Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of a fire in the clothing room of the Small Boys' Quarters. The fire was caused by a stove, which is normally used to heat flat irons for clothes, over-heating a wall. The fire was quickly put out and only minimal damage was done, but Friedman…
1910-1919
![Report of a Small Fire in the Small Boys' Quarters Report of a Small Fire in the Small Boys' Quarters](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f042_f125168_0002.jpg?itok=yRfAZlTx)
![Request for Enrollment of Tony B. M. Tommie Request for Enrollment of Tony B. M. Tommie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f05_125720_0002.jpg?itok=YLYHQ6A3)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment of Tony B. M. Tommie (referred to as B. H. Tommie in this file), a member of the Seminole Nation of Florida, at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Employ Esther Moore on Outing Request to Employ Esther Moore on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f34_144565_0011.jpg?itok=49DzGmyp)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request from an outing patron to employ Esther Moore under the outing system.
![Request for Enrollment of Thomas Canadian Family Request for Enrollment of Thomas Canadian Family](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f06_126924_0013.jpg?itok=NwQKJBRb)
These materials include correspondence regarding requests by Congressman Asher C. Hinds of Maine to enroll at Carlisle the three children of Thomas Canadian. The oldest daughter was forwarded an enrollment application and notified that she would have to pay her own costs. The two youngest children were directed to enroll at the Thomas Indian…
![Request for Funds by John Martinez Request for Funds by John Martinez](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f005_f126739_0001.jpg?itok=m3Ri_08S)
These materials include correspondence concerning a request by John Martinez to withdraw money from his account.
![Complaint by Mamie Vilcan Complaint by Mamie Vilcan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f07_129343_0012.jpg?itok=YMZ-s1o2)
These materials include correspondence regarding a complaint made by Mamie Vilcan that Anna Ridenour, Matron, was opening her mail. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs asked Superintendent Friedman to look into the affair, and later reiterated that officials should abide by the law while supporting the actions of the School.
![Printing Supreme Court Decision (US v. Felipe Sandoval) Printing Supreme Court Decision (US v. Felipe Sandoval)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f39_146081_0001.jpg?itok=rqyf_A2g)
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells encloses a copy the Supreme Court decision in U. S. v. Felipe Sandoval, and requests that the Carlisle Indian School print 500 copies.
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs Sells that he will send the copies as soon as possible.
![Request for Funds for the 1914 Second Quarter Request for Funds for the 1914 Second Quarter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f28_130817_0001.jpg?itok=DGMcZFkS)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests funds from the Department of the Interior for the second quarter of 1914.
![Albert Whirlwind Physical Exam Form (Did Not Enroll) Albert Whirlwind Physical Exam Form (Did Not Enroll)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_1327_b155_f6115_0001.jpg?itok=cFHygcfa)
Physical exam form for Albert Whirlwind, a member of the Sioux Nation. The form is dated November 6, 1913, signed by the Carlisle school physician.
No other information can be found for Albert Whirlwind. His name does not appear in the admissions ledger nor in the quarterly enrollment report for December 31, 1913 (which would cover the…
![August Kensler Requests to be Excused from Inspection Duty August Kensler Requests to be Excused from Inspection Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b005_f11_135547_0001.jpg?itok=_zLIkU2l)
August Kensler informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is competent to inspect canned tomatoes in Bethlehem, Maryland but requests to be excused from the duty. E. B. Merritt notifies Kensler that other arrangements have been made.
![Requirement for Chaperones for Students Attending Early Morning Mass Requirement for Chaperones for Students Attending Early Morning Mass](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f30_117514_0003.jpg?itok=dIuhKpVi)
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells requests that Catholic Reverend Mark E. Stock, because Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman views chaperones as absolutely necessary for students attending mass early in the morning, either provide chaperones or allow the students to attend mass at another time. Sells also informs…
![Confiscated Postcards Sent to Carlisle Students Confiscated Postcards Sent to Carlisle Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f08_138386_0020_combined.jpg?itok=NiEP81X7)
These materials include postcards sent to female students attending the Carlisle Indian School. These postcards were confiscated by school officials who believed that their subject matter was inappropriate for their recipients. The confiscation was done "in accordance with Section 156 of the Rules for the Indian Service." The confiscated cards…
![Request for Return Home of Paul Jones Request for Return Home of Paul Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f27_137143_0001.jpg?itok=JX7uiPXr)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return Paul Jones to his home in Pendleton, Oregon from Carlisle.
![Return Home of Ethel Williams Return Home of Ethel Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f26_137141_0001.jpg?itok=lz50y6HK)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return home of Ethel Williams.
![Request from Old Soldier to Give Indian Girl his House in Exchange for Her Caring for Him when He is Sick Request from Old Soldier to Give Indian Girl his House in Exchange for Her Caring for Him when He is Sick](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f33_141668_0001.jpg?itok=ELJSCakY)
John C. Lloyd, a former soldier currently in his eighties, informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman that he would like an Indian girl to come live with him and take care of him in case he gets sick because he lives alone. He specifically requests that she has a "fare complection and can talk good english." He states that he…
![Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, 1913 Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, 1913](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CIS-MC-006_b01f10_001.jpg?itok=IISdLCL3)
Naomi Greensky's Thanksgiving dinner menu at the Carlisle Indian School, held on November 27, 1913.
![Correspondence Regarding Morris Huff Correspondence Regarding Morris Huff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f32_141359_0063.jpg?itok=OLt4OHUA)
These materials include correspondence regarding a disagreement between Morris Huff and Carlisle's outing authorities regarding his enrollment status at the school. Huff was living with his outing family while no longer a student, and the school objected this arrangement and sought to have Huff reenroll.
![Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b005_f12_29816_0002.jpg?itok=DhPY1FzW)
These materials include legal documents and correspondence regarding charges filed against Superintendent Moses Friedman after an inspection and investigation of the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the documents are the official charges against Friedman, his answers to those charges, correspondence regarding the charges, and the…
![Supplemental Request for Funds for 1914 Second Quarter Supplemental Request for Funds for 1914 Second Quarter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f29_144390_0001.jpg?itok=NH49Nxne)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards a supplemental request for funds to use during the second quarter of 1914. He later requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs sends him the money requested to pay off a debt owed for coal.
![Request by Charles A. Peters to Return Home Request by Charles A. Peters to Return Home](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f09_141452_0007.jpg?itok=BMdioCCx)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Charles A. Peters to be returned home in order to help his parents. This request was granted upon the condition that Peters pay for his own transportation.
![Mercer Literary Society Dance Card, 1913 Mercer Literary Society Dance Card, 1913](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CIS-MC-006_b01f08_001.jpg?itok=GWnYvEVu)
Naomi Greensky's dance card for the Mercer Literary Society dance held on December 13, 1913.
![Request for Enrollment by Wa-co-che Family Request for Enrollment by Wa-co-che Family](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f10_148349_0007.jpg?itok=ifndIwrj)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll the Wa-co-che family at Carlisle. The request was denied, as the family had sufficient means to afford their own education and because some members of the family were over Carlisle's maximum enrollment age.
![Return of Michael Abidosh to Carlisle Return of Michael Abidosh to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f29_150274_0001.jpg?itok=GDDc3qFt)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of Michael Abidosh to Carlisle.
![Inheritance of Samuel Fremont Inheritance of Samuel Fremont](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f006_f152144_0001.jpg?itok=jD7oZJkS)
These materials include correspondence concerning the closure of the account of the deceased Samuel Fremont and the inheritance of these funds to Annie F. Kemp and John C. Fremont.
![Examination of the School's Water Supply Examination of the School's Water Supply](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f19_151753_0001.jpg?itok=wcC93YT9)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman transmits an examination conducted by the State Chemical Department of the school's water.