Student file of Thomas Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 30, 1885, graduated in 1892, and ultimately departed on October 22, 1892. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, returned student surveys, a former student response…
Metoxen, Thomas
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Thomas Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 30, 1885 and departed on October 22, 1892. The information card indicates that Metoxen graduated in 1892, studied harness making, married Elizabeth Sickles, and was living in West DePere, Wisconsin in 1913.
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Student file of Albert Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 28, 1888 and departed on November 20, 1893. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, a former student response post card, and a report after leaving indicating that Metoxen was married to Celicia Danforth (Oneida)…
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Student information card of Albert Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 28, 1888 and departed on November 20, 1893. The file indicates Metoxen was living in Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1913.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student file of Amos Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on August 28, 1891 and departed July 3, 1897. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, and a report after leaving indicating that Metoxen was farming in Freedom, Wisconsin in 1911.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Amos Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on August 28, 1891 and departed on July 3, 1897.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student file of Elizabeth Sickles, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on August 28, 1891 and departed on April 14, 1893. The file contains a student information card, returned student surveys, a former student response postcard, and a report after leaving indicating that she was living in West De Pere, Wisconsin in 1913.…
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Student information card of Elizabeth Sickles, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on August 28, 1891 and departed on April 14, 1893. The file indicates Sickles was married and living in West De Pere, Wisconsin in 1913.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student file of Charles Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on October 8, 1893 and departed on June 29, 1895. The file contains a student information card and a report after leaving indicating that he was farming in Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1912.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Charles Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on October 8, 1893 and departed on June 29, 1895.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student file of Thomas Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 3, 1917. No final departure date is given. The file contains a student information card.
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Thomas Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 3, 1917 and departed on August 29, 1918. The file indicates Metoxen transferred to the Tomah Indian School in Tomah, Wisconsin upon the closure of the Carlisle Indian School.
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Student information card of Thomas Metoxen, a member of the Oneida Nation, who entered the school on September 3, 1917. The file indicates Metoxen transferred to the Tomah Indian School in Tomah, Wisconsin upon the closure of the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 8, 1889
The first page began with a poem titled “Do Your Best,” followed by “The Man-On-the-Band-Stand and a Stranger,” which described the “old gentleman’s” effort to thwart the hiring of an Outing student who was careless with arithmetic. It continued on page four. Page two began with “A Manly Resolution,” that reported Felix Iron Eaglefeather’s (…
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Newspapers
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
March 1, 1889
The first page began with a poem titled, “This Life is What We Make It,” followed by a letter from Samuel Townsend (Pawnee) about school life at Marietta College. The second page included news from letters from former students and an excerpted speech from Thomas Metoxen (Oneida).
Among the brief items on page three was a report that baby…
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Newspapers
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Thomas Metoxen.
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Thomas Metoxen (left) and John Kitson (right), both wearing athletic clothing.
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Glass Plate Negative
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National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of three female and nine male students, the graduating class of 1892.
They are, back row, standing, left to right: Thomas Metoxen, Hattie Long Wolf, Reuben Wolf, Luzena Choteau, William Baird; front row, seated, left to right: Albert Bishop, Benajah Miles, Frank Everett, Joseph H. Hamilton, Lydia Flint, Benjamin Caswell…
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Thos. A. Metoxen and Family. Oneida Wis. Also an athlete in time - baseball.
Thomas A. Metoxen with his wife Elizabeth Sickles and their four children.
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 4, 1889
Richard Henry Pratt returns a letter from Thomas A. Metoxen who had requested to be returned home. Pratt also encloses an endorsement from Marianna Burgess disputing his statement. Pratt further states that it has been the policy of Carlisle to only accept students on a five year term and that Metoxen only has one more year left on his…
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National Archives and Records Administration
June 29, 1890
Thomas A. Metoxen requests from the Office of Indian Affairs to return home. Metoxen notes that he came to Carlisle in September 1885 on a five year term and that his parents would like to see him this summer. In addition, he notes that he would like to return to Carlisle in the Fall.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
July 11, 1890
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request from Thomas A. Metoxen to return to his home. Pratt notes that Metoxen has since changed his mind and requested to be sent out on outing which Pratt complied with. As a result Pratt recommends fulfilling the obligation but will follow the Office's wishes if…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
June 17, 1892
Thomas A. Mextoxen inquires from Thomas J. Morgan why he is being forced to remain at the Carlisle Indian School despite graduating in February. Metoxen has discussed this with Pratt and is under the impression Pratt means to keep him there in order to perform with the band in Chicago. Metoxen states he is working full time now but for little…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
July 8, 1892
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Thomas Metoxen's request to either be sent home or receive additional pay to remain at Carlisle. Pratt notes that Metoxen choose to stay as part of the band when asked (in order to travel to and perform in Chicago) and that the possibility for increased pay depending on the appropriation. However, at the moment…
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration