauer, Supervisor and Special Disbursing Agent, provides a general inspection report of the Carlisle Indian School focusing particularly on the outing system.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inspection Report of R. C. Bauer716.74 KB
April 26-29, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Mabel Buck be appointed as an assistant teacher, assistant matron, or seamstress (combined with music teacher) in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Buck's application along with a reference…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Mabel Buck 943.16 KB
April 26, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron L. R. Shaffner's request for a 43-day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: L. R. Shaffner's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 322.76 KB
April 26, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of application of an Indian for appointment in Indian Service forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1898212.75 KB
April 27-29, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Cynthia Webster be appointed as an assistant teacher in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Webster's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Cynthia Webster941.37 KB
April 27, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards dairyman William Gray's request for an indefinite leave of absence to head to Mt. Gretna Park, PA to "drill for the Cuban War." Gray is a member of the National Guard.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - School Farms
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: William Gray's Request for Indefinite Leave of Absence 339.95 KB
April 28, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that William Gray, Dairyman, has been called up to join his National Guard company for duty. As a result Pratt requests to pay three Indian students to fill his position until his return.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Fill Dairy Position with Three Students338.83 KB
April 20-29, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Frank Shively be appointed as a clerk or stenographer in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Shively's application along with references from I. F. Mountz, and L. B. Given. Pratt also includes…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Frank Shively1.42 MB
April 29, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer Levi St. Cyr's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Levi St. Cyr's Request for Leave of Absence 332.16 KB
April 30, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Express Co. has received four sacks containing grain, oats, corn, and wheat apparently in connection with the Omaha Exposition. He further states that he has no funds to pay the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Express Co. Received Items for Omaha Exposition305.66 KB
May 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Claude M. Sturm's application for a 2-day leave of absence to go on a business trip to Washington, D. C. Sturm works as a clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Claude M. Sturm's Request for Leave of Absence320 KB
May 2-13, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron and small boys instructor Lida B. Given's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days sick leave to recover from a surgery on her neck. Also included is Given's request and a…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Lida B. Given's Request for Leave of Absence for Surgery on Neck860.17 KB
May 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledging receipt of Circulars number 9 and 10 concerning promotions and transfers and employee leaves of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: BIA Policy and Policy Changes
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Receipt Acknowledgement of Circulars No. 9 and No. 10 280.69 KB
May 4-10, 1898
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Melissa Green be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Green's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Application for Employment from Melissa Green951.76 KB
May 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt notes that F. W. Clarke will pay the expenses to assist Alice C. Fletcher in putting up the Omaha Exposition and recommends Norman for the position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Suggests Norman for Assistant Role in Omaha Exposition306.16 KB
May 4, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 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, April 1898600.85 KB
May 5, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is satisfactory for Phil Norman to remain at Carlisle due to the amount of work at Carlisle rather than go to Omaha for the Exposition.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Advises Office Norman Remaining at Carlisle is Satisfactory284.19 KB
May 5, 1898 - May 24, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt provides a certificate of attendance of William Carefelle (here William Carefell) as well as providing comments on his time at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on William Carefelle413.31 KB
May 7, 1898
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for April 1898.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, April 1898808.83 KB
May 9, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has taken grain from the Express Office and paid expressage and forwards the bill.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Bill for Grain for Omaha Exhibit292.54 KB
May 9, 1898 - June 13, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Kamie Owl requesting a position as a teacher in the Indian Service to Estelle Reed along with his recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Letter and Recommendation for Kamie Owl1 MB
May 9, 1898
Estelle Reel requests to meet with Antonio Apache when he visits Philadelphia. Reel notes that she is unlikely to secure the endorsements of members of the Indian Rights movement due to W. N. Hailmann's involvement in the movement.
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Reel Invites Antonio Apache to Home in Philadelphia219.07 KB