Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer that the Indian Appropriation Act allows for $163,000 to operate the school, but that the school has over drafted $5,623.94. Larrabee then requests that Mercer prepares a financial statement of the appropriation from his…
1900-1909
![The Indian Appropriation Act and the School's Budget The Indian Appropriation Act and the School's Budget](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f01_00_0001.jpg?itok=soHgAZou)
![Materials Regarding Athletic Fund Disposition Following Investigation Materials Regarding Athletic Fund Disposition Following Investigation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f15_15788_0002.jpg?itok=exZdvE7X)
Materials related to the disposition of funds of the Carlisle Indian School Athletic Association following an investigation by E. B. Linnen. Contains the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association for the year 1908, correspondence regarding how to handle money moving forward, a resolution updating the by-laws, as well as other financial…
![Mercer Informs Eckels Sewer Correspondence Forwarded to Washington D.C. Mercer Informs Eckels Sewer Correspondence Forwarded to Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-4-17-3_001.jpg?itok=9mzjoi1d)
William A. Mercer informs James W. Eckels that he has forwarded the correspondence related to the right of way for the outflow sewer to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C.
![Annebuck Updates Fannie Peter on Chemawa Annebuck Updates Fannie Peter on Chemawa](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-6_D.jpg?itok=l8KN_gbt)
Annebuck writes about her school experiences at the Chemawa Indian School. She notes that the girls basketball team was recently defeated but that she had a nice Christmas. In addition, she writes about the differences between Chemawa and Carlisle as well as the differences in weather between Chemawa and her home in Alaska.
Note: The…
![Paying Salaries of Staff Transferred to Other Positions Paying Salaries of Staff Transferred to Other Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f06_00_0001.jpg?itok=-sDlHbOu)
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent that he should furnish the relief of Boys' Field Agent Fred W. Canfield before James E. Henderson takes his position.
Larrabee also informs the superintendent that he has to pay for Assistant Superintendent John R. Wise's salary…
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The Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp informs the Secretary of the Interior that the War Department has ordered that Carlisle Indian School Acting Superintendent Major W. A. Mercer return to his regiment, thus opening a vacancy in the leadership of the school.
Leupp recommends that they hire a civilian from the Department…
![Funds of Dana Black Funds of Dana Black](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f034_f36370_0005.jpg?itok=zWUCgjmF)
This document contains correspondence concerning the funds of student Dana Black.
![Plans to Slaughter 50 Animals for Student Subsistence Plans to Slaughter 50 Animals for Student Subsistence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f039_f1306_0001.jpg?itok=r_fKOSZb)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests permission to slaughter 20 calves and 30 hogs for his students to eat. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee gives Mercer his desired permission.
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These materials include a telegram from a group of Carlisle citizens requesting a meeting with Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp, regarding a request to postpone the appointment of a new superintendent for the Carlisle Indian School.
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Mr. Miller [first name unclear] of the Pennsylvania Senate writes to Commissioner Francis E. Leupp to inform him that a committee of Carlisle residents, who would like to voice their opinion on the appointment of a new Superintendent at the Carlisle Indian School, are postponing their call to Washington D.C.
![Endorsement of John Whitwell as Superintendent Endorsement of John Whitwell as Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f17_2466_0001_0.jpg?itok=Qi4yKZab)
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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These materials include correspondence regarding approval of the return home of Moses Raub from the Carlisle Indian School. Superintendent W. A. Mercer's request for the same was approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request for a Map of School Grounds to Allow for the Construction of a Sewer Request for a Map of School Grounds to Allow for the Construction of a Sewer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f23_2728_0001.jpg?itok=Xj7_HPln)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs send him a map of the school grounds so that the Carlisle Borough can build a sewer across the campus. Chief Clerk of the Office of Indian Affairs F. M. Conser forwards Mercer a copy.
![Requests for Return Home of Harry Shawbooes and Charles Honyoust Requests for Return Home of Harry Shawbooes and Charles Honyoust](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f10_3915_0001.jpg?itok=v9Y4sZFF)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Charles Honyoust to be returned to his home. Also included is an additional request from Jack Shawbooes to have his son Henry Shawbooes returned to his home in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Both requests were granted.
![Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Friedman's Transfer to Carlisle Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Friedman's Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f45_16954_0012.jpg?itok=CCLXZ0N6)
These materials include numerous letters regarding Moses Friedman's transfer from the Assistant Superintendence at Haskell Institute to the Superintendence of the Carlisle Indian School. Friedman replaces Major William A. Mercer, who is required to return to his military regiment. As part of his transfer, Friedman's annual salary increases from…
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This material includes correspondence concerning the transportation home of James M. Parsons.
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John Bridges recommends his father, Father George Bridges, to be the new superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Bridges states that George is the superintendent of a mission school. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp informs John that George is not part of the classified Civil Service, so he is not eligible.
![Denial of a Raise for Laundress Ella Albert Denial of a Raise for Laundress Ella Albert](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f29_3891_0001.jpg?itok=QOvOHdiJ)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests to give Laundress Ella Albert a raise to $600 per year. Mercer reasons that her predecessor, Ella G. Hill, made $660, and he promised Albert a raise if she succeeded, and she has done an excellent job.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee declines Mercer's…
![Enrollment of Carlisle Students in Art School in Philadelphia Enrollment of Carlisle Students in Art School in Philadelphia](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f14_11512_0031.jpg?itok=4xUM2Xap)
Howard Fremont Stratton, Director of the Art Department at the School of Industrial Art of the Pennsylvania Museum, asks Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells why the Bureau of Indian Affairs does not pay the living expenses of Indian students, many of whom formerly attended Carlisle, accepted to his school. Stratton also forwards Sells an…
![Method of Depositing and Accounting for Pupils' Funds Method of Depositing and Accounting for Pupils' Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f17_35025_0039.jpg?itok=FhwXkO2k)
These materials include financial documents and correspondence concerning the handling of student's accounts at Carlisle. The document also contains lists of the balances due to students enrolled as of January 31, 1908.
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Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs the Department of the Interior Auditor and the Secretary of the Interior that Charles H. Dickson is temporarily the Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School and responsible for all its property after William A. Mercer's departure.
Dickson informs the Commissioner of…
![Arithmetic Work of Frank Laquier Arithmetic Work of Frank Laquier](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-4-9-6_001.jpg?itok=7p1Zi5Bm)
Arithmetic schoolwork by Frank Laquier based on working in the boiler house.
![Printing "Reports Concerning Indians in Arizona" Pamphlet Printing "Reports Concerning Indians in Arizona" Pamphlet](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f06_7632_0001.jpg?itok=ck-z4od2)
These materials include correspondence between the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding printing a pamphlet called "Reports Concerning Indians in Arizona."
![Notice of Death of Fred War Bonnet Notice of Death of Fred War Bonnet](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f13_8025_0001.jpg?itok=IF5wXUV2)
These materials include correspondence regarding the death of Fred War Bonnet by the Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School, Charles H. Dickson. Dickson further reports War Bonnet's body was interred at the school cemetery.
![Representative Olmstead Speech on Carlisle Indian School Representative Olmstead Speech on Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CIS-I-0117_pg0001.jpg?itok=vn48XkTR)
Pennsylvania Representative Marlin Olmstead delivers this speech on the Carlisle Indian School in the House of Representative on February 6, 1908.