Program for the 1906 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances, the names and image of the graduating class and students who were awarded industrial certificates, the class motto and colors. In addition, the program includes a number of images related to the Carlisle Indian School.
Cumberland County Historical Society
![1906 Commencement Program 1906 Commencement Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-6-1906_001.jpg?itok=dVKe5e42)
![Admission Ticket to the 1906 Commencement Ceremony Admission Ticket to the 1906 Commencement Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-5-1906_001.jpg?itok=9U8mfg41)
Admission ticket to the commencement ceremonies of the Carlisle Indian School on March 21st and 22nd of 1906.
![Description of a Visit to the Carlisle Indian School in 1906 Description of a Visit to the Carlisle Indian School in 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-1-47_0003.jpg?itok=vlUT1u45)
The father of Matthew and Wendell Jones describes his visit to the Carlisle Indian School. He discusses the games many of the students played as well as the work that was being done on the school grounds.
Also included is a letter from the widow of Wendell Jones noting that she had made a copy of the letter in 1988.
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Outing rules signed by student Rachel Long and patron George M. Diffenderfer on Feb. 18, 1907.
![1907 Commencement Program 1907 Commencement Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-6-1907_001.jpg?itok=dVFXS4s_)
Program of the four days of graduation exercises of the Carlisle Indian School, including the names of the 1907 graduating class and those receiving industrial certificates. Also includes various images associated with the school and the lyrics of the school song.
Note: The student Carl Silk is also known as Carl Sylvester.
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Oonaleana provides an update to Fannie Peter on his home in Point Barrow, Alaska. He notes that he tries to teach some others in Point Barrow English and that one of the recently returned students from Carlisle has forgotten how to speak Eskimo but they are going to teach in the Winter. Oonaleana also includes stories of hunting whales while…
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Letter from T. Chalkley Hatton as consulting engineer to James W. Eckels, the Chairman of the Sewer Committee, regarding an outfall sewer located near the Carlisle Indian School.
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Supplementary permit for sewerage for an outflow sewer near the Carlisle Indian School. The permit redirects the line from the Carlisle Indian School to the sewer disposal plant and allows the School to use the sewer system with the permission of the borough of Carlisle.
![Mercer Informs Eckels Sewer Correspondence Forwarded to Washington D.C. Mercer Informs Eckels Sewer Correspondence Forwarded to Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-4-17-3_001.jpg?itok=9mzjoi1d)
William A. Mercer informs James W. Eckels that he has forwarded the correspondence related to the right of way for the outflow sewer to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C.
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Annebuck writes about her school experiences at the Chemawa Indian School. She notes that the girls basketball team was recently defeated but that she had a nice Christmas. In addition, she writes about the differences between Chemawa and Carlisle as well as the differences in weather between Chemawa and her home in Alaska.
Note: The…
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![Draft of Pratt's "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA." Draft of Pratt's "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA."](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-2_0005.jpg?itok=JO8pGNW-)
Richard Henry Pratt sends the draft of his pamphlet "The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA. Its Origin, Progress, and the Difficulties Surmounted" to William Miller of the Hamilton Library Association in Carlisle. Pratt notes that his purpose in writing the pamphlet is due to his feeling that government is becoming opposed to non-…
![Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908 Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-6_E.jpg?itok=AHXGUV5F)
Annebuck replies to Fannie Peter with an update on her experiences as a teacher in Deering, Alaska with a focus on her students and the weather. Annebuck describes her pay along with the costs associated with boarding with the missionaries and her travel costs to Chemawa. Also included are updates on various individuals associated with the…
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Student drawing by Charles Lone Elk entitled "Rolling."
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Essay titled "An Indian Camp" by Pierce Yupe that tells the story of an Indian camp and two children left behind as the camp moves from place to place.
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Stencil cut art by Eunice Bartlette with floral and geometric design work.
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Still life, pencil drawing of flower stems, by S. L. Monteith.
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Student work from art class. Includes paintings of geometrical designs by C. M. Battise. Also includes a drawing of a teacup and milk bottle by Anna J. Roulette, Junior; a still life drawing of flower stems by Harrison Smith, Junior; and a painting entitled "Study in color harmony" with geometric and floral design work by Lillian Rice.
![Three Character Sketches by Students Three Character Sketches by Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-6-14_001.jpg?itok=lBR1ex14)
Three character sketches by students of the Carlisle Indian School. James Halftown describes two women who visited the campus, Jessie Rowland writes about a large gentleman, and Guy describes a female teacher.
Note: Guy is probably Guy Plenty Horse.
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Program for the 1908 Athletic Celebration and presentation of the C's. Includes the records for the athletic teams, team photos, rosters, the school song, and the school yell.
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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…
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Student essays entitled The Story of Enoch Arden written by the following: Elizabeth Fishe (Menominee), Philip Morris (Nez Perce), Elizabeth Lavatta (Shoshone), Levi Elk Looks Back (Sioux), John Jackson (Objiway, January 10, 1910, Lottie C. Tramper (Cherokee), Thomas Myiow (Mohawk), Hugh Wheelock (Oneida), William Yellowelk (Sioux), Anna Rose (…
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Program for a concert given by the Carlisle Indian School on January 19, 1910 and a poster for a concert on February 2, 1910. The reverse of the program contains the lyrics of the band song.