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 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
February 6, 1905
Louis Schedler applies for a position as either a cook or baker at the Carlisle Indian School. A note indicates that as Schedler was not in the classified service he could only be appointed as a laborer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Louis Schedler Requests Appointment for a Position at Carlisle720.86 KB
February 7, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the application of H. W. Leaman for a special examination as a horticulturist and gardener should come from their Office and not directly from him.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Leaman Special Examination to Come Through Office286.3 KB
February 8, 1905
William A. Mercer provides justification at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs for keeping the position of tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Case for Retaining Tinsmith Position816.34 KB
February 9-13, 1905
Edward A. Lau submits his resignation as carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests the Office of Indian Affairs fill the vacancy.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Edward A. Lau Resigns as Carriagemaker1019.47 KB
February 9, 1905
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards Stacy Matlack's application for a 20-day leave of absence. Matlack works as an assistant disciplinarian.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Stacy Matlack's Request for Leave of Absence 563.32 KB
February 9, 1905
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the amount and source of funds sent to W. C. Kohlenberg, Superintendent of the Sac and Fox school, from the estate of deceased student James Wolfe (here…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Estate of James Wolfe525.46 KB
February 11, 1905
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Rosa La Forge) and new employees (Florence N. Head). 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, February 1905442.31 KB
February 11, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the employment of Rosa La Forge who temporarily filled a position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer recommends that she be given a similar position in the Indian…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Recommendation for Rosa La Forge512.72 KB
February 11, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards letter from C. Cole regarding James Bigheart and four other Chiefs who could participate in the inaugural parade.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Presidential Inaugurations
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Offer for Five Chiefs to Participate in 1905 Inaugural Parade961.92 KB
February 11, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards clerk W. B. Beitzel's application for a 4-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. B. Beitzel's Application for Annual Leave of Absence 566.18 KB
February 13, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the names of Hawley Pierce, Edwin Smith, and Jacob Horne for the position of assistant engineer at the Pine Ridge Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Recommends Three Former Students for Indian Service Position511.67 KB
February 13, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the abolishment of certain positions including two assistant seamstress positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Office Approving Recommendation for Abolishing Positions523.72 KB
February 16, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the permanent appointment of Rosa La Forge as assistant matron by referencing an earlier letter and noting that she would like a position in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Follows Up on Rosa La Forge Position497.17 KB
February 16, 1905 - February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards letter from Rosa La Forge requesting application blank to take the non-competitive examination for assistant matron in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Rosa La Forge Requests Blank to Take Non-Competitive Exam978.41 KB
February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer provides details on the need for a new hospital building to the Office of Indian Affairs.
A separate note indicates that Francis E. Leupp has notified Senator Stuart.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Justification for New Hospital Building543.51 KB
February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader757.36 KB
February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer further discusses his plan to build a greenhouse and to establish the position of florist or horticulturist.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Further Discusses his Plan to Build Greenhouse and Hire Staff818.22 KB
February 21, 1905 - February 22, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a New York Times article covering the arrest for desertion from the U.S. Army of four members of the Seneca Nation. Mercer comments the article is full of falsehoods and that only two of the men were former Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Denial of Claims in Article Regarding Former Carlisle Students900.7 KB
February 23, 1905 - May 13, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on H. W. Leaman's attempts to be appointed to the florist position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer also informs the Office that Carl J. Schack has declined the florist…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Information on Leaman's Attempt to Qualify for Position of Florist938.75 KB