1900-1909

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Decision not to renew Lease of Alexander Tract
February 19-29, 1908

Special Indian Agent W. W. McConihe recommends that the Carlisle Indian School cancel the lease for the 21 acre Alexander plot of land. McConihe states the rental was originally authorized to provide adequate space for older male students to perform military drills as well as for younger students of both sexes to have a playground. However, the…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Heating School Physician's Home with Soft Coal
February 19, 1908 - February 24, 1908

Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Charles H. Dickson requests to deliver four tons of soft or bituminous coal to School Physician Dr. Shoemaker's home and office instead of hard coal, which is more expensive. 

Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee tells Dickson that he can use four tons of soft coal…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Reports of Agents Printed by School
February 19, 1908 - February 21, 1908

Correspondence between Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding mailing pamphlets called Reports of Agents and Others in Charge of Indians in Arizona and California.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Sales of Student Products in Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Department Store
February 19, 1908 - March 26, 1908

These materials include correspondence about an exhibit and sale of student-produced artwork and articles at the Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart department store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Between March 2nd and March 14th of 1908, students were sent to exhibit and sell these articles, with 90% of the proceeds benefitting the Carlisle Indian…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Mechanical Drawing Teacher Vacancy and Appointment Order for Charles Sayler
February 20 - May 26, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the vacant position of Teacher in Mechanical Drawing at the Carlisle Indian School, and a suggestion to leave the position unfilled. Also included is the appointment order for Charles Sayler as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Hire of Mechanical Drawing Teacher Next Year
February 21, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp that they should hire a mechanical drawing teacher next academic year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Return Home of Philomene Badger
February 26 - March 3, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the return of Philomene Badger to her home in the Standing Rock Agency.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress
February 29, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appoints Alice Quinsenburry as Assistant Laundress at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation to not renew Lease of Alexander Tract
March 2, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson agrees that the school does not need to renew their lease of the Alexander tract when it expires on June 30 because the students do not use it for play or for drills. Dickson argues against cancelling the lease immediately because the school can harvest "15 to 20 tons of hay before June 30."

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Re-Enrollment by James M. Parsons
March 5, 1908

This material includes a letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp from former student James M. Parsons concerning his request to return back to Carlisle. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Requests to Return Home for Three Students
March 6 - April 8, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to return Garfield Sitarangok and William King to their respective homes on account of health. A further request to return Samuel Anaruk to his home along with Sitrangok is included.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb Outing Situation
March 6 - 30, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the outing situation of Susan Littleshield and Sarah Chubb at the Columbus Barracks in Columbus, Ohio.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Walter Stewart as Fireman
March 7, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appoints Walter Stewart as Fireman at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $420 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Annebuck Reply to Fannie Peter, 1908
March 9, 1908

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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Letters/Correspondence
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Policy Change for Recording of Deposits by Indian Pupils
March 10-13, 1908

These materials include correspondence from the cashier at the Merchants National Bank in Carlisle, Pennsylvania concerning the receiving and recording of individual deposits of pupils money. 

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Failure of Alice Quinsenburry to Report for Duty
March 11, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed Assistant Laundress Alice Quinsenburry has not reported for duty.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Financial Statement of Appropriation for Fiscal Year 1908
March 27 - April 14, 1908

Supervisor in Charge of the Carlisle Indian School Charles H. Dickson forwards a financial statement on how the school has spent $130,507.84 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1908" appropriation. The Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs requests that Dickson is more detailed and states that the school's total appropriation is $164,000.00…

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Failure of Walter Stewart to Report for Duty
March 18, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that appointed fireman Walter Stewart has not reported for duty.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Remove Chicken House and Pig Pen
March 18-20, 1908

Supervisor Charles H. Dickson requests to tear down an old chicken house and pig pen located on the school farm because they are no longer in use. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants Dickson permission.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Spend on Emergency Repairs to Buildings
March 24-31, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson requests authority to spend $500 to make emergency repairs to buildings. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee grants permission.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Nannie Forcey as Assistant Laundress
March 26, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appointments Nannie J. Forcey as Assistant Laundress at the Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360 per year.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Appointment of Nora Harold as Assistant Laundress
March 26, 1908

Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee appointments Nora Harold as Assistant Laundress at Carlisle Indian School with a salary of $360.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Enrollment of Anita McLaughlin
March 30 - May 28, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Anita McLaughlin at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Declination of Appointment for Nannie Forcey
March 31, 1908

Supervisor in Charge Charles H. Dickson informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Nannie Forcey has declined to accept her appointment at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Transferring Emergency Fund
March 31, 1908

Supervisor Charles H. Dickson asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs if he should transfer Emergency Fund 12266 to Superintendent Moses Friedman or deposit it. Acting Commissioner C. F. Larrabee tells Dickson to transfer the fund to his successor. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration