Fifteenth Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School for the 1893-1894 school year. Richard Henry Pratt provides an overview of the previous year focusing on both the academic and industrial training as well as the outing program. In addition, Pratt focuses on the Chicago World's Fair and Columbian Exposition which the School had an exhibit…
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August 25, 1894
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Enrollment Statistics, Industrial Training - General, Outing Program – Overview/Statistics/Success of, Apache Prisoners of War (1886-1887), World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago, 1893), Exhibits of Student Work, Field Trips, Religious Activities at the School, Non-consensual Enrollment, Local Church Attendance and Activities
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August 25, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request from the agent to return Benjamin American Horse due to his health.
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August 25, 1894
W. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, recommends accepting the report of John E. Youngblood of the Neah Bay School to transfer students either to Carlisle or Chemawa.
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August 27, 1894
Alex Connolly requests the transfer of his daughter Lettie from the Carlisle Indian School to the Lincoln Institute.
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August 28, 1894
Richard H. Pratt lists the cash and property accounts for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1894 and forwards them to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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August 29, 1894
Katherine J. Wiest requests a transfer to a Western Indian School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter along with his recommendation that her wish be granted.
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August 30, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of a letter he has received from Lone Wolf, Big Tree, and Chaddlekoyke complaining of individuals with some connection to Washington D.C. encouraging the use of Mescal and the Messiah Dance.
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August 30, 1894
School statistics accompanying the 1894 annual report for the Carlisle Indian School.
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August 31, 1894
Cover letter for a duplicate School Statistics Accompanying the Annual Report for the 1893 year forwarded to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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September 3, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt forwards A. J. Standing's application for a 30-day leave of absence. Standing works as the assistant superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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September 7, 1894
Amos Mitchell requests to be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.
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September 8-11, 1894
These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils regarding 5 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency.
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September 8, 1894
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
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September 10, 1894
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of descriptive statement of pupils transferred blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
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September 12, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has filled three teaching positions at $600 which leaves no additional vacancies at that level. He further states that Bourassa was appointed at $540 and requests that the nomination be confirmed.
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September 12, 1894
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests that their annual academic supplies be sent immediately.
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September 13, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to transfer Lettie Connolly to the Lincoln Institute.
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September 13, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that neither Miss Mott or Mr. Lakin have reported to the Carlisle Indian School and requests that they be pushed to report immediately.
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September 14, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of photographs available for purchase at the Carlisle Indian School.
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September 15, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt forwards W. R. Claudy's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence. Claudy works as an assistant printer.
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September 17, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he has been told that Lakin has declined his appointment and requests his positioned be filled immediately. He has also informed that Weeks and Hendren have been informed and should report soon.
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September 18, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he cannot locate Miss Mott and asks that if she cannot report that her appointment be cancelled and another teacher selected.
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September 20, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing the number of Gospel Hymns currently at the Carlisle Indian School and indicating the need to purchase new hymnals.
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September 22, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Carrie E. Weekley has failed to report as a teacher and requests two teachers at once.
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September 24, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anne S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Ely works as an outing agent.
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