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Haus Eugen Bahn writes to Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz regarding the news that an Indian school will soon be established in Carlisle. Bahn requests an appointment as teacher at the school.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record…
Edward Bloeden writes to U.S. Indian Inspector William J. Pollock looking for a job, so Pollock forwards Bloden's letter to Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt forwards Bloeden's letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. A. Hayt and states that he doesn't know him well but believes he could be a good employee for the Carlisle Indian School.
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Edward Bloeden writes to Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. A. Hayt to request employment at the Carlisle Indian School. He specifically refers to being a "steward" of the school.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79…
Anna H. Haines asks Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz if an Indian boarding school has been established in Carlisle. If so, she asks to be appointed as matron for the school.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs writing to Captain Richard Henry Pratt about the application of Edward Bloedon of Saginaw, Michigan for appointment as steward at the Carlisle Indian School. Hayt told Bloedon that he should send his application directly to Pratt. Hayt also mentioned needing a married couple to run a boarding school at the…
W. H. Stevens applies to be a physician at the Carlisle Indian School. Stevens includes four letters of recommendation to support his application.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs a letter from Olive Roberts, requesting employment as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Roberts states that they previously ran the Crow Creek boarding school in Dakota. Pratt requests more information about Roberts, and notes that many of his teachers are giving up…
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Ezra A. Hayt to Crow Creek Agent W. E. Dougherty inquiring about the experience of Olive M. Roberts of Meadville, PA who ran the Crow Creek boarding school for three years. Hayt was asking for information on her record at Crow Creek as she was applying for a position at the Carlisle Indian School.…
Acting Commissioner Edward J. Brooks forwarding Captain Richard Henry Pratt's request to Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz for Lt. Brown, 11th Infantry, be detailed to report to Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School on a permanent basis. Pratt requested Brown in order to help maintain discipline since the number of students has increased.…
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edward J. Brooks wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz lobbying for an experienced person to be sent to Colorado and New Mexico to recruit students from the Tribes of those states. Brooks stressed the need for the individual to be competent in their knowledge of dealing with Tribes and…
Mattie G. Reynolds writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for a position at the Carlisle Indian School in sewing or as a sewing teacher or assistant matron. Reynolds, who formerly worked with the Pawnees in a variety of roles, additionally describes a large building that was formerly used as a manual labor school for the Pawnees. Reynolds…
C. W. Kise applies to be the Carlisle Indian School physician. Kise includes a petition and letter recommendation in support of his application.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters Received by the Office…
Mary E. Whitcomb inquires of Richard Henry Pratt if there are any vacancies at the Carlisle Indian School for a teacher due to an increase in the number of students. Pratt forwards the letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs noting that the increase in students additional teachers would be of help.
Richard Henry Pratt informs A. B. Upshaw that he has already filled the last remaining teaching vacancy at the Carlisle Indian School.
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Carrie E. Morse be appointed to replace Mabel Crane as a teacher at the school. Pratt forwards Crane's resignation, Morse's application, and four references.
Crane cites her "approaching marriage" as the reason for leaving the school.
Richard H. Pratt forwards and endorses Rachel A. Stanton's application for a position as a teacher at Carlisle, including references.
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application for employment of A. N. Ebaugh by stating that he believes the industrial training in cities is lacking and that he would be unlikely to hire Ebaugh.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards applications and recommendations for Lillie Woolston and Jennie Cochran for positions as teachers at the Carlisle Indian School.
Morris A. Birely applies to be the Carlisle Indian School teacher. Birely forwards his application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs along with references from Samuel M. Birelly and M. G. Urner.
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application of Morris A. Birely for a position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Laura A. Johnson be appointed as a seamstress at the school. Pratt forwards Johnson's application along with references from Sarah R. Parker and Laura V. Steers.
Richard H. Pratt and Acting Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards James Laley's formal application to be appointed as the fireman at the school. Laley's application is accompanied by references from E. W. Biddle and L. S. Eisenhower.
Edward Miller requests the appointment of his daughter Clara Miller as a teacher or principal at the Carlisle Indian School.
Richard Henry Pratt returns various papers associated with the application of Wilson H. Cox.
Kate S. Bowersox applies to be a Carlisle Indian School teacher. Bowersox includes a petition, teacher's certificate, and references from T. H. Harton and Charles W. Hermann in support of her application.