Student file of William Shakespeare, a member of the Arapaho Nation, who entered the school in March 11, 1881 and departed on February 21, 1883. The file contains a student information card, a newspaper clipping, correspondence, a returned student survey, and a report after leaving. The file Shakespeare was a rancher in Arapahoe, Wyoming in…
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Student information card of William Shakespeare, a member of the Arapaho Nation, who entered the school on March 11, 1881 and departed on February 21, 1883. The file indicates Shakespeare was living in Arapahoe, Wyoming in 1913.

James Patten, a former U.S. Indian Agent, records the Arapaho Council of Chiefs meeting on the occasion of them sending their children to the Carlisle School. Chief Sharp Nose noted that he looked forward to be granted permission to visit his son at Carlisle a sentiment echoed by Chief Little Wolf. White Horse also indicated that he did not…

Correspondence regarding statements made by Rev. John Roberts, missionary at the Shoshone Agency, regarding mortality of students from that reservation. Also included is a list of all students from the Agency sent to various schools including the Carlisle Indian School.