Patterson, Ella L.

The first page opened with a poem titled "Exhibition Night: By The-Man-on-the-Band-Stand's Wife." There are also several brief news items such as, weather around the world, Emperor William of Germany’s birthday, and fundraisers. Page two details many short news briefs including, Frederick Douglas, Pope Leo XIII's birthday celebration, Carlisle…

The first page opens with a poem titled "English Speaking," that discouraged students from speaking their native languages. The page also includes an article titled "How Miss Fisher went to Call on the President's Wife," that described Mrs. Fracnces Cleveland's dress and the decor of White House rooms in a visit by a Carlisle Indian School…

A group of sixteen female employees posed on the school grounds. All of the sitters, except one, are identified on the back of the photo.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Florence M. Carter, M. E. Snyder), those who have left the school (Mary Spain, Emma C. Sickels, Thomas Stewart Jr., Margaret Wilson, H. H. Shiverick), and those who have changed positions (Ella L. Patterson, Anne S. Ely). These reports include personal information about those…

Captain Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (James H. Richards, Flora F. Lowe, Bessie Patterson, Mary E. Campbell), those who have left the school (Lydia E. Dittes), and those who have changed positions (Kate Irvine, Ella L. Patterson). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a request from Ella and Bessie Patterson to be transferred to the Albuquerque Indian School. Pratt provides the employment history of the Pattersons' at the Carlisle Indian School and recommends their request be granted.