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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January 17, 1903 - January 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards letters related to Ben Caswell requesting another chance in the Indian Service following his demotion from principal teacher at the Cass Lake School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Benjamin Caswell Requests Additional Opportunity in the Indian Service2.63 MB
January 24-27, 1903
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with two copies of Acting Commissioner A. C. Tonner's letter approving the report of irregular employees for December 1902.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Approval of Report of Irregular Employees, December 19021.23 MB
January 26, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests Commissioner W. A. Jones wire the Pine Ridge agent his sanction for former Carlisle students to be made available to travel to Carlisle for commencement exercises if able.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Office Wire Sanction to Allow Former Students to Travel to Commencement388.73 KB
January 29, 1903 - February 21, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a request from Eugene Warren to secure a position in the Indian Service. Pratt notes that he previously provided an endorsement for Warren and recommends him for a disciplinarian or assistant disciplinarian position…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Eugene Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Position in Indian School Service882.02 KB
January 30, 1903
Martin Grove Brumbaugh writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging an invitation to visit Carlisle, and making plans to visit if possible. Brumbaugh also notes his support for Pratt's efforts.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Visits by Notable People
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Brumbaugh Acknowledges Pratt's Invitation to Visit Carlisle557.94 KB
January 31, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1903. 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: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, January 1903822.18 KB
January 31, 1903
Wrap for letter referring to report for House Resolution 1580 and amendment to provide admission of fifty Puerto Rico students to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students from Puerto Rico
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wrap for Report on Legislation to Allow Puerto Rico Students to Attend Carlisle217.81 KB
February 1, 1903 - February 6, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters from Mary Barada requesting the seamstress position at the Winnebago Agency. Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Barada.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary Barada Requests Seamstress Position at the Winnebago Agency1.17 MB
February 4-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elnora Jamison be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Jamison's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Elnora Jamison 1013.91 KB
February 9, 1903
Porter J. McCumber, North Dakota Senator, refers to correspondence and affidavits of the enrollment of Mary Ladouceur at the Carlisle Indian School against the wishes of her father and requests her to be sent home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of Mary Ladouceur506.23 KB
February 10, 1903
Program of the Carlisle Indian School Commencement for 1903. The program includes the names of the graduating class of 1903 along with a photo. Additional information includes the commencement schedule; history, purpose, and statistical…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1903 Commencement Program2.87 MB
February 12, 1903 - February 14, 1903
Wrap for letter of Ohio Senator Joseph B. Foraker inquiring of the Department of the Interior of desirability of legislation before the Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico of admitting 50 students from Puerto Rico to the Carlisle Indian…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students from Puerto Rico
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wrap of Senate Inquiry into Desirability of Admitting Students from Puerto Rico to Carlisle348.58 KB
February 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith A. H. Murtoff's application for a 135-day leave of absence to close down his personal business and sell his stock of vehicles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: A. H. Murtoff's Request for Leave of Absence602.28 KB
February 15-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Minerva Mitten (Cayuga), a member of Carlisle's Class of 1902, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Mitten's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Minerva Mitten1009.22 KB
February 16-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elizabeth Williams be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Williams's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Elizabeth Williams 1 MB
February 16, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Students Information
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto345.27 KB
February 16, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information to the Office of Indian Affairs on Robert McArthur.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Students Information
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on Robert McArthur348.76 KB
February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph informing the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service with the War Department and therefore resigns as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt suggests Assistant…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Resigns Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School365.33 KB
February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service and resigns position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Telegram Resigning Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School390.69 KB
February 18, 1903
Gertrude Bosler Biddle writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies over news of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian School, and expressing a wish that his health improve and that he remain in town.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Biddle Sends Pratt Sympathies for his Retirement1.02 MB
February 18, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1902669.52 KB
February 19-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Sophia American Horse, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards American Horse's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Sophia American Horse 985.86 KB
February 19, 1903
G. M. David writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing news of Pratt's retirement from Carlisle, and praising his previous work.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: David Discusses Pratt's Announced Retirement from Carlisle1.89 MB
February 20, 1903
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing her appreciation for all of his work in connection to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Brown Sends Pratt Appreciation for His Work726.62 KB
February 21, 1903
Milton Addison Embick forwards an editorial arguing against the treatment of Richard Henry Pratt by the War Department and urges W. A. Jones to not accept his resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Pratt Resignations
View Document: Embick Forwards Article and Urges Office to not Accept Pratt Resignation1.05 MB