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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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 Booklet
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 Outing
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
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
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 Defiance
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
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
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
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
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 Outing
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
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
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 Position
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 Carriagemaker
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
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 Wolfe
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
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 Forge
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
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
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
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
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 Position
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 Exam
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 Building