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 14-26, 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 Carlisle
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 Office
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
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
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 Report
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 Exam
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
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 Forms
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
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 1906
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
April 26, 1906
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,368.68 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay. Note that the regular employee form says that it is the third quarter, but that is likely a typo…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Financial Documents
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the expenses incurred in the burial of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) who died from scarlet fever while on outing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
April 26, 1906 - July 11, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the request to return Claudia and Arline Allen.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
April 26, 1906
William A. Mercer requests the position of tinner be changed to assistant tinner in order to appoint Henry Gordon to the position when his time as a student expires.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position
April 30, 1906
William A. Mercer reports the death of Pariscovia Fiedoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff) due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Pariscovia Fiedoff
April 30, 1906
Wrap for report on the qualifications of employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
May 1, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mae Justus). The report includes position title and salary.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
May 1, 1906 - February 24, 1923
This folder consists of material compiled about Emma Lovewell by Office of Indian Affairs staff in Washington, DC while she worked in the Indian Service. Lovewell served as a teacher at Carlisle between 1909 and 1914. (She resigned from Carlisle…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Personnel Folder of Emma C. Lovewell
May 1, 1906
W. A. Mercer requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, May 1906
May 3, 1906
Office of Indian Affairs memos regarding discussion on a plan of William A. Mercer sent to the War Department for having the Carlisle Indian School prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
May 07, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Sophia Tetoff due to consumption.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Sophia Tetoff
May 7, 1906
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded 300 copies of C. E. Kelsey to the office and 200 copies to Kelsey.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Printing Department
Format: Letters/Correspondence
May 7, 1906
William A. Mercer submits voucher for the services of Dennison Wheelock in recruiting students for the Carlisle Indian School along with his explanation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Voucher for Dennison Wheelock Recruiting Students in 1906
May 8, 1906
J. R. Wise requests authority to pay for the funeral expenses of Sophia Tetoff and Pariscovia Feidoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths
Format: Letters/Correspondence