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


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.

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)…

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.

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.
Note: This file originally contained a…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Note: This document was found filed at the U.S. National Archives in the same folder as documents related to Thomas A. Metoxen.

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.

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.

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 (…

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…

Studio portrait of Thomas Metoxen.

Studio portrait of Thomas Metoxen (left) and John Kitson (right), both wearing athletic clothing.

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…

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.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request for 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…

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…

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…