Smith, Lawrence

Student file of Lawrence Smith, a member of the Winnebago Nation, who entered the school on August 5, 1887, graduated in 1890, and departed on July 2, 1891. The file contains student information cards, a returned student survey, former student response postcards, a news clipping, and a report after leaving. The file indicates Smith was living…

Student information card of Lawrence Smith, a member of the Winnebago Nation, who entered the school on August 5, 1887 and departed on July 2, 1891. The file indicates Smith had graduated in 1890, studied teaching, and was living in Winnebago, Nebraska in 1913.

The first page began with a poem titled “Listen,” reprinted from Harper’s Bazaar, followed by the publication of a letter received from Dolly Gould (Nez Perce) on her work at the Ft. Lapwai School under the title “Appreciation.” Felix Iron Eagle Feather’s (Sioux) letter from his Outing home was also included on the page. The second…

Studio portrait of Lawrence Smith (standing) and Abner St. Cyr (seated). 

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. 

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),…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter as well as returns a letter from Lawrence Smith to the Office. Pratt notes that in his judgement it would be better to leave Smith's money in the Treasury until the end of the schooling. Further stating that Smith can earn all the money he needs under the school's system.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Lawrence Smith. Pratt provides Smith's history at the Carlisle Indian School and noting that he has asked to be reenrolled at the Carlisle Indian School or to be released to attend the Hampton Institute. As a result, Pratt notes that it would not be fair to the school…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter requesting information on Lawrence Smith.

Alfred John Standing submits a report to W. N. Hailmann on six former students of the Carlisle Indian School in relation to their employment in the Indian Service.