Lt. Colonel Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902.
1900-1909
![Requisition for Stationery, February 1902 Requisition for Stationery, February 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2042_08591_0001.jpg?itok=OyHXyRx3)
![Application for Employment from Ida E. Wheelock Application for Employment from Ida E. Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2043_09199_0003.jpg?itok=FEQtDUXE)
Edgar A. Allen recommends that Ida E. Wheelock, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1902, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Allen forwards Wheelock's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.
![Allen Provides Recommendation for Annie Lewis Allen Provides Recommendation for Annie Lewis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2044_09848_0001.jpg?itok=if1An_uC)
Edgar A. Allen recommends Annie Lewis for a housekeeper position in a day school in the Indian Service. Allen notes that if Mrs. Dagnette accepts a position at one of the day schools in New Mexico he recommends placing Lewis with her.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return Ida and Thomas Griffin Allen Responds to Request to Return Ida and Thomas Griffin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2061_16603_0001.jpg?itok=2kAwAe40)
Edgar A. Allen responds to the Office of Indian Affairs by providing correspondence regarding the request of R. V. Griffin for the return of his two children Ida and Thomas Griffin.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return Henry Lives Allen Responds to Request to Return Henry Lives](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2054_13312_0003.jpg?itok=tRJvNYVR)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs addressing a letter from Rev. David M. Wynkoop regarding a request to return Henry Lives.
![Application for Employment from Carrie M. Kistler Application for Employment from Carrie M. Kistler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2054_13306_c2558_B.jpg?itok=cF2XdvMr)
Carrie M. Kistler applies to be the Carlisle Indian School Assistant Laundress. Kistler includes a cover letter and recommendations from Dr. H. L. Orth and Francis Mentzer in support of her application.
![Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Harry K. Cole Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Harry K. Cole](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2056_14215_0003.jpg?itok=jJxnr2AA)
Edgar A. Allen responds to letter from Princess Chinquilla regarding her son Harry K. Cole who ran away from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Allen Recommends Ida Wheelock for Indian Service Position Allen Recommends Ida Wheelock for Indian Service Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2052_12466_0001.jpg?itok=xyGYbvjT)
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding placing Marion Lambert in a position in the Indian Service. Allen notes that Lambert should remain at the Bellevue Hospital to continue training as a nurse and instead recommends Ida Wheelock.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2061_16602_0006_A.jpg?itok=VcAOPcrH)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a request by James Down and M. J. Bentley to return to his home.
![Blood Quantum of Students Enrolled at Carlisle Blood Quantum of Students Enrolled at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2052_12641_0001.jpg?itok=vaeKAHlD)
Edgar A. Allen responds to the circular letter of the Office of Indian Affairs by providing the blood quantum of students from reservations and those not from the reservation.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1902 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2052_12640_c2543.jpg?itok=OEohoYZ9)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists new employees (James Miller and James E. Johnson) and those who have left the school (Samuel Miller, William Mt. Pleasant, Isabel Schweier, and Lulu C. Lewis). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. An explanatory cover letter is…
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1902 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2062_17213_c2646.jpg?itok=NSPHZRCx)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists new employees (Josephine Janese, Carrie M. Kistler, and Seth S. Ear), those who have left the school (Dora S. Dutton, George E. Hollenbaugh, Jennie Wolf, and Robert Bruce) and those who have changed positions (William Burgess, George L. Gottwerth, and James Miller). The reports…
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1902 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2055_13769_c2622.jpg?itok=DVAD9oI2)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1902. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return Juan Pedro Allen Responds to Request to Return Juan Pedro](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2062_17212_0001.jpg?itok=UBFdF1Kj)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a request to return Juan Pedro.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, April 1902 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, April 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2087_25612_c2763.jpg?itok=0q4eQgIg)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Paul A. Walter and Josephine Janese) and those who have changed positions (Laura Jackson). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Included is Walter's resignation letter.
![Report of Irregular Employees, March 1902 Report of Irregular Employees, March 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2068_19648_c2710.jpg?itok=xByLpeN6)
Lt. Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1902. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1902 Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2067_19170_c2703.jpg?itok=VRI8Gsip)
Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries.
![Allen Responds to Office Letter Regarding Temporary Positions Allen Responds to Office Letter Regarding Temporary Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2067_19171_0001.jpg?itok=K6VCfbL1)
Edgar A. Allen, responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding temporary positions at the Carlisle Indian School during Richard Henry Pratt's absence.
![Request to Enroll Chippewa Student Over the Age of 20 Request to Enroll Chippewa Student Over the Age of 20](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2078_21278_0001.jpg?itok=7Wr9Dsci)
Edgar A. Allen forwards letter from Malcolm W. Odell, Superintendent of the Sac and Fox School, requesting Carlisle enroll a student from the school who is over the age of 20.
![Allen Provides Information on the Girls' Manager Position Allen Provides Information on the Girls' Manager Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2071_20335_0001.jpg?itok=Drat9Q72)
Edgar A. Allen provides information on the special needs for filling of the Girls' Manager position at the Carlisle Indian School. Because this positions monitors the country homes girls are working in on outing, there is no similar position in the Civil Service Commission.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Clara and Roger Jamison Pratt Responds to Request to Return Clara and Roger Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2126_42483_0005.jpg?itok=r-Vqn-0F)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Clara and Roger Jamison to their home.
![Requirements for Employee to Fill Treasurer Students' Funds Positions Requirements for Employee to Fill Treasurer Students' Funds Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2071_20334_0001.jpg?itok=XAzwUkV9)
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the temporary appointment of the Treasurer Students' Funds.
![Allen Requests Retention of Edith McHarg Steele as School Librarian Allen Requests Retention of Edith McHarg Steele as School Librarian](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2072_20744_0001.jpg?itok=J0xRhNvK)
Edgar A. Allen refers to the temporary approval of the nomination of Edith McHarg Steele, the School Librarian at the Carlisle Indian School. Allen notes that Steele has special training related to the work being done at the school library.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1902 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2072_20743_c2660.jpg?itok=MwQimf9F)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1902 amounting to $10,500.00 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,752.50 for regular employee pay.
![Allen Details Qualifications for Outing Agent Position Allen Details Qualifications for Outing Agent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2072_20966_0001.jpg?itok=H6xNPWVS)
Edgar A. Allen provides details on the qualifications necessary to fill the Outing Agent position. Allen notes that the Outing Agent is in charge of the boys in country homes.