1900-1909

Haskell Institute baker John E. Olson applies to transfer to the Carlisle Indian School to be their baker and to secure a raise from his $540 annual salary. Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman tells Olson that he could pay him $600, but Olson declines the appointment because he wanted to make $720. Friedman transmits his correspondence with…

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to send him an equation regarding the school's annual appropriation. Friedman argues that an additional credit of $448.13 should be placed to the school.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Ellis Oberholtzer to have 70 students from the Carlisle Indian School participate in an historical pageant celebrating the 225th anniversary of the founding of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Further correspondence includes thanks from Oberholtzer following the…

These materials contain correspondence regarding an authorization to return students to their homes in July 1908 at the end of their period of enrollment.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests information on the process of hiring a business teacher, who he wants to be male as well as unmarried. Acting Commissioner of Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs Friedman that, unless he has a specific person in mind, they will hold a competitive Civil Service exam. Friedman recommends…

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards balances of three contracts that total $1,044. The three contracts are for paint supplies, "gym slippers," and lumber.

Superintendent Moses Friedman requests $400 for fiscal year 1908 in order to pay the lease of the Henderson Tract, which is used for "pasture and other purposes." A year later, Friedman asks to renew the lease at the same price for fiscal year 1909.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman provides a detailed breakdown of how the "Indian Moneys, Proceeds of Labor, Carlisle School" fund had been spent.

The Civil Service Commissioner informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that they will be holding examinations for the Business Teacher position and that they will be paid $1,000 annually.

These materials contain correspondence regarding Moses Friedman's plans to send an agent through territories to gather statistics on former students.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1908 amounting to $82,254.55 for buildings, proceeds of labor, regular and irregular employee pay, supplies, and transportation of Indian supplies. An explanatory cover letter is attached.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests funds to make emergency repairs to buildings. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants permission.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to return John Foster to his home in Unga, Alaska.

These materials contain a reference to a letter from Edward Eagle Elk about visiting his home.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to return Hewitt Ute to his home at the Shoshone Agency, Wyoming.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request for information on pupils from the "Five Civilized Tribes" (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations) enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Charlotte Paull to enroll her son and grandson at the Carlisle Indian School. Paull's request was denied as a result of her residence in the State of Massachusetts.

Correspondence between Superintendent Moses Friedman, Commissioner C. F. Larrabee, and the Assistant Secretary of the Interior concerning the transfer of  Assistant Matron Allie B. Carter from working with the small boys to the girls' quarters.

Superintendent Friedman recommends the transfer of Carter because he had previously sent…

As Jennie Wolf cannot stay "in the position indefinitely on a temporary appointment," the Chief Clerk requests information regarding whether Wolf is eligible for a permanent position and if she has applied to the Civil Service Commission.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he already forwarded the Statement of Cost of School Employees and Issues and Expenditures on July 29th.

Carlisle Indian School teacher Frances R. Scales' requests to exchange her teaching position at Carlisle with that of Phoenix Indian School teacher Katherine C. Bingley. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp orders Scales to report to Phoenix and Bingley to report to Carlisle on September 1st, 1908.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to release Emma Webster from her term of enrollment at the Carlisle Indian School. Webster was discharged following her employment as assistant cook at the Lac du Flambeau School.

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request by the school for authority to return Dick Quip to his home.

Correspondence between Superintendent Moses Friedman, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and the Chief Clerk regarding the establishment of the position of mechanical drawing teacher at the Carlisle Indian School with the salary of $840 per year.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $300 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1909" account to capture and return runaway students. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants permission.