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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September 1, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt submits his tenth Annual Report for the Carlisle Indian School on September 1, 1889 to the Office of Indian Affairs. Included are statistics related to the school followed up a report from Pratt that provides a brief history…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Tenth Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School5.59 MB
September 2, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt returns to the Office of Indian Affairs a letter from Frank Maltby.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Returns Letter from Frank Maltby to Office of Indian Affairs494.08 KB
September 3, 1889 - December 6, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt returns the correspondence surrounding the treatment of returned pupils to Pueblo agencies in New Mexico. Pratt notes that he is happy to see the actions taken by the Office of Indian Affairs, including the actions taken by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office of Indian Affairs Actions Taken in Pueblo Agencies Regarding Returned Students3.13 MB
September 4 - October 1, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Fordyce Grinnell, Thomas W. Potter, and Mariette Wood). These reports include personal information about those being hired. Pratt also sends Grinnell's (physician), Potter's (…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Applications, October 18893.38 MB
September 4, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1889. Pratt distinguishes between the employees,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, August 18891.81 MB
September 6, 1889
Bertha V. Azpell inquires from the Secretary of the Interior why she was dismissed from her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Azpell notes that she went on her leave with pay in July but was only sent a check for 20 days and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bertha V. Azpell Requests Reason for Dismissal and Salary899.72 KB
September 6, 1889
Supplementary estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1890 amounting to $1,003.67 for the purchase of mules, horses, lawnmower, and support of the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Supplementary Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1890985 KB
September 6, 1889
Richard H. Pratt submits a "Supplementary" Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $145.17 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Supplementary Estimate of Supplies, September 18891.06 MB
September 11, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt refers to letter of S. Beto relative to condition of pupils of the Carlisle Indian School who returned to their homes. The enclosure is not included.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Condition of Former Students Returning to Their Homes130.07 KB
September 11, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 450 army regulation uniform caps at a cost not to exceed $292.50 for students.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Uniforms and Clothing
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Army Caps for Students432.17 KB
September 11, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 125 dozen boys and men's linen collars for $100 for the use of students at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Uniforms and Clothing
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Men's Linen Collars423.42 KB
September 11, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests to return one Chiricahua Apache girl who is suffering from phthisis as well as two other girls and three boys who are also in poor health but would likely survive the winter to the Mount Vernon Barracks in Alabama.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Return Six Ill Chiricahua Apache Students to Alabama736.73 KB
September 13, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt asks for $1,500 more for transportation costs.
A note attached to the telegram lists various Indian Schools next to dollar figures with Pratt listed at the top. At the bottom a hand written note says to provide Pratt…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Additional Transportation Funds626.35 KB
September 13, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Bertha Azpell's letter concerning her pay and dismissal and returns Azpell's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Azpell's Letter Concerning Pay and Dismissal748.45 KB
September 13, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards letters from George and Lina Bushotter requesting positions as teachers in the Indian Service preferably in the Southwest. Pratt adds that George Bushotter was one of the first students he brought to the Hampton…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation for George and Lina Bushotter as Teachers in Indian Service1.54 MB
September 17, 1889 - September 23, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report from Alfred John Standing regarding his trip to Michigan and Minnesota to recruit students for the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt details the obstacles Standing experienced including maintaining a relatively…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report on Recruiting Students in Michigan and Minnesota in 18932.59 MB
September 20, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for October 1889458.91 KB
September 21, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Esther Miller and her annuity money. Pratt states that Miller has not heard from the Office of Indian Affairs but she would like to use her annuity money to attend a…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Proposal to Use Annuity Funds of Esther Miller to Pay for Normal School768.78 KB
September 23, 1889
Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War, informs the Secretary of the Interior that the Major General Commanding the Army has issued orders to the Commander of the Mount Vernon Barracks to receive any members of the Apache Nation currently at the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Secretary of War Informs Interior Regarding Return of Apache Students674.85 KB
September 24, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to expand the accommodations for teachers and employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Authority to Expand Employee Accommodations831.79 KB
September 27, 1889
Bertha V. Azpell follows up on her request to know why she was dismissed from the Carlisle Indian School without a full month of pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Azpell Follows Up on Request for Information Related to Dismissal and Pay547.67 KB
September 27, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has received a letter from Colonel Robert Marmon denouncing the treatment of children returned from various training schools by the Governor and officials of Acoma Village.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Office of Claims of Abuse of Returned Students at Acoma Village592.57 KB
September 28, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he believes in keeping Elspeth Fisher in her current position unless he receives contrary orders.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommends Keeping Fisher in Current Position553.2 KB
September 28, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt asks permission to begin building an addition due to the weather being favorable.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Permission to Build Addition353.13 KB
September 29, 1889 - February 11, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (Clara C. McAdam) and those who have changed positions (T. W. Potter and Fisk Goodyear). This report includes personal information about each employee. Pratt also sends McAdam's…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Application, February 18902.16 MB