Richard Henry Pratt requests the promotion of Etta Knickerbacker to the position of outing manager at the Carlisle Indian School from her position as matron in Morris, Minnesota.
Employee Transfer Between Schools
![Request for Promotion of Etta Knickerbacker Request for Promotion of Etta Knickerbacker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2144_50040_0002.jpg?itok=tHIP-T8P)
![Pratt Confirms Conversation Authorizing Transfer of Foster to Carlisle Pratt Confirms Conversation Authorizing Transfer of Foster to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2145_50382_0002.jpg?itok=kHivoxiI)
Telegram from Richard Henry Pratt confirming his confirmation his telephone conversation with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting transfer of Mrs. Foster of the Klamath School to the assistant matron position at Carlisle.
![Frances R. Scales Prefers to Remain at Carlisle Frances R. Scales Prefers to Remain at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2183_65635_0001.jpg?itok=N9ls9nzN)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no objection to Frances R. Scales taking the position of Principal Teacher at Ft. Sill but that she prefers to remain at Carlisle.
![Frances R. Scales Willing to Accept Position at Fort Sill Frances R. Scales Willing to Accept Position at Fort Sill](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2183_65949_0001.jpg?itok=Lqcd8CmA)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances R. Scales is now willing to accept the position of principal teacher at the Fort Sill School.
![Frances Scales Declines Transfer to Fort Sill Frances Scales Declines Transfer to Fort Sill](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2186_67374_0003.jpg?itok=0LJljeHb)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Frances R. Scales letter declining her transfer to the Fort Sill Agency and requests to remain at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Follows Up Conversation on Amos Frank and Mabel Sherry Pratt Follows Up Conversation on Amos Frank and Mabel Sherry](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2189_68177_0001.jpg?itok=XzaRGJfJ)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up his phone conversation with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Amos Frank for a position at the Fort Sill School. Pratt states that he will waive his request for an unmarried man and appoint the Mabel Sherry who is married to Enoch Sherry per the Commissioner's suggestion.
![Office Informed Amos Frank Accepts Mesa Grande Position Office Informed Amos Frank Accepts Mesa Grande Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2191_69105_0002.jpg?itok=SpVWyzZi)
Richard Henry Pratt telegraphs the Office of Indian Affairs in response to Amos R. Frank and his wife accepting appointment to the Mesa Grande School. Further Mabel Sherry will accept the position vacated by Amos Frank.
![Isaac Seneca Requests Assistance in Being Transferred to Fort Berthold Isaac Seneca Requests Assistance in Being Transferred to Fort Berthold](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2214_01086_0001.jpg?itok=ijYI5NkQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Isaac Seneca requesting Pratt's help in order to get transferred to the Fort Berthold School as an engineer.
![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.
![Request to Appoint Sadie Robertson as Teacher Request to Appoint Sadie Robertson as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2363_56619_0001.jpg?itok=QOeR0geS)
Edgar A. Allen requests to have Sadie F. Robertson appointed to fill the teaching vacancy at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Transfer Jessie W. Cook as Girls Outing Agent Request to Transfer Jessie W. Cook as Girls Outing Agent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2401_72278_0003.jpg?itok=YC2Nri3s)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Jessie W. Cook be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as the girls outing agent from the Riverside School.
![Office Informed that Etta White Prefers Transfer to the Colville School Office Informed that Etta White Prefers Transfer to the Colville School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2505_27089_0002.jpg?itok=-lHEzqvq)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Etta White prefers the transfer to the Colville School due to the higher salary. Pratt requests that Beckie Goodyear be promoted to fill White's place and that he be allowed to fill the position with a local Carlisle resident.
![Fred Canfield Requests Transfer to Western School Fred Canfield Requests Transfer to Western School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2538_38365_0001.jpg?itok=737Z_NBT)
Fred W. Canfield requests a transfer to a smaller Western Indian School in order to obtain a position in the regular teaching service.
![Teachers Enoch and Mable Sherry Request Transfer from Carlisle Teachers Enoch and Mable Sherry Request Transfer from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2598_60650_0003.jpg?itok=eawNfQRh)
William A. Mercer forwards a request from two married teachers, Enoch and Mabel Sherry, for a transfer from the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer provides information about both individuals.
![Mercer Responds to Jessie Cook's Upcoming Transfer to Riverside Mercer Responds to Jessie Cook's Upcoming Transfer to Riverside](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2606_63982_0001.jpg?itok=6ymzrknf)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Jessie W. Cook to the Riverside School as a teacher.
![Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66535_0001.jpg?itok=q6iDQSPb)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding Enoch and Mabel Sherry by stating that they have accepted their transfer to the Fort Totten day school.
![Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73441_0001.jpg?itok=fKLC09KW)
Joanna R. Speer requests a transfer to the West Coast as a matron through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and provides a plan to fill the vacancy.
![Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73442_0001.jpg?itok=uNbBvns3)
Oella C. Munch requests a transfer as a matron to a school in Oklahoma through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and notes that if the transfer is approved he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy.
![Joanna Speer Submits Resignation as Assistant Matron Joanna Speer Submits Resignation as Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2647_78983_0003.jpg?itok=-xKkTLsf)
Joanna R. Speer forwards her resignation as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School and requests a reappointment as a matron in the Northwest. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Speer.
![Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2661_83962_0004.jpg?itok=j030rj8G)
Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.
![Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85069_0003.jpg?itok=MnnaKMeC)
Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.
![Request for Florence N. Head to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position Request for Florence N. Head to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2700_05959_0001.jpg?itok=EJv_24EB)
William A. Mercer requests to have Florence N. Head transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as an assistant matron. Mercer notes that the transfer is dependent on Head securing accommodation for her son in Carlisle while she lives in the girls' dormitory.
![Request to Transfer Florence N. Head to Another School Request to Transfer Florence N. Head to Another School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2767_28618_0002.jpg?itok=HBaapdFH)
William A. Mercer requests Florence N. Head to be transferred to the position of seamstress at another school in the Indian School Service.
![Emma G. Sky Requests Transfer to Riggs Institute Emma G. Sky Requests Transfer to Riggs Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2791_37191_0004.jpg?itok=BhyXyjsM)
Emma G. Sky applies for the assistant clerk position at the Riggs Institute in Flandreau, South Dakota through William A. Mercer. Mercer recommends the transfer in order to comply with his earlier recommendation to eliminate one of the assistant clerk positions at Carlisle.
![Retention of Jeannette Senseney as Teacher Retention of Jeannette Senseney as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2835_52562_0004.jpg?itok=JZdORtgo)
Correspondence regarding the retention of Jeannette Senseney as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School following the abolition of her old position as instrumental teacher.