These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Russell B. Harrison for information related to the admission requirements for the Indian Schools. Harrison was sent information related to the Carlisle Indian School.
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May 13, 1912 - June 5, 1912
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May 14, 1912 - May 15, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a letter form John White, manager of Ehrets Slag Roofing, requesting to be paid.
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May 18 - 21, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request for Adeline Boutang to visit her cousin in Washington D. C. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied her request.
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May 26 - July 8, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by John Jackson to return to his home due to his eyes.
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May 28, 1912 - June 12, 1914
These materials include correspondence regarding the Alumni Association of the Carlisle Indian School including its new constitution, a new building in Carlisle, and other news.
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June 1, 1912 - June 10, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a bill for roofing from the Warren-Ehret Company.
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June 5 - July 12, 1912
This document contains correspondence concerning the closure of the student accounts of two deceased students, Wilson Carpenter (Seneca) and Marie Hutchinson (Chippewa, also known as Mary Hutchinson).
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June 5, 1912
This document contains a letter concerning the death of Marie Hutchinson (also known as Mary Hutchinson).
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June 6, 1912 - June 12, 1912
The Acting President of the Civil Service Commissioner informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that non-competitive civil service exams are held for too long of a period of time at Carlisle. Second Assistant Commissioner C. F. Hauke directs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman to plan his examinations further in advance and…
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June 8, 1912 - August 24, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by the parents of Elsie Rabbit to have her returned home for at least the summer vacation. Rabbit's parents also state that she was enrolled at Carlisle without their consent and that her health was poor.
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June 10 - August 9, 1912
Representative J. A. M. Adair informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert G. Valentine that the conductor of the Carlisle Indian School band owes money to one of his constituents, W. G. Carey. Adair asks what jurisdiction the band is under and how to make sure that a payment is made. Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman informs Valentine…
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June 11, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the industrial training at the school is "of a very high order," but that the girls' industries could be improved. Additionally, he refers to several requests that he's made for additional equipment for boys' and girls' industries.
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June 12-13, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses two bill claims from the American Laundry Machinery Company and the Crane Company.
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June 15 - August 30, 1912
These materials include materials related to a request by James Riley Wheelock to have his brother, Hugh Wheelock, released from the Carlisle Indian School. James claimed that his brother was being held at the school to prevent him from playing in Wheelock's band, and to make him play for the Carlisle football team. James further claimed that…
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June 24 - September 20, 1912
These materials include correspondence regarding two Alaskan individuals, George Cushing and Charles Foster, brought to the Carlisle Indian School by William Foster. Both boys desired to enroll in the Carlisle Indian School.
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June 25, 1912 - June 26, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a bill claim for $2.50 from the Crane Company.
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June 26, 1912 - July 22, 1912
This material includes correspondence regarding Henry Ankle, his location, and his status as a student at Carlisle.
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June 27, 1912
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests authorization to spend $400 for fiscal year 1913 in order to pay the lease of the Henderson Tract, which is used for "pasture and other purposes."
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July 7, 1912 - August 15, 1912
Dr. Rachel R. Williams informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman that, for a fee of $100, she could come to the school for a week to lecture on personal hygiene to small groups of female students. Friedman forwards Williams' letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and praises the value of her talks to the students last…
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July 8, 1912 - July 13, 1912
The "Mission Study Class" member James Keating asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information on "Denominational Missionary Work" and for the name of the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent. Commissioner R. G. Valentine sends Keating copies of the Commissioner's Annual Report for 1909, 1910, and 1911 and informs him that the…
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July 9 - August 28, 1912
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a contract with the United Electric Company for electricity for industrial motors and another contract for the rental of the Henderson Farm.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke returns the electricity contract and points out various issues with it. He…
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July 12, 1912 - August 19, 1912
This document contains correspondence concerning a request by Patrick Verney to access the accounts of his deceased wife, Grace Kieh.
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July 18 - 23, 1912
These materials contain correspondence referencing positive experiences of a patron and student on the outing system at Carlisle.
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July 22-31, 1912
This material includes letters and articles about the success of Jim Thorpe at the Stockholm Olympics. This includes a newspaper article as well as a personal letter of congratulations from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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July 22, 1912
These materials include correspondence notifying Samuel Dana that his application for admission to the Carlisle Indian School was referred to the Superintendent of the School.
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