Page one opens with a letter from Lucius Aitson (Kiowa) to his father describing an illness he had that left him bed ridden for two weeks and how fond her is of English. Also on this page is a short bit from Nellie Robertson (Sioux) about the story of Moses. The next page had an article titled “A Little History of the Pawnee” by paper editor…
Robertson, Nellie
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![Dessie Prescott, Jennie Lawrence, Nellie Robertson, and Katie La Croix with Sarah Mather [version 1], c.1881 Dessie Prescott, Jennie Lawrence, Nellie Robertson, and Katie La Croix with Sarah Mather [version 1], c.1881](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/NAA_74303.jpg?itok=frKMVwXI)
Studio portrait of Dessie Prescott (seated far left), Jennie Lawrence (seated front left), Nellie Robertson (standing back right), and Katie La Croix (seated far right) with teacher Sarah Mather (seated in center). The students are all wearing school uniforms and holding dolls.
![Dessie Prescott, Jennie Lawrence, Nellie Robertson, and Katie La Croix with Sarah Mather [version 2], c.1881 Dessie Prescott, Jennie Lawrence, Nellie Robertson, and Katie La Croix with Sarah Mather [version 2], c.1881](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_012b.jpg?itok=rMRDw74Q)
Studio portrait of Dessie Prescott (seated far left), Jennie Lawrence (seated front left), Nellie Robertson (standing back right), and Katie La Croix (seated far right) with teacher Sarah Mather (seated in center). The students are all wearing school uniforms and holding dolls.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society has two…
![Nellie Robertson, Etta Robertson, and Adelia Lowe, c.1885 Nellie Robertson, Etta Robertson, and Adelia Lowe, c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/NAA_74094.jpg?itok=qgnW7hqC)
Studio portrait of Nellie Robertson, Etta Robertson, and Adelia Lowe, all wearing school uniforms.
![Nellie Robertson, c.1887 Nellie Robertson, c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_097d.jpg?itok=z4toUYQo)
Studio portrait of Nellie Robertson wearing school uniform.
![Graduating Class of 1890 [pose 2], 1890 Graduating Class of 1890 [pose 2], 1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/NAA_74289.jpg?itok=gxmkuOaR)
Studio portrait of thirteen male and five female students.
This appears to be a different version (people in different positions) of the graduating class of 1890. This is not the version that became the official photograph of the class.
![Graduating Class of 1890 [pose 1], 1890 Graduating Class of 1890 [pose 1], 1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CIS-P-0027.jpg?itok=rL3y3paQ)
Studio portrait of thirteen male and five female students, the second graduating class in 1890.
They are, back row, left to right: William Tivis, Jemima Wheelock, Dennison Wheelock, Stacy Matlock, Levi Levering, Veronica Holliday, Benjamin Lawry; middle row, left to right: George Means, Howard Logan, George Vallier (standing),…
![Nellie Robertson, c.1890 Nellie Robertson, c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/NARA_1327_b134_f5248_0008_0.jpg?itok=4LkaXrTH)
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: [Nellie Robertson] (5248) (16)
![Nellie Robertson, c.1892 Nellie Robertson, c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH3_023b.jpg?itok=JhtMBKOD)
Studio portrait of Nellie Robertson probably wearing school uniform.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, December 1889 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, December 1889](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0580_36456_c0068.jpg?itok=AocOvYWw)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Jennie Dubray, Rosa Bourassa, Nellie Robertson, Lydia Flint) as well as those who have left the school (Laura Lutkins). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving.
![Response to Office Letter Regarding Appointment of Cadet Sergeants Response to Office Letter Regarding Appointment of Cadet Sergeants](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0582_37445_0002.jpg?itok=mznr1C1t)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter noting Office approval of Jennie Dubray, Rosa Bourassa, Nellie Robertson, and Lydia Flint as cadet sergeants. Pratt writes that he requested to have the students listed be approved as pupil teachers and not as cadet sergeants.
Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Applications, and Resignations, September 1894
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Applications, and Resignations, September 1894 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, Applications, and Resignations, September 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1122_35205_c3368.jpg?itok=RvXPBuDw)
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (L. A. Bender, Annie B. Moon, T. S. Reighter, Fannie E. Russell, Clara Anthony, Richard Davis, Bessie R. Jamison, Joshua Walker, W. P. Campbell, Philip L. Drum, T. L. Deavor, and M. J. Campbell) and all employees working at the school in September 1894.
In…
![Pratt Suggests Robertson for Teaching Vacancy Pratt Suggests Robertson for Teaching Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1211_26260_0002.jpg?itok=vXu_A-mJ)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he does not have the funds to employ as teachers the two men named in Hailmann's previous letter. After discussing issues related to funding and employee salaries, Pratt says he wants to wait until he can talk with former student Nellie Robertson about hiring her for the lowest teaching position…
![Nellie Robertson Denny Service Record Card orange-brown paper with chart on it that indicates employment changes for Nellie Robertson Denny](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/Denny_Nellie_R._Rep_Image.jpg?itok=mpT890Kk)
The service record card held by the Office of Indian Affairs for Nellie Robertson Denny. The card tracks when Denny was hired, promoted and resigned from different positions at Carlisle.
Note: The official personnel folder of Nellie Robertson Denny was requested from the National Archives in St. Louis, but a staff member indicated that "…
![Correspondence Regarding the Failure to Re-Nominate Two Teachers Correspondence Regarding the Failure to Re-Nominate Two Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1369_43839_0002.jpg?itok=i4eFKjeD)
Correspondence regarding Richard Henry Pratt not re-nominating M. L. Silcott and Maud Mosher for teaching positions during the 1897 fiscal year. Pratt had not given sufficient written reasons for his decision, and so complaints were made leading to a call for his dismissal. Pratt subsequently provided a written explanation for his reasons--that…
![Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23538_0003.jpg?itok=Tf_tMElO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Nellie V. Robertson's application for a 60-day leave of absence. Included is an explanatory letter from Robertson.
![Thirteen Certificates of Employees' Attendance at Summer School Thirteen Certificates of Employees' Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1452_35841_0001.jpg?itok=AILoVvhr)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards thirteen certificates of attendance for employees: W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Jennie P. Cochran (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), J. W. Hendren (teacher), Fannie I. Peter (teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Mary Bailey (assistant…
![Pratt Requests Pine Ridge Agent Assist in Recruitment Pratt Requests Pine Ridge Agent Assist in Recruitment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1447_33803_0001.jpg?itok=_gib-S2z)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs instruct the U.S. Indian Agent at the Pine Ridge Agency assist Nellie Robertson in bringing a party of students from the agency to Carlisle.
![Report on Teachers at the Carlisle Indian School in 1897 Report on Teachers at the Carlisle Indian School in 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1458_38947_c5564.jpg?itok=Fe5-jjjF)
Alfred John Standing forwards a statement regarding teachers at the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa.
![List of Employees and Number and Location of Rooms Assigned to Staff List of Employees and Number and Location of Rooms Assigned to Staff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1478_48628_0002.jpg?itok=74Y4HN9T)
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.
![Twelve Requests for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Twelve Requests for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1549_27125_0001.jpg?itok=cSvEdJWh)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards twelve applications for leave of absence to attend summer school for several employees: Nellie Robertson (teacher), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mary Bailey (teacher), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Gertrude E. Simmons (assistant…
![Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1596_50927_0001.jpg?itok=8cIa0bbW)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fifteen certificates of attendance at summer school for fourteen employees: Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (normal teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Mary Bailey (teacher), Bessie Barclay (teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Fanny G.…
![Report of Carlisle Employees Making Over 300 Dollars Report of Carlisle Employees Making Over 300 Dollars](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1629_8974_0007.jpg?itok=PwOGZBxH)
Report of Carlisle Indian School employees with a salary of over $300 and their legal residence and date of the entrance into the Indian Service as a permanent employee.