Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the retention of librarian Edith McHarg Steele. Allen notes that Steele has proven herself and therefore recommends her permanent appointment and further notes she just received a raise in salary at Richard Henry Pratt's recommendation.
Allen, Edgar A.
December 2, 1903
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December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the request of Louis Sawyer for his son Frank Sawyer to remain at home without worry about being returned to the Carlisle Indian School after having run away.
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Letters/Correspondence
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December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen submits voucher covering expense of two tickets for William Hole-in-the-day and Simon Michelet, U.S. Indian Agent.
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December 9, 1903
Edgar A. Allen forwards bill and voucher for the veterinarian services provided by Dr. S. P. Bishop.
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December 11, 1903
Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards one application for leave of absence for Effie Moul (assistant matron) and three reports on leave of absence: Moul, William B. Gray (dairyman), and Howard E. Gansworth (assistant disciplinarian).
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December 12, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James J. Brady has not reported for duty as a cook.
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Letters/Correspondence
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December 14, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Helen Fraties of tuberculosis.
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December 16, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the production of wagon making at the Carlisle Indian School. Allen notes that the department has made significant progress and he welcomes a departmental expert to give his judgement on the quality.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 17, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests authority to pay expenses incurred in the treatment of Thomas Mayo while on outing.
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December 22, 1903
Edgar A. Allen provides a recommendation for Elnora Denny to fill the vacant teaching position at the Pine Ridge Agency Boarding School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 24, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Mitchell Solomon due to pneumonia.
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Letters/Correspondence
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December 31, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation and information for Seichu Atsye for an appointment as a nurse in the Indian Service.
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Letters/Correspondence
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January 13, 1904
Edgar A. Allen submits list of books to add to the Carlisle Indian School library along with the lowest prices given by bidders.
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February 29, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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Reports
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March 2, 1904
Edgar A. Allen requests the Office of Indian Affairs provide the executive order or act of Congress establishing the Carlisle Indian School in order to proceed with a case against an individual for selling intoxicants to one of the students.
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Letters/Correspondence
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March 3, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards a report on leave of absence for Ora B. Bryant. Bryant works as a teacher.
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March 5, 1904
Edgar A. Allen responds to the Office of Indian Affairs that cook Eugene Estoppey has forwarded his papers to the Civil Service Commission.
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Letters/Correspondence
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April 16, 1904
Edgar A. Allen forwards the proposals of the Carlisle Indian School to furnish tinware to the Office of Indian Affairs. Allen notes that the tinware produced by the school is superior to manufactured goods as it is handmade and that he has also sent samples to the office.
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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July 6, 1904 - August 3, 1904
Edgar A. Allen responds to request of Charles King to be released from the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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July 14, 1904 - August 12, 1904
Correspondence between Senator Porter J. McCumber and others regarding the return of Maggie Venne to her home. The final letter indicates that Venne is return from outing in order to be sent home.
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July 15, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to criticism of the Office of Indian Affairs for a letter signed by Edgar A. Allen related to the closing of Richard Henry Pratt's accounts.
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July 21, 1904
Edgar A. Allen responds to an of Office of Indian Affairs letter addressed to Richard Henry Pratt regarding transportation of students and the authority which covers it.
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July 21, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
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Legal and Government Documents
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July 26, 1904 - September 1, 1904
Edgar A. Allen responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a request for the return of Shela Guthrie Brown.
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Letters/Correspondence
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July 26, 1904 - December 6, 1904
Correspondence regarding the complaint of Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, regarding the recruitment of students for the Carlisle Indian School without his consent.
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Letters/Correspondence
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Student Transfers, Indian School System, Recruitment of Students by Native Americans, School Employees - Printing Office, Request for Reenrollment, Requests from Families to Send Students Home, Factors Affecting Student Recruitment, BIA Policy and Policy Changes, Letters from Families About Students, Students Returning Home at End of Term, Enrollment Policies
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