This folder includes documents related to Stauffer's time working at Carlisle as the school musical director or band leader. Two thirds of the material relate to how Stauffer left the school. Having been suspended after the 1914 investigation into the school, Stauffer was not formally fired, but his job position was abolished. The other third…
Knight, Ora L.
June 11, 1910 - July 16, 1914
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 1, 1913 - May 1, 1914
These materials include legal documents and correspondence regarding charges filed against Superintendent Moses Friedman after an inspection and investigation of the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the documents are the official charges against Friedman, his answers to those charges, correspondence regarding the charges, and the…
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
Topics:
1914 Congressional Investigation, History of the Carlisle Indian School, Discipline - General, School Farms - Selling Produce, Industrial Training - General, Student Illness, Buildings and Grounds - General Descriptions, Athletic Program Administration, Fire Prevention, Student Living Conditions, Food and Dining
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National Archives and Records Administration
February 4, 1914
In this affidavit, Julia Hardin answers questions from Indian Inspector Linnen about an incident where she was beaten by the music teacher at the school Claude Stauffer. She explains that the conflict started when she signed-up to go on outing but was expected to leave before she had her belongings prepared.
In Inspector Linnen's main…
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Legal and Government Documents
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 18, 1914
Julia Hardin answers questions from Inspector Linnen about the aftermath of her testimony before Congress.
In Inspector Linnen's supplemental report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled Exhibit G.
Note: This content discusses an incident of corporal punishment, which some may find…
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Legal and Government Documents
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National Archives and Records Administration