Richard Henry Pratt requests that Charles Lamar be appointed to the position of band leader following the resignation of James Riley Wheelock. Pratt notes that if the Civil Service Commission declines to appoint Lamar that the position be abolished and that of laborer be created in its place.
Lamar, Charles
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Nikefer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk), Charles Lamar, Mary A. Yarnall), employees who have left the school (Alexander J. Pope, James R. Wheelock, and Edith S. Prince), and those who have changed positions (Goliath Bigjim). The reports include the position title, salary,…
William A. Mercer responds to a complaint of Harwood Hall, Superintendent of the Riverside School, regarding correspondence between Charles Lamar, Bandleader at Carlisle, and Riverside student John Morongo, which Hall interpreted as an attempt to lure Morongo to transfer to Carlisle. Mercer and Lamar deny the accusation.
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Charles Lamar). The reports include the position title and salary. Attached is an explanatory cover letter.
William A. Mercer requests that with Charles Lamar having been certified that he be given a probationary appointment as band leader.
Charles Lamar submits his resignation as Musical Instructor and Band Leader of the Carlisle Indian School.
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band leader along with an increase in salary.