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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July 25, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding consideration of M. Regina Bean to the position of matron. Mercer notes that he already has two names under consideration which he will send in a few days.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Matrons
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Matron Appointment512.68 KB
July 26-27, 1905
Teacher Agnes May Robbins requests to attend the Pacific Coast Institute in Portland rather than the Chautauqua Summer School. Major W. A. Mercer encloses and endorses her request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Agnes May Robbins' Request to Attend the Pacific Coast Institute761.55 KB
July 27, 1905
William A. Mercer replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter seeking the appointment of Martin L. Lau as carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Seeks Appointment of Martin Lau as Carriagemaker518.45 KB
July 28, 1905
John Black, President of the Civil Service Commission, notifies the Secretary of the Interior that the papers from a recent examination will be rated as quickly as possible to certify individuals for the position of normal teacher at the Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Civil Service Commission Notifies Interior of Recent Examination516.51 KB
July 29, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists a new employee (Annie G. Eckert). This report includes position title, salary, and date of appointment.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905593.23 KB
July 31, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards application of Sarah Elizabeth Gedney for a position as a primary teacher along with a recommendation from Kate F. Butler.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Application of Sarah Gedney for Teaching Position1.26 MB
July 31, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in July 1905. Mercer distinguishes between the employees,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, July 19052.98 MB
August 1, 1905 - August 19, 1905
Ida Swallow resigns her position as assistant clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and recommends it be accepted as tendered.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ida Swallow Resigns as Assistant Clerk969.8 KB
August 2, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with an estimate of supplies and materials for the proposed new hospital building as well as cost of labor.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Estimate of Supplies for Proposed New Hospital Building1.91 MB
August 7, 1905
Anna S. Ely recommends that Nellie Robertson be retained as a clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer adds a note to the letter changing his previous statement, saying he agrees they should retain Robertson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ely Requests Retention of Nellie Robertson at Carlisle520.61 KB
August 9, 1905 - August 10, 1905
In the matter of E. H. Colgrave recuiting students from Cherokee, N. C. and the difficulties he encontered from Mr. Harris, the superintendent of the school there, William A. Mercer forwards a response of E. Colegrove regarding claims made…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request to Return John Seay1.64 MB
August 11, 1905
William A. Mercer requests that Rosa La Forge be appointed to the position of assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Rosa La Forge to be Appointed to Assistant Matron525.51 KB
August 12, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the assistant carpenter position recently authorized. Mercer notes that he has no recommendations but would like to keep the Albert D. Reed who is temporary employed as a…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Appointment of Assistant Carpenter543.35 KB
August 12, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Emma K. Hetrick from Tomah to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Hetrick Transfer518.27 KB
August 14, 1905
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Wilson Charles to the position of assistant carriagemaker.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Charles Wilson as Assistant Coachmaker531.63 KB
August 14, 1905
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative 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: Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1905642.66 KB
August 16, 1905
William A. Mercer explains to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the statement of cost of employees and issues and expenditures report for the fourth quarter of 1904 will be submitted late because the quarterly property papers are not ready…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Delay in Submitting Statement of Cost Form533.92 KB
August 17, 1905 - August 25, 1905
Clara L. Smith requests a transfer to a position closer to her home. William A. Mercer forwards the letter along with his comments about the need for her transfer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Clara Smith Requests Transfer to Closer Location1.11 MB
August 17 - September 5, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Daniel A. Reed and Martin L. Lau) and those who have left the school (Anne H. Stewart). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, August 19051.3 MB
August 18, 1905 - August 21, 1905
J. R. Wise forwards Clara Smith's response to her proposed transfer to Pierre, South Dakota. Smith states that she would like to remain at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Clara Smith Responds to Proposed Transfer to Pierre, South Dakota975.55 KB
August 18, 1905
William A. Mercer provides an estimate for the 1907 fiscal year in addition to providing an overview of the physical plant and the need for various buildings.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fiscal Year 1907 Financial Estimate1.58 MB
August 19, 1905
Letter of William A. Mercer forwarding the declaration of Martin L. Lau (not attached) who was recently appointed to the carriagemaker position at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Forwards Declaration of Martin Lau476.06 KB
August 19, 1905
William A. Mercer recommends increasing the salary of Milton I. Zeigler as harnessmaker to $720 per year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommend Increase in Salary of M. I. Zeigler485.38 KB
August 21-23, 1905
Clara L. Smith responds to William A. Mercer's letter by informing him that she will take the transfer to Pierre, South Dakota if it is not convenient to re-assign her to a closer school. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Clara Smith Accepts Transfer to South Dakota1007.47 KB
August 23, 1905
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Nora Printup as a result of drowning while on outing in the Ocean City, New Jersey.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Nora Printup521.01 KB