1910-1919

Outing request form dated November 8, 1910, to Moses Friedman from Alice M. Bellanger that outlines various outing rules.

These materials contain a report detailing the number of students in the outing program, the types of trades they were engaged in, and the total amount of earnings, for the third quarter of 1910.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Emilio de Arce at the Carlisle Indian School.

This material includes a complaint made by student Anna Bebeaux concerning poor conditions at the school hospital, and the results of an investigation into the matter by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Daniel Bayhylle at the Carlisle Indian School. Bayhylle was a graduate of the Hampton Institute and was still on the rolls of the school during this time. As a result, the Principal of Hampton was against his enrollment, and presented information which led to Bayhylle being…

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to spend $101.34 from the "Charity Fund" account for hospital supplies. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. H. Abbott informs Friedman that he doesn't need authority to make the purchase. Carbon copies of Friedman's request are attached.

This material includes correspondence regarding Nancy Connor and a request by father to have her depart from the Carlisle due to mother's health.

These materials include correspondence regarding a draft of a Christmas letter from the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School to graduates of the school in 1910.

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests to sell 8,000 pounds of rags and manufactured articles in the metal and art departments. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. H. Abbott grants permission.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by to Alice E. Patterson to enroll her youngest child at the Carlisle Indian School, where she had recently been appointed as an Assistant Laundress. Patterson's request was granted by the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Pennsylvania Representative M. E. Olmsted asks Commissioner of Indian Affairs R. G. Valentine what appropriation was made for the Carlisle Indian School. Valentine answers that the school received a $169,000 appropriation.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Moses Friedman to enroll 26 students over the age of 21 or under the age 14. The request was granted by the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Correspondence regarding a report made by Joseph A. Murphy, Medical Supervisor, regarding the medical work of the Carlisle Indian School with a focus on tuberculosis. Murphy's report also includes the hospital regulations for the School for 1911 and Dr. A. R. Allen's 1911 report for the previous six months.

Outline Lessons in Housekeeping, including Cooking, Laundering, Dairying, and Nursing for use in Indian Schools. Issued by the Office of Indian Affairs includes reference books, recommended text books, an estimate for equipment, lesson outlines, and a tentative program of a week's work in a boarding school.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Johns Runsclose to leave the Carlisle Indian School. Runsclose later decided to stay at the school to further his education in the print trade or until he could secure work.

Pamphlet issued by the Office of Indian Affairs to provide a manual for physical instruction in Indian Schools. Includes suggestions for equipment, reference books, and instructions on various singing, rhythmic, games without singing, and parlor games.

John Whitwell, Principal Teacher in Charge, acknowledges receipt of a contract between Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman and Reid, Murdoch & Co. for dried fruit and mails a copy of an advertisement to the company. 

Second Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke tells Friedman that they have to…

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards and endorses thoughts from Visiting Physician A. R. Allen. Allen suggests that because smallpox is epidemic at many reservations, the school should be notified whenever an outbreak occurs so that they can fumigate letters coming from places affected by the disease to the school.…

These materials include correspondence regarding the death of Wilson Carpenter from lobar pneumonia. Carpenter was buried at the school cemetery.

Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the former superintendents, like William A. Mercer, created an Emergency Fund from any amount of money earned and left by deserting students. Friedman states that the money was placed in a local bank and currently has a balance of $11,39.66. He notes that Mercer did…

These materials include correspondence regarding a request to allow Nehemiah Madison to return home after he was returned to Carlisle from the outing program. The request was granted.

Program for the 1910 Athletic Celebration and presentation of the C's. Includes the records for the athletic teams including football, lacrosse, basketball, cross country, and track. Also includes team photos, rosters, the school song, and the school yell.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request for the funds left at the Carlisle Indian School of Cyrus Tallchief when he left the school. The Second Assistant Commissioner informed the school that they should pay the funds to Tallchief directly.

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from J. W. Diamond to have his brother, Nehemiah Madison, leave Carlisle early.

These materials include correspondence, a list of supplies, and a survey regarding unserviceable property at the Carlisle Indian School. Some of the condemned materials were approved for sale on the open market.