Booklet for the 1905 Commencement of the Carlisle Indian School. Includes images of various industries: carpenters, laundry, sloyd, tailors, printing office. Images of groups: standards, graduating class, band, Y.M.C.A., Susan Longstreth Literary Society. Images of buildings: campus, school building, girls’ quarters and band stand, shops, boys…
1900-1909
![1905 Commencement Booklet 1905 Commencement Booklet](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-6-1905_001.jpg?itok=FQgIjDIl)
![Voucher Covering Treatment of Katherine Ransom on Outing Voucher Covering Treatment of Katherine Ransom on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_09478_0001.jpg?itok=WIIYGsXB)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for payment covering the medical treatment of Katherine Ransom (here Katie Ransom) while on outing.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Employee Oath, February 1905 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Employee Oath, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_9481_c4373.jpg?itok=D1YAmIr6)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Norman H. Justus), those who have left the school (Mary E. Lininger, Catherine Butler, and Oliver Harlan), and those who have changed positions (Lizzie James). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Mercer also sends Justus'…
![Report of the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School Report of the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11256_0002.jpg?itok=2k9ABDTm)
Report of W. G. Thompson on the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School providing information asked by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Office Informed Laura Taylor has Departed for Fort Defiance Office Informed Laura Taylor has Departed for Fort Defiance](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2710_09735_0002.jpg?itok=_VwYu8sg)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Laura Taylor has left the Carlisle Indian School to take the position of assistant seamstress at the school at Fort Defiance, Arizona.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10150_c4310.jpg?itok=wI9ZC5zy)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have changed positions (Charles C. Dillon). The report includes the position title and salary.
![H. W. Leaman Submits Application for Exam for Horticulturist Position H. W. Leaman Submits Application for Exam for Horticulturist Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10147_0002.jpg?itok=OtVxOICy)
William A. Mercer forwards the application of H. W. Leaman for a Civil Service examination for the position of horticulturist and gardener position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Requests Office Consider Creation of Horticulturist Position Mercer Requests Office Consider Creation of Horticulturist Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10148_0002.jpg?itok=nO_M8oe7)
William A. Mercer calls attention to his prior letter of the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his request to create a position of horticulturist at the school. Mercer notes that as no action has been taken that it be duly considered.
![Office Informed Tibbetts and Goyituey have been Reexamined for Teaching Positions Office Informed Tibbetts and Goyituey have been Reexamined for Teaching Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10149_0002.jpg?itok=kjHr3bYX)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Luzenia Tibbetts and Anna Goyituey have passed their reexamination for the Civil Service to becomes eligible for regular appointments for teaching positions.
![Voucher Covering Treatment of Seven Students on Outing Voucher Covering Treatment of Seven Students on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2713_10626_0002.jpg?itok=JamE3n-p)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for the treatment of seven students on the outing program.
![Louis Schedler Requests Appointment for a Position at Carlisle Louis Schedler Requests Appointment for a Position at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11367_0003.jpg?itok=IpoXoz2o)
Louis Schedler applies for a position as either a cook or baker at the Carlisle Indian School. A note indicates that as Schedler was not in the classified service he could only be appointed as a laborer.
![Request for Leaman Special Examination to Come Through Office Request for Leaman Special Examination to Come Through Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2714_10981_0002.jpg?itok=krkOSrnT)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the application of H. W. Leaman for a special examination as a horticulturist and gardener should come from their Office and not directly from him.
![Mercer Provides Case for Retaining Tinsmith Position Mercer Provides Case for Retaining Tinsmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11523_0002_0.jpg?itok=tIZs7vIL)
William A. Mercer provides justification at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs for keeping the position of tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Edward A. Lau Resigns as Carriagemaker Edward A. Lau Resigns as Carriagemaker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2722_13502_0004.jpg?itok=MjPoo-1v)
Edward A. Lau submits his resignation as carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests the Office of Indian Affairs fill the vacancy.
![Stacy Matlack's Request for Leave of Absence Stacy Matlack's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11525_0001.jpg?itok=MN3CSA92)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards Stacy Matlack's application for a 20-day leave of absence. Matlack works as an assistant disciplinarian.
![Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Estate of James Wolfe Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Estate of James Wolfe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11524_0002.jpg?itok=r-U0D9NQ)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the amount and source of funds sent to W. C. Kohlenberg, Superintendent of the Sac and Fox school, from the estate of deceased student James Wolfe (here spelled Wolf).
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2720_12756_c4357.jpg?itok=Ft_JxxPx)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Rosa La Forge) and new employees (Florence N. Head). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Mercer Provides Recommendation for Rosa La Forge Mercer Provides Recommendation for Rosa La Forge](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2718_12250_0002.jpg?itok=tY5CPYjU)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the employment of Rosa La Forge who temporarily filled a position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer recommends that she be given a similar position in the Indian Service if available.
![Offer for Five Chiefs to Participate in 1905 Inaugural Parade Offer for Five Chiefs to Participate in 1905 Inaugural Parade](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2720_12755_0002.jpg?itok=Z8S5t4an)
William A. Mercer forwards letter from C. Cole regarding James Bigheart and four other Chiefs who could participate in the inaugural parade.
![W. B. Beitzel's Application for Annual Leave of Absence W. B. Beitzel's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2721_12955_0002.jpg?itok=XDYfDz5u)
W. A. Mercer forwards clerk W. B. Beitzel's application for a 4-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Recommends Three Former Students for Indian Service Position Mercer Recommends Three Former Students for Indian Service Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2721_12953_0002.jpg?itok=lh-XyX89)
William A. Mercer provides the names of Hawley Pierce, Edwin Smith, and Jacob Horne for the position of assistant engineer at the Pine Ridge Agency.
![Mercer Responds to Office Approving Recommendation for Abolishing Positions Mercer Responds to Office Approving Recommendation for Abolishing Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2721_12954_0002.jpg?itok=e6yr1F4p)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the abolishment of certain positions including two assistant seamstress positions.
![Mercer Follows Up on Rosa La Forge Position Mercer Follows Up on Rosa La Forge Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2722_13501_0002.jpg?itok=fOmW0evM)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the permanent appointment of Rosa La Forge as assistant matron by referencing an earlier letter and noting that she would like a position in the Indian Service.
![Rosa La Forge Requests Blank to Take Non-Competitive Exam Rosa La Forge Requests Blank to Take Non-Competitive Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2725_14125_0002.jpg?itok=fzJzOpAc)
William A. Mercer forwards letter from Rosa La Forge requesting application blank to take the non-competitive examination for assistant matron in the Indian Service.
![Mercer Provides Justification for New Hospital Building Mercer Provides Justification for New Hospital Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2726_14817_0003.jpg?itok=YA-b9_IZ)
William A. Mercer provides details on the need for a new hospital building to the Office of Indian Affairs.
A separate note indicates that Francis E. Leupp has notified Senator Stuart.