Student file of William Adams, a member of the Caddo Nation, who entered the school on February 9, 1903 and departed on June 30, 1907. The file contains a student information card, medical/physical records, a returned student survey, a trade/position record card, correspondence regarding treatment of tuberculosis, and a report after leaving.…
DeHuff, John D.
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 27, 1913 - October 29, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding requests by Congressman Asher C. Hinds of Maine to enroll at Carlisle the three children of Thomas Canadian. The oldest daughter was forwarded an enrollment application and notified that she would have to pay her own costs. The two youngest children were directed to enroll at the Thomas Indian…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
February 16, 1914 - April 16, 1918
These materials include financial documents, legal documents, and correspondence concerning multiple financial concerns of the school, such as railroad bonds, legacy trust funds, fundraising, donations, and checks for minors.
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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 3, 1914 - July 13, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment at Carlisle of Brown Eagle, a member of the Navajo Nation, and the loss of his trunk after being shipped from Morrisville, Pennsylvania to Carlisle.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 9-15, 1914
This material includes a letter as well as a flyer concerning the performance of the Carlisle Indian School band at the Belgian Relief Fund Benefit.
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Letters/Correspondence, Memorabilia and Ephemera
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 8, 1915 - May 11, 1915
These materials include numerous suggestions from Oscar Hiram Lipps and Dennison Wheelock regarding changes that should be made to policy and staff at the Carlisle Indian School. Lipps' suggestions focus on disciplinary measures, the end of preferential treatment for athletes, and staff changes. Lipps also requests that a superintendent for…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 17 - November 3, 1915
This document contains correspondence concerning the student account of Peter Wakejoo. This account contains requests for payment of a lost check, as well as general money due to the student.
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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
May 1, 1915
These materials include an inspection report of J. H. Dortch for his visit to the Carlisle Indian School. His report includes discussions of new staff, the school's physical plant and curriculum, and continued disciplinary changes being enacted under Superintendent Oscar Hiram Lipps.
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Reports
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History of the Carlisle Indian School, School Employees - General, Inspection of the School, Discipline - General, Student Living Conditions, Buildings and Grounds - General Descriptions, School Curriculum, Industrial Training - General, Tobacco Use at the School, Interactions with Local Population, Inspection Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
May 20-29, 1915
These materials include a report and correspondence regarding H. B. Peairs' investigation of discipline at the Carlisle Indian School in May, 1915. The report notes numerous improvements that were made and should be pursued. Superintendent Oscar Hiram Lipps addresses the report's recommendations.
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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
May 20, 1915
These materials include a report by H. B. Peairs on the discipline among boys at the Carlisle Indian School. The report discusses changes enacted by Oscar Hiram Lipps, who was promoted from Supervisor in Charge to Superintendent during this discipline investigation.
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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
July 17, 1915 - July 22, 1916
These materials include correspondence and federal financial aid documents regarding a list of students who were not eligible for enrollment at Carlisle under new enrollment guidelines regarding the availability of schools at home agencies. Upon further investigation, certain students were allowed to remain at Carlisle.
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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 13 - 20, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Michael Wilkie to enroll at Carlisle in order to attend the Millersville State Normal School and to have his transportation paid by the Government.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 13 - 20, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Louis Palin at Carlisle in order to qualify for the course of work offered by the Ford Motor Company.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 17-24, 1915
These materials include a request to enroll Sadie Whirlwind Horse at Carlisle and to waive Section 12 in order to provide her transportation and schooling.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 18, 1915 - September 9, 1915
These materials include a request to release Alice Logan from the Carlisle School. This request was denied due to her being healthy at the time of the request.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 19 - October 2, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Henry J. Flood at Carlisle in order for Flood to attend Conway Hall or Dickinson College.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 31 - September 3, 1915
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of Enos Wilson as an outing student at Carlisle in order to attend Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 26 - November 2, 1915
This document contains correspondence concerning the death of Katie Cochran.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 30 - November 19, 1915
This document contains correspondence concerning the student account of Jerome Slattery. Slattery sought to use the funds to cover travel expenses.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 25 - May 5, 1916
This document contains correspondence concerning the death of Joseph Johnson.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 29 - May 8, 1916
This document contains correspondence concerning Albert Foster and his diagnosis with tuberculosis. He was referred to the Sac and Fox Sanatorium for treatment.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
July 9, 1918 - February 14, 1940
These materials include correspondence, official records, and other documents related to the closure of the Carlisle Indian School in 1918. Discussed topics include the transfer of the land from the Department of the Interior to the Department of War, the transfer of property to other Indian schools, and the discharge and transfer of students…
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Financial Documents, Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Maps, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration