These materials include a list of students to be returned to their homes at the close of the 1914 school year as well as the authorization from the Assistant Commissioner.
Letters/Correspondence
![Returned Students List for 1914 Returned Students List for 1914](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f05_31867_0002.jpg?itok=jlTx4-E-)
![Complaint by Maxime Favel Complaint by Maxime Favel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f34_33548_0010.jpg?itok=jJcwCasg)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a complaint made by Maxime Favel regarding not be reimbursed for his expenses in coming to Carlisle and the use of his bank account to fund his return home.
![Personnel Folder of Glenn S. Warner brown paper with Warner, Glenn S. written on it and a stamp "Active Status."](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/Warner%2C%20Glenn%20Scobey_4-5-1871_cover.jpg?itok=6ewI2HfE)
The service file compiled by the Office of Indian Affairs for Glenn S. Warner which covers only a brief period at the end Warner's tenure as Athletic Director at Carlisle. Most of the content concerns the negotiations between Warner, Superintendent Lipps, and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs about how Warner would leave the school and what he…
![Request to Leave School Early by Fred Big Top and Gus Lookaround Request to Leave School Early by Fred Big Top and Gus Lookaround](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f23_37840_0004.jpg?itok=3HKK5qNl)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Fred Big Top and Gus Lookaround to leave school early to work as tour guides in Glacier National Park in Montana.
![Requests by Harry Kohpay Regarding His Daughters Requests by Harry Kohpay Regarding His Daughters](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f21_37437_0010.jpg?itok=SZ2cnxW2)
These materials include correspondence regarding two requests by Harry Kohpay regarding his daughters. The first was to have Elsie Kohpay accompany Harry back home following the 1914 commencement, where Harry spoke. The second was to gain permission for Goldie Houser, a stepdaughter of Harry Kohpay, to enroll at Carlisle as a white student.…
![Request for Funds for Incidental Expenses and Explanation of Authorities Request for Funds for Incidental Expenses and Explanation of Authorities](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b012_f15_35624_0001.jpg?itok=MEwf0z9E)
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Oscar H. Lipps requests $100 for incidental expenses in connections with the administration of the school.
Lipps requests information regarding the purpose for which authorities for the Indian School and Indian Moneys, Proceeds of Labor were granted.
Second Assistant…
![Charges Against Chief Clerk Siceni Nori and His Answers First page of type-written document which lists charges preferred against Nori](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b006_f23_10144_0092.jpg?itok=jFJvBSjC)
These documents include correspondence about the suspension and eventual firing of Chief Clerk at Carlisle, Siceni J. Nori. The charges and his answer to those charges are also included. Most charges concern Nori's role in filing false financial vouchers and destroying receipts related to certain transportation vouchers.
![Request for Enrollment by Charles D. Brewington Request for Enrollment by Charles D. Brewington](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f19_35836_0001.jpg?itok=HFAOpl1I)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of Charles D. Brewington, who sought to study photography. Superintendent Oscar Lipps advised against this, as photography was not taught at Carlisle and due to Brewington's age.
![Request for Transportation Home by Peter Jordan Request for Transportation Home by Peter Jordan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f20_37015_0002.jpg?itok=yg-76QvM)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Peter Jordan to have his transportation home paid for by the school. Jordan's request was denied.
![Transfer of Willie Connell's Children Transfer of Willie Connell's Children](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f06_37813_0004.jpg?itok=5xp6tLPG)
These materials include correspondence regarding the transfer of the children of Willie Connell from Carlisle to the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
![Conversion of Leupp Art Studio to Carlisle Alumni Association Headquarters Conversion of Leupp Art Studio to Carlisle Alumni Association Headquarters](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f22_37565_0003.jpg?itok=C7ryEt9F)
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Oscar H. Lipps requests permission from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells to renovate the currently unused Leupp Art Studio and convert it to the official headquarters of the Carlisle Alumni Association. Sells grants Lipps the authority.
Lipps believes that there are over five…
![Fees Paid to Carlisle Police Fees Paid to Carlisle Police](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f36_38426_0001.jpg?itok=sulYmNti)
These materials contain correspondence regarding fees owed to the Carlisle Police Department for the return of Carlisle students found in town without permission. The policy of paying these fees for student returns was to end after this payment.
