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 1, 1906
J. R. Wise requests authority to pay the voucher for the funeral expenses of Lottie Sireech.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Voucher Covering Funeral Expenses of Lottie Sireech354.66 KB
February 6, 1906 - February 21, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Louisa John for the return of her son George Jimerson.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request to Return of George Jimerson1.21 MB
February 7, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Angel De Cora) and employee who have changed positions (Henry M. Scarborough). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906437.8 KB
February 8, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Circular "Accounts" dated February 6, 1906 in regard to cash payments for various items. Mercer requests an exception for the monthly salaries of employees as well as payments…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Exception in Order to Make Payments in Cash672.46 KB
February 9, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Rueben Ridley for measles while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Voucher for Treatment of Reuben Ridley on Outing463.7 KB
February 12, 1906
Juliette Smith applies for the position of baker at the Wittenberg Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the application along with this recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Juliette Smith Applies for Baker Position at Wittenberg957.46 KB
February 14, 1906
The Office of Indian Affairs is informed by William A. Mercer that Alfred Venne does not desire the Rice Station School industrial teacher position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Alfred Venne Declines Position at the Rice Station School489.75 KB
February 14, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Herbert L. Creamer) and new employee who have left the school (Harry M. Scarborough). 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 Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906383.21 KB
February 14, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs by stating that the position of tinner should be filled by a plumber who understands roofing or a tinner who understands plumbing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Qualifications for Vacant Tinner Position511.21 KB
February 15, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the temporary employment of a Dickinson College senior. Mercer notes that the position is only necessary for another month until commencement and then can remain vacant…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Provides Justification for Temporary Employment of Teacher548 KB
February 15, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Henry Vertreace is unable to perform his duties related to his position as an instructor of blacksmithing due to his inability to read or write.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Reports on Henry Vertreace's Ability to Perform as Blacksmith Instructor615.89 KB
February 16, 1906
William A. Mercer requests that his dismissal of Jennie Boyd be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students Being Expelled
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Jennie Boyd474.08 KB
February 27, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards the lease of the Alexander Tract along with the required corrections in signature, an oath of disinterestedness, and the plat of the school grounds and adjacent tracts owned or controlled by the school to the Office of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Forwards Documents Related to Lease of Alexander Farm534.35 KB
February 19, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mary E. Lininger). 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 Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906680.82 KB
February 19, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John S. C. Spickerman is unsatisfactory as a teacher and requests he not be retained following his probationary period. Mercer further states that Lydia E. Kaup has agreed to accept the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Spickerman to be Terminated Following Probationary Period801.01 KB
February 19, 1906
William A. Mercer requests that Eunice Baird be allowed to go home with her father.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Allow Eunice Baird to Return Home with Father363.72 KB
February 23, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the authority to pay for bringing in S. L. Diven to help treat Chauncey Charles who suffered from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Outside Medical Treatment of Chauncy Charles529.22 KB
February 24, 1906
William A. Mercer requests to purchase 100 diplomas for the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Graduation, Academic Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase 100 Diplomas535.12 KB
February 26, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that shows that Rosa La Forge has gotten married and is now named Rosa Dillon. The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906722.75 KB
February 28, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Marianna Burgess through the Office of Indian Affairs for the remaining number of Stiya books at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Responds to Request of Burgess for Remaining Stiya Books1.08 MB
February 28, 1906
Captain William A. Mercer submits two reports that list irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1906. 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, February 1906925.64 KB
February 28, 1906
William A. Mercer requests that Juliette Smith's appointment as baker at the Wittenberg Indian School be held until she is able to graduate from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement540.44 KB
March 1, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards the report of the farm statistics for the Carlisle Indian School for the 1905 fiscal year along with a map showing the location of farms and other "Indian School Lands." Mercer also includes a report of inventory of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Maps, Reports
View Document: Farm Statistics for the 1905 Fiscal Year1.54 MB
March 1, 1906
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Tompkins as he was on his way home due to tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Edward Tompkins795.35 KB
March 7, 1906
William A. Mercer provides a report on the funds that are confiscated from runaway pupils, detailing that they are deposited into the Emergency Account.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Disposition of Funds Confiscated from Runaway Students796.64 KB