This material includes correspondence between The Merchants National Bank and the Office of Indian Affairs concerning the financial accounts of Amy Cornelius.
1910-1919
![Finance Accounts of Amy Cornelius Finance Accounts of Amy Cornelius](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b002_f31_66607_0001.jpg?itok=qt1vPU7R)
![Request for Adeline Boutang to Remain on Outing Request for Adeline Boutang to Remain on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f12_71025_0015.jpg?itok=--kknza5)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to allow Adeline Boutang remain at the home of Marie A. Craighead under the outing system to continue nursing Craighead's mother. Boutang was training to be a nurse and had spent two years learning in the school hospital.
![Return of Walter Standing Elk to Carlisle Return of Walter Standing Elk to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f20_70226_0001.jpg?itok=bmv2mPZm)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of Walter Standing Elk to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Ozetta Bourassa Application (Did Not Enroll) Ozetta Bourassa Application (Did Not Enroll)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_1327_b107_f4531_0001.jpg?itok=0yvnFhgW)
Application of Ozetta Bourassa, a member of the Pottawatomi Nation. No other information has been found among admissions ledgers, administrative reports, or school newspapers to suggest that Ozetta Bourassa ever enrolled at Carlisle.
Note: Students Loretta Bourassa and Thomas Bourassa were siblings of Ozetta Bourassa.
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![Request for Funds to Preserve Trees on Campus Request for Funds to Preserve Trees on Campus](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f17_71827_0001.jpg?itok=mMzGYIeu)
After an investigation conducted by "expert foresters," Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $239.25 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1912" account to preserve trees and to remove dead wood and old branches. Education Division Chief J. H. Dortch confirms Friedman's belief that this work should be done…
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These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Samuel Sixkiller enroll his nephew Raymond Ross at the Carlisle Indian School. The request was denied as Ross was a member of the Cherokee Nation and not eligible to receive government assistance.
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These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Louise Jones to have her daughter Minnie Jones visit home on vacation, pending funds for her transportation.
![Request for Re-Enrollment of Alfred DeGrasse Request for Re-Enrollment of Alfred DeGrasse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f15_73735_0009.jpg?itok=BnN1a3mm)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Ellen DeGrasse to have her son Alfred DeGrasse re-enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School in order to attend Conway Hall. DeGrasse had planned on attending Conway Hall before he returned home after recovering from surgery.
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These materials include correspondence regarding a request from S. J. Brown to have an exception granted to his grandson so that he may be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School despite being under the age of ten.
![Request for Enrollment by Moses P. Kogechiwan Request for Enrollment by Moses P. Kogechiwan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f49_41818_0005_0.jpg?itok=aXNpujnp)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Moses P. Kogechiwan to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School as well as letters of recommendation.
![Inspection Report about Heating and Vacuum System, Bathrooms, and Buildings Inspection Report about Heating and Vacuum System, Bathrooms, and Buildings](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f42_85084-1_0001.jpg?itok=7dL4OKPS)
Supervisor of Construction John Charles provides a report on the heating system and buildings at the Carlisle Indian School. He writes about completing the heating and vacuum system, the newly renovated guardhouse, building a workshop for the engineer, building new bathrooms for the dormitories, installing manholes for the sewer system, and he…
![Request for Enrollment of Children of Frank Tamer Request for Enrollment of Children of Frank Tamer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f17_81122_0005.jpg?itok=I2-dzWXa)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to have two children of Frank Tamer enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. Tamer was assisted by two members of Congress in his request.
![Retention of Tubercular Pupils at Carlisle Retention of Tubercular Pupils at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f05_84165_0001.jpg?itok=sE5er7qX)
This document contains correspondence concerning the retention of students with tuberculosis at boarding schools including Carlisle. Indian Service officials including Joseph Murphy, Medical Supervisor and Ferdinand Shoemaker, Physicial Expert in Tuberculosis and Trachoma for the Indian Service make policy suggestions.
