Student file of Clarence White Thunder (Big Feather), a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 14, 1883 and ultimately departed on April 27, 1897. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, returned student surveys, a former student response…
White Thunder, Clarence
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Student information card of Clarence White Thunder, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 14, 1883 and departed on April 27, 1897. The file indicates that Thunder graduated in 1897, married Mary McCloskey, and was living in Cut Meat, South Dakota in 1914.
Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of…
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Student file of Fred Big Horse (Big Horse), a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 14, 1883 and ultimately graduated in 1893 and departed on March 6, 1893. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, correspondence, a returned student survey,…
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National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Bertram Mitchell and Clarence White Thunder (here Big White Thunder), both wearing school uniforms.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Clarence White Thunder.
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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
![Clarence White Thunder and Fred Big Horse [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_048a.jpg?itok=dTkPYIch "Clarence White Thunder and Fred Big Horse [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Clarence White Thunder and Fred Big Horse, both wearing school uniforms.
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Cumberland County Historical Society
![Fred Big Horse and Clarence White Thunder [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/NAA_73911.jpg?itok=Hw1sQT4J "Fred Big Horse and Clarence White Thunder [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Fred Big Horse and Clarence White Thunder, both wearing school uniforms.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Frank Hudson (standing) and Clarence White Thunder (seated). Hudson is wearing a school uniform.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Clarence White Thunder and an unidentified young man.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Clarence White Thunder.
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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
![Graduating Class of 1897 [pose 1], 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CIS-P-0032.jpg?itok=mqUFRUO9 "Graduating Class of 1897 [pose 1], 1897")
Studio portrait of twelve female and fourteen male students.
The caption reads: GRADUATING CLASS OF ’97. INDIAN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.
Samuel Gruett, Chippewa. Rob’t. Depoe, Siletz. Clarence Whitethunder, Sioux. Edw. Rogers, Chippewa. Brigman Cornelius, Oneida. Mary Miller, Chippewa. Frank…
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![Graduating Class of 1897 [pose 2], 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_101.jpg?itok=5rF_uXaB "Graduating Class of 1897 [pose 2], 1897")
Portrait of twelve female and fourteen male students posed outside on the school grounds. They are: Back Row, Left to Right: Gruett, Samuel, Chippewa /Depoe, Robert, Siletz/Whitethunder, Clarence, Sioux, /Roger, Edward, Chippewa, /Brigman, Cornelius, Oneida, /Miller, Mary, Chippewa, /Jones, Frank, Sac and…
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Cumberland County Historical Society
June 10, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of students to be returned to their homes due to various reasons along with various escorts.
Note: The student referred to here as Maurice Walker is also known as Maurice Yellow Hair.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 25, 1897
Alfred John Standing responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Clarence White Thunder and provides a recommendation for his employment in the Indian Service.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 7, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of the Graduating Class of 1897 of the Carlisle Indian School to W. N. Hailmann along with his assessment of their character and efficiency.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
May 26, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for irregular employee positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Clarence White Thunder and a position as a disciplinarian.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration