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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August 1, 1887 - August 8, 1887
John A. Logan requests the return of his three children from the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs noting that he has a large correspondence with Logan and that all of his children are…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: John Logan Requests the Return of His Three Children1.01 MB
August 5, 1887
John R. Wilbon, Superintendent of the New York Warehouse, seeks authority to send pebble duck canvas to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: New York Warehouse Seeks Authority to Send Duck Canvas to Carlisle422.91 KB
August 6, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 1000 chestnut rails and 200 locust posts for repairing the fence at the Parker Farm.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Supplies to Repair Fence at the Parker Farm422.73 KB
August 10, 1887 - September 12, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt refers to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs authorizing him to send George Thomas to the Fort Stevenson School to take over the harness shop. However, he notes that no provision was made for transportation.
The…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Transportation of George Thomas to Fort Stevenson School928.31 KB
August 11, 1887 - August 16, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs correct an error in approving irregular pay for July 1887.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Fix Office Error in Approving Irregular Pay for July 1887750.86 KB
August 16, 1887
These materials include a cover letter and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils of students from the Rosebud; Pine Ridge; and Omaha and Winnebago Agencies transferred to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Various Agencies, August 18871.92 MB
August 16, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt forwards expense vouchers related to the recruitment of students in the Omaha and Winnebago Agency as well as the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Agencies.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Recruitment of Students in July 1887677.28 KB
August 17, 1887 - August 20, 1887
Ida Johnson, a teacher at Grand River Indian Territory, requests permission to enroll her brother and sister in the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request to the Office of Indian Affairs with his favor by indicating the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Ida Johnson Requests to Enroll Siblings at Carlisle1.14 MB
August 20, 1887
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for September 1887. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for September 1887582.18 KB
August 22, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt requests from the Office of Indian Affairs that all circulars referencing teaching English in Indian Schools be sent to him due to articles in the Christian Union and The Advance.
Pratt also writes…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Education Circulars Referencing Teaching English418.84 KB
August 22, 1887
Supplementary estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1887 amounting to $15,755.39 for support of the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Supplementary Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 18871.18 MB
August 23 - September 3, 1887
The U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency requests from Richard Henry Pratt that Benjamin Damon a student at the Carlisle Indian School be employed a position as an interpreter at the Agency.
Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request from Navajo Agency to Employ Benjamin Damon as Interpreter1.03 MB
September 5, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt seeks authority to pay expenses of agents visiting pupils on farms and in families. Pratt notes that the cost will be $300 and the funds are already to his credit.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Outing Program Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Authority Sought to Pay Agents to Visit Outing Pupils373.74 KB
September 5, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt seeks authority to have the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency Agent send 10 individuals for the Constitutional Centennial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pratt notes that due to a limited amount of time he is unable to get people…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Proposal to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Constitutional Centennial526.75 KB
September 5, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt asks for the immediate delivery of stationery previously requested on February 9, 1887.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Office Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Immediate Delivery of Stationery from Previous Letter292.43 KB
September 7, 1887
George E. Sanluier protests against the sentiment of having students from the Carlisle Indian School at various entertainment events.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Protest Against Using Students at Entertainment Shows400.76 KB
September 7, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt asks the Office of Indian Affairs if authority to send 10 individuals from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency to the Constitutional Centennial parade or if there is an objection to them coming.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Question Regarding Authority to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Parade322.42 KB
September 15, 1887
George S. Schmidt requests from the Office of Indian Affairs for 50 students from the Carlisle Indian School to participate in the York, Pennsylvania Centennial Celebration. Schmidt notes that this will come at no expense to the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Parade and Public Appearances
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: George Schmidt Requests Carlisle Students for York, PA Centennial574.7 KB
September 16, 1887
Chauncey F. Black requests the participation of students from the Carlisle Indian School and the Carlisle School Band to participate in the Centennial Celebration being held in York, Pennsylvania. Black notes that the committee in charge of the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Carlisle Students to Participate in Centennial Celebration in York, PA497.34 KB
September 18, 1887
Levi Marsh requests permission from the Office of Indian Affairs to have the students at the Carlisle Indian School in the York, Pennsylvania Centennial Celebration.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Parade and Public Appearances
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Levi Marsh Requests Permission for Carlisle to Participate in York Centennial450.9 KB
September 19, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter noting the approval of the Office for the school to participate in the Centennial Celebration being held in York, Pennsylvania.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Parade and Public Appearances
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Notes Approval of Office for Participating in York Celebration299.82 KB
September 20, 1887
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1887. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for October 1887328.28 KB
September 21, 1887
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have Henry Kendall enroll at Rutgers College. Pratt also requests that $167 per year be allocated to pay Rutgers for Kendall's education from the general appropriation or through Pratt's fund.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Education After Carlisle
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Enroll Henry Kendall at Rutgers College624.54 KB
September 27, 1887
Annie S. Ely requests permission for a leave of absence for 30 days starting September 30, 1887. Richard Henry Pratt recommends the leave be granted.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Annie S. Ely Request for Leave of Absence516.08 KB
September 30, 1887
Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding a colt halter which Agnew requested. Pratt also mentions that "while the learned friends of the Aboriginee are making paths for us to walk in, I am at home…
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew636.2 KB