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 2, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded by separate mail papers consisting of papers from the academic department along with items from Angel De Cora's Indian Art Department.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Informs Office Materials for Jamestown Exposition Forwarded362.78 KB
February 2, 1907
William A. Mercer recommends Jackson Saunook or John Godfrey for the position of disciplinarian at the Rainy Mountain School in Oklahoma.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Recommends Jackson Saunook or John Godfrey for Position386.31 KB
February 2, 1907
William A. Mercer requests that the Superintendent of Carlisle Indian School be made the superintendent of construction for the new hospital construction. Mercer notes that the school has carpenters and other tradesman to complete the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Recommends Superintendent Oversee Hospital Construction 366.66 KB
February 2, 1907
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Allen S. Berry as assistant carpenter be withdrawn by the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer notes that the carpentry work is being done and there is no need for the position for the remainder of the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Appointment of Allen S. Berry be Withdrawn377.89 KB
February 4, 1907
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and requests authority to pay for the debt incurred by him during travel.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Travel Expenses379.64 KB
February 4, 1907 - February 14, 1907
J. R. Wise responds to the request of John Runsclose to change his name to John Runsdell saying that he does not think it is a good idea.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Name Changes
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request of John Runsclose to Change Name725.76 KB
February 6, 1907
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards five reports on leave of absence taken by several employees: Mary D. Maddren (assistant matron), John A. Herr (carpenter), Charles H. Carns (painter), Norman H. Justus (farmer) and Mae Justus (…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Five Reports on Leave of Absence1.76 MB
February 7, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jackson Saunook (here Jackson Saunooke) has accepted the position of disciplinarian at the Rainey Mountain School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Jackson Saunook Accepts Position at Rainey Mountain School349.14 KB
February 7, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that George Balenti left for Oklahoma and had decided not to enter the Indian Service. Mercer instead recommends Patrick Miguel for the position of disciplinarian at the Fort Shaw School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Recommends Patrick Miguel for Fort Shaw Position371.98 KB
February 8, 1907
William A. Mercer submits a voucher for the treatment of Eugene Funmaker and requests authority to pay the bill.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Mercer Forwards Voucher for Treatment of Eugene Funmaker587.86 KB
February 9, 1907
William A. Mercer forwards explanations from the Assistant Superintendent, Financial Clerks, and Quartermaster as to the delay in sending the annual estimate for the 1908 fiscal year.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Reason for Delay in Sending 1908 Fiscal Year Estimates2.51 MB
February 11, 1907
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have changed positions (Elsa A. Mayham). The report include 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 1907703.12 KB
February 11, 1907
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1907 amounting to $25,465.83 for support of the school, returning students home to Alaska, and moneys proceeds of labor, $14,000.00 of which is for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Travel Departing
View Document: Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 19071.48 MB
February 11, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that no bids were received for cement blocks, lintels, sills, etc. As a result, Mercer requests to purchase the entire block-making outfit along with materials to make the blocks on the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Cement Block Production Operation618.2 KB
February 12, 1907
William A. Mercer requests the U.S. Government Printing Office produce an outing record book consistent with prior record books.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Requests New Outing Record Book401.2 KB
February 12, 1907
William A. Mercer proposes eliminating the position of assistant farmer and replacing it with a teacher of agriculture. Mercer goes on to provide his reasons for making such a move highlighting the experience of the Tuskegee and Hampton…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Proposal for Establishing a Teacher of Agriculture1.01 MB
February 12, 1907 - February 23, 1907
J. R. Wise responds to the inquiry of David R. Hill regarding the Carlisle Indian School forfeiting the financial account of Amos Thomas.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Amos Thomas' Money1.08 MB
February 13, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Arthur Elliot Sutton desires a position as a disciplinarian after he graduates.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Informs Office of Arthur Sutton's Interest in Disciplinarian Position330.82 KB
February 13, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Charles C. Dillon for reinstatement into the Indian Service. Mercer notes that he can recommend Dillon as a blacksmith but that there is no open position at…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation for Charles Dillon to Reenter the Indian Service357.64 KB
February 13, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Elizabeth Sloan to be reinstated to the Indian Service. Mercer notes that he has forwarded the Office the resignation of Mary D. Maddren as assistant matron…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Matrons
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Request of Elizabeth Sloan to be Reinstated at Carlisle417.13 KB
February 14, 1907
J. R. Wise provides further information to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the design of Indian Office exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. Wise also encloses a frieze designed by Angel De Cora for the walls of the exhibit and asks for the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Wise Provides Update on Design of Jamestown Exposition Exhibit1.06 MB
February 16, 1907
William A. Mercer forwards additional receipts for accounts of individual students of individual Indian moneys not included in cash papers previously sent. Also included are receipts for disbursements from the Emergency Account as well as…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Additional Receipts of Individual Student Accounts1.15 MB
February 18, 1907
Outing rules signed by student Rachel Long and patron George M. Diffenderfer on Feb. 18, 1907.
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Outing Rules Signed by Rachel Long516.37 KB
February 19, 1907
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding abolishing one of the assistant farmer positions in order to authorize the position of instructor of agriculture. Wise notes that the position to be abolished is currently…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Response to Office Letter Requesting Abolishing One Assistant Farmer Position619.64 KB
February 20, 1907
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Clarissa Winnie of acute general tuberculosis.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Illness
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Clarissa Winnie313.1 KB