Fletcher, William

Student file of William Fletcher, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on February 3, 1881, and departed on June 22, 1886.  The file contains a student information card, correspondence, a returned student survey, and a report after leaving that indicates that he was living in Colony, Oklahoma, in 1910, working as a…

Student information card of William Fletcher, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on February 3, 1881 and departed on June 22, 1886. The file indicates Fletcher was living in Colony, Oklahoma in 1913.

Student information card of Christopher C. Fletcher, a member of the Clallam Nation, who entered the school on July 7, 1896 and departed on July 3, 1897.

The first page opens with a poem titled "There's Danger," about the evils of drink. Next appears "In an Indian Camp: How to Cook Beans," adapted from the Cheyenne Transporter newspaper, about cleaning cooking utensils before using them. The article continues on page four. Page two includes "The Work of the Blind" that describes samples of…

The first page opens with a poem titled “Be Honest and True," followed by the story of "Two Gentlemen," who showed good manners, the page ends with news about the new girls’ quarters being built. Page two included news about a visit from the Cumberland County Medical Association, new machinery for laundry, students departing for farms,…

Studio portrait of Frank Engler, William Fletcher, and Carl Matches, all wearing school uniforms.

Studio portrait of Frank Engler, William Fletcher, and Carl Matches, all wearing school uniforms.

Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle Old Crow (seated).

Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle, Old Crow (seated). Old Crow is wearing a large overcoat.

Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle, Old Crow (seated). Old Crow is wearing a large overcoat. 

Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs with a list of students whose terms of enrollment are set to expire or for other reasons and requests authority to return them to their homes.

Reply to Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the ages of outgoing pupils.