Genoa Indian School

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The Indian Helper (Vol. 2, No. 28)
February 18, 1887

The first page opened with the poem, "You Conquer Me, Me Conquer You" followed by a letter from Rev. Edward F. Wilson of the Shingwauk Home titled "An Indian School in Canada," which described Wilson’s report to the Indian Department of Canada on his visit to Carlisle, the Lincoln Institute and the Hampton Institute. It continued on the last…

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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 3, No. 39)
May 11, 1888

The first page opened with a poem "Work a Blessing," followed by a letter "To the Republic Debating Society," from Nancy McIntosh (Creek) reporting her position as teacher in Eufala, Indian Territory. The last article on this page was entitled "Curiosity," which continued on page four. Page two listed many small news items about returned…

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Newspapers
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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 4, No. 5)
September 14, 1888

The first page opened with a poem, “The Golden Keys,” followed by a letter from Richard Davis (Cheyenne) who lived in West Grove, PA and ran a dairy farm there. There was an article called “No Wonder Indians Get Along Slowly,” and news from Joseph Schweigman (Sioux) at the Rosebud Agency titled “Willard Married.” The second page featured “The…

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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Indian Helper (Vol. 4, No. 36)
April 26, 1889

The first page opened with a poem "The Printer-Boy Tramp” by Will Carleton, followed by “Encouraging Prospects” about Luther Kuhns at the Pawnee Agency. Next came “A Man Who was not Afraid to Work” on how General Washington set an example for his corporal. Also on the page was an article titled “Easter Eggs in Washington.” Page two contained a…

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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Red Man and Helper (Vol. 1, No. 1)
July 13, 1900

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Note: This issue was also published as The Red Man (Vol. 16, No. 4) and Helper (Vol. 15, No. 37).

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Newspapers
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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Red Man and Helper (Vol. 1, No. 5)
August 10, 1900

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Note: This issue was also published as The Red Man (Vol. 16, No. 8).

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Cumberland County Historical Society
Request for Two Strike and Cook to Visit Carlisle Indian School
October 23, 1884

James G. Wright, U.S. Indian Agent for the Rosebud Agency, requests instructions for allowing Cook and Two Strike to visit their children at the Genoa and Carlisle Indian Schools. Both propose to pay their way and a note attached to the letter indicates there is no objection as long as Pratt agrees and there is no Government expense.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Notice of Upcoming Recruitment Trip to Sioux Agencies
July 25, 1885

Notice of intent by Richard Henry Pratt that either he or the Carlisle Indian School physician Obadiah G. Given is set to visit the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Agencies to enroll 75 students. Pratt notes that due to students at Rosebud being sent to Genoa and Lincoln, in addition to the opposition to the Catholic Church, they are unlikely to enroll…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
System of Savings for Carlisle Indian School Students
December 16, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter which enclosed a letter from W. B. Backus, Superintendent of the Genoa School, in reference to a system of savings for students. Pratt notes that he believes he fills the place of a parent for the students at the Carlisle Indian School, that he considered teaching students about…

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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Outing Dispute About Genoa Indian School Students
June 4, 1891 - June 11, 1891

Richard Henry Pratt responds to correspondence regarding complaints made by labor organizations of Genoa Indian School students being used as laborers on a beet farm. Pratt suggests that the Genoa Superintendent is right but that he should focus on individual outing patrons rather than corporate patrons.

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Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
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National Archives and Records Administration
Forwarding Freight Bills and Correspondence Regarding Brooms from Genoa
June 26, 1891

Richard Henry Pratt transmits freight bills for brooms received from the Genoa School and letters from L. C. Slavens relative to the brooms and asks for instructions.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statements of Pupils from Omaha and Winnebago Agency to Grant, Carlisle, and Lincoln Schools, 1891
August 1 - October 5, 1891

These materials include descriptive statements of students for individuals transferred from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency to the Grant Institute in Genoa, Nebraska; the Lincoln Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the Carlisle Indian School.

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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Shelby's Complaint Regarding Henry Horse Looking
December 26, 1893

Richard Henry Pratt provides a copy of his letter sent to M. D. Shelby, Acting Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, in which he provides justification for providing transportation to Henry Horse Looking to Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
M. D. Shelby Requests Answer Regarding Recruiting Students from Genoa
December 20, 1893

M. D. Shelby, Acting Superintendent of the Genoa School, requests an answer from Richard Henry Pratt as to why he is furnishing transportation to students of the Genoa School without communicating with the Superintendent.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Request to Return Josephine Smith
June 30, 1894

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Charles G. Penney, Acting Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, for the return of Josephine Smith in order to employ her as a teacher. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Response to Transfer of James W. Hendren to Genoa
July 5, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of teacher James W. Hendren to the Genoa Indian School. Pratt states that in a telegram Hendren declined the transfer which Pratt approves.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Chauncey Yellow Robe Requests Transfer to Western School
June 14, 1898

Chauncey Yellow Robe requests a transfer to a western school as either an assistant disciplinarian or disciplinarian position.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Rebecca J. Sawyer Requests Transfer to Another School
July 13, 1900

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer requests a transfer to another school.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendation for Lillian Ferris
September 19, 1900

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Lillian Ferris at the behest of Supervisor Charles H. Dixon of the Genoa Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Forwards Letter Regarding Appointment of Chauncey Yellow Robe
June 13, 1901 - June 17, 1901

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from W. H. Winslow, Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, regarding appointing Chauncy Yellow Robe to the position of disciplinarian at the school.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Ida LaChapelle Requests Position as a Matron in Indian Service
July 28, 1902 - July 30, 1902

Ida McTavish LaChapelle requests a position in the Indian Service as either a matron or assistant matron. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter along with information about LaChapelle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Requests to Return Standing Rock Agency Students
August 26, 1905 - January 4, 1906

Correspondence regarding requests to return from the Carlisle Indian School students who had come from the Standing Rock Agency. The requests focused on a promise that the term of enrollment for Carlisle was three years rather than five years.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
photograph pasted on piece of paper, depicts a man in uniform with white gloves and baton
July 5, 1909 - March 26, 1938

This folder contains documents related to James Riley Wheelock's employment and applications for employment in the Indian Service. It covers the second period of his employment at the Sherman Institute, Carlisle Indian School, and Genoa Indian School from 1914-1920. Then it touches on Wheelock's repeated attempts to be reinstated as a band…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Enrollment by Clinton Marshall
September 13 - November 4, 1910

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Clinton D. Marshall to enroll in the Carlisle Indian School. Marshall, a recent graduate of the Genoa Indian School, sought permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs due to his being over the age of 21.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Retain Lucy Decora at Carlisle
November 27 - December 7, 1916

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Mrs. Frank Beaver to keep her daughter Lucy Decora at Carlisle instead of transferring her back to the Genoa Indian School. Decora was transferred to Genoa in order for her to complete her term of enrollment at Genoa.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration