Student file of Nellie Robertson, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 6, 1880, graduated in 1890, and ultimately departed on July 2, 1896. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, a photograph, news clippings, a report after leaving, a…
Wise, J. R.
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Student file of George W. Bent, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on September 8, 1895, and departed on March 4, 1896. The file contains a student information card, a position card, former student response postcards, a returned student survey, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a report after leaving indicating…
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Student file of Foster Otto, a member of the Ottawa Nation, who entered the school on September 16, 1908, and departed on March 15, 1909. The file contains a student information card, an application for enrollment, news clippings, a physical record, correspondence related to enrolling at Haskell Indian School and applying to a position at…
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Student file of Daniel Needham, a member of the Chippewa Nation, who entered the school on September 27, 1911, and ultimately departed on January 4, 1915. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, correspondence, financial transactions, medical/physical records,…
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Student file of Isaac Bettelyoun, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 28, 1915 and departed on March 6, 1916. The file contains student information cards, a trade/position record card, and correspondence. The file indicates that Bettelyoun attended the Chilocco Indian School and Haskell Indian School and was living…
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July 26, 1904 - December 6, 1904
Correspondence regarding the complaint of Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, regarding the recruitment of students for the Carlisle Indian School without his consent.
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Letters/Correspondence
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Student Transfers, Indian School System, Recruitment of Students by Native Americans, School Employees - Printing Office, Request for Reenrollment, Requests from Families to Send Students Home, Factors Affecting Student Recruitment, BIA Policy and Policy Changes, Letters from Families About Students, Students Returning Home at End of Term, Enrollment Policies
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October 18, 1904
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a desire for an itemized statement regarding specific trees for nursery stock.
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October 21, 1904
J. R. Wise (acting superintendent) forwards Sara Pierre's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence. Pierre works as a hospital cook.
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October 24, 1904
J. R. Wise (acting superintendent) forwards Emma G. Sky's application for a 4-day annual leave of absence. Sky works as an assistant clerk.
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October 29, 1904
J. R. Wise requests authority to employ a horticulturist for no more than 60 days beginning on October 24, 1904.
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November 14-30, 1904
Correspondence regarding the allotment of Julia Jarvis on the Colville Reservation.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
November 18, 1904
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the examination of Anna Goyitney (here Annie Goitney) as a teacher to be permanently appointed.
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Letters/Correspondence
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January 4, 1905
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Service that arrangements have been made for Oliver Harlan to remain as the Assistant Farmer until his replacement has been secured.
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January 6, 1905
John R. Wise submits the report of farm statistics the Carlisle Indian School farms for the 1904 calendar year.
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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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January 7, 1905
J. R. Wise requests information from the Office of Indian Affairs on how to pay for collect telegrams which were not sent at the Government rate.
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Letters/Correspondence
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February 9, 1905
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the amount and source of funds sent to W. C. Kohlenberg, Superintendent of the Sac and Fox school, from the estate of deceased student James Wolfe (here spelled Wolf).
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February 28, 1905 - March 3, 1905
Nikifer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk) submits his resignation as an assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation and notes that he has no recommendation for a replacement.
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March 3, 1905 - April 26, 1905
Correspondence regarding the request of Murphy Tarby to whether he is eligible to receive an allotment as a member of the Yuma Nation.
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Letters/Correspondence
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April 11, 1905
J. R. Wise replies to Education Circular 120 from C. F. Larrabee with the correct location, post-office and telegraphic addresses, and the nearest railroad station. Wise provides a breakdown of the usual routes for passenger and freight routes.
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April 12, 1905
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has separately sent them school room papers and unmounted drawings for the Lewis and Clark/Portland Exposition. Wise also discusses the type of industrial materials to be included and photographs taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
April 29, 1905
J. R. Wise reports the death of Delia Williams of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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May 11, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to build an addition to the Carlisle Indian School Chapel and provides details on the procurement of supplies and cost of labor.
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June 6, 1905
E. G. Sprow withdraws his resignation as a tin department instructor. J. R. Wise forwards the letter along with his recommendation that no action be taken on the resignation.
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June 8, 1905 - June 24, 1905
J. R. Wise responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding an inquiry from Princess Chinquilla who claims her son, Harry K. Cole, left money, a trunk, and a gold watch when he left the Carlisle Indian School.
Princess Chinquilla in her letter also requests a position for Cole in the Indian Service.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
June 9, 1905
J. R. Wise follows up on William A. Mercer's letter to employ kalsominers for 60 days.
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