Thompson, Newton

Progress card of Newton Thompson, a member of the Cherokee Nation, who entered the school on June 12, 1911.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of September 4, the admissions ledger and his file suggest that he actually arrived on June 12.

Student file of Newton Thompson, a member of the Cherokee Nation, who entered the school on June 12, 1911 and departed on September 30, 1914. The file contains a trade/position record card, student information cards, a medical/physical record, applications for enrollment, financial transactions, and correspondence. The files indicate Thompson…

Student information card of Newton Thompson, a member of the Cherokee Nation, who entered the school on June 12, 1911 and departed on September 30, 1914.

These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of students from the Five Civilized Tribes. Anna Melton inquired about the expenses she had incurred and various discrepancies in how students are charged.