Valentine, R. G.

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The Red Man (Vol. 2, No. 8)
April 1910

The first article, written by Franz Boas, discussed "Methods in Indian Woodwork." Frank C. Churchill wrote about a council of Ponca, lead by Chief White Eagle and gave an account of the speeches made at the council. Next an article, pulled from the New York Tribune, reported on the improving conditions of Indians across the United…

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Magazines
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Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
photograph of man standing in front of background in white short and brown pants, holding a hat
January 11, 1905 - April 1, 1939, August 5, 1968

This folder contains documents related to Charles E. Dagenett's time in the Indian Service as Supervisor of Indian Employment. Dagenett enrolled at Carlisle in 1887 and graduated in 1891. Though he did work on and off in the Service in the 1891-1905 period, this folder only covers Dagenett's employment from 1905 onwards, (see his Service Record…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Creating an Assistant Disciplinarian Position
August 24-28, 1907

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp requests that the Secretary of the Interior discontinue an assistant matron position at Carlisle and replace it with a new assistant disciplinarian position with the same salary.

Acting Secretary of the Interior Jesse Wilson approves Leupp's request, and Acting Chief Clerk of the Department…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Preparation for a Financial Report on the Carlisle Indian School
February 17, 1908

A Special Agent writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine to inform him that he is almost done preparing a financial report on the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Return of Richmond Martin and Discontinuance of Enrollment of Pupils from New York State
May 12, 1908 - May 12, 1909

These materials include correspondence regarding the return home of Richmond Martin to New York. The documents also discuss in detail new Bureau of Indian Affairs policies related to the discontinued enrollment of pupils from New York State as well as pupils of a young age.

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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Cattle Tuberculosis Testing and Desire to Build New Cattle Stable, 1908
October 16 - December 5, 1908

Acting Chief of Bureau A. M. Farrington relays Dr. B. T. Woodward's findings from his investigation, which the Secretary of the Interior ordered, of the Carlisle Indian School's cattle herd. Farrington states that in October 1908, 23/71 cows had tuberculosis compared to 20 cows in June 1907. Farrington argues that this increase is the result of…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Enrollment of Margaret Burgess
November 27 - December 15, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Margaret Burgess at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Discussion of Who to Hire as Business Teacher
November 28, 1908 - December 1, 1908

Robin L. Hamilton has been appointed as the new business teacher, but he had declined. In discussing other people to fill the position, someone from Carlisle (likely the Superintendent) states that he does not want to appoint Cloe E. Schutt to fill the position because he is looking for a man with more experience. Commissioner of Indian Affairs…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Abolish and Transfer Assistant Disciplinarian and Teacher Positions
November 30 - December 10, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to abolish an assistant disciplinarian and a teacher position because both of these positions are no longer necessary after the new rule that students must be at least fourteen years old. Assistant Disciplinarian Louis Felix is in the small boys quarters and Teacher Ella Petoskey is…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Return Peter Lazore
December 4 - 11, 1908

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request by the father of Peter Lazore to have him returned home from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Policy Regarding Abandoned Monies
December 16, 1908 - January 22, 1909

These materials include an inquiry from the Carlisle Indian School regarding the request of two students, Bert Miller and George Day, to refund monies due to them but transferred to the school's Emergency Fund. A clarification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including their policy on the confiscation of abandoned student funds, is also…

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Report on the Record of Florence Hunter
December 22-31, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a report on the record of Florence Hunter. Hunter had graduated from the Carlisle Indian School in April 1908, worked as a nurse in a private home for two months, and then was admitted as a student to the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Return Home of Nelson Bartlett
December 22, 1908 - January 22, 1909

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return home Nelson Bartlett.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Return Franklin Pierce
December 28, 1908 - January 14, 1909

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request by Lyman Pierce to have his son Franklin Pierce returned to his home from Carlisle. The request was made for Lyman Pierce by George T. Jimerson.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Return Paul Kinninook
January 21 - 23, 1909

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Paul Kinninook to his home from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Continued Enrollment of Albert Exendine
January 28 - February 9, 1909

These materials include correspondence regarding the dropping of Albert Exendine from the rolls of the Carlisle Indian School. Exendine asked to be kept on the rolls until he completed his present term at Dickinson College Preparatory School (Conway Hall). Exendine's request was accepted.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Funds for Medical Care of Students
February 1, 1909

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $500 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1909" account on special medical treatments for students, taking students to Philadelphia for treatment, and for medicine and food for the hospital.

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Return George Dailey
February 9 - 15, 1909

These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of George Dailey to his home in Laguna, New Mexico from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Return Lizzie Rowland
February 11 - 16, 1909

These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Lizzie Rowland to her home in Forsythe, Montana from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Enrollment of David Redthunder and Scholarship for Isaac Quinn
February 18 - September 2, 1909

These materials include correspondence regarding a scholarship at the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Isaac Quinn was recommended for this scholarship by Angel DeCora Dietz. Additional correspondence regarding the enrollment of David Redthunder as a pupil at Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Sale of 60 Hogs
February 18, 1909 - February 25, 1909

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell 60 hogs. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine grants permission for Friedman to advertise the sale and to sell them at auction.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Discussion of Guy Cooley and Messenger Position Vacancy
February 24 - April 5, 1909

This material includes correspondence between Superintendent Moses Friedman and Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine concerning the messenger vacancy that former student Guy Cooley left behind, as well as some unsettled financial matters pertaining to Cooley. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Daughters of Joseph R. Brown to Visit Washington D.C.
February 24-25, 1909

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Joseph R. Brown to have his two daughters attending the Carlisle Indian School to visit him in Washington D.C.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Enrollment of Children of Louis White Moon
May 10-19, 1909

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Louis White Moon to have his two daughters enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. White Moon's request was denied due to the age of his children and the fact that their homes were in the State of New York.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Report on the Effectiveness of Open-Air Balcony Treatments on Tuberculosis
March 17, 1909 - June 29, 1910

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $500 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1910" account for special medical treatment of students, to send students to Philadelphia for treatment, and for medicine and food for the school hospital. Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G . Valentine approves Friedman's…

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration