1900-1909

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Fireman Joseph N. Jordan's request for a 15-day annual leave of absence.

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' position titles.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the annuity money due to Elizabeth Aiken and Eugene Perrier. Pratt indicates his support for allowing Aiken and Perrier to have their money at Carlisle.

Lt. Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (George L. Gottwerth), those who have left the school (D. E. Miller), and those who have changed positions (Anna F. Bennett). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Miller's letter of resignation is attached.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from John Allen requesting assistance in obtaining a promotion from his current position as assistant disciplinarian at Chemawa. Pratt provides information on Allen's time at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has spoken with Daisy Laird about taking a reexamination to cover her transfer from a Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher. He further requests the instructions and papers to conduct the examination.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the position held by Anna F. Bennett be changed from Assistant Cook to Housekeeper. Pratt provides the justification for the request due to the increase in duties in cooking for students working on the farm.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that D. E. Miller has tendered his resignation from his position as an assistant clerk and short-hand typewriter. Pratt requests a civil service assignment be made but notes that he could secure someone from the local business college easily.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses related to school physician Dr. S. L. Diven in transporting students to the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition, Pratt forwards a voucher for reimbursement used to pay the board of Maggie Escacerga.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his opinion of Augusta Nash.

Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (David Crosbie, Martha E. Parker, and Estaiene M. DePeltquestangue). The report includes position title and salary.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the Office of Indian Affairs obtain information related to R. A. Cochran's, Superintendent of the Rice Station Indian School, order of a wagon. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards application for transfer from Daisy C. Laird from Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards request and recommendation of Edward W. Peters for a position of assistant farmer at the Mt. Pleasant Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Samuel Gruett in his application for the position of industrial teacher.

Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

A form for admission to Dickinson College, it has been filled out for James E. Johnson. It lists some basic demographic information and gives details about Johnson's previous education.

Teacher Jessie W. Cook requests transfer to the Perris School through Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt notes that Cook's health necessitates the transfer.

Invitation to the 23rd anniversary and the 14th graduation exercises of the Carlisle Indian School sent to Eugene P. Drake and family compliments of Richard Henry Pratt. Also included are two envelopes.

The Cumberland County Historical Society has another invitation with an envelope addressed to Edward Herman, New Kingston, Pa. On the…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to C. T. Stranahan's request to bring five students to the Carlisle Indian School from the Nez Perce Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt informs William Patterson that his daughter Cora Patterson is set to remain at the Carlisle Indian School for her full time despite his actions to have her returned.

Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to leave Carlisle on February 7, 1902, to board a ship in New York and travel to Europe the next day. Pratt informs the Commissioner that he would be traveling to the Mediterranean, British Isles, Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Alexandria, Cairo, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Greece, Rome, Naples, The…

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1902 amounting to $25,903.76 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,752.50 for regular employee pay. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ carpenters and painters in order to complete the changes and repairs to the Kutz Farm buildings and other buildings on the school grounds.