Student information card of Clara Faber (here Clara Elizabeth Faber), a member of the Wyandotte Nation, who entered the school on May 30, 1885, graduated in 1889, and departed on July 2, 1891.
Faber, Clara
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Clara Faber, a member of the Wyandotte Nation, who entered the school on May 30, 1885 and departed on July 2, 1891. The card indicates she graduated in 1889.
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National Archives and Records Administration
January 4, 1889
The first page opened with a poem titled “Look Up!” followed by a report that described, “Our Christmas?” and detailed the holiday events celebrated at the Indian School that included Santa Claus’ visit, who filled students’ hats and stockings with fruit, nuts and candy, and concluded with a description of a turkey dinner. Page two opened with…
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Newspapers
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Clara Faber.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of seven male and seven female students, the first graduating class in 1889.
The are, back row, left to right: Frank Dorian, Joel Tyndall, William F. Campbell, Edwin Schanandore, Thomas Wistar, Joseph B. Harris; middle row (seated), left to right: Kish Hawkins, Eva Johnson, Esther Miller, Lillie Cornelius, Julia Powlas;…
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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
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 at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he has many calls on his Charity Fund and is about $5,000 in debt on account of the Gymnasium and large boys quarters…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration