Superintendent William A. Mercer explains that there was a slight delay in completing the construction of the new hospital because they switched the foundation from brick to stone and lowered the ceilings from 12 to 10 feet in two wings of the building. He requests that no deductions in pay are made from the original contract with contractor…
1900-1909
![Delay in Completing the Construction of the New Hospital Delay in Completing the Construction of the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f12_76746_0001.jpg?itok=oLHe7qX6)
![Payment Voucher to Build the New Hospital Payment Voucher to Build the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f11_72815_0001_0.jpg?itok=HF7mX91z)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards a voucher for the final payment to contractor Harry G. Brown to build the new hospital at the school.
![Rumor of Closure of Carlisle Indian School Rumor of Closure of Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b003_f23_72929_0001.jpg?itok=nz8xIO1O)
This material includes correspondence between Redfield Proctor, a Senator from Vermont, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs James R. Garfield regarding a rumor that the Carlisle Indian School will be closed or moving the school to Oklahoma.
Note: Commissioner Garfield's letter was originally found in a different folder; RG 75, CCF Entry…
![Transfer of Students from Fort Lapwai to Carlisle Transfer of Students from Fort Lapwai to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f44_74146_0001.jpg?itok=2VdwIGtY)
These materials include correspondence regarding the transfer of twenty-five students from the Fort Lapwai Training School to the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: Joe Cook is also known as Joseph Williams.
![Reimbursement for Lost Articles for the Jamestown Exposition Reimbursement for Lost Articles for the Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f37_74187_0003.jpg?itok=2ZT0mJhS)
These materials include correspondence regarding a refund for articles lost during transit from the Jamestown Exposition to the Carlisle Indian School. The articles were owned by Carlisle and the government, and so the reimbursement was issued to the school's credit.
![Appointment of William Stimpel as Disciplinarian Appointment of William Stimpel as Disciplinarian](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f22_74689_0015.jpg?itok=XbqRffOi)
These materials include correspondence, legal documents, and an Executive Order regarding the appointment of William Stimpel as Disciplinarian for the Large Boys Quarters of the Carlisle Indian School. The position had been temporarily filled by numerous teachers and recent graduates without satisfaction, so Stimple was requested by…
![Request for Return Home of Nicodemus Billy Request for Return Home of Nicodemus Billy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f36_74751_0001.jpg?itok=XwuC05ex)
This document contains correspondence concerning the return home of Nicodemus Billy.
![Over-18 Enrollment Policies and Philomena Badger Over-18 Enrollment Policies and Philomena Badger](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f18_16535_0001.jpg?itok=qTaOtOhx)
These materials include correspondence regarding the re-enrollment of Philomena Badger. Badger's re-enrollment was the cause of clarification on the enrollment policy of pupils over the age of 18. Philomena re-enrolled at Carlisle when she was 18 years old, against the wishes of her guardian; the Commissioner of Indian Affairs decided that…
![Appointment of Clara M. Ellis as Temporary Teacher Appointment of Clara M. Ellis as Temporary Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f23_77041_0001.jpg?itok=8ZbgsC10)
These materials include correspondence regarding a teacher vacancy at the Carlisle Indian School. The position was filled temporarily by recent Carlisle graduate Edith Bartlett, until the application of Clara M. Ellis was received. Ellis, the daughter of the former Chief Clerk of the Office of Indian Affairs, was offered the position at…
![Delay of Final Payment for the Construction of the New Hospital Delay of Final Payment for the Construction of the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f13_76793_0002.jpg?itok=GDUC5UaT)
Contractor and Builder Harry G. Brown requests the final payment from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for building the brick hospital at the Carlisle Indian School.
Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee informs Brown that he hasn't received payment yet because Brown finished the project late. Larrabee needs to ask the Superintendent how…
![Appointment of William Austin as Assistant Carpenter Appointment of William Austin as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f58_71977_0001.jpg?itok=En_tf8tM)
C. F. Larrabee informs William H. H. Austin that he has been appointed Assistant Carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School. Austin will be paid a salary of $720 per year.
![Complaint Made by Robert Charboneau Complaint Made by Robert Charboneau](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_77702__0001.jpg?itok=xZwVMv0z)
These materials include correspondence and government documents regarding a complaint by Robert Charboneau that his daughter, Frances Charboneau, was taken to the Carlisle Indian School without his consent. Frances was returned to her home in Fort Totten, North Dakota after an inquiry into her enrollment showed that Robert Charboneau did not…
![Complaint of Two Moons Complaint of Two Moons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f37_75323_0014.jpg?itok=YPvdH_V8)
This document contains correspondence concerning a complaint made from Two Moons stating that his son was taken to the Carlisle School without his consent. This also includes a list of additional students who were taken to the school without parental consent.
