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 4-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elnora Jamison be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Jamison's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Elnora Jamison 1013.91 KB
February 9, 1903
Porter J. McCumber, North Dakota Senator, refers to correspondence and affidavits of the enrollment of Mary Ladouceur at the Carlisle Indian School against the wishes of her father and requests her to be sent home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of Mary Ladouceur506.23 KB
February 10, 1903 - February 12, 1903
Program for the 1903 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances and the names and image of the graduating class. In addition, the program contains an evening song along with statistical…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Graduation, Lists of Graduates
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1903 Commencement Program2.61 MB
February 10, 1903
Program of the Carlisle Indian School Commencement for 1903. The program includes the names of the graduating class of 1903 along with a photo. Additional information includes the commencement schedule; history, purpose, and statistical…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1903 Commencement Program2.87 MB
February 12, 1903 - February 14, 1903
Wrap for letter of Ohio Senator Joseph B. Foraker inquiring of the Department of the Interior of desirability of legislation before the Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico of admitting 50 students from Puerto Rico to the Carlisle Indian…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students from Puerto Rico
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wrap of Senate Inquiry into Desirability of Admitting Students from Puerto Rico to Carlisle348.58 KB
February 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith A. H. Murtoff's application for a 135-day leave of absence to close down his personal business and sell his stock of vehicles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: A. H. Murtoff's Request for Leave of Absence602.28 KB
February 15-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Minerva Mitten (Cayuga), a member of Carlisle's Class of 1902, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Mitten's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Minerva Mitten1009.22 KB
February 16-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elizabeth Williams be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Williams's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Elizabeth Williams 1 MB
February 16, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto to the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Students Information
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto345.27 KB
February 16, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information to the Office of Indian Affairs on Robert McArthur.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Students Information
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Information on Robert McArthur348.76 KB
February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph informing the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service with the War Department and therefore resigns as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt suggests Assistant…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Resigns Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School365.33 KB
February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service and resigns position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Telegram Resigning Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School390.69 KB
February 18, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1902669.52 KB
February 19-21, 1903
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Sophia American Horse, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards American Horse's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Application for Employment from Sophia American Horse 985.86 KB
February 21, 1903
Milton Addison Embick forwards an editorial arguing against the treatment of Richard Henry Pratt by the War Department and urges W. A. Jones to not accept his resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Pratt Resignations
View Document: Embick Forwards Article and Urges Office to not Accept Pratt Resignation1.05 MB
February 21, 1903
Rev. Robert A. MacFadden writes on behalf of New England Indian friends to urge the withdrawal of Richard Henry Pratt's resignation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Pratt Resignations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: MacFadden Urges Withdrawal of Pratt's Resignation364.34 KB
February 23, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Joseph Ruiz in his application for the position of gardener at the Truxton Canon School in Arizona.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation and Information for Joseph Ruiz464.82 KB
February 23, 1903
Colorado Senator Henry M. Teller urges the retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Teller Requests Retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent541.44 KB
February 24, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1902902.14 KB
February 25, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Mary E. Lininger's request for a 30-day leave of absence without pay because of sickness in her family.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mary E. Lininger's Application for Leave of Absence599.82 KB
February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909
Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Personnel File of William A. Mercer, Superintendent4.06 MB
February 26, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (James Miller) and those who have started at the school (Joseph Hummingbird). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation, February 1903645.07 KB
February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Ruiz declines the position offered to him.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Joseph Ruiz Declines Position in Indian Service459.48 KB
February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Mary Ladouceur to her home at the request of her father.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary Ladouceur1.03 MB
February 28, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1903. 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 1903537.41 KB