Stauffer, Claude Maxwell

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The Indian Craftsman (Vol. 1, No. 4)
May 1909

This issue, which commemorates the Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1909, featured speeches highlighting the success of Indian education. Francis E. Leupp, in his address, among many things spoke on the success of the arts at Carlisle. He was followed by Moses E. Clapp, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Clapp shared "…

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Magazines
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
black and white image; photograph of the Carlisle Indian School band, fifty people sat on four levels of risers hold instruments, a bass drum with the words "Carlisle Indian School U. S." painted on it is visible in the right corner;

There is no caption on the front of the postcard. On the back is an announcement of "Complimentary Concert by the Carlisle Indian Band," directed by Claude M. Stauffer and given to "Visiting Knights Templars" on May 29, 1907.

The program was as follows: "1. March, "Sir Knights" - Panella, 2. Overture - "Bronze Horse" - Auber, 3. Waltz - "…

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Postcard (Advertising)
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Male and Female Students, the Principal Cast Members of "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909

Ten male students and five female students, in costumes, standing and seated with one white male teacher. 

This image is from the series taken of the cast members of the school's production of  the play, "The Captain of Plymouth," produced at the school from March 29-March 31, 1909. The white man is presumably Claude Stauffer,…

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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Band on Sightseeing Bus in Philadelphia, c. 1910

The school band with instruments posed on an open bus with band director Claude Stauffer standing at the front of the vehicle. 

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Photographic Print, B&W
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U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
All American Trombone Choir, 1913

Eight male students in uniform, posed on the steps of a building playing trombones. A white man, also in a uniform, stands in the middle. 

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Famous Carlisle All American Trombone Choir of 1913. C. M. Stauffer--Director." 

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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904
October 7, 1904

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (John R. Wise and C. M. Stauffer), those who have left the school (Edgar A. Allen), and those who have changed positions (Kate S. Bowersox). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. 

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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence
November 28, 1904

Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence
January 31, 1905

W. A. Mercer forwards music teacher C. M. Stauffer's application for an 11-day leave of absence. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader
February 17, 1905

William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band leader along with an increase in salary.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1905
February 23 - March 7, 1905

Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Nikefer Shoushick, spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk, and Ed. A. Lau) and those who have changed positions (C. M. Stauffer). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Shouchuk and Lau's resignation letters are attached…

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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905
July 12, 1905

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Jeannette L. Senseney, Emma G. Sky, Elizabeth Searight, Ida Boger, and George Brown Jr.) and all employees working at the school to start the 1905-1906 fiscal year. These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for…

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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
1906 Commencement Program
1906

Program for the 1906 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances, the names and image of the graduating class and students who were awarded industrial certificates, the class motto and colors. In addition, the program includes a number of images related to the Carlisle Indian School.

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Memorabilia and Ephemera
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Loring Asks Office to Respond to Stauffer's Complaints
June 4-19, 1906

Harold A. Loring, Supervisor of Native Music, requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs responds to two complaints made by Carlisle Indian School bandleader C. M. Stauffer related to Stauffer not receiving credit in various publications.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1906
July 2, 1906

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists an employee who has left the school (Genus E. Baird) and all employees working at the school to start the 1906-1907 fiscal year. These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving. 

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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Thirty Nine Reports on Leave of Absence
September 14, 1906

W. A. Mercer forwards thirty-nine reports on leave of absence taken by employees: Frances R. Scales (teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (principal teacher), Angel DeCora (teacher Native Indian Martin L. Lau (carriagemaker), William Nonnast (tailor), E. H. Colegrove (disciplinarian), James E. Henderson (teacher), George L. Gottwerth (fireman), Susan…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
C. M. Stauffer's Application for Leave of Absence
December 18, 1906

Major W. A. Mercer forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a 6-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a bandleader. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Financial Audit of the Carlisle Indian School Accounts
January 31 - February 19, 1908

These materials include financial documents and correspondence related to a 1908 financial audit of the accounts of the Carlisle Indian School. This audit included a breakdown of Carlisle's administrative accounts, as well as list of balances held for each pupil enrolled as of January 31, 1908.

The auditor recommended certain policy and…

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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club Musicale Program
April 1, 1908

The program for the Musicale, held by the Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club.  A total of ten selections, plus the Star Spangled Banner, were performed under the direction of Claude M. Stauffer.  Photographs of both musical groups are featured on the program.

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Memorabilia and Ephemera
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909
March 29, 1909

The program for "The Captain of Plymouth," performed as part of the Commencement Exercises of 1909.  The program lists the various acts of the performance as well as the student actors.

Note: In two cases it is unclear which student is referred to: Mary Cooke in this program could refer to Mary Cook (who entered in 1901) or Mary…

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Books and Pamphlets
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Complaint Regarding Band Students
June 27 - July 23, 1909

This document contains correspondence concerning a complaint made by bandmaster James Wheelock that students from the school band were improperly disciplined by being locked in the guard house. The complaint, which made headlines in national newspapers including The Outlook, was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.…

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Books and Pamphlets, Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
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National Archives and Records Administration
"Songs and Yells U. S. Indian School," circa 1910
circa 1910

A description of this item is not currently available.

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Books and Pamphlets, Poetry and Lyrics
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Programs for Carlisle Indian School Band 1910 Concerts
January 19, 1910 - February 2, 1910

Program for a concert given by the Carlisle Indian School on January 19, 1910 and a poster for a concert on February 2, 1910. The reverse of the program contains the lyrics of the band song.

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Broadsides and Posters, Memorabilia and Ephemera
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1910
March 28, 1910 - March 30, 1910

The program for "The Captain of Plymouth," performed as part of the Commencement Exercises of 1910.  The program lists the various acts of the performance as well as the student actors.

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Memorabilia and Ephemera
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
front of brown paper envelope with "Stauffer, C. M." and "Status Retired" written on front
June 11, 1910 - July 16, 1914

This folder includes documents related to Stauffer's time working at Carlisle as the school musical director or band leader. Two thirds of the material relate to how Stauffer left the school. Having been suspended after the 1914 investigation into the school, Stauffer was not formally fired, but his job position was abolished. The other third…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock
June 15 - August 30, 1912

These materials include materials related to a request by James Riley Wheelock to have his brother, Hugh Wheelock, released from the Carlisle Indian School. James claimed that his brother was being held at the school to prevent him from playing in Wheelock's band, and to make him play for the Carlisle football team. James further claimed that…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration