The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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January 18, 1896
Leslie Watson reports to W. N. Hailmann that five boys and two girls from the Menominee Boarding School have been sent to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Transfers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Transfer of Seven Students from Menomonee to Carlisle403.05 KB
January 22, 1896
Lulu M. Thomas informs W. N. Hailmann that she would accept transfer to Sante Fe as per his message.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Lulu Thomas Informs Hailmann that She Will Accept Transfer to Santa Fe242.56 KB
January 24, 1896 - March 3, 1896
Correspondence regarding an Indian Helper article regarding a Ghost Dance with participants from a local school on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Ghost Dance Article in Indian Helper1.06 MB
February 1, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt provides W. N. Hailmann a report on John Morrison in relation to his appointment as a teacher in the Indian service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for John Morrison245.85 KB
February 8, 1896
This poster advertises the performance of Mary Kolbe, "the little nine year old elocutionist," who was assisted by the Carlisle Indian School Band. The event was held at Bosler Hall at Dickinson College on February 8, 1896.
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Topics:
Format: Broadsides and Posters
View Document: Poster for Mary Kolbe the Elocutionist4.69 MB
February 10, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt writes to former student Flora Campbell at the Haskell Institute, expressing concern that he has not heard from her and encouraging her to be mindful of her behavior.
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Writes to Flora Campbell at Haskell, 1896315.42 KB
February 12, 1896
Letter of Richard Henry Pratt to Antoino Apache sending copy of New England Magazine and requesting his presence at Carlisle Commencement along with Dr. Carlos Montezuma.
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Invitation by Pratt to Antonio Apache to Speak at Graduation251.9 KB
February 12, 1896
Rev. Sheldon Jackson responds to a letter from Richard Henry Pratt which shared concerns about former student Flora Campbell, who was now employed at Haskell, and acknowledges receipt of a copy of a letter Pratt had written to Campbell. He…
Repository: Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jackson Responds to Concerns About Flora Campbell, 18961.32 MB
February 13, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1896. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, the number of days worked during that month, and what each…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, January 18961.37 MB
February 21, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for a position as a teacher in the Indian Service for Robert J. Jackson as well as a certificate of graduation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Robert J. Jackson1.02 MB
February 27, 1896
Program for the commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School on February 27, 1896.
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Graduation, Lists of Graduates
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: Program of the 1896 Commencement Exercises610.93 KB
March 5, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $2,500 on transportation of students to and from the Carlisle Indian School for the remainder of the 1896 fiscal year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Spend Additional $2,500 on Transportation of Students501.66 KB
March 6, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind for positions in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendations for Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind507.77 KB
March 7, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1896. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, February 18961.03 MB
March 10, 1896
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1896.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, February 18961.45 MB
March 10, 1896 - March 11, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt replies to a letter from W. N. Hailmann which apparently asked for recommendations for Carlisle students to fill teaching positions. Pratt recommends and discusses the qualifications of Julia Elmore, Adelia Lowe, and Henrietta…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendations for Indian Service for Three Former Students958.57 KB
March 10, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards supplementary irregular service reports for August and September 1895, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the month for Esther M. Dagenett (Special Agent…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Supplementary Report of Irregular Employees, August and September 18952.1 MB
March 12, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann of his recommendation to T. W. Potter, Superintendent of the Chemawa School, of former students Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind for a position of band leader and industrial teacher and nurse. He had…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommendations for Positions at Chemawa School315.46 KB
March 14, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that their order transferring Dr. Z. T. Daniels is not practicable.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Office Transfer of Daniels is not Practicable292.09 KB
March 16, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Annie Lockwood be given the position of Assistant Matron at the Keams Canyon School and provides information about her enrollment at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Position at Keams Canyon for Annie Lockwood718.26 KB
March 23, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the annuity payment for Corbett Lawyer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response Regarding Annuity Payment to Corbett Lawyer484.6 KB
April 3, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards a "supplementary" irregular service report for June 1895, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the month for May Ring (tailoress).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Supplementary Report of Irregular Employees, June 1895660.3 KB
April 4, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1896474.79 KB
April 6, 1896
Chester Smith requests his annuity money currently held by the U.S. Treasury be sent to him as he is going home during the summer of 1896.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Chester Smith Requests His Annuity Money409.83 KB
April 8, 1896
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1896. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, March 1896691.64 KB