Student file of Alfred Blackbird, a member of the Omaha Nation, who entered the school on October 13, 1898 and departed on June 26, 1903. The file contains a student information card, news clippings, a former student response postcard, a returned student survey, letters/correspondence related to the Indian Rights Association and Blackbird's…
Blackbird, Alfred


Student information card of Alfred Blackbird, a member of the Omaha Nation, who entered the school on October 13, 1898 and departed on June 26, 1903. The file indicates Blackbird was living in Macy, Nebraska in 1913.

Student file of Nellie Hallowell, a member of the Omaha Nation, who entered the school on November 3, 1911 and ultimately departed on January 8, 1915. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, an outing evaluation, an outing record, a medical/physical record, and correspondence regarding her return home and the…

Student file of Newton Robinson, a member of the Omaha Nation, who entered the school on October 2, 1914, and departed on April 14, 1915. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, a report after leaving, and correspondence related to financial transactions as well as arranging Robinson's travel back home to…

William B. Freer wrote about the second annual Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Fair held in Watonga. He mentioned that between 2,000 and 2,500 Cheyenne and Arapaho attended the fair. Some of the events discussed were religious services; a lecture on tuberculosis and trachoma; and numerous exhibitions of livestock, produce, and farm practices. The…

Alfred Blackwell around 1910.

Alfred Blackwell around 1910.

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter from former student Alfred Blackbird requesting Pratt's assistance in exchanging land allotted to his family by the government.