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 "…
Stauffer, Claude Maxwell
![The Indian Craftsman (Vol. 1, No. 4) The Indian Craftsman (Vol. 1, No. 4)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-pub/IndianCraftsman_v01n04.jpg?itok=1ACNnlKE)
![Advertisement for Carlisle Indian Band Concert 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;](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CIS-I-0127.jpg?itok=NTYqEeG2)
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…
![Male and Female Students, the Principal Cast Members of "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909 Male and Female Students, the Principal Cast Members of "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/14B-17-5.jpg?itok=_9tcbQFA)
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,…
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69925_c4105.jpg?itok=2-GeIyG2)
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.
![C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2659_83381_0001.jpg?itok=T-4jC_Iq)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher.
![C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2708_08962_0001.jpg?itok=bmyB9et9)
W. A. Mercer forwards music teacher C. M. Stauffer's application for an 11-day leave of absence.
![Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2725_14124_0002_0.jpg?itok=_rRLYP2K)
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.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2735_18163_c4493.jpg?itok=ZQT1GN9M)
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…
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2839_54213_c5762_A.jpg?itok=dmN11_V5)
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…
![1906 Commencement Program 1906 Commencement Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-6-1906_001.jpg?itok=dVKe5e42)
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.
![Loring Asks Office to Respond to Stauffer's Complaints Loring Asks Office to Respond to Stauffer's Complaints](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3167_52436_0003.jpg?itok=1NUGSMeB)
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.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3181_55909_c6361_A.jpg?itok=gdlBeHTK)
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.
![Thirty Nine Reports on Leave of Absence Thirty Nine Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3262_81855_0001_0.jpg?itok=uxqMadoL)
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…
![C. M. Stauffer's Application for Leave of Absence C. M. Stauffer's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3382_110988_0001.jpg?itok=C3f1-htO)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a 6-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a bandleader.
![Financial Audit of the Carlisle Indian School Accounts Financial Audit of the Carlisle Indian School Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f14_12160_0001.jpg?itok=LBeBXEIr)
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…
![Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club Musicale Program Carlisle Indian Band and Girls' Mandolin Club Musicale Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CIS-I-0069.jpg?itok=jItFNR_M)
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.
![Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909 Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1909](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-7-9_001.jpg?itok=MD835YRh)
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…
![Complaint Regarding Band Students Complaint Regarding Band Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f43_51164_0063.jpg?itok=lviF57Ty)
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.…
!["Songs and Yells U. S. Indian School," circa 1910 "Songs and Yells U. S. Indian School," circa 1910](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CIS-MC-008_b01f23_01_0.jpg?itok=nZ8uLlek)
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![Programs for Carlisle Indian School Band 1910 Concerts Programs for Carlisle Indian School Band 1910 Concerts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-6-16_001.jpg?itok=c6nh2udq)
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.
![Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1910 Program for "The Captain of Plymouth," 1910](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-7-10_001.jpg?itok=NRCLV3SL)
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.
![Claude M. Stauffer Personnel Folder front of brown paper envelope with "Stauffer, C. M." and "Status Retired" written on front](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/Stauffer%2C%20Claude%20Maxwell_1874_OPF_cover.jpg?itok=-h6ZmhoU)
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…
![Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f04_61038_0027.jpg?itok=Zomc2Bep)
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…
![Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b005_f12_29816_0002.jpg?itok=DhPY1FzW)
These materials include legal documents and correspondence regarding charges filed against Superintendent Moses Friedman after an inspection and investigation of the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the documents are the official charges against Friedman, his answers to those charges, correspondence regarding the charges, and the…
![Affidavit of Julia Hardin (Main Report Exhibit B-1) First page of typed affidavit, "Exhibit B-1" is hand-written in the upper right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0003.jpg?itok=Ch26aNEL)
In this affidavit, Julia Hardin answers questions from Indian Inspector Linnen about an incident where she was beaten by the music teacher at the school Claude Stauffer. She explains that the conflict started when she signed-up to go on outing but was expected to leave before she had her belongings prepared.
In Inspector Linnen's main…