![Anonymous Complaint Against Guardhouse Conditions and Medical Care Anonymous Complaint Against Guardhouse Conditions and Medical Care](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b006_f21_83567_0028.jpg?itok=jU8gXVAp)
This document contains correspondence regarding an anonymous letter that was sent complaining of the conditions at the guardhouse, the hospital, and the school farm. The complaint discusses the treatment of Wesley Two Moons, who later dies at the school.
![Student Essays about a Visit to Philadelphia to Attend a Football Game Student Essays about a Visit to Philadelphia to Attend a Football Game](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-6-10_001.jpg?itok=Pg2YbTxd)
Two essays by unidentified students describing a trip to Philadelphia to watch the University of Pennsylvania vs Carlisle Indian School football game.
![Report on Students Staying at the Mont Alto Sanitarium Report on Students Staying at the Mont Alto Sanitarium](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f31_88233_0001.jpg?itok=CkW51_nQ)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Director Fred C. Johnson gives a report on Carlisle Indian School students Mamie Rose, Catherine Crowd, Wallace Hawke, and Charles Thompson, who are staying at the Mont Alto Sanitarium. Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards the letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
![Request for Re-Enrollment of Henry P. Sutton Request for Re-Enrollment of Henry P. Sutton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f18_86140_0029.jpg?itok=cl9ZORgP)
These materials include correspondence regarding requests for Henry P. Sutton to enter the Carlisle Indian School in order to take a commercial course. Sutton was initially due to his physical health but was later enrolled after paying his own transportation to the school.
![Friedman Thanks Henderson for Hamilton Library Association Membership Friedman Thanks Henderson for Hamilton Library Association Membership](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-1-21_0001.jpg?itok=Q5FhBWKv)
Moses Friedman thanks J. Webster Henderson for his letter related to his membership in the Hamilton Library Association (precursor to the Cumberland County Historical Society).
![Request for Funds to Purchase Plaster for Masonry Instruction Request for Funds to Purchase Plaster for Masonry Instruction](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f28_f87877_0001.jpg?itok=617FIdqX)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $40 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1912" account on 2 tons of patent plaster to use for teaching in the Masonry Department. Chief of Education Division approves the request, but the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs asks for more detail as to what the plaster…
![Notice of Death of Wesley Two Moons Notice of Death of Wesley Two Moons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f19_87938_0001.jpg?itok=4RCGYd8F)
These materials include correspondence informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the death of Wesley Two Moons. Information about his illness is provided by Dr. Americus R. Allen. Wesley's sister, Nora Two Moons, accompanied his remains back to the Tongue River Agency in Montana.
![Request for Re-Enrollment of May Wheelock Request for Re-Enrollment of May Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f20_91451_0009.jpg?itok=CdCVNTnz)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to allow May Wheelock to return to the Carlisle Indian School to graduate with the Class of 1913. Wheelock's request was granted after being initially denied due to being over the age of 21 when she attempted to return.
![Programs printed by Carlisle Indian School Printing Department Programs printed by Carlisle Indian School Printing Department](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f25_00-c_0001.jpg?itok=1o7HfHxX)
Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman transmits several programs from the school: "Annual Reception of the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Association," "Thanksgiving Service," two copies of "School Entertainment," "World's Temperance Sunday," and "Special Program by the Mercer Literary Society."
Second Assistant…
![Inquiry into Return Expense of Thomas Rowland Inquiry into Return Expense of Thomas Rowland](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f21_95729_0002.jpg?itok=YuoWChBO)
These materials include correspondence regarding an inquiry into whether the Government should pay for the return home of Thomas Rowland.
![Request for Release by John McInnis Request for Release by John McInnis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f25_108975_0013.jpg?itok=Gfjq1XuK)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by John McInnis to be released from the Carlisle Indian School. McInnis wished to work at his trade as a shoe and harness maker to support his mother and brother.
![Progress Report of Students at Mont Alto Sanitarium Progress Report of Students at Mont Alto Sanitarium](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f06_105686_0002.jpg?itok=r7ohaH3F)
This document contains correspondence concerning the conditions and progress of Carlisle students who had been sent to the Monto Alto Sanitarium in Pennsylvania for tuberculosis treatment.