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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June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at the Metropolitan College of Music in New York. Included is a lengthy…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence810.2 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 345.7 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school. Included is a lengthy letter from Cochran explaining her experience.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence772.11 KB
June 14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 49 day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 19 days without pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 323.44 KB
June 14, 1897 - June 17, 1897
Rosa Bourassa requests a transfer to the Chilocco School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco439.58 KB
June 15-16, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's request for a 43-annual leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is a letter from Thompson listing his experience…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence711.28 KB
June 16, 1897
C. C. McCabe writes to President McKinley praising the work of Richard Henry Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Catholic Church
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle452.78 KB
June 16, 1897
Alfred John Standing writes to the Office of Indian Affairs on behalf of Baptiste Marengo regarding a payment due to him from the Flathead funds.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo280.82 KB
June 17, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on his need for various types of irregular employees. He also asks for approval of the June 1897 report, which includes details on compensation,…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897716.84 KB
June 18, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897486.47 KB
June 18, 1897
Martha B. Hench requests a transfer to a more independent position in the Indian Service after having been an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School for three years. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter with his approval and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service321.03 KB
June 21, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Bemus Pierce's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 252.42 KB
June 23, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Bessie H. Cummins's application for a 48-day leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 35 days without pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Bessie H. Cummins's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 259.63 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards tinner Edward W. Harkness's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Edward W. Harkness's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 247.03 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Geoge W. Kemp's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Kemp works as a harness-maker.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: George W. Kemp's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 241.31 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards engineer Harry F. Weber's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Harry F. Weber's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 245.04 KB
June 24, 1897
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1897.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1897738.72 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: O. T. Harris' Application for Annual Leave of Absence 249.18 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Phil Norman's application for a 25-day annual leave of absence. Norman works as a painter and trimmer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Phil Norman's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 251.65 KB
June 24, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from R. L. Moore for the return of his Rienzi from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Return Rienzi Moore427.1 KB
June 24, 1897
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $1,875.00 for support of the school and regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1897547.3 KB
June 25, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Elmer N. Snyder's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Snyder works as a tailor.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Elmer N. Snyder's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 245.55 KB
June 25, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on Robert O. Marmon (apparently not a student or former student of the school) upon his application for entering the Indian School service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on Robert O. Marmon386.89 KB
June 26, 1897
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1898 amounting to $28,181.41 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,745 for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 18981.54 MB
June 26, 1897
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1898 amounting to $499.45 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, June 18971.57 MB