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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November 28, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Clerk S. J. Nori's application for a 15-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 574.94 KB
November 30, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Orlando Ford reported for duty at the Carlisle Indian School but left the same day and they have no idea where he is currently located.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Orlando Ford No Longer at Carlisle440.33 KB
November 30, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 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, November 1903480.04 KB
December 1, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a one-month supply of memorandum books 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, December 1903501.88 KB
December 1, 1903
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' salaries and position titles.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1903955.02 KB
December 2, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the retention of librarian Edith McHarg Steele. Allen notes that Steele has proven herself and therefore recommends her permanent appointment and further notes she just…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Library
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Recommends Permanent Appointment of Edith McHarg Steele as Librarian458.03 KB
December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the request of Louis Sawyer for his son Frank Sawyer to remain at home without worry about being returned to the Carlisle Indian School after having run away.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Frank Sawyer1.05 MB
December 7, 1903
Edgar A. Allen submits voucher covering expense of two tickets for William Hole-in-the-day and Simon Michelet, U.S. Indian Agent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Running Away
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Forwards Voucher for Ticket for William Hole-in-the-day and Escort492.65 KB
December 9, 1903
Edgar A. Allen forwards bill and voucher for the veterinarian services provided by Dr. S. P. Bishop.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Forwards Voucher of Vet Services of S. P. Bishop445.59 KB
December 11, 1903
Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) forwards one application for leave of absence for Effie Moul (assistant matron) and three reports on leave of absence: Moul, William B. Gray (dairyman), and Howard E. Gansworth (assistant disciplinarian).…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: One Application for and Three Reports on Leave of Absence 2.15 MB
December 12, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James J. Brady has not reported for duty as a cook.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed James Brady Has Not Reported for Duty447.53 KB
December 14, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Helen Fraties of tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Helen Fraties452.22 KB
December 16, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the production of wagon making at the Carlisle Indian School. Allen notes that the department has made significant progress and he welcomes a departmental expert to give his…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Discusses Quality of Wagons Produced by Carlisle724.77 KB
December 17, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests authority to pay expenses incurred in the treatment of Thomas Mayo while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay for Treatment of Thomas Mayo478.04 KB
December 22, 1903
Edgar A. Allen provides a recommendation for Elnora Denny to fill the vacant teaching position at the Pine Ridge Agency Boarding School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Provides Recommendation for Elnora Denny509.39 KB
December 22, 1903
Henry F. Greene, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, informs the Secretary of the Interior that with James J. Brady failing to report the temporary appointment of David Crosbie as cook can be extended if requested. In addition, he…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Commission Informs Interior of Extending Appointment of David Crosbie457.15 KB
December 24, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Mitchell Solomon due to pneumonia.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Mitchell Solomon448.37 KB
December 26, 1903
Charles Jennings requests the return of his two step-sons, Marion Whiles and Earl Jennings (here Earl Sweeney) from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for the Return of Marion Whiles and Earl Jennings1.04 MB
December 29, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists employees who have changed positions (Jessie W. Cook). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1903259.47 KB
December 31, 1903 - October 26, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards copies of the contract with Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1904 fiscal year as well as the 1905 fiscal year beginning on July 1, 1904. Mercer also notes that he sent another note regarding an applicant for the position of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
View Document: Mercer Forwards Contract Between Carlisle and S. L. Diven1.64 MB
December 31, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards contract covering the medical services of Dr. S. L. Diven at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Medical Staff
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Forwards Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services in 1904474.36 KB
December 31, 1903 - January 19, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt provides his endorsement of a plan by John S. Spear, Superintendent of the Yuma School, to purchase a farm next to the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Maps
View Document: Pratt Support for Yuma School's Plan to Purchase Farm1.82 MB
December 31, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation and information for Seichu Atsye for an appointment as a nurse in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation for Seichu Atsye for Appointment as a Nurse490.17 KB
December 31, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employee Philip D. Kiehl who painted buildings at the school during December 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, December 1903605.9 KB
December 31, 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
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1903487.25 KB