Student file of Eben Beads, a member of the Apache Nation, who entered the school on February 2, 1884 and departed on March 19, 1891. The file contains student information cards, returned student surveys, former student response postcards, correspondence, a news clipping, and a report after leaving. The file indicates Eben was farming in San…
Beads, Eben


Student information card of Eben Beads, a member of the Apache Nation, who entered the school on February 2, 1884 and departed on March 19, 1891. The file indicates Beads was living in San Carlos, Arizona in 1912.

William B. Freer wrote about the second annual Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Fair held in Watonga. He mentioned that between 2,000 and 2,500 Cheyenne and Arapaho attended the fair. Some of the events discussed were religious services; a lecture on tuberculosis and trachoma; and numerous exhibitions of livestock, produce, and farm practices. The…

Studio portrait of Eben Beads.

Studio portrait of Eben Beads and Brian Early Bird wearing school uniforms.

Outing report of Eben Beads along with a letter from Beads to Richard Henry Pratt detailing his experience working on a farm and attending a school in Dolington, Pennsylvania while on outing.

Outing rules and other items from students who were on outing with William Balderston in Darlington, Pennsylvania.