The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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May 31, 1895
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of proposals and blank books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, May 1895323.09 KB
June 1, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann regarding the transfer of 34 students from the Osage Agency to Carlisle and another party of students from the Ft. Belknap Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Informing Hailmann of Parties from Osage and Ft. Belknap Agencies332.48 KB
June 1, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he would prefer a man to be the teacher in Room No. 11.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Prefers Male Teacher for Room No. 11261.18 KB
June 1, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs the W. N. Hailmann that he has directed the Superintendent of the Klamath Agency to send the party of students as quickly as possible in order to fit them on the current fiscal year appropriation. Pratt requests…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Assistance in Transferring Students from Klamath Agency249.06 KB
June 4, 1895 - June 7, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ralph P. Collins, Superintendent of the Osage Agency School, regarding the proposed student party from the Osage Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students, Student Transfers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Forwards Letter Regarding Proposed Transfer of Students from Osage Agency586.81 KB
June 6, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs the W. N. Hailmann that he is unable to attend the convention at Sioux City and Alfred John Standing is busy setting up the Atlanta exhibit. He recommends O. H. Bakeless to represent Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Exhibits of Student Work
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bakeless Nominated to Represent Carlisle at Sioux City Convention398.9 KB
June 6, 1895
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, May 1895698.99 KB
June 7, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their message and to send them by first train under guard.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Office to Send Visitors by Guard228.52 KB
June 10, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Bessie H. Cummins' application for a 72-day leave of absence, 30 days for summer schools, 24 days for paid annual leave, and 18 days for unpaid leave. Cummins works as an assistant teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bessie H. Cummins' Request for Leave of Absence328.5 KB
June 10, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Carrie E. Weekley's application for a 72-day annual leave of absence. Weekley works as an assistant teacher and will attend summer school while on leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie E. Weekley's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 311.64 KB
June 10, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher M. L. Silcott's application for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days to attend summer school and 30 days for annual leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. L. Silcott's Application for Leave of Absence314.97 KB
June 10, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding his correspondence with various individuals who made requests to employ Indian girls on the outing program.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Request to Applications for Outing Pupils586.63 KB
June 10, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt follows up a letter from W. N. Hailmann of his previous letter requesting a male teacher for the No. 11 room.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Reiterates Request for Male Teacher in Room No. 11301.75 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Carrie E. Hulme's application for a 57-day annual leave of absence. Hulme works as a superintendent of the sewing room.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie E. Hulme's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 315.81 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Emma A. Cutter's application for a 69-day annual leave of absence. Cutter works as a senior teacher and will attend summer school while on leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Emma A. Cutter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence298.06 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's application for a 60-day annual leave of absence and will attend summer school during the leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Florence M. Carter's Request for Leave of Absence319.84 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher James W. Hendren's application for a 60-day annual leave of absence. Hendren will also attend summer school while on annual leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: James W. Hendren's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 284.86 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 60-day annual leave of absence. Bowersox will also attend summer school during her leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 295.93 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Annual Leave of Absence 285.81 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 313.47 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt returns list of students recommended from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency to W. N. Hailmann. Pratt also makes recommendations on how to improve the report blanks.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Returns List of Students from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency336.93 KB
June 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Susan Zeamer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Susan Zeamer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 308.31 KB
June 12, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards normal teacher Anna C. Hamilton's application for a 58-day annual leave of absence. Hamilton will also attend summer school while on leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Anna C. Hamilton's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 308.68 KB
June 12, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Rosa Bourassa's application for a 60-day leave of absence. Bourassa will also attend summer school while on leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa Bourassa's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 305.33 KB
June 13, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I. Peter's application for a 58-day annual leave of absence. Peter will also attend summer school while on leave.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 302.16 KB