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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February 8, 1914
The typed transcript of Adelaide B. Reichel's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Reichel was a teacher at Carlisle.
In her testimony Reichel offers her perspective on (principal teacher) John…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Adelaide B. Reichel Congressional Testimony2.96 MB
February 8, 1914
The typed transcript of Lelah Burns' testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Burns was a teacher at the school.
In her testimony Burns describes conditions in the school's academic department and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Lelah Burns Congressional Testimony1.64 MB
February 10, 1914
Principal teacher John Whitwell compiles evidence that the Carlisle administration incorrectly marked the reason for certain students' departure from the school. As explained in the opening letter from Whitwell to Inspector Linnen, Whitwell…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Report on Hidden Expulsions (Main Report Exhibit J-1)8.69 MB
February 10, 1914
In this document, Elmer Busch answers questions about a meeting held by Glenn Warner with a small group of student athletes in which Warner defended Superintendent Friedman's administration.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Second Affidavit of Elmer Busch1.13 MB
February 10, 1914
In this document Joseph Guyon answers questions about a small meeting held by Glenn Warner where Warner inquired about a petition some students had put together and recommends that the students put together another petition to revoke their…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Second Affidavit of Joseph Guyon2.17 MB
February 10, 1914
Sworn before a notary C. M. Liggett, these documents give two accounts of a meeting held at Athletic Director Glenn Warner's house in the middle of January. The first account is sworn to by three students or former students and the second account…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Statements Regarding Meeting at Glenn Warner's House1.49 MB
February 10, 1914
Inspector Linnen forwards a telegram from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells to the Carlisle music director Claude Stauffer. The telegram tells Stauffer that he has been suspended without pay.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: 1914 Congressional Investigation
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Suspension of Claude Stauffer (Main Report Exhibit T-1)470.5 KB
February 11, 1914
In this statement Margaret M. Sweeney recounts an incident where she left the school to care for her ill sister and was docked pay for doing so despite her understanding that Superintendent Friedman had permitted her to go. At the time Sweeney…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: 1914 Congressional Investigation
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Margaret M. Sweeney (Main Report Exhibit K-1)1.73 MB
February 13, 1914 - February 27, 1914
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Oscar H. Lipps requests funds for the third fractional quarter of 1914.
Lipps requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs refrains from placing a $22,592.29 credit on Moses…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
View Document: Request for Funds and Suspension of Superintendent Moses Friedman452.91 KB
February 14, 1914
These materials include a draft and final letter to Oscar Hiram Lipps, Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School, regarding a new form, Form 5-249, for method reporting. The letter also explains new reporting procedures regarding…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: New Form 5-249 for Monthly Reports of Indian Schools415.26 KB
February 15 - May 4, 1914
These materials contain correspondence regarding a serious injury Francis Pambrun suffered while returning home after having run away from the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away, Student Injuries
View Document: Injuries to Francis Pambrun3.03 MB
February 16, 1914
Edward Bracklin's affidavit discusses athletics at Carlisle. A student at the time, Bracklin critiques athletic director Glenn Warner's conduct and character.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Edward Bracklin2.56 MB
February 16, 1914
This affidavit from student Elmer Busch describes the character and conduct of athletic director Glenn Warner. Busch also offers his observations on the Warner's control of student athletes.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Elmer Busch2.43 MB
February 16, 1914
Gus Welch's affidavit discusses the state of the Carlisle athletics program and the conduct of athletic director Glenn Warner. A student at the time, Welch also explains that he believes Warner and Superintendent Friedman conspired to have him…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Gus Welch4.7 MB
February 16, 1914
Given by John Wallette while he was a student at Carlisle, this affidavit discusses the character of Athletic Director Glenn Warner. Wallette relates his limited experience interacting with Warner and states that he believes the school athletes…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of John Wallette1.78 MB
February 16, 1914 - April 16, 1918
These materials include financial documents, legal documents, and correspondence concerning multiple financial concerns of the school, such as railroad bonds, legacy trust funds, fundraising, donations, and checks for minors.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Documents Regarding School Financial Matters7.86 MB
February 17, 1914
A student at Carlisle at the time, Joseph Guyon's affidavit discusses the flaws of athletic director Glenn S. Warner.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled Exhibit…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Joseph Guyon1.92 MB
February 17, 1914
In this affidavit, student Peter Calac answers questions about the character of Athletic Director Glenn Warner and explains how his fare to return to the school for a second term was paid out of the Athletic fund (after Warner had recruited him…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Peter Calac2.32 MB
February 17, 1914
These documents (two letters and a telegram) discuss the transfer of the Carlisle Athletic Association funds into the control of the Supervisor in Charge at the school.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Consent to Turn Over Athletic Funds (Main Report Exhibit H)2.12 MB
February 18, 1914
In this document Stella V. Bear answers questions about when she worked in the Superintendent's house at Carlisle. A note from the person interviewing her, W. R. Davis, follows.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: 1914 Congressional Investigation
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of Stella V. Bear (Main Report Exhibit O-1)940.31 KB
February 19, 1914
In this document, William Newashe answers questions about his involvement with the Carlisle athletic program and the payment he received to be a substitute in 1908. Newashe was formally enrolled as student for three periods of time from 1903-1912…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of William Newashe1.67 MB
February 20, 1914
In this affidavit David Sowmick (here spelled David Sawmick) discusses the outings he went on as a student at Carlisle. He lists where he went, to whom he was sent, and the money paid for his labor. Since returning to the school he learns…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of David Sowmick (Main Report Exhibit R-1)1.28 MB
February 20, 1914
These documents recount changes in the trusteeship for two funds donated to the school--the Peale and Ropes Funds.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Trusteeship for Funds Willed to School (Main Report Exhibit U-1)2.61 MB
February 21, 1914
In this affidavit, outing agent David H. Dickey explains his role in the outing program at Carlisle and his use of corporal punishment when he was acting disciplinarian in winter of 1913-1914.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Affidavit of David H. Dickey (Main Report Exhibit F-1)4.26 MB
December, 1906-September, 1908
A printed copy of the Carlisle Indian School Athletic Association Constitution and By-Laws (circa 1908) and a printed copy of the Charter and By-Laws of the Athletic Association of the University of Pennsylvania (circa December 1906).
These…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Books and Pamphlets
View Document: Carlisle Athletic Association Constitution and By-Laws3.1 MB, University of Pennsylvania Charter and By-Laws6.83 MB