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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November 29, 1901
Edgar A. Allen forwards a list of New York students at the Carlisle Indian School who are eligible to receive money appropriated by Congress for New York Indians.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: List of New York Indians at Carlisle Eligible for Appropriation587.51 KB
November 30, 1901
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 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, November 1901543.11 KB
December 4, 1901
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Fireman Joseph N. Jordan's request for a 15-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Annual Leave of Absence505.22 KB
December 6, 1901
Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' position titles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1901792.48 KB
December 11, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the annuity money due to Elizabeth Aiken and Eugene Perrier. Pratt indicates his support for allowing Aiken and Perrier to have their money at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Support for Elizabeth Aiken and Eugene Perrier to Receive Annuity546.61 KB
December 12, 1901 - January 30, 1902
Lt. Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (George L. Gottwerth), those who have left the school (D. E. Miller), and those who have changed positions (Anna F. Bennett). The report includes position title, salary, date…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, January 1902982.57 KB
December 16, 1901 - January 2, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from John Allen requesting assistance in obtaining a promotion from his current position as assistant disciplinarian at Chemawa. Pratt provides information on Allen's time at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards John Allen's Request for Promotion823.3 KB
December 16, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has spoken with Daisy Laird about taking a reexamination to cover her transfer from a Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher. He further requests the instructions and papers to conduct the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Papers to Conduct Reexamination of Daisy Laird508.72 KB
December 16, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the position held by Anna F. Bennett be changed from Assistant Cook to Housekeeper. Pratt provides the justification for the request due to the increase in duties in cooking for students working on the farm.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Change Position Held by Anna Bennett525.3 KB
December 20, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that D. E. Miller has tendered his resignation from his position as an assistant clerk and short-hand typewriter. Pratt requests a civil service assignment be made but notes that he could…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Resignation of D. E. Miller515.82 KB
December 23, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses related to school physician Dr. S. L. Diven in transporting students to the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition, Pratt forwards a voucher for reimbursement used…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Voucher Covering Transportation of Students to Hospital532.58 KB
December 23, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his opinion of Augusta Nash.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Augusta Nash505.58 KB
December 26, 1901
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (David Crosbie, Martha E. Parker, and Estaiene M. DePeltquestangue). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1901401.38 KB
December 28, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the Office of Indian Affairs obtain information related to R. A. Cochran's, Superintendent of the Rice Station Indian School, order of a wagon.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Office to Obtain Information Related to Wagon Order517.74 KB
December 30, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards application for transfer from Daisy C. Laird from Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Application for Transfer to Teacher for Daisy C. Laird498.02 KB
December 31, 1901 - January 2, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt forwards request and recommendation of Edward W. Peters for a position of assistant farmer at the Mt. Pleasant Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Edward W. Peters858.42 KB
December 31, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Samuel Gruett in his application for the position of industrial teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Samuel Gruett505.91 KB
December 31, 1901
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 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, December 1901844.77 KB
January 1-4, 1902
Teacher Jessie W. Cook requests transfer to the Perris School through Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt notes that Cook's health necessitates the transfer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jessie Cook Requests Transfer to the Perris School704.23 KB
January 2, 1902
Invitation to the 23rd anniversary and the 14th graduation exercises of the Carlisle Indian School sent to Eugene P. Drake and family compliments of Richard Henry Pratt. Also included are two envelopes.
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Graduation
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: Invitation to the 1902 Commencement Exercises258.7 KB
January 3-16, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt responds to C. T. Stranahan's request to bring five students to the Carlisle Indian School from the Nez Perce Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Bring Students from Nez Perce Agency1.08 MB
January 3, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt informs William Patterson that his daughter Cora Patterson is set to remain at the Carlisle Indian School for her full time despite his actions to have her returned.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Writes to William Patterson Regarding His Daughter Cora758.67 KB
January 3, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to leave Carlisle on February 7, 1902, to board a ship in New York and travel to Europe the next day. Pratt informs the Commissioner that he would be traveling to the Mediterranean, British Isles, Madeira,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Richard Henry Pratt's Request for Leave of Absence to Take a Trip to Europe383.65 KB
January 8, 1902
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1902 amounting to $25,903.76 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,752.50 for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 19021.8 MB
January 8, 1902
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ carpenters and painters in order to complete the changes and repairs to the Kutz Farm buildings and other buildings on the school grounds.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Employ Labor to Complete Repairs on Kutz Farm and Other Buildings465.31 KB