Schweigman, Louis

Student file of James Schweigman, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 30, 1882, and departed on July 21, 1884. The file contains a student information card, correspondence in which Schweigman explains why he left the a returned student survey blank, and a report after leaving that indicates Schweigman was a farmer…

Progress card of Louis Schweigman, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 7, 1910.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of October 10, the admissions ledger and his file suggest that he actually arrived on October 7.

Student file of Louis Schweigman, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 7, 1910 and ultimately departed on January 9, 1914. The file contains student information cards, medical/physical records, applications for enrollment, trade/position record cards, a progress/conduct card, an outing record, a returned student…

Student information card of Louis Schweigman, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 7, 1910 and ultimately departed on January 9, 1914.

Student file of Alfred Lamont, a member of the Chippewa Nation, who entered the school on October 27, 1910, and departed on June 10, 1913. The file contains a student information card, letters/correspondence, medical/physical records, a newspaper clipping, a progress/conduct card, a trade/position record cards, an application for enrollment, a…

Student file of Florence Perrine, a member of the Piegan Nation, who entered the school on October 29, 1912, and departed on June 1, 1915. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, correspondence, a financial transaction, a federal financial aid form, an outing evaluation, an outing record, a returned student…

Program for the 1912 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances, the names and image of the graduating class and students who were awarded industrial certificates, the class motto and colors, and a lacrosse game against the University of Maryland. In addition, the program includes a number of…

Program for the 1912 commencement concert by the Carlisle Indian Band. The program also contains the names of the students in the band.

Program for the 1913 commencement concert by the Carlisle Indian Band. The program also contains the names of the students in the band.

Program of the 1913 graduation exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes the graduation exercises, the name of the graduating class, and students receiving industrial certificates.

These materials include legal documents and correspondence regarding charges filed against Superintendent Moses Friedman after an inspection and investigation of the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the documents are the official charges against Friedman, his answers to those charges, correspondence regarding the charges, and the…

These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of Louis Schweigman to his home. Schweigman complained that he was returned to his home without warning. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied the claim, and noted Schweigman's temporary enrollment status. Friedman also complained to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs the Principal…

The typed transcript of Hiram Chase's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Chase was a student at Carlisle.

In his testimony Chase critiques Superintendent Friedman's arbitrary expulsion of students. He also answers questions regarding student acts of insubordination and alcohol consumption at…

The typed transcript of Montreville Yuda's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Yuda was working in Chambersburg, having enrolled at Carlisle in September 8, 1908 and been discharged from the school under uncertain circumstances on May 19, 1913.

Yuda first testifies regarding the circumstances…

The typed transcript of Louis Schweigman's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Schweigman was not a student at the school, but had attended from October 7, 1910 to January 9, 1914. His last name is spelled Schwiegman in this transcript.

In his testimony Schweigman recounts his discharge from…

The typed transcript of Adelaide B. Reichel's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Reichel was a teacher at Carlisle.

In her testimony Reichel offers her perspective on (principal teacher) John Whitwell's professional capabilities and questions his loyalty to Superintendent Friedman. Then Lelah…

These materials include correspondence and a resolution regarding the YMCA Middle Atlantic Student Conference of 1914. A delegation of four Carlisle Indian School students attended the conference, and adopted resolutions "for the betterment, elevating and promoting Christian fellowship of the Indian Race."

This document contains correspondence concerning the student account of Louis Schweigman. The student had requested remittance payments from the government.