1903

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.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report on a leave of absence of employee Daisy C. Laird (teacher).

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Edith McHarg Steele's application for a 26-day annual leave of absence. Steele works as a librarian.

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Margaret Roberts' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Roberts works as a teacher. 

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Enoch M. Sherry (teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (music teacher), and Mabel B. Sherry (teacher). 

Richard Henry Pratt requests Emma K. Hetrick be appointed to fill the teaching vacancy left by the resignation of Jessie McIntire.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: W. S. Dysert (shoemaker), Anne H. Stewart (sloyd teacher), and Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher). 

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Charles H. Carns (painter) and M. S. Barr (nurse). 

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the correct name of the Seamstress nominated is Olga O. Koerner.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Elizabeth E. Forster is terminating her service and requests that a new art teacher be provided who can also teach mechanical drawing.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of seven employees for leave of absence: Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), E. G. Sprow (laborer), W. B. Beitzel (clerk), Florence M. Carter (small boys' manager), William G. Snyder (laborer), and Mariette Wood (teacher). 

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Edgar A. Allen will examine the papers of eligible male teachers shortly.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1903 amounting to $7,300.00 for areas covering student transportation and supplies. Richard Henry Pratt also requests a credit of $5,644.54 to the school's account. An explanatory cover letter is attached.

Richard H. Pratt and Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forward applications of three employees for leave of absence: Ed. A. Lau (carriagemaker), Frank T. Reising (teacher), and Effie G. Moul (assistant matron). 

Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Ora B. Bryant (teacher) and Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher). 

Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards two reports on two employees' leaves of absence: Carrie E. Weekley (matron) and Fannie I. Peter (clerk).

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a circular being distributed at Taos, New Mexico related to an article in the Denver Post accusing employees at the Fort Lewis Indian School of sexual misconduct, drunkenness, and other actions for which nothing was done.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1903 for transportation of students and Indian proceeds of labor. The total amount of estimate appears to be missing from the financial report, but the total is at least $3,614.64.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of two employees for leave of absence: Beckie L. Goodyear (assistant seamstress) and Margaret O. Eckert (laborer). 

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.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Alice G. Turner) and those who have changed positions (Lila W. Connolly). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving. 

Richard H. Pratt and Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forward applications of three employees for leave of absence: Ida Swallow (assistant clerk), Agnes May Robbins (teacher), and Frances R. Scales (teacher). 

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Genus E. Baird's application for a 25-day annual leave of absence. Baird works as an assistant printer. 

Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards an application for leave of absence for one employee, M. I. Zeigler (harnessmaker), and reports on leave of absence for four employees: W. B. Beitzel (clerk), Oella C. Munch (assistant matron), W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian), and Johnson Bradley (laborer).