Student file of William Good Thunder, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on July 20, 1888 and departed on July 2, 1891. The file contains a student information card and a returned student survey.
In school documentation William Good Thunder's name is also spelled Willie Good Thunder, Willy Good Thunder, and William…
Student information card of William (here Willie) Good Thunder, a member of the Sioux Nation who entered the school on July 20, 1888 and departed on July 2, 1891.
Andrew Good Thunder requests the return of his grandson from the Carlisle Indian School. Good Thunder notes that he is getting older and would like his grandson to help him work for him. Good Thunder concludes by saying that he will pay the return fare.
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Andrew Good Thunder for the return of his grandson William Good Thunder. Pratt notes that he receives a number of applications of this kind that are false but that he would be willing to return Good Thunder if the Office advises him to.