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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January 19, 1905
William A. Mercer requests clarification from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the appointment of the wife of Norman Justus as housekeeper. Mercer states that this position is currently held by Anna F. Bennett and that the wife of Oliver…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - School Farms
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Clarification Regarding Appointment of Additional Housekeeper743.19 KB
January 19, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to increase the salaries of the harness maker, tinsmith, and painter at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Increase Three Industrial Positions492.68 KB
January 20, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the Printing Department being run as efficiently as ever without a Superintendent of Printing that the position should be abolished.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Abolish Superintendent of Printing Position498.07 KB
January 21, 1905 - March 8, 1905
Mason M. Maxon writes to Francis Leupp, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to be the Carlisle Indian School military instructor. Maxon includes a petition and letters of recommendation in support of his application.
Leupp informs U. S.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Application for Employment from Mason M. Maxon 2.7 MB
January 21, 1905
William A. Mercer requests to have Florence N. Head transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as an assistant matron. Mercer notes that the transfer is dependent on Head securing accommodation for her son in Carlisle while she lives in the girls…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Florence N. Head to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position515.88 KB
January 23, 1905
Charles Lamar submits his resignation as Musical Instructor and Band Leader of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Charles Lamar Resigns as Band Leader836.06 KB
January 23, 1905
William A. Mercer outlines a plan to place students in assistant seamstress and assistant laundress positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Plan to Reduce Assistant Positions through Student Labor1.1 MB
January 23, 1905
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs to suspend action in replacing the vacant cook position caused by the resignation of Alice Lamar.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Suspend Action on Replacing Alice Lamar as Cook347.13 KB
January 26, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that during the months of October, November, and December there were 7 cows, 9 calves, 16 pigs, and one bull. Mercer asks for authority for the slaughter and notes that in the future…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed of Livestock Slaughter for Subsistence and Requests Authority724.44 KB
January 27, 1905
William A. Mercer requests an inspection be made of school buildings at the Carlisle Indian School and suggestions be made for improving sanitary conditions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Sanitary Inspections of School Buildings be Conducted486.66 KB
January 28, 1905 - February 1, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards Daniel Eagle's letter declining the carpenter position at the Cheyenne River Agency school in which he explains that he is eager to continue his studies at the local business college. Mercer provides the names of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Daniel Eagle Declines Carpenter Position at Cheyenne River School1.21 MB
January 28, 1905
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1905 amounting to $17,017.20 for support of the school, $13,260 of which is for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 19051.62 MB
January 31, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards music teacher C. M. Stauffer's application for an 11-day leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence551 KB
January 31, 1905
William A. Mercer follows up on his request to authorize the creation of assistant blacksmith and to appoint Charles Dillon to the position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Follows Up on Request to Create Assistant Blacksmith Position463.21 KB
January 31, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1905. 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, January 1905731.52 KB
1905
Booklet for the 1905 Commencement of the Carlisle Indian School. Includes images of various industries: carpenters, laundry, sloyd, tailors, printing office. Images of groups: standards, graduating class, band, Y.M.C.A., Susan Longstreth Literary…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Topics: Graduation
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
View Document: 1905 Commencement Booklet1.97 MB
February 1, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for payment covering the medical treatment of Katherine Ransom (here Katie Ransom) while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher Covering Treatment of Katherine Ransom on Outing452.25 KB
February 1-2, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Norman H. Justus), those who have left the school (Mary E. Lininger, Catherine Butler, and Oliver Harlan), and those who have changed positions (Lizzie James). The reports include…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Legal and Government Documents, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Employee Oath, February 19051.18 MB
February 2, 1905 - February 8, 1905
Report of W. G. Thompson on the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School providing information asked by the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School1.05 MB
February 3, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Laura Taylor has left the Carlisle Indian School to take the position of assistant seamstress at the school at Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Laura Taylor has Departed for Fort Defiance476.5 KB
February 4, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have changed positions (Charles C. Dillon). The report includes the 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, February 1905301.12 KB
February 4, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards the application of H. W. Leaman for a Civil Service examination for the position of horticulturist and gardener position at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: H. W. Leaman Submits Application for Exam for Horticulturist Position1020.63 KB
February 4, 1905
William A. Mercer calls attention to his prior letter of the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his request to create a position of horticulturist at the school. Mercer notes that as no action has been taken that it be duly considered.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Office Consider Creation of Horticulturist Position536.04 KB
February 4, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Luzenia Tibbetts and Anna Goyituey have passed their reexamination for the Civil Service to becomes eligible for regular appointments for teaching positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Office Informed Tibbetts and Goyituey have been Reexamined for Teaching Positions545.91 KB
February 4, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for the treatment of seven students on the outing program.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Voucher Covering Treatment of Seven Students on Outing484.74 KB