Student file of Harry Bonser, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 8, 1910 and ultimately graduated in 1914, departing on June 15, 1914. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains photographs, student information cards, applications for enrollment, medical/physical…
McLaughlin, James


William A. Mercer forwards the results of a board of survey convened by James McLaughlin, U.S. Indian Inspector, to dispose of property at the Carlisle Indian School.

Correspondence regarding requests to return from the Carlisle Indian School students who had come from the Standing Rock Agency. The requests focused on a promise that the term of enrollment for Carlisle was three years rather than five years.

These materials include correspondence arranging multiple inspections of unserviceable property at the Carlisle Indian School for possible condemnation and removal.

This material includes correspondence concerning a November 1910 inspection of Carlisle by James McLaughlin. This includes information concerning the guard house, a list of runaway students, and an investigation into the administrative affairs at the school.