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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February 15, 1901
George D. Thorn, Chief Clerk, forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs a certified copy of the act approved by the governor regarding the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States government.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
View Document: Certified Copy of Act Approving Purchase of the Kutz Farm by Government1.27 MB
February 16, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that W. B. Beitzel (clerk) only took a 10 day leave of absence and has reported back for duty.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of W. B. Beitzel's Leave of Absence399.04 KB
February 16, 1901
Cover letter for Alfred John Standing returning annuity application for Edward Rogers.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Returns Edward Rogers Annuity Application383.95 KB
February 19, 1901
Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of a hundred 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, February 1901520.16 KB
February 21, 1901
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various items which have become worn out or otherwise unserviceable and requests action to their disposition.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Worn Out Property in February 1901584.6 KB
February 21, 1901
Alfred John Standing requests authority to spend $76 in the purchase of 200 diplomas.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Graduation, Academic Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Requests Authority to Purchase 200 Diplomas570.12 KB
February 25, 1901
Frances Benjamin Johnston provides an outline for taking 70 photographs of the Carlisle Indian School in 1901.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Frances B. Johnston Offers Contract to Take 70 Photographs of Carlisle850.69 KB
February 26, 1901
Alfred John Standing requests authority to purchase band caps for the Carlisle Indian School band for the 1901 inaugural parade.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Band Caps for Inaugural Parade in 1901485.35 KB
February 27, 1901
Cover letter sent of report detailing the legal residence of 16 employees. (Report is not attached.)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Cover Letter Detailing Legal Residence of 16 Employees384.45 KB
February 27, 1901
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report shows that employee William G. Snyder is switching positions from baker to laborer. The reports include position title, salary, and reason for the change.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, February 1901834.13 KB
February 27, 1901
Alfred John Standing responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Frances Benjamin Johnston photographing the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing Responds to Office Regarding Johnston Photographing School391.15 KB
February 28, 1901
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1901. 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: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, February 1901653.29 KB
March 8, 1901
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jesse Kirk has left Carlisle along with his son Clayton Kirk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Jesse and Clayton Kirk Have Departed Carlisle399.45 KB
March 14, 1901
Program listing for the 1901 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program lists student performances, school colors, the names of graduating students along with the lyrics to "Song of the Flag."
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1901 Commencement Program1.01 MB
March 16 - April 13, 1901
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Joseph Ruiz) and those who have left the school (E. B. Simon and Samuel G. Brown). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Simon and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, April 1901977.39 KB
March 25, 1901 - May 21, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the U.S. Government. Documents include the deed of Christopher and Anna Kutz for 175 acres, brief of title, and a…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
View Document: Pratt Forwards Documents Related to Purchase of Kutz Farm1.47 MB
March 29, 1901
Richard H. Pratt requests twenty-four stenographers' notebooks that had not been delivered despite being ordered in April 1900.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Office Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, March 1901523.17 KB
March 31, 1901
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1901. 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: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, March 1901697.9 KB
April 1, 1901
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' position titles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1901592.46 KB
April 1901
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on March 31, 1901.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Reports
View Document: Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1901910.96 KB
April 2, 1901
Richard H. Pratt requests two dozen different stationery items used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. He requests the stationary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, April 1901407.77 KB
April 3, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests to pay additional labor including a painter and carpenter as well as general repairs. Pratt notes that the labor is needed to begin repair work to avoid a rush of work during the vacation months.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay an Additional Labor for Repairs559.66 KB
April 3, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a farm wagon that was built at the Carlisle Indian School needs to be replaced. In addition, the new school farm requires two additional wagons. As a result, Pratt requests authority…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Materials to Build New Farm Wagons546.5 KB
April 4, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay six individuals to work the entire day at the school farms of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt also requests to purchase 200 pairs of shoes on the open market.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Six All Day Workers at the School Farms569.33 KB
April 4, 1901
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 300 bushels of potatoes for the kitchen and planting at the school farm.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Potatoes for 1901530.45 KB