1900-1909

Assistant Secretary of the Interior James W. Wilson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he's increasing the salary of the Engineer position at the Carlisle Indian School from $900 to $1100 per year.

These materials include an inquiry from the Carlisle Indian School regarding the request of two students, Bert Miller and George Day, to refund monies due to them but transferred to the school's Emergency Fund. A clarification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including their policy on the confiscation of abandoned student funds, is also…

These materials contain correspondence regarding the enrollment of Mark Mato.

This folder contains materials related to Mollie Gaither's time working in the Indian Service. Only the materials relevant to her time as Carlisle's Girl's Field Agent have been included. She was at Carlisle from October of 1904 until September of 1912. 

The first PDF contains Gaither's service record card, a portrait, and paperwork…

These materials include correspondence regarding a report on the record of Florence Hunter. Hunter had graduated from the Carlisle Indian School in April 1908, worked as a nurse in a private home for two months, and then was admitted as a student to the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy.

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return home Nelson Bartlett.

This document contains correspondence concerning the deposits of students' credit in their bank accounts. 

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request by Lyman Pierce to have his son Franklin Pierce returned to his home from Carlisle. The request was made for Lyman Pierce by George T. Jimerson.

These materials include correspondence regarding the Christmas festivities of 1908. The festivities included a lantern slide and moving picture film presentation of Hiawatha, various receptions, tree decorating, and entertainment.

Also included is a financial authority request for extra food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

These materials include correspondence reporting the death of Mary Kinninook. Further information is given on the burial of Kinninook at the school cemetery.

Correspondence and reports regarding examinations of students for tuberculosis along with the recommendation to return two students to their homes in 1909.

Student drawing by Charles Lone Elk entitled "Rolling."

Essay titled "An Indian Camp" by Pierce Yupe that tells the story of an Indian camp and two children left behind as the camp moves from place to place.

Stencil cut art by Eunice Bartlette with floral and geometric design work.

Naomi Greensky's copy of the Mercer Literary Society's Constitution and By-Laws. This edition is from 1909.

Medical Supervisor Joseph A. Murphy writes a report entitled "Sanitary Condition of Buildings at Carlisle." He focuses on dormitories, the dairy barn, and the guard house. He provides recommendations to better improve the cleanliness of the dormitories and the guardhouse.

Still life, pencil drawing of flower stems, by S. L. Monteith.

Student work from art class. Includes paintings of geometrical designs by C. M. Battise. Also includes a drawing of a teacup and milk bottle by Anna J. Roulette, Junior; a still life drawing of flower stems by Harrison Smith, Junior; and a painting entitled "Study in color harmony" with geometric and floral design work by Lillian Rice.

Three character sketches by students of the Carlisle Indian School. James Halftown describes two women who visited the campus, Jessie Rowland writes about a large gentleman, and Guy describes a female teacher.

Note: Guy is probably Guy Plenty Horse. 

William H. Weeks requests permission from Richard Henry Pratt to enlist him in the U.S. Navy as a sailor.

Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the exact amount of money used from the support fund of the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. 1909" account to transport pupils to Carlisle from July 1 - December 31, 1908.

Chief Clerk F. M. Conser states that Indian agents and superintendents used $12,194.17…

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Paul Kinninook to his home from Carlisle.

These materials include correspondence regarding the dropping of Albert Exendine from the rolls of the Carlisle Indian School. Exendine asked to be kept on the rolls until he completed his present term at Dickinson College Preparatory School (Conway Hall). Exendine's request was accepted.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $500 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1909" account on special medical treatments for students, taking students to Philadelphia for treatment, and for medicine and food for the hospital.

Superintendent Friedman requests authorization to spend $300 to pay for "the apprehension and returning of runaway pupils of this school."