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 23, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt reports on the buildings, grounds, industrial curriculum, and overall aims of the Carlisle Indian Training School. The report includes descriptions of building sizes and purposes, industrial capabilities, and the efforts then…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Photographs, Reports
February 23, 1880 - March 2, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt informs A. O. Hyde that his son-in-law Lieutenant George LeRoy Brown has been using leave of absence from his post in Dakota to serve as the disciplinarian for the male students at the Carlisle Indian School but will have to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Desire to Permanently Hire George LeRoy Brown as Disciplinarian612.77 KB
February 23, 1880
By command of Brigadier-General Pope, Assistant Adjutant-General E. R. Platt orders that two Lipan Apache children at Fort Hays, Kansas be sent to the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Transfers
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Orders to send Two Lipan Apaches to the Carlisle Indian School127.31 KB
February 23, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt telegrams the Commissioner of Indian Affairs asking for permission to send Alfred John Standing to the Comanche Agency to recruit students. Pratt also asks if the former Florida prisoners can be sent back.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency1.67 MB
February 24, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding a desire by the Secretary of the Interior to increase enrollment at Carlisle. Pratt suggests that a number of new rules be adopted regarding students' ages, gender ratio,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Richard H. Pratt Recommendations for School Enrollment Rules2.37 MB
February 25, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests a quick reply to his telegram of February 23, requesting permission to send Alfred John Standing to the Comanche Agency to recruit students.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Employee Travel - Recruitment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Second Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency1.68 MB
February 25, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt submits invoices regarding the transfer of property and supplies at the Carlisle Barracks to the Department of the Interior. Pratt notes that these files were overlooked when others were transferred previously.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Submitting Property and Supplies Invoices for Transfer of Carlisle Barracks2.43 MB
February 27, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt suggests to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Alfred J. Standing's experience and reputation at the Kiowa and Comanche Agency will help him select suitable students there. Pratt also suggests that this recruitment should…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Alfred J. Standing Recruitment In Kiowa and Comanche Agency1.9 MB
February 27, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt telegrams Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edwin J. Brooks, informing him that a group of Iowa and Sac & Fox children arrived safely and will be held as directed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel to Enroll
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Arrival of Iowa and Sac & Fox Students1.68 MB
February 28, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that medicine transferred from the War Department is not needed at Carlisle, as his homeopathic physician will supply his own. Pratt suggests that the medicines be sent elsewhere.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Transfer of Medicine from Carlisle Barracks1.53 MB
March 1, 1880
Letter wherein Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edward J. Brooks responded to Captain Richard Henry Pratt's request for information about "Mr. Standing['s]" visit to the Kiowa and Comanche Agency. Brooks lets Pratt know that Brooks has…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Letter Discussing Recruitment at Kiowa and Comanche Agency3.3 MB
March 2, 1880
Acting Commissioner Edward J. Brooks forwarding Captain Richard Henry Pratt's request to Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz for Lt. Brown, 11th Infantry, be detailed to report to Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School on a permanent basis. Pratt…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Letter Requesting Permanent Appointment of Lt. Brown at the Carlisle Indian School3.28 MB
March 2, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests to spend $50 to subscribe to periodicals and newspapers so that he and his assistants can stay informed.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Office Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Funds to Subscribe to Newspapers153.39 KB
March 2, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting that he petition the War Department to detail George LeR. Brown to service at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt states that Brown had served at Carlisle during his leave…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Detail George LeR. Brown to Carlisle3.77 MB
March 3, 1880
Commissioner of Indian Affairs William G. LeDue informs Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz that Richard Henry Pratt's request for garden seeds has been filled.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fulfillment of Request for Garden Seeds141.98 KB
March 3, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, stating that he is in Washington on an emergency trip to look after the best interests of the school. Pratt notes that the Congressional bill about the founding of the school is…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Congressional Lobbying
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Permission for Emergency Trip to Washington1.7 MB
March 6, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt recommends George LeRoy Brown as a recruiter for the Carlisle Indian School among the agencies in Colorado and New Mexico. Pratt suggests that the assignment is difficult, and that Brown is the only person he trusts for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendations for Recruiter in Colorado and New Mexico2.61 MB
March 8, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests funds to develop the industrial and mechanical training programs at the school. Specifically, Pratt hopes to establish a harness-making program and to expand the blacksmithing, wagon-making, carpentry, shoemaking, and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Funds for Industrial Training1.66 MB
March 8, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to sell two old mules, transferred from the War Department, and to purchase two farm horses.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Sell Mules and Purchase Farm Horses1.64 MB
March 8, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to purchase seeds on the open market.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Seed Purchase Request1.49 MB
March 9, 1880
Andrew J. Koser informs the Secretary of the Interior that he visited the Carlisle Indian School, which he thinks is a "noble move toward civilization" and more effective than reservation schools. He proposes the idea of purchasing the building…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Idea to Establish an Indian School in Gettysburg134.3 KB
March 9, 1880
Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. J. Brooks to Indian Agent L. J. Miles at the Osage Agency to select five Osage boys and five Osage girls to send to the Carlisle Indian School for education.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Letter Authorizing Selection of Osage Young People to be Sent to Carlisle3 MB
March 9, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to immediately purchase school supplies on the open market. Pratt notes that these supplies were not provided when requested from the Department, and that a recent…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase School Supplies on Open Market2.27 MB
March 12, 1880
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edward J. Brooks wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz lobbying for an experienced person to be sent to Colorado and New Mexico to recruit students from the Tribes of those states.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Letter Requesting Lt. Brown Be Sent to Colorado and New Mexico to Recruit Students4.64 MB
March 12, 1880
Richard Henry Pratt suggests to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that constructing a boiler for heating would be more efficient and less laborious.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Utilities
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Suggestion to Build Heating Boiler2.21 MB