Letters/Correspondence

These materials include correspondence regarding the education of Mexican students at the Carlisle Indian School. Commissioner Sells' responds that Carlisle is not academically advanced but meant to train students in industrial arts. Further authority from Congress would have to made to have students from Mexico attend Carlisle. Also includes…

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from the Naval Government of Guam to send students to the United States for higher education. The Carlisle Indian School was suggested as the institution for these students.

This material includes correspondence from J. Aline Palmer inquiring about government benefits she may be entitled to due to her Indian descent. 

These materials include correspondence regarding reports on the health of Walter Winsborough to his mother Mary Wells. Additionally, a request from Winsborough's parents was sent through Senator Harry Lane to return him to his home.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Chief Wild Pigeon, of Little Neck, Long Island, New York, to enroll Jerome Carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Dr. Charles Francis Himes following Pratt's trip East at the Lake Mohonk Conference. Pratt includes a history of his first commander in the Civil War General Robert H. Milroy.

Pratt concludes his letter by discussing his illness at Mohonk and details how he had his recollections copied by a student.

Annebuck provides an update to Fannie Peter on her current life living in San Fransico, California as well as other students from Alaska including Annie Coodlalook and Emma Esanetuck.

Asssitant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt asks Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps why the school has has combined farming and stock raising into one subject for boys and why sewing, home-nursing, and poultry raising has been combined into a single twenty week period for girls.

Lipps explains to Meritt that…

This material includes an inquiry into the alleged physical assault of Sarah Boyd by matron Matilda G. Ewing. Boyd claimed that she was pushed down a flight of stairs by Ewing, resulting in a back injury. The materials include an interview transcript with Boyd, letters from witnesses, and Boyd's recanting of her accusation.

Note: The…

C. V. Peel responds to Ernest W. Hancock's request for an outing student from the Carlisle Indian School. Peel notes that outing students will only be sent out in June following their examinations.

Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt forwards twelve copies of the tentative course of study for Indian schools to Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps. Lipps acknowledges receipt of the books, states that they've never destroyed other versions of the books, and that they've previously sent copies to employers or outing patrons…

Carlisle Indian School Chief Clerk in Charge C. V. Peel requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs return the specifications and blueprint for a three-compartment refrigerator to the school. Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt informs Supervisor in Charge Oscar H. Lipps that the papers are part of the Office's record and tells him to contact…

This document contains correspondence concerning policies governing the graduating class of 1917. This includes a list of students receiving diplomas, required grades, and other related policies.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Mrs. A. J. Krejberg to have Elsie Krejberg, her step-daughter, enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.

Former student Elmer E. Busch applies to be the assistant football coach at Carlisle. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt forwards Busch's application to Carlisle. Carlisle Superintendent O. H. Lipps denies Busch's application, stating that Busch is a former student and was captain of the football team in 1915 until being "…

These materials include correspondence from W. D. Groesback praising the singing of students from the Carlisle Indian School at a performance on March 4, 1917 in Washington D. C.

These materials include correspondence regarding a suggestion by local Carlisle resident Irvin Mahon that the Carlisle Indian School be returned to use as a regular military post during the First World War. This suggestion is rejected by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request for clarification from Superintendent John Francis Jr. on how to handle students wishing to enlist in the United States Army and Navy in response from hearing from a Naval recruiting officer. Francis was informed that he should not oppose any eligible student from enlisting and those…

These materials include correspondence regarding the use of liquor among students at Carlisle, and the punishment of Turner Dwight for intoxication.

Note: Turner Dwight is also known as Simon Turner Dwight.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent John Francis Jr. requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs send him a decision from the Comptroller of the Treasury regarding the per capita costs in Indian Schools.

Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt forwards Francis Jr. a copy of the Comptroller's opinion from March 15, 1917 and will…

This material includes a letter of appreciation for the performance of two students at the Feast of the Red Corn.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent John Francis Jr. encloses copy of a receipt of a fee patent in favor of Nellie Robertson Denny. 

These materials contain correspondence regarding the enrollment and return of Cora James, a member of the Choctaw Nation.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Michael Gomez, a member of the Pomo Nation, to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School to prepare "to enter one of the Ford factory classes."

Superintendent John Francis Jr. requests information and copies of regulations regarding the leasing of Indian allotments. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke informs the Commissioner how the land allotment process works and forwards regulations.