Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt orders Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps to print 500 copies of the U.S. v. Nice Supreme Court decision. Meritt plans to send a copy to each Superintendent in the Indian Service because of its importance and relevance to their jobs.
Letters/Correspondence
![Printing Supreme Court Decision (US v. Nice) Printing Supreme Court Decision (US v. Nice)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f40_73350_0002.jpg?itok=ROMdTv7h)
![Request for Information on Enrolling Student Request for Information on Enrolling Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f021_73109_0004.jpg?itok=G-ELamCA)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Elsie H. Lenher to have information about how to enroll someone in the Carlisle Indian School.
![Denial of Claim to Pay Detective Investigating Sale of Liquor to Students Denial of Claim to Pay Detective Investigating Sale of Liquor to Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f05_75193_0002.jpg?itok=97GEUSLF)
Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps forwards a letter from attorney Addison M. Bowman and communication from Glenn S. Warner relative to a $53.75 claim from detective George W. Shuler, who was hired to investigate the illegal sale of liquor to students at the Carlisle Indian School. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt does not…
![Reimbursement of Superintendent Lipps' Travel Expenses Reimbursement of Superintendent Lipps' Travel Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f01_77831_0002.jpg?itok=eFz8l74V)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps requests $300 for traveling expenses in fiscal year 1917. He explains that he needs the money to visit different schools in district number 1 to introduce a new course of study at these schools.
Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt does not give Lipps the funds…
![Statistics on Vocational Work of Students Statistics on Vocational Work of Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f07_78247_0002.jpg?itok=-RzXmrX1)
This document contains correspondence concerning the preparation of students for vocational work. Statistics outlining students prepared for each year of vocational training are included.
![Dispute Regarding an Order for Outline Maps of Africa Dispute Regarding an Order for Outline Maps of Africa](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f11_80665_0003.jpg?itok=nYBMMwzY)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps returns a voucher to Chicago Indian Supplies Warehouse Superintendent Frank Sorenson because Sorenson sent him "50 pads, Individual Outline Maps of Africa," which he didn't ask for. Sorenson tells Lipps that Washington told him to send the pads to Carlisle, so if he has a problem, he should…
![Report of Return Home of Six Tubercular Students to Pine Ridge Report of Return Home of Six Tubercular Students to Pine Ridge](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f36_123829_0006.jpg?itok=f89gadhE)
This document contains correspondence requesting the return home of six students from the Pine Ridge Agency who were diagnosed with tuberculosis.
![Transfer of Amanda Williams Transfer of Amanda Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f08_80658_0002.jpg?itok=tKB_hIsC)
These materials include a letter regarding Victor Kelley's request for Amanda Williams to be transferred to the Sherman Institute from Carlisle.
![Application Sent in Error to Indian Office Application Sent in Error to Indian Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f022_79744_0002.jpg?itok=cp65onNx)
These materials include correspondence regarding an application in duplicate that was sent in error to the Indian Office.
![Request for Enrollment for Hebert S. Burgevin Request for Enrollment for Hebert S. Burgevin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f23_82924_0013.jpg?itok=l0PWl3xN)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to by Congressman Charles D. Carter to enroll Herbert S. Burgevin in the Carlisle Indian School. Burgevin was permitted to enroll under the condition that his traveling expenses and tuition be paid.
![Request for Funds by Eugene Jones Request for Funds by Eugene Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f024_f83200_0009.jpg?itok=jgnBENpW)
This document contains correspondence concerning the student account of Eugene Jones.
Note: The student also went by the name Eugene Jimerson.
![Request for Information on Enrolling Pamunkey Nation Student Request for Information on Enrolling Pamunkey Nation Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f024_83177_0005.jpg?itok=OcNmM08s)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by R. C. Stearnes, the Superintendent of Public Institution in Virginia, about enrolling a member of the Pamunkey Nation in an Indian School.
![Request for Enrollment of an Alaskan Native Request for Enrollment of an Alaskan Native](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f028_89093_0009.jpg?itok=soIVWx8M)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Charles A. Thompson to enroll an Alaskan Native who had attended public school in Port Townsend, Washington.
