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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July 29, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards the plans and specifications for adding a third story to the small boys dormitory and revises the estimate.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Submits Plans and Specifications for Addition to Small Boys Dorm1.2 MB
July 30 - November 14, 1904
Major W. A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in July 1904. Mercer distinguishes between the employees, whose…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, July 19041.97 MB
August 2, 1904 - August 9, 1904
Edgar A. Allen responds to an inquiry from Frank Barnes, President of Grand Prairie Seminary, regarding Goie Mira Pinawadle who claims to be a graduate of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Responds to Inquiry Regarding Goie Mira Pinawadle1.04 MB
August 2-3, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards applications of four employees for leave of absence: Goliath Bigjim (baker), Mary A. Yarnall (music teacher), W. B. Beitzel (clerk), and Bessie B. Beach (librarian).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Four Applications for Leave of Absence2.28 MB
August 3, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards S. J. Nori's application for a 12-day annual leave of absence. Nori works as a clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence527.52 KB
August 6, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards W. H. Miller's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence. Miller works as a financial clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. H. Miller's Application for Annual Leave of Absence532.35 KB
August 9, 1904 - August 19, 1904
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Maggie Venne has been brought back from her outing home and will leave shortly to return to her home. Allen further returns correspondence from Senator Porter J. McCumber regarding his…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Allen Informs Office of Return of Maggie Venne2.24 MB
August 10, 1904
Edgar A. Allen requests to be considered for the special agent vacancy created by the transfer of Mr. McNichol.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Edgar Allen Requests to be Considered for Vacant Special Agent Position497.75 KB
August 12, 1904
Edgar A. Allen (acting superintendent) asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs if clerk Fannie I. Peter's request for sick leave of absence is approved or denied.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Question Regarding Fannie I. Peter's Sick Leave492.75 KB
August 15, 1904
Notice of the death and burial of Mabel Stack of tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Mabel Stack508.79 KB
August 19, 1904
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he will accept the position of Special Agent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Edgar Allen Accepts Position of Special Agent498.54 KB
August 22, 1904
William A. Mercer reports to the Office of Indian Affairs that he has returned from his trip to the Uintah and Ouray Agency to finish transferring Agency property to his successor.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Agency/Reservation Business
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Reports Return to Carlisle from Old Agency517.8 KB
August 23, 1904
This audit and report, which concerns the finances of the Carlisle Indian School as administered by Richard Henry Pratt, was prepared immediately following his retirement as superintendent of the school. The report focuses on the use of non-…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Audit of the Financial Transactions of Richard Henry Pratt Part 141.83 MB, Audit of the Financial Transactions of Richard Henry Pratt Part 232.49 MB
August 23, 1904
William A. Mercer provides a report to the Office of Indian Affairs on the state of the Carlisle Indian School during the previous fiscal year. Mercer focuses on the physical plant of the school including the sewage and electric plants and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fiscal Year 1906 Financial Estimate1.15 MB
August 23, 1904
William A. Mercer informs W. A. Jones that he would like time before making a recommendation regarding the replacement of Edgar A. Allen as Assistant Superintendent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Time Before Recommending Allen's Replacement306.19 KB
August 24, 1904 - December 26, 1908
This document contains correspondence written by Superintendent William A. Mercer, the Chief of the Purchase Division of the Department of the Interior, Chief Clerk F. M. Conser, and two auditors for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company named John S…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Goods Shipped to Carlisle by Pennsylvania Railroad Company1.84 MB
August 25, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to a letter from H. C. Clevenger, General Freight Manger of the Cumberland Valley Railroad regarding freight charges on goods shipped to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Freight Charges from CVRR839.65 KB
August 27, 1904
Senator Porter J. McCumber thanks W. A. Jones for his assistance in helping Maggie Venne return to her home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: McCumber Thanks Office for Helping Maggie Venne Return Home416.45 KB
August 29, 1904 - September 2, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards a request from two married teachers, Enoch and Mabel Sherry, for a transfer from the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer provides information about both individuals.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Teachers Enoch and Mable Sherry Request Transfer from Carlisle1.06 MB
August 30, 1904
William A. Mercer requests J. H. Dortch that former student Bertha Jamison be given a place in the Indian Service near the Tomah Indian School due to a miscommunication.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Position Near Tomah for Bertha Jamison560.59 KB
August 30, 1904
Major W. A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1904. Mercer distinguishes between the employees, whose…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, August 19042.31 MB
August 30, 1904
W. A. Mercer sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs calling attention to the stationery supplies requested on the previous requisition in April that have not been received.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Office Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, August 1904490.35 KB
September 2, 1904
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Mary A. Yarnell will be nominated as a Teacher rather than her current position as a vocal music teacher. Mercer requests that the position of vocal music teacher be filled immediately…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Upcoming Nomination of Mary A. Yarnall514.17 KB
September 3, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards for approval a voucher for the casket of Mabel Stack.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Forwards Voucher for Expense of Burial Casket of Mabel Stack475.05 KB
September 5, 1904
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Estaiene M. Depeltquestangue). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1904700.51 KB