These materials include correspondence regarding the discharge of John Waterman from the Carlisle Indian School upon completing his blacksmith training. Carlisle's superintendent and Waterman's parents disagreed about whether continued education would benefit John.
Letters/Correspondence
![Inquiry About the Return Home of John Waterman Inquiry About the Return Home of John Waterman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f03_78931_0001.jpg?itok=b4JK9nS3)
![Start Date for Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz Start Date for Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f11_80255_0002.jpg?itok=x7kTMqRM)
Civil Service Commissioner Henry F. Greene asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to provide the date for when Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz started working at Carlisle. Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee informs Greene that Shultz is a temporary Assistant Laundress making $360 a year and that she started July 8, 1907.
![Returned and Lost Articles for Jamestown Exposition Returned and Lost Articles for Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f38_00_0005.jpg?itok=vN6PMXOr)
These materials include correspondence and a list of articles returned and lost from the Jamestown Exposition. The correspondence includes recognition of a reimbursement check from the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition Commission for lost articles, and notice that another shipment of articles was forthcoming.
![Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f27_81821_0001.jpg?itok=6UanEb7M)
These materials include a letter from Superintendent William A. Mercer informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that William H. H. Austin, appointed as assistant carpenter at Carlisle, was expected to arrive within two weeks.
![New Agriculture Class Proposed New Agriculture Class Proposed](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f19_82235_0004.jpg?itok=mkrcCEfQ)
Carlisle Indian School Principal Teacher John Whitwell forwards a pamphlet that provides an overview of a new agriculture class to Superintendent William A. Mercer. Mercer forwards it to Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee, who tentatively approves the course. The pamphlet, "Outline of Course in Agriculture, Indian Industrial…
![Request for Return Home of Old Town Reservation Student Request for Return Home of Old Town Reservation Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f05_82074_0001.jpg?itok=hu_LPMXD)
These materials include correspondence regarding the return of a student [Blanche L. Shay] from the Old Town Indian Reservation in Maine. Carlisle's superintendent initially denied the request, before the Office of Indian Affairs determined that the school should not focus on educating students who were not under the care of the Office.
![Recommendation of Florence Silverheels for Employment at Carlisle Recommendation of Florence Silverheels for Employment at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f28_83078_0006.jpg?itok=GCvoW55L)
These materials include correspondence regarding a recommendation of Florence Silverheels for a vacant teacher position at Carlisle. Silverheels, a graduate from the Hampton Institute, was recommended by Cora M. Folsom. Silverheels did not take the certification exam for teaching, and instead was appointed as Assistant Matron at the Tongue…
![Transfer of Teacher Sarah E. Gedney to the Bureau of Forestry Transfer of Teacher Sarah E. Gedney to the Bureau of Forestry](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f63_82184_0001.jpg?itok=sVmoNVPv)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee that teacher Sarah E. Gedney is transferring to be a clerk in the Forestry Service, and Mercer requests to hire an unmarried female teacher to replace Gedney.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs informs Mercer that he will try…
![Request to Pay Contractor for Building the New Hospital Request to Pay Contractor for Building the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f15_83520_0001.jpg?itok=Gyu_tlau)
Carlisle Indian School William A. Mercer writes to the Chief Clerk of the Department of the Interior Frank M. Conser to request that he sends contractor Harry G. Brown his final payment for building the new hospital
![Acceptance of Appointment for Henderson Long Acceptance of Appointment for Henderson Long](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f05_92711_0001.jpg?itok=xJRQut34)
These materials include a letter from Henderson Long accepting his appointment as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Delay of Payment for the Construction of the New Hospital Delay of Payment for the Construction of the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f16_84583_0001.jpg?itok=1R21lsoh)
Contractor Harry G. Brown writes to the Commissioner of Affairs to demand payment for building the new hospital. Brown states that the payment is late by over 30 days and asks if the Commissioner needs any additional information to make the payment.
![Notice of Students in Custody in Chicago Notice of Students in Custody in Chicago](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f08_00_0001.jpg?itok=g6o-tA4m)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a notice the Chicago Police have in custody three students alleged to have run away from Carlisle.
