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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October 16, 1885
Charles H. Potter, U.S. Indian Agent for the Winnebago Agency, forwards a request from Sin da ha-ha to have his son returned from the Carlisle Indian School due to his age and living conditions. John Oberly denies the request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request from Sin da ha-ha for Return of His Son436.98 KB
October 19, 1885
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for November 1885. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for November 1885415.2 KB
October 20, 1885
Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding 3 children transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Sisseton Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Sisseton Agency, 18851.79 MB
October 21, 1885
Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing Superintendent of Indian Schools John Henry Oberly's recent comments at the Mohonk Conference, suggesting that Oberly will become the Commissioner of…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Armstrong Discusses Oberly's Views with Pratt912.99 KB
circa 1885
Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing recently arrived students at Hampton, and discussing plans to begin making industrial products to sell to the Indian Department. Armstrong states that he…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Armstrong Discusses New Students and Industrial Products with Pratt930.17 KB
October 26, 1885
H. J. Armstrong, U.S. Indian Agent for the Crow Agency, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he can send six or ten students to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Crow Agency Informs Office of Ability to Send Students to Carlisle437.69 KB
October 26, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt requests transportation for John W. Olmstead and 20 students from De Pere, Wisconsin to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Transportation for John Olmstead and Students371.59 KB
October 27, 1885
Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his professional network, including news on a plan to eliminate boarding schools in favor of reservation schools and a trip to Philadelphia.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Armstrong Discusses Professional Network with Pratt953.55 KB
October 30, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Kent Black Bear be sent home due to poor health at the request of his father.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Return Kent Black Bear to His Home627.2 KB
November 2, 1885
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1885 amounting to $7,530.71 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $6,055.00 for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 18851.39 MB
November 3, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a newspaper clip to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding four students who had been transferred to the Martinsburg Indian School. He notes that he regrets sending the students to Martinsburg and the students…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Transfers
View Document: Regret Over Transfer of Osage Students to Martinsburg905.46 KB
November 4, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt discusses the desire of Standing Bear to have his daughter returned home from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt provides the circumstances surrounding the request including Standing Bear's long support of the school. However,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Bear Requests Return of Daughter from Carlisle671.81 KB
November 11-18, 1885
These materials include a cover letter, correspondence, and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding Moses Neal of the Sac & Fox Agency requesting admission for Christina Moore (Coch-na-qua) and Stanley (Po-po) at the Carlisle Indian…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Sac and Fox Agency, 18851.59 MB
November 14, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt submits a voucher for travel expenses of a Carlisle Indian School employee in attempting to recover Henry Keoke. Pratt also provides a history of how Keoke came to the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher Covering Travel Expenses to Recover Runaway Student822.08 KB
November 16, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the lease of the Hocker Farm. Pratt notes that he believed the lease which was renewed in 1884 was for five years and was confirmed in this belief when the funds for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Replies to Office Letter Regarding Hocker Farm Rent in 1885637.65 KB
November 19, 1885
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for December 1885. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for December 1885429.02 KB
November 25, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to cover the expenses of an Assistant Disciplinarian in charge of large boys for the months of November and December which was omitted from the Irregular Employees report.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Assistant Disciplinarian404.39 KB
December 7, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (George W. Kemp). The report includes personal information about those being hired. An explanatory cover letter is included.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, December 1885 1.3 MB
December 8, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt submits a travel voucher for the return of Henry Keoke who was resting in Saxton, Pennsylvania when caught by a Carlisle Indian School employee.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher for Travel Expenses in Return of Runaway Student647.03 KB
December 11, 1885 - January 15, 1886
Oneida Sachems and Councilors request the return of various students currently at Carlisle due to lack of full consideration. Richard Henry Pratt notes that the request should be rejected as there is little discontent among the students aside…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Oneida Sachems and Councilors Request Return of Students from Carlisle2.48 MB
December 15-17, 1885
Lewis Elm requests the return of his son, Levi Elm, from the Carlisle Indian School as he claims Levi is at Carlisle against both of their wishes. Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Bureau that Levi Elm arrived at the school on a five year term…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of Levi Elm1 MB
December 15, 1885
Richard Henry Pratt submits a voucher for travel expenses incurred while returning Dana Long Wolf and Charles Redmore. Pratt includes the context of what led Redmore and Long Wolf to run away from the school and the discipline meted out to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher for Travel Expenses in Return of Runaway Students896.93 KB
December 19, 1885 - January 8, 1886
Dennison Wheelock requests permission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to return to his home at the Green Bay Agency. Wheelock cites his cold room and the general ill health of many students at Carlisle. In reply, Obadiah G. Given, the school…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Dennison Wheelock Request to Return Home2.08 MB
December 19, 1885
John H. Bowman, U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Tom Torlino should be returned home on account of his health and because he seems to be making no progress.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of Tom Torlino513.67 KB
December 21, 1885
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for January 1886. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for January 1886416.59 KB