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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September 1, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Nellie Robertson from her teaching position to the clerk position made vacant by an appointment not reporting. Pratt also requests that Malcolm Odell be transferred from the Martinez Day School to the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Transfer Nellie Robertson Fill Vacant Clerk Position762.14 KB
September 3, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Assistant Disciplinarian E. H. Brock has resigned and notes that W. Lewis Haldy has taken the Civil Service Exam and is highly recommended.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Office that E. H. Brock Resigns Position596.63 KB
September 3, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Pasquala Anderson in support of her application for an assistant teacher position in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Pasquala Anderson470.49 KB
September 6, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James E. Cavett (here James Cabett) who was appointed to the position of wagonmaker at the Carlisle Indian School reported to the school and quickly declined the position upon learning…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Reports that Cavett Reported for Wagonmaker Position1.18 MB
September 7, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Outing Agent Charles A. Eastman's application for a 15 day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Charles A. Eastman's Application for Leave of Absence 523.91 KB
September 7, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests to know from the Office of Indian Affairs if Malcolm Odell is going to be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he is needed now and will be needed more when outing students arrive.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests to Know if Odell is Set to be Transferred380.9 KB
September 7, 1900 - September 13, 1900
Sara Williams requests assistance from Richard Henry Pratt in obtaining a position in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Sara Williams Requests Assistance in Obtaining Indian Service Appointment1.32 MB
September 8, 1900
James E. Cavett informs A. C. Towner that he reported to the Carlisle Indian School for employment but was refused to be placed by Richard Henry Pratt.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: James Cavett Informs Office of Being Refused by Pratt717.38 KB
September 8, 1900 - October 1, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a complaint from U.S. Representative C. E. Littlefield regarding his letter to Mary Jackson informing her that her appointment to clerk at the Carlisle Indian School was revoked.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to His Letter Revoking Appointment of Mary Jackson1.76 MB
September 10, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Harriet Eck has resigned her position. He notes that the dining room matron can no longer instruct girls in cooking and needs some additional help on occasion. Pratt requests that the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Authorization for Harriet Eck's Position be Extended867.11 KB
September 10, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs inform him of the prospect of an assistant disciplinarian reporting to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Office Inform Him of Prospect of Assistant Disciplinarian Reporting386.92 KB
September 10, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests to enroll three members of the Shawnee Nation living among the Cherokee and two Cherokee Nation members currently enrolled at the Friends Missionary School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Enroll Three Shawnee and Two Cherokee Students395.29 KB
September 11, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests various changes in salary following the resignation of Dennison Wheelock. Pratt requests that Pearl McArthur be assigned as assistant matron and that a domestic science teacher be created.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Appointment of Pearl McArthur as Assistant Matron847.89 KB
September 11, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that in his request for employees he requested a wagonmaker when he really needs a carriagemaker.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Carriagemaker Rather than Wagonmaker586.41 KB
September 12, 1900 - September 18, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Superintendent W. E. Meagley recommending Mamie Ryan for a position in the Indian Service along with his own recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendations for Mamie Ryan to Enter Indian Service974.54 KB
September 13, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $200 for material and labor used for general repairs at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Additional Money for General Repairs in 1900561.83 KB
September 13, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase additional equipment for the sloyd department on account of the transfer of a number of smaller students from the Lincoln Institute.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Additional Sloyd Equipment586.29 KB
September 14, 1900
John Powell send an affidavit claiming he did not provide consent to send his sons Moses and Stansill to the Carlisle Indian School and demands they be returned.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: John Powell Demands Return of His Sons Moses and Stansill752.08 KB
September 14, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that as Pasquala Anderson has not received an appointment she is withdrawing her application in order to enter the public schools of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pasquala Anderson Withdrawing Indian Service Application551.51 KB
September 14, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Minnie L. Ferree fill a permanent domestic science teacher position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Minnie L. Ferree Fill Domestic Science Position558.75 KB
September 14, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies for regular school room work and the art room. Pratt also includes an abstract of bids received for these supplies.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Schoolroom and Art Room Supplies1.13 MB
September 15, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase fresh apples due to the high price of dried fruit.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Food and Dining
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Apples563.07 KB
September 19, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Lillian Ferris at the behest of Supervisor Charles H. Dixon of the Genoa Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Recommendation for Lillian Ferris491.11 KB
September 24, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests to exempt the Carlisle Indian School from the Office of Indian Affairs circular dated August 15, 1900 due to already fulfilling many of its requirements through quarterly inventories.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests to be Exempted from Circular Requiring Annual Inventory865.32 KB
September 24, 1900
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 400 tons of additional coal.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Heating Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase 400 Tons of Additional Coal382.44 KB