![Thank You Letter from Attorney Thank You Letter from Attorney](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f04_85406_0001.jpg?itok=ipYi94Kv)
Attorney at Law W. H. Powell thanks Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee and informs him that he will be communicating with the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent.
![Oonaleana Updates Fannie Peter on Home Oonaleana Updates Fannie Peter on Home](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-6_C.jpg?itok=Sf1McbqG)
Oonaleana provides an update to Fannie Peter on his home in Point Barrow, Alaska. He notes that he tries to teach some others in Point Barrow English and that one of the recently returned students from Carlisle has forgotten how to speak Eskimo but they are going to teach in the Winter. Oonaleana also includes stories of hunting whales while…
![Letter Regarding Outfall Sewer Located Near Carlisle Indian School Letter Regarding Outfall Sewer Located Near Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-4-17-1_001.jpg?itok=TR1rOYtv)
Letter from T. Chalkley Hatton as consulting engineer to James W. Eckels, the Chairman of the Sewer Committee, regarding an outfall sewer located near the Carlisle Indian School.
![Acceptance of Appointment for Alice Van Deman Acceptance of Appointment for Alice Van Deman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f31_85806_0001.jpg?itok=FQufQ2YE)
These materials include a telegram from Alice A. Van Deman, accepting her appointment as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Return of Three Runaway Students from Chicago Return of Three Runaway Students from Chicago](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f09_86543_0001.jpg?itok=pDK-k7PV)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of three students who were alleged to have run away from Carlisle and were apprehended in Chicago.
![Civil Service Papers of Helen Farmer Returned Civil Service Papers of Helen Farmer Returned](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f26_81292_0001.jpg?itok=px0hLc0J)
Francis E. Leupp returns to the Civil Service Commission the certificate and examination papers of Helen K. Farmer for the Assistant Matron position at the Carlisle Indian School which was filled by Alice A. Van Deman.
![Transmission of an Estimate of Funds for the 1908 Second Quarter Transmission of an Estimate of Funds for the 1908 Second Quarter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f17_00_0001.jpg?itok=dyHXisCB)
Superintendent William A. Mercer forwards the Estimate of Funds for the Second Quarter of 1908.
![Declination of Appointment for William C. Terry Declination of Appointment for William C. Terry](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f02_85262_0001.jpg?itok=nTNu0uO9)
These materials include correspondence and certification records regarding William C. Terry's refusal to accept a position as Teacher of Mechanical Drawing at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Shipment of Wagonette to Oklahoma Shipment of Wagonette to Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f17_89232_0001.jpg?itok=vvWeKk9k)
Carlisle Indian School Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that they shipped a wagonette to Anadarko, Oklahoma. He states that it was not crated but was placed in an open car.
![Declination of Appointment for Henderson Long Declination of Appointment for Henderson Long](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f06_93163_0001.jpg?itok=PrZHYOIm)
These materials include correspondence and an appointment form regarding Henderson Long's declination of his appointment as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. Long declined his position after learning that the price of employee boarding at the school was too high for him to afford on the allotted salary.
![Resignation of Baker Goliath Bigjim Resignation of Baker Goliath Bigjim](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f65_90283_0001.jpg?itok=Iy91COJQ)
Baker Goliath Bigjim submits his resignation to Superintendent William A. Mercer in order to take another position elsewhere. Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise informs Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee of Bigjim's resignation and notes that a "recommendation for filling the vacancy will be submitted" at a later date.
![Urgent Need to Hire a Teacher Urgent Need to Hire a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f64_90136_0001.jpg?itok=UfJ_tGx0)
Superintendent William A. Mercer states that there is an urgent need to hire a new teacher as a result of Sarah E. Gedney's transfer to the Bureau of Forestry.
Chief Clerk of the Department of the Interior F. M. Conser informs Mercer that the Civil Service Commission requested a list of eligible individuals, and an appointment will be…
![Request for Return Home of Leo Starr Request for Return Home of Leo Starr](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f07_90345_0001.jpg?itok=zJpSqPBj)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to approve of return home of Leo Starr from the Carlisle Indian School.