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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July 31, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in July 1890. Pratt distinguishes between the employees, whose…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, July 18901.45 MB
July 31, 1890
D. L. Thomas requests Bertie Harris be reinstated to her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Reinstate Bertie Harris to Position at Carlisle541.01 KB
August 1, 1890
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1891 amounting to $8,405.10 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds for regular employee pay.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
View Document: Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 18911.76 MB
August 1, 1890
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1891 amounting to $494.60 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Financial Documents
View Document: Estimate of Supplies, August 18901.12 MB
August 2, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt returns letters from Fort Hall Agency Indian Agent S. G. Fisher and Fort Hall Boarding School Superintendent John Y. Williams to the Office of Indian Affairs. Pratt notes that he is carrying out the office's wishes in regards…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Returns Letters from Fort Hall Agency579.05 KB
August 4, 1890
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards a monthly report of irregular employees for July 1890 to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the National Archives.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, July 1890499.29 KB
August 4, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a supplemental request for stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1891.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Supplemental Requisition for Stationery, August 1890717.4 KB
August 5, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a clip from the Washington Evening Star regarding a policy change that the Office of Indian Affairs will pay $10 per quarter for Indian students attending public schools. Pratt notes that he was going to publish this…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: BIA Policy and Policy Changes
View Document: Question on how to Handle New Office Policy Regarding Public Schools755.06 KB
August 5, 1890
Envelope for letter by Wa-ah-k-nuzzhe asking for the return home of his son from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wa-ah-k-nuzzhe Requests Return Home of Son263.58 KB
August 6, 1890 - August 7, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an application of John H. Schively as Superintendent and Principal Teacher of the Arapaho School. Pratt notes that Schively would often preach at the Carlisle Indian School while a student at Dickinson College.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Outside Lecturers
View Document: John H. Schively's Application for Position at the Arapaho School2.35 MB
August 6, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt forwards plans and specifications for the proposed storehouse at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Plans and Specifications for Storehouse3.61 MB
August 7, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from Susie Gray for a position at the Pawnee School. Pratt notes that he would place Gray in an assistant position and returns her letter.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation for Employment of Susie Gray in Pawnee School580.66 KB
August 7, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he will be sending Alfred John Standing to escort students from the Nez Perce Agency to Carlisle. He notes that Standing will be instructed to reject any students who are not in good…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Standing to be Sent as Escort for Nez Perce Students545.71 KB
August 8 - September 29, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt provides an outline for an Indian Department exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition covering the history of Native Americans. Pratt suggests highlighting the education work of the Office of Indian Affairs.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Outlines Exhibit for World's Columbian Exposition1.91 MB
August 8, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a letter from D. L. Thomas in reference to his not nominating Roberta Harris as a teacher. Pratt notes that Harris did not justify her endorsements and he fully informed her of…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Teachers
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Letter Referencing Roberta Harris579.86 KB
August 9, 1890
Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1890.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Student Illness, Student Deaths, Student Injuries
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, July 18901.4 MB
August 11, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs send Alfred John Standing to the Saint Ignatius School in order to obtain students for the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Recommends Standing Visit Saint Ignatius School384.21 KB
August 15, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt provides a report to the Office of Indian Affairs on Frank Conroy upon his application for a position as a blacksmith in the Indian Service.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Information and Recommendation for Frank Conroy804.07 KB
August 15, 1890
Recommendation from Inspector Gardner that U.S. Indian agent Robbins escort students to the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Travel for Non-Employees
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Recommendation that Robbins Serve as Escort for Children399.34 KB
August 15, 1890
W. D. Robbins, U.S. Indian Agent, asks permission to escort children to the Carlisle Indian School as no employee is available.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Robbins Requests Permission to Escort Children to Carlisle399.69 KB
August 16, 1890
Frank Valliere requests the return of his brother George Vallier from the Carlisle Indian School. Frank notes that George graduated last June and that his time has expired.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Return George Vallier Home572 KB
August 18, 1890
These materials include a descriptive statement of students regarding 7 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Quapaw Agency.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Quapaw Agency, 1890753.99 KB
August 21, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt calls to the attention of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs the balance of estimate of funds previously sent on August 1, 1890.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Attention Called to Estimate of Funds518.52 KB
August 21, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt submits school statistics accompanying the 1890 Annual Report.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Enrollment Statistics
Format: Letters/Correspondence, Reports
View Document: School Statistics Accompanying the Annual Report, 18901016.8 KB
August 28, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application of Morris A. Birely for a position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Responds to Application of Morris A. Birely449.44 KB