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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April 1906
F. Shoemaker, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on March 31, 1906.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Reports
View Document: Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 19062.03 MB
April 2, 1906
Mollie V. Gaither requests a superintendent position in the Indian School Service through William A. Mercer. Mercer further comments on Gaither's request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mollie V. Gaither Requests Promotion to Superintendent Position726.87 KB
April 2, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a temporary instructor of bricklaying, plastering, and cement work. Mercer states that the position has been requested for the following fiscal year but that there is a large amount of work for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Employ Temporary Instructor of Bricklaying, Plastering, and Cement Work550.44 KB
April 2, 1906 - April 12, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to inquiry of former student Philip Lazore (here Lazor) to have the money he left on deposit at the Carlisle Indian School upon leaving returned to him. Wise recommends that the request be denied due to the policy of runaway…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Philip Lazore Requesting Money979.04 KB
April 5, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs make corrections to the list of positions and salaries for the painter position.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Correct Painter Position for 1907362.35 KB
April 5, 1906 - April 16, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to request of James Maney to return to his home.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Request of James Maney to Return Home1.37 MB
April 7, 1906
Adaline Kingsley requests William A. Mercer's assistance in obtaining the seamstress position at the Wittenberg School. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs along with his recommendation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Adaline Kingsley Requests Assistance in Securing Seamstress Position at Wittenberg762.05 KB
April 9, 1906 - December 19, 1907
Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, returns papers related to the Carlisle Indian School preparing students for the United States Cavalry. Included are William A. Mercer's original plan along with comments by the Office of Indian Affairs…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Native Americans in the U.S. Military9.02 MB
April 9, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the printing department at the Carlisle Indian School can have revised proofs ready shortly for the report of C. E. Kelsey on the California Indians. In addition, the department can…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Acknowledges Receipt of C. E. Kelsey's Report and Provides Estimate377.07 KB
April 9, 1906 - October 1, 1906
Correspondence regarding William A. Mercer's proposed plan to have a Cavalry troop at the Carlisle Indian School as well as the proposed legislation in both the Indian Appropriation Bill and Army Bill.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Submits Provision for Cavalry Instruction at Carlisle12.34 MB
April 9, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer calls attention to a previous request for 100 Form 5-155b, Extra sheets to Property Return and asks that the forms be sent promptly.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Office Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Blank Property Return Forms523.48 KB
April 10, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) due to scarlet fever while on outing in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Adelbert Williams386.66 KB
April 10, 1906
William A. Mercer requests to use the bequest of Harriet W. Taber to build a photographic gallery or art building at the entrance of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Industrial Training - Photography, New Building Construction, Donations and Bequests to the School, Industrial Training - Photography, Native Art and Industry Program, Buildings and Grounds - Supplies and Materials, Financial Accounts - Athletic Fund, Taking Photographs of the School and Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Build Photography Studio with Funds from Bequest1.28 MB
April 10, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs request regarding his recommendation to fill the dairyman position. Mercer notes that Norman Egolf who is temporary filling the position would be his recommendation but he is not currently…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Office Request for Dairyman Recommendations633.26 KB
April 14, 1906 - April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter forwarding a letter from Fanny G. Paull in which she expresses her loyalty to the Carlisle Indian School. Paull had been transferred from Carlisle to Haskell on the grounds of "…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fanny G. Paull Expresses Her Loyalty to Carlisle594.97 KB
April 14, 1906
J. R. Wise forwards a proof copy of approximately three-quarters of the C. E. Kelsey report due to the size of the report. Wise notes that following the receipt of the proof the first sheets will be printed and the rest of the report will be set…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Provides Draft Proof of Kelsey Report to Office383.53 KB
April 17, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Harry B. Lamason) and employee who have left the school (Elizabeth C. Sloan). 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, April 1906480.93 KB
April 18, 1906
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the shipment of a wagonette shipped from Carlisle to the superintendent of the Albuquerque School. Wise goes through how the wagonette was shipped and ways to reduce the cost of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Replies to Office Inquiry Regarding Shipment of Wagonette to Albuquerque657.35 KB
April 19, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs the remainder of the revised proofs for the report of C. E. Kelsey. Mercer notes that upon the return of the proofs the school will distribute the copies and forwarded.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Forwards Remainder of Proofs for the Kelsey Report336.46 KB
April 20, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline Kingsley desires to take the matron-seamstress examination and requests arrangements be made for the exam to be held under his supervision.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam351.45 KB
April 21, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists temporary employee (Evalyn Mac Key). 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, April 1906466.52 KB
April 21, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer requests an additional ten blank "Record and Qualifications" of employees forms because the number received on the previous requisition was insufficient.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for "Record and Qualifications" of Employees Forms348.56 KB
April 23, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding have Milton I. Zeigler travel to Chicago to inspect samples of leather.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906346.2 KB
April 24, 1906
William A. Mercer compiles a revised report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report lists employees' salaries and position titles as…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 19062.21 MB
April 25, 1906
William A. Mercer refers to vacancies in the blacksmith, mason, and assistant matron positions and the salaries and job qualifications needed to fill the positions.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Discusses how to Fill Vacancies in the Blacksmith, Mason, and Assistant Matron Positions449.75 KB