Richard Henry Pratt requests that Effie G. Moul's appointment as an assistant matron be made permanent.
School Employees - Matrons
![Request to Make Effie G. Moul's Appointment Permanent Request to Make Effie G. Moul's Appointment Permanent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1888_9172_0002.jpg?itok=ppPJ-cTY)
![Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1942_34205_0001.jpg?itok=ckawzjR3)
Richard Henry Pratt proposes to place Malcolm and Kittie Odell in charge of the small boys following the resignation of Lida Given. Pratt also requests to transfer Effie Moul to the position of teacher.
![Pearl McArthur's Certificate of Attendance at Summer School in Buffalo, New York Pearl McArthur's Certificate of Attendance at Summer School in Buffalo, New York](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1956_40393_0001.jpg?itok=Kg_Bax7y)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Pearl McArthur's certificate of attendance at summer school in Buffalo, New York.
![Pratt Reports Leave of Absence With Pay for Four Employees Pratt Reports Leave of Absence With Pay for Four Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1956_40394_0002.jpg?itok=vjtmunGN)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on leave of absences with pay for four employees: Laura Jackson (girls' manager), Mary E. Lininger (assistant seamstress), Harry F. Weber (engineer), and Pearl McArthur (assistant matron).
![Follow Up to Vacant Physician and Transfer of Odell Follow Up to Vacant Physician and Transfer of Odell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42966_0001.jpg?itok=ySM8TSid)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up with the school physician vacancy as well as the transfer of Malcolm Odell to the position of the Superintendent of the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also makes recommendations for the transfer of Kittie Odell and internal changes.
![Request to Transfer Daisy Laird to Carlisle Request to Transfer Daisy Laird to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1963_43980_0001.jpg?itok=55v8KGqj)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Daisy C. Laird be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School and placed in charge of the small boys.
![Kittie Odell's Application for Leave of Absence Kittie Odell's Application for Leave of Absence Without Pay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1970_47165_0001.jpg?itok=7NEq9LLZ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Kittie Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence. Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until she is notified to take the Matron position at the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if her request cannot be arranged.
![William and A. A. Robertson Agree to Transfer to the Carlisle Indian School William and A. A. Robertson Agree to Transfer to the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1971_47869_0003.jpg?itok=EkKuasq9)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that William Robertson and his wife have agreed to take the positions vacated by Malcolm and Kittie Odell.
![Request to Transfer Effie Moul and for Orders of Flora Laird Request to Transfer Effie Moul and for Orders of Flora Laird](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1973_48533_0001.jpg?itok=dvxMGr43)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Effie (here erroneously named Elsie) Moul to assistant matron and that Flora Laird be telegraphed to report to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pearl McArthur Requests to Transfer to the Sac and Fox Nation Pearl McArthur Requests to Transfer to the Sac and Fox Nation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1987_54695_0005.jpg?itok=fqYkRW8c)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters supporting Pearl McArthur's request to transfer to the Sac and Fox School as a matron.
![Informs Office Frances Veitch Accepts Assistant Matron Position Informs Office Frances Veitch Accepts Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1999_61044_0002.jpg?itok=wfgLt9PI)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances Veitch has accepted the position of assistant matron. Requests her immediate transfer to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne River Agency.
![Allen Requests Creation of New Matron Position Allen Requests Creation of New Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2080_22412_0001.jpg?itok=BMYJz4vi)
Edgar A. Allen requests that the position of Matron be established in lieu of the Girls Manager position and that no permanent appointment be made until the return of Richard Henry Pratt. Allen requests the temporary appointment of Laura Jackson be retained.
![Pratt Notifies Office of Various Changes in Staff in May 1902 Pratt Notifies Office of Various Changes in Staff in May 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2096_29819_0002.jpg?itok=hEgGUn_S)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of the resignation of Rosa Brown and Josephine Walter. In addition he informs the Office of the advancement of Flora Laird and Agnes May Robbins.
![Pratt Discusses Exam for Domestic Science Teacher Pratt Discusses Exam for Domestic Science Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2097_29994_0001.jpg?itok=sCipUee6)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Minnie Ferree has received blanks from the Civil Service Commission to take an examination as a matron. Pratt notes Ferree currently holds the Domestic Science Teacher position which is not representative of the duties of a matron. Pratt further expresses his discontent with the…
![Eligible Candidates for Assistant Matron Position Eligible Candidates for Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2118_38716_0002.jpg?itok=XhPnB6AF)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Cassandra H. Rice, Lura Kerr, Isabella M. McGonnigle) who are eligible to fill the vacant assistant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…
![Jennie Duncan Accepts Transfer to Carlisle Jennie Duncan Accepts Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2124_41643_0002.jpg?itok=NVTBRWNS)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jennie Duncan has accepted a transfer to the Carlisle Indian School to replace Rosa B. Brown as matron.
![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.
![Pratt Proposes Reverting Outing Matron Title to Matron Pratt Proposes Reverting Outing Matron Title to Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2150_52041_0001.jpg?itok=uzIqtNzE)
Richard Henry Pratt proposes to the Office of Indian Affairs to revert the Outing Matron title back to Matron with the appointment of Etta Knickerbacker. Pratt states that an assistant matron will take on the outing duties.
![Update on Filling Matron Position and Request to Search Outside Civil Service List Update on Filling Matron Position and Request to Search Outside Civil Service List](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2159_55977_0001.jpg?itok=8bDMqdxL)
Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs that Etta Knickerbacker is unable to report to the Carlisle Indian School to fill the matron position. Pratt requests to search outside the Civil Service list to fill the position.
![Request for Salary Increase for Carrie E. Weekley Request for Salary Increase for Carrie E. Weekley](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2317_39404_0001.jpg?itok=TwItIAKV)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an increase in salary for matron Carrie E. Weekley in order to retain her at the Carlisle Indian School and prevent her transfer to Puerto Rico.
![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.