Student file of Robert DePoe, a member of the Siletz Nation, who entered the school on August 6, 1893, graduated in 1897, and ultimately departed on June 28, 1900. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, a trade/position record card, letters/correspondence, a…
Whitwell, John
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April 7, 1907 - June 4, 1907
Correspondence regarding changes in employees at the Carlisle Indian School related to disagreements in the philosophies of William A. Mercer and Richard Henry Pratt.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 13-21, 1907
Correspondence regarding the teaching ability of Susan Lelless and her transfer from the Haskell Institute. John Whitewell, current Principal Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School, details his oversight of Lelless including her inability to administer corporal punishment.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 8-26, 1907
Carlisle Indian School Principal Teacher John Whitwell forwards a pamphlet that provides an overview of a new agriculture class to Superintendent William A. Mercer. Mercer forwards it to Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee, who tentatively approves the course. The pamphlet, "Outline of Course in Agriculture, Indian Industrial…
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Books and Pamphlets, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 10 - November 2, 1907
These materials include correspondence regarding a recommendation of Florence Silverheels for a vacant teacher position at Carlisle. Silverheels, a graduate from the Hampton Institute, was recommended by Cora M. Folsom. Silverheels did not take the certification exam for teaching, and instead was appointed as Assistant Matron at the Tongue…
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Letters/Correspondence
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January 11, 1908
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer writes Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp to endorse Principal Teacher John Whitwell as his successor as Superintendent.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
May 12, 1908 - May 12, 1909
These materials include correspondence regarding the return home of Richmond Martin to New York. The documents also discuss in detail new Bureau of Indian Affairs policies related to the discontinued enrollment of pupils from New York State as well as pupils of a young age.
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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
February 8, 1909 - May 13, 1909
These materials include correspondence regarding student-produced artwork and articles sent for an exhibition in Quito, Ecuador. Products from Carlisle were provided for the exhibit; the correspondence discusses what items were provided as well as the production and retail prices for the articles.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 26, 1909
These materials include a telegram from Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman informing the Bureau of Indian Affairs that he was leaving for a trip to the Walters Sanitarium in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. John Whitwell was left in charge of the school in Friedman's absence.
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Letters/Correspondence
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August 11, 1910 - January 9, 1911
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards Agreements covering the rental of the Henderson tract of land adjoining the school for fiscal year 1911. Chief of the Education Division J. H. Dortch returns the contract and four copies and asks Friedman to sign it. Friedman returns the corrected and signed documents to the…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
January 4, 1911 - September 21, 1911
John Whitwell, Principal Teacher in Charge, acknowledges receipt of a contract between Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman and Reid, Murdoch & Co. for dried fruit and mails a copy of an advertisement to the company.
Second Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke tells Friedman that they have to correct…
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Letters/Correspondence
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December 1, 1913 - May 1, 1914
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…
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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December 31, 1913 - January 27, 1914
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of Louis Schweigman to his home. Schweigman complained that he was returned to his home without warning. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied the claim, and noted Schweigman's temporary enrollment status. Friedman also complained to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs the Principal…
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Letters/Correspondence
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March 14, 1914 - July 17, 1914
These materials include correspondence regarding requests from numerous employees for salary increases and on-campus housing provisions. During the 1914 Congressional Investigation, investigator Edward Linnen noted the need for salary increases for many employees, and for more on-campus housing to counter the high cost-of-living for employees…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration