Student information card of Horace, a member of the Arapaho Nation, who entered the school on March 11, 1881 and died on June 12, 1882 while attending the school. Horace is buried in the cemetery on the school grounds.
In school documentation Horace is also known as Horace Washington and Horse.
Student information card of Horace, a member of the Arapaho Nation, who entered the school on March 11, 1881 and died on June 12, 1882 while attending the school.
E. Ballan writes to add additional students to the party to be sent to Carlisle. He writes that an interpreter would like to send his son along with another from the Shoshone Nation and had previously received permission from the Indian Agent. In addition, one father will only send his daughter if her brother accompanies her to Carlisle.
James Patten, a former U.S. Indian Agent, records the Arapaho Council of Chiefs meeting on the occasion of them sending their children to the Carlisle School. Chief Sharp Nose noted that he looked forward to be granted permission to visit his son at Carlisle a sentiment echoed by Chief Little Wolf. White Horse also indicated that he did not…