![Altercations Between D. H. Dickey and Victor Passano Altercations Between D. H. Dickey and Victor Passano](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f04_84110_0006.jpg?itok=P-cJEXg3)
This material includes correspondence concerning an altercation between field agent D. H. Dickey and Victor Passano during a summer outing, and Passano's attempt to bring legal suit against Dickey. Passano had fought with Thomas Montoya, a Carlisle student on outing, and Dickey separated the two. Passano then filed suit against Dickey, and…
![Enrollment of Jefferson Perry Enrollment of Jefferson Perry](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f025_84071_0003.jpg?itok=jEXUNUaR)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of Jefferson Perry.
![Application for Enrollment of Arney Kah-o-sed Application for Enrollment of Arney Kah-o-sed](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b030_f35_98419_0012.jpg?itok=bAuZqSA9)
These materials include correspondence and government documents related to the application for enrollment of Arney Kah-o-sed in the Carlisle School.
![Enrollment of Three Overage Pupils Enrollment of Three Overage Pupils](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f030_92754_0005.jpg?itok=mos-nmEg)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of three overage students, Wilton Ishcomer, Sam Austin, and Moses Thomas.
![Report of Returned Pine Ridge Students with Tuberculosis Report of Returned Pine Ridge Students with Tuberculosis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f027_88749_0002.jpg?itok=ElMHxXA2)
These materials include correspondence reporting that six students who were returned to the Pine Ridge Reservation from Carlisle had tuberculosis.
![Contact Information for William Newashe Contact Information for William Newashe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f029_90445_0002.jpg?itok=-qC5BNWf)
These materials include correspondence addressed to Horace J. Johnson informing Johnson that William Newashe was playing baseball with the Carlisle Indian Base Ball team and could be reached through the teams booking manager in New York City.
![Request for Enrollment of Multiple Orphaned Children Request for Enrollment of Multiple Orphaned Children](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f026_87610_0005_0.jpg?itok=x3JHPSL5)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Peter Cole to enroll a number of younger orphaned children at Carlisle. Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps refers Cole to instead consider the Thomas Indian School in Iroquois, New York.
![Enrollment of Frank P. Antoine Enrollment of Frank P. Antoine](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f031_93834_0002.jpg?itok=0Q3eGOPa)
These materials include materials regarding the enrollment of Frank P. Antoine.
Note: It seems like this student had originally enrolled at Carlisle on October 30, 1914 under the name Francis Antoine. These documents concern his return to the school.
![Bureau Policies for Vocational Course in Nursing Bureau Policies for Vocational Course in Nursing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f08_116788_0012.jpg?itok=EsrSR_oS)
This document contains correspondence about new policies encouraging vocational nursing training for female students in Indian schools. Included is an extensive pamphlet from the professional nursing training program at Fort Dearborn Hospital, Circular letters ordering the transfer of all students interested in nursing training to the Carlisle…
![Pratt Response to Himes Letter in 1916 Pratt Response to Himes Letter in 1916](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-1-23_0001.jpg?itok=DuZpgjZ9)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from former Dickinson Professor Charles Francis Himes. Pratt includes two excerpts from the Carlisle Indian School newspapers of 1880 describing Himes visits to the school performing science demonstrations. Pratt hopes he will be able to visit Carlisle on his trip East.
![Industrial Training Reenrollment Guidelines Industrial Training Reenrollment Guidelines](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f27_99699_0004.jpg?itok=b2Fnuzrw)
This material includes information regarding the enrollment of students at Carlisle for industrial programs at the Ford Motor Company Factory in Michigan and other industrial work places. Carlisle Superintendent Oscar Hiram Lipps sought clarification on who should be permitted to enroll as many applicants did not meet the normal regulations for…
![Policies for Submitting Fiscal Claims Policies for Submitting Fiscal Claims](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f04_00_0001_0.jpg?itok=Y3M6WmXm)
Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt does not understand why Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps sent him a $1,076.25 claim from Kent Mfg. Co. Meritt informs Lipps that he is supposed to pay for that claim, and that if the claim is to be paid through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lipps must attach the appropriate vouchers.