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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October 10, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint Fred W. Canfield as the drawing teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Fred Canfield as Drawing Teacher486.41 KB
October 19, 1903
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1904 amounting to $23,167.71 for support of the school, $13,012.50 of which is for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 19041.68 MB
October 19, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Johnson Bradley's application for a 61-day leave of absence because of sickness. Bradley works as a fireman.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Johnson Bradley's Application for Leave of Absence 586.87 KB
October 19, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Kauer who was appointed as a cook has not reported.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Joseph Kauer Has Not Reported412.62 KB
October 20, 1903
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (William Sauers, James W. Hardy, Samuel J. Kidd) who are eligible to fill the vacant firman position at the Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Fireman
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Eligible Candidates for Fireman Position 526.28 KB
October 22, 1903 - November 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to request to return Eunice Baird.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Request to Return Eunice Baird1.36 MB
October 22, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has been in communication with Agent Wadsworth of the Shoshoni Agency regarding the transfer of Robert Friday to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Transfers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Transfer of Robert Friday to Carlisle447.55 KB
October 24-27, 1903
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior one man (Olandor Ford) who are eligible to fill the vacant fireman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidate's…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Fireman
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Eligible Candidate for Fireman Position 487.9 KB
October 26, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests an increase in the salary of Howard Gansworth to oversee the boys outing program and for the librarian Edith McHarg Steele, and a salary for a special outing agent for the girls.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Salary Increase for Three Positions at Carlisle780.82 KB
October 27, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ a painter, mason, and plasterer as well as supplies to varnish woodwork and to add a bathroom.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Irregular Employees and Supplies499.28 KB
October 30, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning the proposed transfer of David Graham from the Chemawa Indian School to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Transfers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Proposed Transfer of David Graham to Carlisle487.96 KB
October 31, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 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: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, October 1903723.65 KB
November 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. Talbott has declined appointment to the position of physician at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Talbott Declines Appointment to Carlisle491.19 KB
November 6-10,1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards two applications for leave of absence for employees: William Davies (music teacher) and Frances R. Scales (teacher). Allen also responds to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs' previous letter…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Applications for Leave of Absence 1.22 MB
November 8, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Jessie W. Cook be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as the girls outing agent from the Riverside School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Transfer Jessie W. Cook as Girls Outing Agent384.62 KB
November 10, 1903 - December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the request of Moses W. Raub to be returned home from the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: The student referred to here as Joseph LaFramboise is also known as Joseph La Flumboise.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Request to Return Moses W. Raub1.8 MB
November 10, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forward report on leave of absence for Anne S. Ely. Ely works as an outing agent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on A. S. Ely's Leave of Absence 543.92 KB
November 11, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Effie Moul's application for an 8-day annual leave of absence. Moul works as an assistant matron.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Effie Moul's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 603.19 KB
November 13, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to Civil Service Commission regarding the appointment of an instructor of tinsmithing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Civil Service Commission Regarding Tinsmithing Appointment547.51 KB
November 13, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to request of James Down to be returned to his home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down, 1903532.67 KB
November 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph recommending W. A. Jones delay removing Superintendent George J. Harvey from the Pawnee Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Reasons for Recommending Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee582.75 KB
November 14, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that he has just been at Pawnee and would favor a delay in yielding to pressure for Harvey's removal and notes that he has followed up with a letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommends Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee366.21 KB
November 14, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter stating that Richard Henry Pratt would like to retain the present school physician on a contract basis until he is able to view the list of eligible candidates personally. Allen…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Retain Contract Physician Until Pratt's Return546.57 KB
November 24, 1903 - December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen forwards correspondence regarding the desertion of Jose Henry from his outing and subsequent work at a New Jersey farm. Allen requests Office assistance in returning Henry to Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Problems on Outings, Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Requests Assistance in Returning Jose Henry to Carlisle1.92 MB
November 27, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists new employees (Etta White and Emma G. Sky), those who have left the school (Elizabeth Searight) and those who have changed positions (Howard E. Gansworth and Edith McHarg Steele).…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 1903751.76 KB