Student file of Newton Pierce, a member of the Seneca Nation, who entered the school on November 18, 1891 and ultimately departed on September 20, 1898. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards that list five outings.
Pierce, Newton
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Student information card of Newton Pierce, a member of the Seneca Nation, who entered the school on November 18, 1891 and departed on September 20, 1898.
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National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Newton Pierce wearing school uniform.
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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Newton Pierce (left) and Willie Parker, both wearing school uniforms.
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Photographic Print, B&W
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Cumberland County Historical Society
November 17, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of staff and the location and number of rooms assigned for their use at the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 8-10, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits oaths of office from four newly appointed employees: Ella Rikert (hospital cook), Sara E. Smith (librarian), John C. Morris (assistant baker), and Newton Pierce (assistant baker).
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration