Pratt, Richard Henry

These materials contain correspondence regarding a complaint made by J. Brown Kelly, a farmer with land next to the Carlisle School, against students who were vandalizing his property.

These materials include numerous suggestions from Oscar Hiram Lipps and Dennison Wheelock regarding changes that should be made to policy and staff at the Carlisle Indian School. Lipps' suggestions focus on disciplinary measures, the end of preferential treatment for athletes, and staff changes. Lipps also requests that a superintendent for…

These materials include documents, correspondence, and legal documents related to a number of bequests and inheritances made to the Carlisle Indian School. The correspondence largely deals with questions of whether and how such bequests should be accepted, what they could be used for, and how they should be reallocated once the Carlisle Indian…

These materials include an inspection report of J. H. Dortch for his visit to the Carlisle Indian School. His report includes discussions of new staff, the school's physical plant and curriculum, and continued disciplinary changes being enacted under Superintendent Oscar Hiram Lipps.

Edward W. Biddle writes to Richard Henry Pratt sharing his thoughts about Pratt's open letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells about the government's Indian policy.

Jeannette Horne Beaver writes to Richard Henry Pratt sharing personal news of her and her brother, and describing in detail the possibility and logistics of a trip by Pratt and a Mr. Stevick to the Hoopa, California region.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from former Dickinson Professor Charles Francis Himes. Pratt includes two excerpts from the Carlisle Indian School newspapers of 1880 describing Himes visits to the school performing science demonstrations. Pratt hopes he will be able to visit Carlisle on his trip East.

Richard Henry Pratt updates Dr. Charles Francis Himes on his travel plans in 1916 expressing his regret that he is unable to visit Carlisle. Pratt notes that he has been able to visit former Carlisle Indian School students at the Black Foot Reservation, the Society of American Indians convention, and ending his trip at the Lake Mohonk…

Richard Henry Pratt provides an update to Dr. Charles Francis Himes and thanks him for a Hamilton Library program. Pratt notes that he was able to see eighteen former students who lived near Rochester, New York. He notes that he will be unable to visit Carlisle due to the strains of travel but includes some newspaper clippings (not attached).…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Dr. Charles Francis Himes following Pratt's trip East at the Lake Mohonk Conference. Pratt includes a history of his first commander in the Civil War General Robert H. Milroy.

Pratt concludes his letter by discussing his illness at Mohonk and details how he had his recollections copied by a student.

Anna Buck provides an update to Fannie Peter on her current life living in San Francisco, California as well as other students from Alaska including Annie Coodlalook and Emma Esenetuck.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt defending how Abbott discussed Pratt's contributions to Indian education and policy in his "Reminiscences" piece.

Edgar A. Allen, Superintendent of the United States Indian School at Chilocco, Oklahoma, writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging receipt of his letter to the Journal and inviting Pratt to visit Chilocco.

Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt about his views on regiments of Indian troops for World War One, as well as general national politics.

Robert Bruce writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting a portrait of him for his upcoming volume, commissioned by the National Highways Association, about the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh route of the National Highway. Pratt's portrait would be included in a section about the Carlisle Indian School.

Robert Bruce writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending him information for submitting a portrait for an upcoming book, commissioned by the National Highways Association, which will mention the Carlisle Indian School.

This material is a collection of correspondence received by the Office of Indian Affairs between 1918 and 1966, all related to the Carlisle Indian School. As the Carlisle Indian School closed in 1918, the majority of these letters are either requesting information about the school and its graduates, or inquiring to see if the school is still…

Edward W. Biddle writes to Richard Henry Pratt forwarding an article from the Carlisle Herald discussing the fate of the U.S. Army hospital operating on the grounds of Carlisle Barracks, indicating that the Carlisle Indian School will not be reopened. The article is not included.

Samuel W. Brushel writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his 80th birthday, and sending personal updates about his family and life.

Annie Moore Allison sends Richard Henry Pratt congratulations for his 80th birthday, and provides updates on a few former Carlisle students.

George E. Balenti, writing on State of Oklahoma Department of Highways letterhead, sends brithday well-wishes to Richard Henry Pratt and provides him with personal updates.

Chauncey E. Archiquette, a former Carlisle student, congratulates Richard Henry Pratt on his 80th birthday.

Mary Pradt Abeita writes to Richard Henry Pratt with birthday well-wishes, expressing her fondness for Carlisle and for Pratt as her "dear school-father."

John Allen, a member of the 1900 graduating class, sends Richard Henry Pratt congratulations for his 80th birthday.

This material includes correspondence between Mrs. Jerry Snyder, nee Daisy Doctor, to the Assistant Commissioner Charles H. Buck regarding her relation to Laura M. Doctor.