Standing Elk, Laura

Student file of Laura Standing Elk, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882, and ultimately departed on July 29, 1890. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, and a report after leaving indicating Standing Elk was living in Lame…

Student information card of Laura Standing Elk, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882 and departed on July 29, 1890.

Studio portrait of Laura Standing Elk.

Studio portrait of Edmund Guerrier, Laura Standing Elk, and Julia Bent. Guerrier was an interpreter for the U.S. government.

Studio portrait of Edmund Guerrrier with Laura Standing Elk and Julia Bent. The two students are wearing school uniforms.

Note: Guerrier was employed as an interpreter for the U.S. government. 

Studio portrait of Laura Standing Elk and Arthur Standing Elk. 

Note: Previous cataloging indicates the handwritten caption includes the date December 31, 1886.

Studio portrait of Laura Standing Elk and Arthur Standing Elk. 

Studio portrait of Laura Standing Elk. 

Studio portrait of Laura Standing Elk. 

Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs with a list of 80 students to return to their homes due to expiration of their terms and sickness. Pratt also details the travel arrangements for travel to the various agencies and locations. He also notes that 68 pupils whose terms have expired have elected to remain at the school.