Two Moons also complains that his son, George Two Moons, was ill and died…
![Request by Joseph Mills to Enroll at Riverside Indian School Request by Joseph Mills to Enroll at Riverside Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f02_78388_0001.jpg?itok=YDY7E68l)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Joseph Mills to enroll at the Riverside Indian School in California after returning from Carlisle. The request was denied on account of Mills' health and a desire to have students remain at one Government School for the entirety of their academic training.
![Sale of 30 Hogs and 20 Calves and Slaughter of 40 Hogs Sale of 30 Hogs and 20 Calves and Slaughter of 40 Hogs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f34_77927_0001.jpg?itok=M6UKmo-r)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer requests to sell 30 hogs and 20 calves in the open market and to kill 40 hogs for the students to eat. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants permission for all three requests.
![Appointment of Elsie Valley as Laundress at Kaw Indian School Appointment of Elsie Valley as Laundress at Kaw Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f24_78386_0001.jpg?itok=pw9DBYXE)
These materials include correspondence regarding Carlisle student Elsie Valley's desire for employment as a laundress or assistant laundress in the Indian Service. She was appointed as Laundress at the Kaw Indian School of Oklahoma.
![Construction of the New Hospital Construction of the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f14_78208_0001.jpg?itok=lTz6N43j)
Contractor and Builder Harry G. Brown writes to Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee about the construction of the new hospital. He specifically provides dates of construction and discusses the decision to switch the foundation from brick to stone.
![Request for Exam Waiver for Disciplinarian Vacancy Request for Exam Waiver for Disciplinarian Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f25_78495_0001_0.jpg?itok=vpEFW7yJ)
These materials include correspondence confirming receipt of a request by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission to waive the examination requirement for the vacancy of disciplinarian at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Inquiry About the Return Home of John Waterman Inquiry About the Return Home of John Waterman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f03_78931_0001.jpg?itok=b4JK9nS3)
These materials include correspondence regarding the discharge of John Waterman from the Carlisle Indian School upon completing his blacksmith training. Carlisle's superintendent and Waterman's parents disagreed about whether continued education would benefit John.
![Start Date for Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz Start Date for Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f11_80255_0002.jpg?itok=x7kTMqRM)
Civil Service Commissioner Henry F. Greene asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to provide the date for when Assistant Laundress Minerva Shultz started working at Carlisle. Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee informs Greene that Shultz is a temporary Assistant Laundress making $360 a year and that she started July 8, 1907.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1907 Requisitions for Blanks and Blank Books and Stationery, October 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3643_47212_c4322.jpg?itok=eUNNfHUW)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of scratch books and two dozen other articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908.
![Returned and Lost Articles for Jamestown Exposition Returned and Lost Articles for Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f38_00_0005.jpg?itok=vN6PMXOr)
These materials include correspondence and a list of articles returned and lost from the Jamestown Exposition. The correspondence includes recognition of a reimbursement check from the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition Commission for lost articles, and notice that another shipment of articles was forthcoming.
![Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f27_81821_0001.jpg?itok=6UanEb7M)
These materials include a letter from Superintendent William A. Mercer informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that William H. H. Austin, appointed as assistant carpenter at Carlisle, was expected to arrive within two weeks.
![New Agriculture Class Proposed New Agriculture Class Proposed](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f19_82235_0004.jpg?itok=mkrcCEfQ)
Carlisle Indian School Principal Teacher John Whitwell forwards a pamphlet that provides an overview of a new agriculture class to Superintendent William A. Mercer. Mercer forwards it to Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee, who tentatively approves the course. The pamphlet, "Outline of Course in Agriculture, Indian Industrial…
![Request for Return Home of Old Town Reservation Student Request for Return Home of Old Town Reservation Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b022_f05_82074_0001.jpg?itok=hu_LPMXD)
These materials include correspondence regarding the return of a student [Blanche L. Shay] from the Old Town Indian Reservation in Maine. Carlisle's superintendent initially denied the request, before the Office of Indian Affairs determined that the school should not focus on educating students who were not under the care of the Office.