White, Louis D.

Student file of David White, a member of the Mohawk Nation, who entered the school on August 10, 1901 and ultimately departed on August 9, 1912. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, a former student response postcard,…

Student file of Johnson Tarbell, a member of the Mohawk Nation, who entered the school on August 7, 1903, and ultimately departed on June 30, 1907. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, a report after leaving, and returned student…

Progress card of Louis D. White, a member of the Mohawk Nation, who entered the school on November 24, 1904.

Student file of Louis D. White, a member of the Mohawk Nation, who entered the school on November 24, 1904 and ultimately departed on July 14, 1917. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, applications for enrollment, medical/physical records, a returned student…

Student information card of Louis D. White, a member of the Mohawk Nation, who entered the school on November 24, 1904 and ultimately departed on July 14, 1917.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of November 24, 1905, the admissions ledger and his file suggest that he actually arrived on November 24, 1904.

This issue, which commemorates the Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1909, featured speeches highlighting the success of Indian education. Francis E. Leupp, in his address, among many things spoke on the success of the arts at Carlisle. He was followed by Moses E. Clapp, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Clapp shared "…

Group portrait of male and female students on stage wearing costumes. They are the cast of the play, "The Captain of Plymouth," produced at the school from March 29-March 31, 1909. 

The caption written below this image was supplied by Cumberland County Historical Society staff. 

Note: There were two students named James…

Ten male students and five female students, in costumes, standing and seated with one white male teacher. 

This image is from the series taken of the cast members of the school's production of  the play, "The Captain of Plymouth," produced at the school from March 29-March 31, 1909. The white man is presumably Claude Stauffer,…

The program for "The Captain of Plymouth," performed as part of the Commencement Exercises of 1909.  The program lists the various acts of the performance as well as the student actors.

Note: In two cases it is unclear which student is referred to: Mary Cooke in this program could refer to Mary Cook (who entered in 1901) or Mary…

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Louis D. White to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School, including a resolution by the Mohawk Council of Tribes.

These materials include correspondence and federal financial aid documents regarding a list of students who were not eligible for enrollment at Carlisle under new enrollment guidelines regarding the availability of schools at home agencies. Upon further investigation, certain students were allowed to remain at Carlisle.