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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February 18, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1902669.52 KB
February 19-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Sophia American Horse, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards American Horse's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Sophia American Horse 985.86 KB
February 19, 1903
G. M. David writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing news of Pratt's retirement from Carlisle, and praising his previous work.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: David Discusses Pratt's Announced Retirement from Carlisle1.89 MB
February 20, 1903
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing her appreciation for all of his work in connection to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Brown Sends Pratt Appreciation for His Work726.62 KB
February 21, 1903
Milton Addison Embick forwards an editorial arguing against the treatment of Richard Henry Pratt by the War Department and urges W. A. Jones to not accept his resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Pratt Resignations
View Document: Embick Forwards Article and Urges Office to not Accept Pratt Resignation1.05 MB
February 21, 1903
Rev. Robert A. MacFadden writes on behalf of New England Indian friends to urge the withdrawal of Richard Henry Pratt's resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: MacFadden Urges Withdrawal of Pratt's Resignation364.34 KB
February 23, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Joseph Ruiz in his application for the position of gardener at the Truxton Canon School in Arizona.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation and Information for Joseph Ruiz464.82 KB
February 23, 1903
Colorado Senator Henry M. Teller urges the retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Teller Requests Retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent541.44 KB
February 24, 1903
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his potential resignation from Carlisle due to political pressures.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Brown Sends Pratt Support in Light of Resignation874.69 KB
February 24, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1902902.14 KB
February 25, 1903
Mystica Amago writes from the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, to Richard Henry Pratt expressing regret over his resignation from Carlisle.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Amago Expresses Regret Over Pratt Resignation1.92 MB
February 25, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Mary E. Lininger's request for a 30-day leave of absence without pay because of sickness in her family.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary E. Lininger's Application for Leave of Absence599.82 KB
February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909
Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Personnel File of William A. Mercer, Superintendent4.06 MB
February 26, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (James Miller) and those who have started at the school (Joseph Hummingbird). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as…
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, February 1903645.07 KB
February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Ruiz declines the position offered to him.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Joseph Ruiz Declines Position in Indian Service459.48 KB
February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Mary Ladouceur to her home at the request of her father.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary Ladouceur1.03 MB
February 28, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1903. 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, February 1903537.41 KB
March 2, 1903
Richard W. D. Bryan writes to Richard Henry Pratt, sending sympathies over news of Pratt's resignation as superintendent at Carlisle.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bryan Sends Pratt Sympathies on News of His Resignation613.95 KB
March 2, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt withdraws his resignation as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Withdraws Resignation as Superintendent526.65 KB
March 5, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the complaints of John Susep and J. Frederick Nicholar against disciplinarian W. G. Thompson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Student Complaints Against Disciplinarian812.1 KB
March 5, 1903
Lucy E. Anderson writes of her outrage over Richard Henry Pratt's treatment by politicians over his management of Carlisle, and offers her support. Anderson also inquires about whether Pratt could connect his son Mason Pratt with John A.…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Anderson Letter of Support and Inquiry to Pratt4.51 MB
March 6, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests to be promoted to the position of Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School as a result of the resignation of Richard Henry Pratt.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Requests Promotion to the Superintendent of Carlisle536.53 KB
March 7, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of George Bears Arm and requests authority to pay the vouchers associated with his treatment and bringing him back from Philadelphia.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Death of George Bears Arm555.93 KB
March 10-11, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits oath of office from newly appointed employee, Sophia American Horse.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Oath of Office for Sophia American Horse977.55 KB
March 10, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Sophia American Horse (here Sophia Americanhorse) accepts the position of assistant matron at the school in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Sophia American Horse Accepting Position in Indian Service462.8 KB