Student file of Charles S. Somains, a member of the Menominee Nation, who entered the school on January 28, 1882 and departed around May 10, 1882. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, and a report after leaving that indicates Somains was employed as a laborer in Keshena, Wisconsin in 1910.
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Student information card of Charles S. Somains (here Somans), a member of the Menominee Nation, who entered the school on January 28, 1882 and is believed to have departed around May 10, 1882. The file indicates Somains was living in Keshena, Wisconsin in 1913.
Note: Although this card shows a departure of February 2, another document…
Green Bay Agency Indian Agent E. Stephens proposes transferring Charles Somains from the Hampton Institute to the Carlisle Indian School rather than having him return home. Stephens indicates that this is likely the best path for helping Somains and his mother.
S. C. Armstrong acknowledges that he will transfer Charles Somains to Carlisle at the earliest opportunity from the Hampton Institute.
The father of Moses Nonway requests that his son be returned to his home in order to help him on his farm due to his poor health. Richard Henry Pratt believes that the request should be approved and sent home along with Charles Somains with U.S. Indian Agent E. Stephens.