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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May 9-28, 1912
Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a fire broke out in a closet underneath the auditorium overnight on May 9 and caused an estimated $250 of damage. Friedman issues a circular to all school employees in…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Small Fire in the School Building1.04 MB
May 13, 1912 - June 5, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Russell B. Harrison for information related to the admission requirements for the Indian Schools. Harrison was sent information related to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Information from Russell B. Henderson269.71 KB
May 14, 1912 - May 15, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a letter form John White, manager of Ehrets Slag Roofing, requesting to be paid.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Enclosure of Ehrets Slag Roofing's Request to be Paid281.54 KB
May 18 - 21, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request for Adeline Boutang to visit her cousin in Washington D. C. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied her request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Adeline Boutang to Visit Cousin in Washington D.C.1.24 MB
May 26 - July 8, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by John Jackson to return to his home due to his eyes.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Return Home of John Jackson735.08 KB
May 28, 1912 - June 12, 1914
These materials include correspondence regarding the Alumni Association of the Carlisle Indian School including its new constitution, a new building in Carlisle, and other news.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carlisle Alumni Association Update4.81 MB
June 1, 1912 - June 10, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a bill for roofing from the Warren-Ehret Company.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Roofing Bill297.02 KB
June 5 - July 12, 1912
This document contains correspondence concerning the closure of the student accounts of two deceased students, Wilson Carpenter (Seneca) and Marie Hutchinson (Chippewa, also known as Mary Hutchinson).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Deaths, Student Savings Accounts
View Document: Closure of Accounts for Marie Hutchinson and Wilson Carpenter732.46 KB
June 5, 1912
This document contains a letter concerning the death of Marie Hutchinson (also known as Mary Hutchinson).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Notice of Death of Marie Hutchinson148.5 KB
June 6, 1912 - June 12, 1912
The Acting President of the Civil Service Commissioner informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that non-competitive civil service exams are held for too long of a period of time at Carlisle. Second Assistant Commissioner C. F. Hauke directs…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Civil Service Requirements
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Process of Holding Civil Service Examinations for the Carlisle Indian School301.63 KB
June 8, 1912 - August 24, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by the parents of Elsie Rabbit to have her returned home for at least the summer vacation. Rabbit's parents also state that she was enrolled at Carlisle without their consent and that her…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Non-consensual Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Return Home of Elsie Rabbit884.13 KB
June 10 - August 9, 1912
Representative J. A. M. Adair informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert G. Valentine that the conductor of the Carlisle Indian School band owes money to one of his constituents, W. G. Carey. Adair asks what jurisdiction the band is under and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Failure to Pay for School Band Supplies1004.14 KB
June 11, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the industrial training at the school is "of a very high order," but that the girls' industries could be improved. Additionally, he refers to…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Status of Industries at the Carlisle Indian School104.05 KB
June 12-13, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses two bill claims from the American Laundry Machinery Company and the Crane Company.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Enclosure of Two Bill Claims277.41 KB
June 15 - August 30, 1912
These materials include materials related to a request by James Riley Wheelock to have his brother, Hugh Wheelock, released from the Carlisle Indian School. James claimed that his brother was being held at the school to prevent him from playing…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock2.74 MB
June 24 - September 20, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding two Alaskan individuals, George Cushing and Charles Foster, brought to the Carlisle Indian School by William Foster. Both boys desired to enroll in the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Enrollment of Two Alaskan Students Brought by William Foster690.24 KB
June 25, 1912 - June 26, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a bill claim for $2.50 from the Crane Company.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Financial Affairs - Management
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Enclosure of Bill Claim from Crane Company244.55 KB
June 26, 1912 - July 22, 1912
This material includes correspondence regarding Henry Ankle, his location, and his status as a student at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Henry Ankle420.02 KB
June 27, 1912
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests authorization to spend $400 for fiscal year 1913 in order to pay the lease of the Henderson Tract, which is used for "pasture and other purposes."
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Farms - Land Transactions
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Authorizing Funds for Henderson Farm Lease182.37 KB
July 7, 1912 - August 15, 1912
Dr. Rachel R. Williams informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman that, for a fee of $100, she could come to the school for a week to lecture on personal hygiene to small groups of female students. Friedman forwards Williams'…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Hygiene Instruction, Outside Lecturers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Solicitation of a Doctor to Give Talks on Personal Hygiene to Female Students367.28 KB
July 8, 1912 - July 13, 1912
The "Mission Study Class" member James Keating asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information on "Denominational Missionary Work" and for the name of the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent. Commissioner R. G. Valentine sends Keating…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Missionary Work
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Question Regarding Missionary Work Among Indians173.04 KB
July 9 - August 28, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a contract with the United Electric Company for electricity for industrial motors and another contract for the rental of the Henderson Farm.
Acting Commissioner of Indian…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Issues with United Electric Company Contract620.51 KB
July 12, 1912 - August 19, 1912
This document contains correspondence concerning a request by Patrick Verney to access the accounts of his deceased wife, Grace Kieh.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Request for Funds Owed to Grace Kieh545.07 KB
July 18 - 23, 1912
These materials contain correspondence referencing positive experiences of a patron and student on the outing system at Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Reference to Postive Reports of the Outing System254.07 KB
July 22, 1912- July 31, 1912
This material includes letters and articles about the success of Jim Thorpe at the Stockholm Olympics. This includes a newspaper article as well as a personal letter of congratulations from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Olympic Games (Stockholm, 1912)
View Document: Letters And Articles Concerning Jim Thorpe's Olympic Victories1.6 MB