Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards School Physician Ferdinand Shoemaker's certification of Ella G. Hill's illness during her leave of absence. Hill works as a laundry manager.
Leave of Absence
![Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27635_0001.jpg?itok=jitEiDYO)
![W. A. Mercer's Request for Leave of Absence W. A. Mercer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3604_38361_0001.jpg?itok=eWt43hjM)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests a 15-day leave of absence.
![Arthur E. Schaal's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Arthur E. Schaal's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3612_40502_0001.jpg?itok=ghSjnqKl)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Arthur E. Schaal's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Ida Boger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ida Boger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3646_47992_0001.jpg?itok=ICuXP6GW)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant laundress Ida Boger's application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![Margaret O. Eckert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Margaret O. Eckert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3646_47991_0001.jpg?itok=6nF79Nj7)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Margaret O. Eckert's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3655_49953_0001.jpg?itok=URzvWzSv)
W. A. Mercer forwards applications for leave of absence for three employees: Nellie V. Robertson (clerk) and Anna C. Grove (assistant matron).
![Wallace Denny's Application for Leave of Absence Wallace Denny's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3654_49901_0002.jpg?itok=6TzHFlmh)
Major William A. Mercer forwards Asssistant Disciplinarian Wallace Denny's application for a 15 day annual leave of absence.
![Elizabeth Searight's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Elizabeth Searight's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3670_52990_0001.jpg?itok=AIoV2EOK)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards Elizabeth Searight's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Searight works as an assistant seamstress.
![Twenty Seven Requests for Leave of Absence Twenty Seven Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3678_54489_0001.jpg?itok=AQRnEibk)
W. A. Mercer forwards twenty-seven applications for leave of absence for several employees: Hattie M. McDowell (teacher), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Lida M. Johnston (teacher), Lydia E. Kaup (teacher), James E. Henderson (teacher), John L. Walters (teacher), Emma H. Foster (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), John F.…
![W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3669_52687_0001.jpg?itok=4jQOCLeh)
W. A. Mercer forwards superintendent of industry W. Grant Thompson's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence.
![Charles H. Carns' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charles H. Carns' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3675_54032_0001.jpg?itok=4MkcLlCD)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards painter Charles H. Carns' application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![John A. Herr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence John A. Herr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3675_54033_0001.jpg?itok=eyvZZwtO)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards carpenter John A. Herr's application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![Five Requests for Leave of Absence Five Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3689_57775_0001.jpg?itok=srVA5f0L)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer and Principal teacher Kate S. Bowersox forward five requests for leave of absence for employees: Lizzie James (cook), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), Amelia D. McMichael (teacher), M. I. Zeigler (harnessmaker), and W. S. Dysert (shoemaker). Included is an explanatory letter from acting commissioner C. F.…
![Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's Request for Leave of Absence Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3683_56151_0001.jpg?itok=Yo9jl1O-)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's request for a 7-day leave of absence.
![Sarah E. Harry's Application for Leave of Absence Sarah E. Harry's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3690_58036_0002.jpg?itok=xXw4m_my)
Major William A. Mercer forwards Assistant Laundress Sarah E. Harry's application for a 9 day leave of absence, with the days being nonconsecutive. Mercer also includes a duplicate copy.
![Emma A. Cutter's Application for Leave of Absence Emma A. Cutter's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3687_57314_0001.jpg?itok=GMy4CS20)
W. A. Mercer forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's application for a 6-day leave of absence.
![Four Applications for Leave of Absence Four Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3686_56907_0001.jpg?itok=MHHoL7Je)
W. A. Mercer forwards four applications for leave of absence for several employees: Bertha Canfield (seamstress), Anna Gogitney (teacher), Susie Rayos (teacher), and E. H. Colegrove (disciplinarian).
![Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3714_64252_0005.jpg?itok=BZQLVlR7)
Major William A. Mercer explains to Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee that Cook Lizzie James has been so sick that she has taken 30 days of paid annual leave and 30 days of paid sick leave and is now requesting 30 days of unpaid sick leave. Assistant cook Nikefer Shoushick (here Nekifer Shouchuck) has taken her place, and Mercer…
![A. H. Murtoff's Application for Annual Leave of Absence A. H. Murtoff's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2345_50180_0001.jpg?itok=SdKqXvyE)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards A. H. Murtoff's application for a 13-day annual leave of absence. Murtoff works as an instructor of blacksmithing.