Valentine, R. G.
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These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Cary W. Hartman to enroll at Carlisle a Native student from Canada. The request was denied by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs due to the fact that the student was not a ward of the United States or an American Citizen. He...
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Major Frederick S. Foltz to enroll Engracio Baculy, a minor from the Philippines in his care, at the Carlisle Indian School. The request was granted on the condition that Foltz cover all of Baculy's expenses.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Nettie LaVatta to have her four children-Emma, Elizabeth, George, and Benton-remain at the Carlisle Indian School for the full term of their enrollments. LaVatta later requested having her son George accompany her West to the Fort...
These materials include a request from Joseph Loudbear to return home following his graduation. Loudbear desired to assist his uncle on working Loudbear's property. Loudbear later rescinded his request in order to finish his term of enrollment on the outing system.
These materials include correspondence regarding Judson Bertrand's work at the office of Carlisle dentist Dr. C. E. Wogan. There was some dispute about Bertrand's role as well as where he could pursue training as a dentist.
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell 250 bushels of rye. Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine grants Friedman permission to do so.
These materials contain correspondence regarding the number of students on the outing program, and their potential competition with white workers.
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell nine art bowls, five silver bracelets, six brass candlesticks, and four art plates manufactured in the Native Indian Art Department. Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine grants permission.
These materials include correspondence regarding the forced return of Seneca Clark Cook by Carlisle's disciplinarian, Wallace Denny. Cook's grandmother, Mrs. E. A. Pierce, wrote to the Indian Office complaining about the treatment of her grandson by the school, including specific complaints...
This material includes correspondence concerning a November 1910 inspection of Carlisle by James McLaughlin. This includes information concerning the guard house, a list of runaway students, and an investigation into the administrative affairs at the school.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Daniel Bayhylle at the Carlisle Indian School. Bayhylle was a graduate of the Hampton Institute and was still on the rolls of the school during this time. As a result, the Principal of Hampton was against his enrollment, and...
These materials include correspondence regarding a draft of a Christmas letter from the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School to graduates of the school in 1910.
Pennsylvania Representative M. E. Olmsted asks Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine what appropriation was made for the Carlisle Indian School. Valentine answers that the school received a $169,000 appropriation.
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of students at the Carlisle Indian School. Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine directed Superintendent Moses Friedman to only accept students who had no access to public schools. Further emphasis was noted that students...
These materials include correspondence regarding an order from R. G. Valentine, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to accept no students not able to enter the third grade. Superintendent Moses Friedman, of the Carlisle Indian School, objected to the plan claiming the present age restrictions were...
This material includes correspondence between Superintendent Moses Friedman and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs concerning "The World in Boston" exhibit. Five Carlisle students, including four men and one woman, took part in the weeks-long exhibit. The correspondence includes a letter of...
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Robert J. Tahamont to remain at the Carlisle Indian School past his term of enrollment in order gain more experience in the carpenter trade by assisting the school in building in a plumber shop.
These materials include correspondence regarding an inquiry into the exclusion of Charles Geck from the Carlisle Indian School. Geck was released from the school as a result that he had access to public schools near his home in Oklahoma.
These materials include correspondence regarding a complaint made by Thomas Antiste that an employee of the Flathead School was attempting to force his daughter to enter the Carlisle Indian School.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Rev. Sherman Coolidge to have his daughter Virginia Coolidge enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. Coolidge required an exception from the Office of Indian Schools due to her young age.
Noting heavy criticism from H. B. Peairs and Charles F. Pierce, Superintendent Moses Friedman asks Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine if he wants Carlisle to continue its Native Indian Arts department, which was started February 1, 1906.
Before making a decision, Valentine...
These materials include correspondence and financial documents related to the re-enrollment and disposition of funds of Peter Jackson. There were disputes over how Jackson's earnings and annuities should be paid out.
These materials include correspondence regarding a miscommunication regarding the role of Nora McFarland, the sister of Francis McFarland, as an interpreter.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Joseph Jocks to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School to complete is original period of enrollment after being sent home due to a change in policy. Jocks request was granted.
These materials contain correspondence regarding the transfer of Bessie and Jettie Eades from the Sherman Indian School to Carlisle.
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