Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the resignation of Daisy C. Laird. Pratt requests a male teacher "without family obligations" for her replacement.
1900-1909
![Resignation of Daisy Laird and Request for Male Teacher Replacement Resignation of Daisy Laird and Request for Male Teacher Replacement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2294_31152_0002.jpg?itok=IhtdX5uO)
![Oella C. Munch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Oella C. Munch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2296_31739_0001.jpg?itok=ekhy2uFQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Oella C. Munch's application for a twenty-two and a half-day annual leave of absence. Munch works as an assistant matron.
![Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2296_31738_0002.jpg?itok=w8ABT2GQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report on leave of absence for employee S. J. Nori (clerk).
![22 Requests to Attend Summer School 22 Requests to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2310_37029_0001.jpg?itok=UVOsafjZ)
Richard H. Pratt forwards 22 approved leave of absence requests to attend summer school or the Department of Indian Education at Boston: Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Frances A. Veitch (assistant matron), Kate S. Bowersox (assistant principal & normal teacher), Florence M. Carter (small boys' manager), Bertha Canfield (seamstress),…
![Pratt Follows Up on Request to Replace Daisy Laird with Male Teacher Pratt Follows Up on Request to Replace Daisy Laird with Male Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2298_32317_0002.jpg?itok=pAYOUHWG)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his request for a male teacher to replace Daisy Laird by stating that the Civil Service appointee should come in on the lower salary.
![Prudence M. Crosbie's Application of Annual Leave of Absence Prudence M. Crosbie's Application of Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2300_33103_0001.jpg?itok=AHcF4wRA)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Prudence M. Crosbie's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Crosbie works as an assistant matron.
![William John Protests Punishment of Two Runaway Students William John Protests Punishment of Two Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2309_36328_0004.jpg?itok=1CUgcC9Q)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a letter from William John regarding the punishment of two runaway students by whipping. John further requests to be released early from the Carlisle Indian School.
![David Crosbie's Application for Annual Leave of Absence David Crosbie's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2300_33102_0001.jpg?itok=9tdkW-CB)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Laborer David Crosbie's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Clara L. Smith's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Clara L. Smith's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2301_33448_0002.jpg?itok=7-Co4P3X)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Clara L. Smith's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2300_33272_0001.jpg?itok=sUWN8wuN)
Edgar A. Allen acting superintendent forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Emma H. Foster (teacher), and William Davies (teacher). Allen sends two applications for leave for Davies: one for paid annual leave and the other for unpaid leave to care for his sick mother.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, May 1903 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, May 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2301_33618_c3095_A.jpg?itok=KC29ONis)
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Daisy C. Laird and Olga O. Koerner) and those who are new hires (Alice G. Turner and Elizabeth Searight). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving. Pratt also sends a…
![Minnie L. Ferree's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Minnie L. Ferree's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2301_33620_0001.jpg?itok=JVUMCB5D)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Minnie L. Ferree's application for a 28-day annual leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Office Regarding Replacing Koerner as Assistant Seamstress Pratt Responds to Office Regarding Replacing Koerner as Assistant Seamstress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2301_33617_0001.jpg?itok=I8URu8f5)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Olga Koerner to the Leech Lake School. Pratt notes that he has no recommendation for a replacement on the Civil Service lists and asks that a special exam be given for a local seamstress who is capable of filling in the position.
![Report on Daisy C. Laird's Leave of Absence Report on Daisy C. Laird's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2301_33619_0001.jpg?itok=LeDiowjq)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report on a leave of absence of employee Daisy C. Laird (teacher).
![Edith McHarg Steele's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Edith McHarg Steele's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2302_33924_0001.jpg?itok=Gr9q57p9)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Edith McHarg Steele's application for a 26-day annual leave of absence. Steele works as a librarian.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1903 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2304_34868_c3133.jpg?itok=JiJVIUhp)
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Margaret Roberts' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Margaret Roberts' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2303_34321_0001.jpg?itok=nPUpu6hp)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Margaret Roberts' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Roberts works as a teacher.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2303_34514_0001.jpg?itok=iddhdoyg)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Enoch M. Sherry (teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (music teacher), and Mabel B. Sherry (teacher).
![Request to Appoint to Emma Hetrick to Teaching Vacancy Request to Appoint to Emma Hetrick to Teaching Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2304_34660_0001.jpg?itok=J1VyUYaZ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests Emma K. Hetrick be appointed to fill the teaching vacancy left by the resignation of Jessie McIntire.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2305_34987_0001.jpg?itok=CubzzIX9)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: W. S. Dysert (shoemaker), Anne H. Stewart (sloyd teacher), and Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher).
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2304_34661_0001.jpg?itok=lGKZvMdI)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Charles H. Carns (painter) and M. S. Barr (nurse).
![Pratt Provides Correct Name for Olga O. Koerner Pratt Provides Correct Name for Olga O. Koerner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2304_34869_0001.jpg?itok=UykXUZPY)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the correct name of the Seamstress nominated is Olga O. Koerner.
![Pratt Requests New Art Teacher to Replace Forster Pratt Requests New Art Teacher to Replace Forster](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2305_35269_0001.jpg?itok=rkw4OsTs)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Elizabeth E. Forster is terminating her service and requests that a new art teacher be provided who can also teach mechanical drawing.
![Seven Applications for Leave of Absence Seven Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2305_35041_0001.jpg?itok=Y-ioH1-k)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of seven employees for leave of absence: Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), E. G. Sprow (laborer), W. B. Beitzel (clerk), Florence M. Carter (small boys' manager), William G. Snyder (laborer), and Mariette Wood (teacher).
![Allen Will Examine Papers of Eligible Male Teachers Allen Will Examine Papers of Eligible Male Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2305_35268_0001.jpg?itok=_h3iPKzp)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Edgar A. Allen will examine the papers of eligible male teachers shortly.