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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June 27 - 28, 1901
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Lizzie Jacob's request for an additional eleven month unpaid leave of absence be approved. Jacobs works in the sewing room, being employed at Carlisle for fourteen years.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Extended Leave of Absence 859.4 KB
June 28, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 18 dozen sheepskins on the open market rather than going through the bid process due to the expense.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Industrial Training Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Sheepskins on Open Market569.91 KB
June 29-July 1, 1901
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Harry F. Weber (engineer), Edward A. Law (carriage maker), and Wilbert H. Morrett (shoemaker).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Three Applications for Leave of Absence1.7 MB
June 30, 1901
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1901. 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: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, June 19011.21 MB
July 1901
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on June 30, 1901.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness
Format: Reports
View Document: Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, June 1901624.22 KB
July 1, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence570.93 KB
July 2, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 21 day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Effie Moul's Application for Leave of Absence521.99 KB
July 2, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase on the open market materials to build an addition to the main store house using student labor over the summer vacation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Build Addition to the Main Store House1.15 MB
July 3, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30 day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: O. T. Harris' Application for Leave of Absence516.38 KB
July 5, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Tailor Paul A. Walter's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Paul A. Walter's Application for Leave of Absence569.47 KB
July 5, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent all the contracts except for leather were sent down on July 5, 1901.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Contracts Sent to Office402.16 KB
July 6, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his phone conversation with the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the dismissal of W. H. Morrett for theft.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Dismissal of W. H. Morrett from the Carlisle Indian School839.89 KB
July 8, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a set of instruments second-hand for the school band. Pratt references the upcoming Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York as a reason to make the purchase quickly.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Instruments for Band899.23 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his letter of February 21, 1901 regarding worn out and unserviceable property under his supervision. Pratt notes that he thought his request was per the new regulations but notes that inspecting officer's rarely…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Follows Up on Request to Dispose of Worn Out Property in 1901588.73 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $500 in the production of 300 uniform coats and 400 pants.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Uniforms and Clothing
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request Authority to Make Uniform Pants and Coats553.13 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a No. 1 Automatic Damper Regulator in order to control the steam pressure of the four boilers. Pratt notes that this should be a more efficient system. In addition, he requests an 8 inch reducing…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Boiler Improvements830.51 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a new Peerless Thresher, Class E to harvest the upcoming grain crop at the school farms.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase New Threshing Machine563.98 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies in order to expand the dining room. Pratt notes that he will use student labor to reduce the costs associated with project.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Supplies to Expand Dining Hall608.5 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the new for a new piano at the school's chapel gatherings. Pratt notes that he has negotiated with the Steinway company for a used piano for $700 as well as repairing their other pianos…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Used Steinway Piano and Repair Others887.45 KB
July 9, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Rosa B. Brown's application for a 27 day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa B. Brown's Application for Leave of Absence528.57 KB
July 10, 1901 - October 22, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the contract between the Carlisle Indian School and Dr. S. L. Diven to render medical services for the 1902 fiscal year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services for 1902 Fiscal Year1007.11 KB
July 10, 1901
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1902 amounting to $68,407.27 for transportation of students, building improvements, and regular employee pay. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,237.50 for regular employee…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 19021.74 MB
July 10, 1901
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1902 amounting to $496.80 and requests to purchase those items on the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, July 1901479.74 KB
July 10, 1901 - July 13, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ida LaChapelle requesting to be re-instated into the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ida LaChapelle Requests to be Re-Instated into Indian Service989.28 KB
July 10, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for freight shipping of articles produced by the industrial department to departmental agencies as well as freight on supplies purchased by the Carlisle Indian School not covered by transportation…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Freight Shipping on Goods Recieved and Sent in 1901556.68 KB