Haskell Indian School

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The Indian Helper (Vol. 2, No. 14)
November 12, 1886

The first page opened with a poem titled "A Fourteen-Year-Old Girl's Good Advice," followed by an article called "The Menomonees and Pottawatomies Dance: A Story by Lucy Jordan, Stockbridge, a pupil from Wisconsin," that told of an 1882 visit by dancers to her home agency in Keshena, Wisconsin. Page two included an offer of photographs for new…

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Newspapers
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 2, No. 27)
February 11, 1887

The first page opened with the poem, "New Every Morning" by Susan Coolidge, followed by "Good Words from a Blind Young Man," which was a typewritten letter sent by Joseph Link, student of the Institution of the Blind, to Charles Wheelock (Oneida). There was also an article reprinted from the Truckee (Cal.) Republican, titled "Indian…

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Newspapers
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 3, No. 24)
January 27, 1888

The first page opened with a poem, "Dare," followed by a story, "Engines and Boys," that reported the arrival by train of the new fire engine called "Uncle Sam." Then came a piece entitled, "Be Neat," on the importance of being neat and orderly. It continued on page four. Page two reported the experience of the four girls who visited the White…

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Newspapers
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The Indian Helper (Vol. 4, No. 18)
December 14, 1888

The first page opened with a poem titled “How To Make Up,” followed by an article reprinted from The Sabbath School Visitor titled “Playthings of the Indian Children.” Next came a letter from Nancy Cornelius (Oneida) titled “Items of Interest From Nancy Cornelius,” which was sent from the Training School for Nurses at Hartford, Connecticut and…

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Newspapers
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The Indian Helper (Vol. 4, No. 31)
March 22, 1889

The first page began with a poem titled, “True Heroism,” followed by a fictional conversation among two Indian School students, Tom and Phil as reported by the Man-On-The-Band-Stand. In the moralizing story, continued on the fourth page, Phil sets a good example by keeping the Outing System rules, while Tom broke the rules and tainted the…

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Newspapers
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 4, No. 36)
April 26, 1889

The first page opened with a poem "The Printer-Boy Tramp” by Will Carleton, followed by “Encouraging Prospects” about Luther Kuhns at the Pawnee Agency. Next came “A Man Who was not Afraid to Work” on how General Washington set an example for his corporal. Also on the page was an article titled “Easter Eggs in Washington.” Page two contained a…

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Newspapers
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Haskell Institute, c.1915

The caption reads: Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas.

The reverse side contains a note from John A. Ortego to Oscar H. Lipps from Lawrence, Kansas on June 5, 1915. It is likely that John A. Ortego is the student also known as Aniseto Ortego.

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Postcard
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation for John D. Miles to be Appointed Superintendent of Haskell
December 8, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for John D. Miles to fill the position of Superintendent of the Haskell Institute. Pratt writes that Miles had the best schools of any agency he dealt with and that Miles would be the best man for the job. Pratt ends by noting that only someone who is willing to reside at the school and give it…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Makes Limited Report on the Haskell Indian School
July 12, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt in compliance with a request from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the Haskell Indian School. Pratt notes that upon his arrival in San Francisco from his recent trip to Japan he received a letter from Haskell Superintendent Charles Francis Meserve asking him to stop at Haskell. Pratt explains that his interactions were…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Potential Transfer of Five Students from the Navajo Boarding School
July 11, 1892

G. H. Wadleigh, Superintendent of the Navajo Boarding School, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a small party of students would be interested in transferring to either Haskell or Carlisle. Wadleigh indicates Haskell would be better because of its location and lack of prejudice against it among the Navajo. He further states that it will…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Abe Somers Requests Transfer from Haskell to Carlisle
October 16, 1893

Former student Abe Somers requests to transfer from the Haskell Institute to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Writes to Flora Campbell at Haskell, 1896
February 10, 1896

Richard Henry Pratt writes to former student Flora Campbell at the Haskell Institute, expressing concern that he has not heard from her and encouraging her to be mindful of her behavior.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Jackson Responds to Concerns About Flora Campbell, 1896
February 12, 1896

Sheldon Jackson responds to a letter from Richard Henry Pratt which shared concerns about former student Flora Campbell, who was now employed at Haskell, and acknowledges receipt of a copy of a letter Pratt had written to Campbell. He discusses some arrangements for train tickets for a visit. 

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Mariette Wood Requests Transfer to Carlisle as a Teacher
July 1, 1897 - July 3, 1897

Mariette Wood requests a transfer to the Carlisle Indian School as a teacher. Richard Henry Pratt forwards and endorses the application.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Retaining Mariette Wood
June 22, 1899 - August 18, 1899

Correspondence regarding a request for an increase in the salary of Mariette Wood to prevent her transfer to the Haskell Institute as Assistant Principal Teacher.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Information and Recommendation for Ernest Robitaille
June 16, 1900

Richard Henry Pratt provides background information and a recommendation for Ernest Robitaille as an Industrial Teacher and Band Instructor at the Haskell Institute.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Proposal Related to Runaway Students Enrolling at Different Schools
August 7, 1900

Richard Henry Pratt proposes the Office of Indian Affairs send out instructions banning the enrollment of students who have runaway from another non-reservation school. He particularly notes a previous case related to the Haskell Institute.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Former Carlisle Students Now at Haskell
October 9, 1902

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that a number of former Carlisle Indian School students are now attending the Haskell Indian School in the normal or commercial departments or connected with their football team.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Four Runnels Siblings
December 18, 1902 - January 23, 1903

Correspondence regarding the enrollment of Mary, Hiram, Lewis, and Thomas Runnels at the Carlisle Indian School. Albert M. Anderson, U.S. Indian Agent for the Colville Agency, complains that the Runnels were transferred to Carlisle without his consent and as such has undermined his authority.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Appoint Sadie Robertson as Teacher
September 2, 1903

Edgar A. Allen requests to have Sadie Robertson appointed to fill the teaching vacancy at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Appoint Charles Lamar to Vacant Band Leader Position
April 18, 1904

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Charles Lamar be appointed to the position of band leader following the resignation of James Riley Wheelock. Pratt notes that if the Civil Service Commission declines to appoint Lamar that the position be abolished and that of laborer be created in its place.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
New Hospital Building at Carlisle
April 15, 1905 - May 10, 1905

Correspondence and memorandums regarding the building of a new hospital building at the Carlisle Indian School based on the Haskell Institute Hospital.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Willing to Enroll Earl Clarence Davis at Carlisle
July 24, 1905

William A. Mercer discusses the enrollment of Earl Clarence Davis at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Native Americans in the U.S. Military
April 9, 1906 - December 19, 1907

Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, returns papers related to the Carlisle Indian School preparing students for the United States Cavalry. Included are William A. Mercer's original plan along with comments by the Office of Indian Affairs and a final ruling by the Acting Judge-Advocate General of the Army.

Also included is…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Fanny G. Paull Expresses Her Loyalty to Carlisle
April 14, 1906 - April 26, 1906

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter forwarding a letter from Fanny G. Paull in which she expresses her loyalty to the Carlisle Indian School. Paull had been transferred from Carlisle to Haskell on the grounds of "disloyalty." 

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration