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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June 6, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has only received one copy of circular No. 109 and that the work of Dr. S. L. Diven has been satisfactory and that he would prefer to continue his services. In addition he notes…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Reports to Office on Work of Dr. S. L. Diven511.93 KB
June 7, 1904
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1904 amounting to $9,658.73 for building supplies.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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View Document: Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1904515.4 KB
June 8, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' request for an 11-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. Burgess' Request for Annual Leave of Absence 513.43 KB
June 10, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ida Swallow's request for a 29-day annual leave of absence. Swallow works as an assistant clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ida Swallow's Request for Annual Leave of Absence512.53 KB
June 11, 1904
Copy of War Department orders relieving Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and appointing William A. Mercer as Superintendent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: War Department Orders Relieving Pratt of Duty as Superintendent492.7 KB
April 25 - June 14, 1904
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (James C. Scott). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Scott's resignation letter is attached.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, June 1904529.85 KB
June 14, 1904
E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior, directs W. A. Jones to instruct Richard Henry Pratt to turn over all government property to William A. Mercer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Hitchcock Instructs Jones to Order Pratt to Turn Over Government Property451.22 KB
June 15, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Joanna R. Speer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Joanna R. Speer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 523.78 KB
June 15, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. I. Zeigler's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence. Zeigler works as an instructor in harness-making.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. I. Zeigler's Application for Annual Leave of Absence505.62 KB
June 17, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant carpenter John A. Herr's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: John A. Herr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence532.64 KB
June 17, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a bill forwarded to him from J. A. Hefflefinger for goods purchased by student Walter Komah. Pratt details the school's policy regarding student financial accounts and makes a recommendation to Hefflefinger on how…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Student Savings Accounts, Local Businesses
View Document: Pratt Responds to Bill from J. A. Hefflefinger348.71 KB
June 17, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards William Normast's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Normast works as an instructor in tailoring.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: William Normast's Application for Annual Leave of Absence528.69 KB
June 18, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Beckie L. Goodyear's request for a 23-day leave of absence due to the illness and death of her mother.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Beckie L. Goodyear's Request for Leave of Absence529.87 KB
June 18, 1904
Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary Agnew Writes In Support of Pratt778.83 KB
June 21, 1904
Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allison Letter of Support for Pratt2.5 MB
June 22, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Anastasia Achwack. (Family have indicated that the proper spelling of her last name should be Ashouwak.) He further requests authority to pay for her burial.
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Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Anastasia Ashouwak480.55 KB
June 23, 1904
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: E. Corbett (assistant seamstress), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), and Mary E. Lininger (seamstress).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Three Applications for Leave of Absence1.66 MB
June 24, 1904
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that if Emma A. Cutter and Jeannette L. Senseney cannot get immediate approval to attend their desired summer schools, they would like to make other arrangements.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Attention Called to Two Requests to Attend Summer School504.78 KB
June 27, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies and support in the wake of news that Pratt has resigned from the role of superintendent of Carlisle and been replaced by William Mercer. Her…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Berry Sends Pratt Support for His Resignation2.29 MB
June 27-28, 1904
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt forwards teacher Cora B. Hawk's letter stating that she is taking three courses at summer school in Chicago: Primary Methods, Nature Study, and American History.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Cora B. Hawk's Summer School Coursework678.75 KB
June 27, 1904 - July 8, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to a complaint of Harwood Hall, Superintendent of the Riverside School, regarding correspondence between Charles Lamar, Bandleader at Carlisle, and Riverside student John Morongo, which Hall interpreted as an attempt to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Complaint of Harwood Hall1.59 MB
June 28, 1904
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt requests approval of two days leave to the five employees traveling to St. Louis to attend an "institute." Pratt adds that Carrie E. Weekley (matron) can no longer go on the trip.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Addition of Two Days of Leave of Absence to Travel to St. Louis Institute491.5 KB
June 29, 1904
O. H. and M. H. Brales write to Richard Henry Pratt sending him best wishes after news of his retirement from Carlisle. They also provide an update on David Haddon.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Brales Sends Best Wishes for Pratt's Retirement731.35 KB
June 30, 1904
Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing his stance on opposing views related to Indian policy. Specifically, Abbott discusses his personal acquaintanceship with Commission of Indian Affairs Leupp, whom he disagrees with on…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: BIA Policy and Policy Changes
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Abbott Discusses Opposing Views on Indian Policy3.64 MB
June 30, 1904
Edgar A. Allen shares with Richard Henry Pratt his appreciation for Pratt's service to Carlisle, after hearing of his upcoming resignation.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Thanks to Pratt for Service2.51 MB