![Request for an Application by Overton Colbert Request for an Application by Overton Colbert](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f24_39043_0005_0.jpg?itok=wxyW_CwB)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Overton Colbert to have an application for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Transfer or Return Home of Three Students Transfer or Return Home of Three Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f35_38082_0001.jpg?itok=IeBw-Tm0)
These materials contain correspondence regarding either transfer to a reformatory, or the expulsion, of Grover Allen, John Plenty (also known as John Brought Plenty), and John Martin (also known as John Squirrel).
![Notice of Article on Individual Student Accounts Notice of Article on Individual Student Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f011_f40363_0001.jpg?itok=GdlFbpaC)
This document contains a letter concerning an article about individual pupil's accounts, prepared by Mr. Stinchecum of the Education Division.
![Request to Purchase Water Supply for Domestic Purposes for Fiscal Year 1914 Request to Purchase Water Supply for Domestic Purposes for Fiscal Year 1914](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f20_40460_0002.jpg?itok=Q0CizqBP)
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Oscar H. Lipps requests to spend $400 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1914" account on water supply for domestic purposes for fiscal year 1914. Second Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke informs Lipps that previous contracts will cover the expenditure, so he does not…
![Denial of a Request to Pay Supervisor Lipps' Debt Denial of a Request to Pay Supervisor Lipps' Debt](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f007_f5415_0001.jpg?itok=NJbhTsu3)
Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt informs Carlisle Supervisor in Charge Oscar H. Lipps that they cannot pay a debt that Lipps incurred in Oklahoma before he came to Carlisle because it would violate the Departmental Order of December 17, 1909. Meritt returns Lipps' request.
![Request for Information by Holmes Colbert Request for Information by Holmes Colbert](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f25_42574_0003.jpg?itok=VuH2ou54)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Holmes Colbert for more information about enrolling his son, Overton Colbert, in the Carlisle Indian School following his graduation from the Murray Agricultural School.
![Request to Install a Sound System and Educational Motion Pictures Request to Install a Sound System and Educational Motion Pictures](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f08_41836_0005.jpg?itok=9sfOU7Mg)
The Musolaphone Corporation writes to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells to invite him to a presentation of their "sound transmission" equipment and "educational talking pictures." Musolaphone informs Sells that they will be holding a voting contest of the schools in Carlisle, and the winner will receive a free installation of their…
![Arnold Holliday Trip to Washington D. C. Arnold Holliday Trip to Washington D. C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f26_43895_0001.jpg?itok=1QWtDM4j)
These materials include correspondence regarding a trip for Arnold Holliday to visit his uncle Henry Holliday in Washington D. C.
![Request to Return Francis Obern Request to Return Francis Obern](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f35_44918_0002.jpg?itok=QIqxg1FH)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Francis Obern to his home from Carlisle.
![Money Owed to John J. Campbell Money Owed to John J. Campbell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f012_f62446_0002.jpg?itok=HRVmKIac)
These materials include correspondence concerning the transfer of money in John J. Campbell's account to the Sisseton Indian School in Sisseton, South Dakota.
![Correspondence Regarding 1914 Congressional Investigation Correspondence Regarding 1914 Congressional Investigation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b005_f10_29816_0020.jpg?itok=6dfW1B5H)
These materials include correspondence and legal documents regarding the 1914 internal and Congressional investigations into Superintendent Moses Friedman and Chief Clerk Siceni J. Nori of the Carlisle Indian School. Included is copied and original correspondence regarding the resignation of Friedman and Nori, legal discussions regarding…
![Attempt to Quarter or Give Raises to Employees who Live Off-Campus Attempt to Quarter or Give Raises to Employees who Live Off-Campus](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f01_52599_0004.jpg?itok=fmKBC_zh)
Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Oscar H. Lipps provides a list of employees that do not have quarters at the school and therefore have to rent or own their own living spaces in the town of Carlisle. He informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that many of these employees cannot afford their living expenses on their current…
![Request for Authorization to Pay Students for Summer Work on School Farm Request for Authorization to Pay Students for Summer Work on School Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f24_53023_0001.jpg?itok=pT-_1Y0f)
This material includes documents regarding Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps' request for authorization to pay students to work on the farm over the summer.