Wise, J. R.

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Nellie Robertson Student File
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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…

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George W. Bent Student File
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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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Foster Otto Student File
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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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Daniel Needham Student File
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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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Isaac Bettelyoun Student File
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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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Correspondence Regarding Complaint of Joseph C. Hart
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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Wise Provides Itemized Account of Proposed Nursery Stock Purchase
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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Sara Pierre's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
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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Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
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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Request to Employ Local Horticulturist to Work on the School Grounds
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Correspondence Regarding Allotment of Julia Jarvis
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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Wise Responds to Failure of Anna Goyitney to Pass Examination
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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Office Informed Oliver Harlan to Remain as Assistant Farmer Until Replacement Appointed
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Farm Statistics for the 1904 Calendar Year
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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Request for Information on Adjusting Telegram Charges
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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Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Estate of James Wolfe
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Nikifer Shouchuk Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook
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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Inquiry of Murphy Tarby on Eligibility to Receive Allotment
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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Wise Responds to Education Circular 120 with Location and Railroad Information
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Wise Provides Information Related to the Lewis and Clark Exposition
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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Notice of the Death of Delia Williams
April 29, 1905

J. R. Wise reports the death of Delia Williams of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Addition to School Chapel
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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E. G. Sprow Withdraws Resignation as Tin Instructor
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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Wise Responds to Inquiry Regarding Harry K. Cole's Property
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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Follow Up on Request to Employ Kalsominers
June 9, 1905

J. R. Wise follows up on William A. Mercer's letter to employ kalsominers for 60 days.

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