Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of the Indian Affairs of the need for several new teachers. Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Daisy C. Laird (teacher) is interested in transferring to Carlisle and wants to take a leave of absence before reporting for duty.
School Employees - Teachers
![Daisy C. Laird's Request for Leave of Absence before Becoming Teacher at Carlisle Daisy C. Laird's Request for Leave of Absence before Becoming Teacher at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1933_30391_0001.jpg?itok=wmhZtC2j)
![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.
![Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34956_0002.jpg?itok=SufXPVuS)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.
![Request for Office Assistance in Returning Weekley to Carlisle Request for Office Assistance in Returning Weekley to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1952_38892_0002.jpg?itok=f1nSpz7J)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Carrie Weekley wishes to return to the Carlisle Indian School after teaching in Puerto Rico for a year. Pratt inquires how best to accomplish this.
![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.
![Transfer of Malcolm Odell to the Sac and Fox School Transfer of Malcolm Odell to the Sac and Fox School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1968_46298_0001.jpg?itok=vtHu_5Kk)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the transfer of employee Malcolm Odell and his wife to the Sac and Fox School. Pratt also indicates that he has asked William Robertson and his wife to take over for the Odells.
![Odells Set to Leave Carlisle Tomorrow Odells Set to Leave Carlisle Tomorrow](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1970_47063_0001.jpg?itok=IQwINRJb)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Malcolm and Kittie Odell are set to leave Carlisle. Pratt continues that he will cover their pay through the end of August until they receive their orders.
![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.
![Pratt Provides Correct Name for Carrie Weekley Pratt Provides Correct Name for Carrie Weekley](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1989_55647_0001.jpg?itok=Uz8qg9gO)
Richard Henry Pratt provides the correct name of Carrie E. Weekley on the report of the Office of Indian Affairs approving changes in employees dated October 5, 1901.
![Report on Two Employees Absent from Work to Help Sick Family Members Report on Two Employees Absent from Work to Help Sick Family Members](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2000_61377_0002.jpg?itok=6FFwO2Ol)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Edith McHarg Steele (librarian) and Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher) both be granted a leave of absence without pay due to family illness.
![Request for Papers to Conduct Reexamination of Daisy Laird Request for Papers to Conduct Reexamination of Daisy Laird](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2020_73335_0002.jpg?itok=VJWX80LV)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has spoken with Daisy Laird about taking a reexamination to cover her transfer from a Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher. He further requests the instructions and papers to conduct the examination.
![Application for Transfer to Teacher for Daisy C. Laird Application for Transfer to Teacher for Daisy C. Laird](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2025_00121_0002.jpg?itok=GmXo6Rwz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards application for transfer from Daisy C. Laird from Kindergarten Teacher to Teacher in the Indian Service.
![Jessie Cook Requests Transfer to the Perris School Jessie Cook Requests Transfer to the Perris School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2028_1530_0004.jpg?itok=NYLwxF9w)
Teacher Jessie W. Cook requests transfer to the Perris School through Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt notes that Cook's health necessitates the transfer.
![Qualifications Needed for Teacher of Domestic Science Qualifications Needed for Teacher of Domestic Science](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2080_22411_0001.jpg?itok=b2-mWtv4)
Edgar A. Allen provides the qualifications needed for filling the position of Teacher of Domestic Science at the Carlisle Indian School.
![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…
![Request to Reinstate Frances Scales to the Indian Service Request to Reinstate Frances Scales to the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2100_31227_0002.jpg?itok=NsAojj5L)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding reinstating Frances R. Scales to the Indian Service for her to fill a vacant position as teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Reinstatement of Frances Scales as Teacher Request for Reinstatement of Frances Scales as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2103_32333_0002.jpg?itok=STN9Llxd)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the reinstatement of Frances R. Scales as a teacher.
![Update on Domestic Science Teacher Position Update on Domestic Science Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2103_32334_0002.jpg?itok=K-o0Zn1u)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Mary Richardson applied for a Civil Service Commission examination for the domestic science teacher position but was informed that no exam is to be held. Pratt requests that the matter be taken care of and the position be made permanent.
![Civil Service Commission Authorizes Temporary Appointment of Domestic Science Teacher Civil Service Commission Authorizes Temporary Appointment of Domestic Science Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2111_35809_0003.jpg?itok=BMiW8z3B)
The Civil Service Commission authorizes the temporary appointment of a domestic science teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Recommends Jessie Cook for Principal Teacher at Riverside Pratt Recommends Jessie Cook for Principal Teacher at Riverside](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2119_39341_0002.jpg?itok=CvjodP5_)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends Jessie W. Cook for the position of principal teacher at the Riverside School at the request of Superintendent Hall.
![Request to Appoint Ora B. Bryant to Vacant Teaching Position Request to Appoint Ora B. Bryant to Vacant Teaching Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2120_39861_0002.jpg?itok=PAPI-TVy)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to appoint Ora B. Bryant to the position of teacher at the Carlisle Indian School to replace Jessie W. Cook.
![Request to Change Various Positions at Carlisle Request to Change Various Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2136_46763_0002.jpg?itok=uNISdbV4)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the position of tinner and assistant disciplinarian be abolished at the Carlisle Indian School and replaced with an additional laborer and an additional teacher.