Including documents from Siceni J. Nori's time employed as a clerk at Carlisle, this service file was compiled at the Office of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. It comprises mostly of correspondence and official evaluations like efficiency reports.
The folder has been split into two PDFs. The first PDF primarily covers the…
These materials include correspondence reporting the death of Paul Sanders at the Carlisle Indian School by Superintendent Moses Friedman. Friedman further reported that Sanders' remains were returned to his parents in Charenton, Louisiana.
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to slaughter 60 calves, 60 hogs, and 20 old and unproductive cows for their students to eat. He also requests to sell 20 cow and 60 calf hides. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. H. Abbott authorizes all of Friedman's requests.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Gabriel Poggie to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School after leaving the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show.
Moses Friedman requests a copy of the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in order to highlight it in the Indian Craftsman. The Office of Indian Affairs returns a copy of the literary section noting the statistical copy is not yet ready but will be provided when it comes out.
These materials contain correspondence regarding students to be returned home because they are graduating or their terms are expiring in June 1910, including a list of these returning students.
These materials include correspondence from Superintendent Moses Friedman reporting the death of Madeline Goslin. Friedman further indicates that Goslin's body was to be returned to her home in Odanah, Wisconsin.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll George Manawa, a member of the Creek Nation, at the Carlisle Indian School. Manawa was admitted on the condition that Manawa be pay for his board, transportation, and tuition.
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell a horse since it is too small for heavy work and "not safe for single driving." Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. H. Abbott grants permission.
These materials include correspondence and financial documents regarding a trip of Henry Blatchford to Washington D. C. from Carlisle.
Education Division Chief J. H. Dortch tells Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman what subjects that Commandant of Cadets candidates will be tested on and asks if he has any suggestions. Civil Service Commission President John C. Black sends a draft of a newspaper announcement for the position to Commissioner of Indian…
These materials include correspondence regarding an attempt to have the Red Man magazine classified as second-class mail. The eligibility of the publication for second-class designation was questioned, but an application was forwarded to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Florence Edwards at the Carlisle Indian School, where her sister Delia was a student. Edwards required an exemption from the Office of Indian Affairs in order to enroll due to her age.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from the father of Cody Printup to have Printup visit home over the summer vacation. The request was denied due to a policy of Superintendent Moses Friedman to have students go on the outing program rather than return home to continue their education and training.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Abe Colonahaski, a member of the Cherokee Nation, to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Colonahaski sought an exemption from the age requirement to be admitted. The request was granted by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by F. L. Kern to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Kern required an exemption from the Office of Indian Affairs to be admitted due to his age. The Office did not grant the exemption.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from James (Jimmie) Blue Bird to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Blue Bird sought an exemption from the maximum age requirement in order to enroll. The request was granted from the Office of Indian Affairs.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Cary W. Hartman to enroll at Carlisle a Native student from Canada. The request was denied by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs due to the fact that the student was not a ward of the United States or an American Citizen. He suggested Hartman reach out to the Department of Indian…
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These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Major Frederick S. Foltz to enroll Engracio Baculy, a minor from the Philippines in his care, at the Carlisle Indian School. The request was granted on the condition that Foltz cover all of Baculy's expenses.
Secretary R. A. Ballinger informs Senator N. B. Scott that, if the Shenandoah Tribe would like to have the Carlisle Indian School Band perform on July 4 for them, he should write to the school's superintendent.
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Nettie LaVatta to have her four children-Emma, Elizabeth, George, and Benton-remain at the Carlisle Indian School for the full term of their enrollments. LaVatta later requested having her son George accompany her West to the Fort Hall Reservation. Further information regarding the…
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Oakley Pierce to have his son Mitchell Pierce returned to his home from Carlisle.
Chief Clerk C. F. Hauke requests Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman to create a report on student outings from July 1, 1909 to April 1, 1910. A few days later Hauke asks for a statement outlining the overall plan for the outing system. Friedman sends blank copies of each of the forms used in implementing outings and a rule…
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $160 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1910" account to purchase and install a freight elevator for the girls' dormitory.