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 20, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline Kingsley desires to take the matron-seamstress examination and requests arrangements be made for the exam to be held under his supervision.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam351.45 KB
April 21, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists temporary employee (Evalyn Mac Key). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, April 1906466.52 KB
April 21, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer requests an additional ten blank "Record and Qualifications" of employees forms because the number received on the previous requisition was insufficient.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for "Record and Qualifications" of Employees Forms348.56 KB
April 23, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding have Milton I. Zeigler travel to Chicago to inspect samples of leather.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906346.2 KB
April 24, 1906
William A. Mercer compiles a revised report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report lists employees' salaries and position titles as…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 19062.21 MB
April 25, 1906
William A. Mercer refers to vacancies in the blacksmith, mason, and assistant matron positions and the salaries and job qualifications needed to fill the positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Discusses how to Fill Vacancies in the Blacksmith, Mason, and Assistant Matron Positions449.75 KB
April 26, 1906
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,368.68 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay. Note that the regular employee form says that it is the third quarter, but that is likely a typo…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 19061.42 MB
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the expenses incurred in the burial of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) who died from scarlet fever while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Burial of Adelbert Williams319 KB
April 26, 1906 - July 11, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request to return Claudia and Arline Allen.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request to Return Arline and Claudia Allen1.15 MB
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the position of tinner be changed to assistant tinner in order to appoint Henry Gordon to the position when his time as a student expires.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position466.38 KB
April 30, 1906
William A. Mercer reports the death of Pariscovia Fiedoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff) due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Pariscovia Fiedoff315.95 KB
April 30, 1906
Wrap for report on the qualifications of employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Wrap for Report on Qualifications of Carlisle Employees, 190661.96 KB
May 1, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mae Justus). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, May 1906648.25 KB
May 1, 1906
W. A. Mercer 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, 1907.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, May 1906558.84 KB
May 3, 1906
Office of Indian Affairs memos regarding discussion on a plan of William A. Mercer sent to the War Department for having the Carlisle Indian School prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office of Indian Affairs Memos Discussing Plan to Train Students for Cavalry Service325.75 KB
May 07, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Sophia Tetoff due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Sophia Tetoff294.61 KB
May 7, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded 300 copies of C. E. Kelsey to the office and 200 copies to Kelsey.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed C. E. Kelsey's Report Sent to Office and Kelsey306.51 KB
May 7, 1906
William A. Mercer submits voucher for the services of Dennison Wheelock in recruiting students for the Carlisle Indian School along with his explanation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Voucher for Dennison Wheelock Recruiting Students in 19061.06 MB
May 8, 1906
J. R. Wise requests authority to pay for the funeral expenses of Sophia Tetoff and Pariscovia Feidoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Funeral Expenses of Sophia Tetoff and Pariscovia Feidoff344.83 KB
May 11, 1906
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Stephen Albanez). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, May 1906690.17 KB
May 11, 1906
J. R. Wise submits schedules of Alaskan students at the Carlisle Indian School including those who are currently enrolled and those who have been discharged.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Schedule of Alaskan Students at the Carlisle Indian Schools1.2 MB
May 12, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the continued need for Philibert Lutz to remain as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School and addresses his rating from the Civil Service exam. Wise also addresses the resignation of Stephen…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Addresses Continued Need for Philibert Lutz to Remain as Fireman511.53 KB
May 14, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Lillian B. Adams has declined the transfer to the Carlisle Indian School as an assistant matron. Wise further states that if Adams makes a new application for the transfer that…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Lillian Adams Declines Transfer to Carlisle323.83 KB
May 15, 1906
J. R. Wise requests an extension to complete the contract with George Bridges for the installation of engine, tank, tower, and other materials for the water system at the school farm.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Buildings, School Utilities
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request Extension for Completion of Contract for Installation of Water System at Farm416.13 KB
May 21, 1906
William A. Mercer requests actions to fill the position of assistant matron be suspended in order that Miss Macy of Oneida, Wisconsin is interested in the position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Matrons
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Action be Suspended to Fill Assistant Matron Position305.05 KB