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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September 23, 1889
Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War, informs the Secretary of the Interior that the Major General Commanding the Army has issued orders to the Commander of the Mount Vernon Barracks to receive any members of the Apache Nation currently at the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Secretary of War Informs Interior Regarding Return of Apache Students674.85 KB
September 24, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to expand the accommodations for teachers and employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Authority to Expand Employee Accommodations831.79 KB
September 27, 1889
Bertha V. Azpell follows up on her request to know why she was dismissed from the Carlisle Indian School without a full month of pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Azpell Follows Up on Request for Information Related to Dismissal and Pay547.67 KB
September 27, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has received a letter from Colonel Robert Marmon denouncing the treatment of children returned from various training schools by the Governor and officials of Acoma Village.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Former Student Experiences
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Office of Claims of Abuse of Returned Students at Acoma Village592.57 KB
September 28, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he believes in keeping Elspeth Fisher in her current position unless he receives contrary orders.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommends Keeping Fisher in Current Position553.2 KB
September 28, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt asks permission to begin building an addition due to the weather being favorable.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Building Repairs and Expansions
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests Permission to Build Addition353.13 KB
September 29, 1889 - February 11, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (Clara C. McAdam) and those who have changed positions (T. W. Potter and Fisk Goodyear). This report includes personal information about each employee. Pratt also sends McAdam's…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Application, February 18902.16 MB
September 30, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. George Norcross has replaced J. A. McCauley as a member of the Executive Committee on the Board of Trustees of the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: George Norcross Elected to Executive Committee of Board431.72 KB
September 30, 1889
These materials include a descriptive statement of students regarding 11 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency.
A copy of this descriptive statement, and a corrected version of it, was…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Reports
View Document: Original Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, 1889844.67 KB
October 5, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt and Acting Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards a monthly report of irregular employees for April 1880 to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, September 1889476.05 KB
October 11, 1889
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1890 amounting to $4,042.50 for areas covering the Civilization Fund and the support of the school.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1890961.55 KB
October 11, 1889
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for September 1889.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Injuries
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, September 18891.64 MB
October 16, 1889
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1890 amounting to $10,050.75 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $8,130.00 for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 18901.82 MB
October 16, 1889
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $470.75 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, October 18891.47 MB
October 16, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs if his nominations of employees on September 4th and 30th are accepted.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Requests if Nominations of Employees in September 1889 Approved366.85 KB
October 18-19, 1889
Captain Richard Henry Pratt submits report that lists employees who have left the school (Lizzie R. Bender). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 18891.31 MB
October 19, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 75 single desks as well as 35 rear seats for a total cost of $348.75 to furnish the new school building.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Furniture
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Purchase Desks and Seats for New School Building517.6 KB
October 21, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt makes a correction to the amount requested for the purchase of desks and seats for the new school buildings. Pratt notes the cost should have been $358.75 not $348.75.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Academic Supplies
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correction Made to Amount Requested for Seats and Desks495.48 KB
October 21, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires about using appropriation to support former students currently enrolled at various colleges who are currently being supported by the Charity Fund. Pratt notes that he has many calls on his Charity Fund and is about $5…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry into Use of Various Appropriations to Pay for Former Students College Expenses1.02 MB
October 21, 1889
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for November 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Irregular Employees Required for November 18891.44 MB
October 26, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt forwards copy of letter outlining requirements for enrollment to the Santee Agency. Pratt notes that he has funds remaining in his transportation funds to cover the costs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Provides Outline for Enrolling Students from the Santee Agency1.34 MB
October 29, 1889
These materials include a cover letter and descriptive statements of students regarding 12 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency.
One of the descriptive statements is a copy of the…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Corrected Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, 18892.04 MB
October 29, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt inquires if Captain J. E. Quentin is being appointed as Superintendent of the Grand Junction school. Pratt also notes that the Chilocco appointment will be one of the best.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Indian School System
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Inquiry into Appointment of Superintendent of the Grand Junction School680.17 KB
November 1, 1889
Charles Hill, U.S. Indian Agent for the Flandreau Agency, reports that in response to an Office of Indian Affairs letter, he went to the homes of children to discuss with parents sending the children to Carlisle. He notes that in most cases…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Indian Agent Recruiting Students for Carlisle in the Flandreau Agency1 MB
November 1889
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1889. Grinnell also includes a note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths, Student Injuries
Format: Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, October 18891.13 MB