Richard Henry Pratt requests the selection of John A. Herr from the Civil Service list to fill the carpenter position at the Carlisle Indian School.
1900-1909
![Request for John A. Herr to be Appointed as Carpenter Request for John A. Herr to be Appointed as Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2323_41962_0001.jpg?itok=Kh9DhSfO)
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1903 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2329_43815_0001.jpg?itok=KaisCto9)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of six sub voucher books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2331_44319_0001.jpg?itok=nrTk432K)
Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: E. Corbett (assistant seamstress), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), and Elizabeth Searight (assistant seamstress).
![Nellie V. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Nellie V. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2333_45229_0001.jpg?itok=sR-7rDas)
Edgar A. Allen, acting superintendent, forwards Nellie V. Roberston's application for a 28-day annual leave of absence. Robertson works as a clerk.
![Request to Open Drawing Teacher Exam to both Sexes Request to Open Drawing Teacher Exam to both Sexes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2334_45608_0002.jpg?itok=23gaK-SA)
Edgar A. Allen requests that the examination for position of Drawing Teacher at Carlisle be opened to both sexes.
![William Normast's Application for Annual Leave of Absence William Normast's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2334_45609_0001.jpg?itok=AzLgOTE1)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Tailor William Normast's application for a 29-day annual leave of absence.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1903 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2335_45871_0001.jpg?itok=sukDkZFC)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of six hundred invoices used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2338_47098_0001.jpg?itok=uxIVnfwx)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: E. H. Colegrove (teacher) and Charles W. Yeager (fireman).
![Civil Service Commission Acknowledges Request to Open Exam to both Sexes Civil Service Commission Acknowledges Request to Open Exam to both Sexes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2340_48294_0002.jpg?itok=TEfxkuZp)
John R. Procter, President of the Civil Service Commission, acknowledges request to open the exam for Drawing Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School to both sexes.
![Pratt to be in Washington to Discuss Eligible List for Physicians Pratt to be in Washington to Discuss Eligible List for Physicians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2340_47910_0001.jpg?itok=1BV14j4w)
Richard Henry Pratt informs A. C. Towner that he will be in the Office of Indian Affairs office to discuss the eligible list for physicians.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1903 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2357_54113_c3295.jpg?itok=rkevOtXW)
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2342_49041_0001.jpg?itok=Pmd6oC_n)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: M. Burgess (superintendent of printing), H. Gardner (carpenter), and Bertha Canfield (seamstress).
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2341_48700_0001.jpg?itok=bI57c2Ws)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Kate S. Bowersox (assistant principal and normal teacher) and W. B. Beitzel (clerk).
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, August 1903 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, August 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2342_49042_c3262_A.jpg?itok=ker35Mgs)
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Elizabeth E. Forster, Jessie L. McIntire, Annie Belle Moore, Joseph Hummingbird, and Lila H. Connolly), those who have changed positions (William Davies, Florence M. Carter, and Margaret Roberts), and all employees working at the school to start the 1903-…
![Eugene Talbott Resigns as Physician Eugene Talbott Resigns as Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2342_48889_0001.jpg?itok=rujbvaXt)
Eugene Talbott telegraphs his resignation as physician at the Carlisle Indian School.
![M. Burgess' Request to Attend Indian Convention M. Burgess' Request to Attend Indian Convention](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2342_49040_0003.jpg?itok=tZoQbgfu)
Superintendent of Printing Marianna Burgess requests a leave of absence to attend the Indian Convention at Newport, Oregon and for 20 days vacation. Richard H. Pratt forwards and approves Burgess' request.
![Advertisement for Open Exam for Drawing Teacher Position Advertisement for Open Exam for Drawing Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2345_50069_0001.jpg?itok=O6q3Fs5t)
John R. Procter, Civil Service Commission President, sends announcement to be published for an open competitive exam for the drawing school teacher position at Carlisle.
![Request to Employ Painter for 60 Days in 1903 Request to Employ Painter for 60 Days in 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2346_50523_0001.jpg?itok=flOHvviM)
Edgar A. Allen requests the services of a painter for 60 days to assist in painting buildings on the Carlisle Indian School grounds.
![Request to Pay Wife of Assistant Farmer as a Housekeeper During Summer Request to Pay Wife of Assistant Farmer as a Housekeeper During Summer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2346_50522_0001.jpg?itok=64aorh1u)
Edgar A. Allen requests authority to pay the wife of Oliver Harlan, Assistant Farmer, for her services as a housekeeper during the summer months while students live on the school farm.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1903 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2346_50524_c3270.jpg?itok=a-GQUZrF)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists employees who have changed positions (Carrie E. Weekley, Sadie E. Newcomer, and Mabel B. Sherry) and those who are new hires (James L. Scott). The report includes position title and salary.
![Report of A. H. Murtoff's Leave of Absence without Pay Report of A. H. Murtoff's Leave of Absence without Pay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2348_51268_0001.jpg?itok=CKFVtSC2)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen advises Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Mr. Murtoff (blacksmith) did take a leave of absence without pay from February 14 to June 30, 1903. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Report on A. H. Murtoff's Leave of Absence Report on A. H. Murtoff's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2348_51270_0001.jpg?itok=PiTjkbV9)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards a report on leave of absence for employee A. H. Murtoff (blacksmith).
![Estaiene M. DePelsquestangue's Request for Leave of Absence Estaiene M. DePelsquestangue's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2348_51435_0001.jpg?itok=ygQr3Jr8)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Assistant Clerk Estaiene M. DePelsquestangue's request for leave of absence to take a commercial college course.
![List of Former Students Employed in the Indian Service List of Former Students Employed in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2351_51945_0001.jpg?itok=9X_EK44H)
List of 101 former Carlisle Indian School students including graduates who are employed in the Indian Service. List taken from the Report of Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1902.
![Application for Employment from Celinda King Application for Employment from Celinda King](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2356_53761_0003.jpg?itok=4PIJS7No)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen recommends that former student Celinda King be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Allen forwards King's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.