These materials include correspondence regarding holiday greetings between a group students to Cato Sells along with Sells reply.
1910-1919
![Holiday Greetings in 1916 Holiday Greetings in 1916](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f042_8410_0004.jpg?itok=gib2nf_j)
![Request to Enroll Mexican Students Request to Enroll Mexican Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f46_27329_0017.jpg?itok=nMkAfPO4)
These materials include correspondence regarding the education of Mexican students at the Carlisle Indian School. Commissioner Sells' responds that Carlisle is not academically advanced but meant to train students in industrial arts. Further authority from Congress would have to made to have students from Mexico attend Carlisle. Also includes…
![Home Addresses of Former Students Home Addresses of Former Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI%207-1_001.jpg?itok=hkdW-5wJ)
Small notebook entitled "American Authors" but used as an address book of the homes of former Carlisle Indian School students.
This notebook is part of a collection donated to the Cumberland County Historical Society by a descendent of teacher Lelah M. Burns, so presumably this list of addresses was created by her.
![Inquiry of Potential Enrollment of Students from Guam Inquiry of Potential Enrollment of Students from Guam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f038_131701_0002.jpg?itok=Y0pTmbs0)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request from the Naval Government of Guam to send students to the United States for higher education. The Carlisle Indian School was suggested as the institution for these students.
![Correspondence About Land Entitlement For J. Aline Palmer Correspondence About Land Entitlement For J. Aline Palmer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b002_f15_78380_0004.jpg?itok=oSSTcMHM)
This material includes correspondence from J. Aline Palmer inquiring about government benefits she may be entitled to due to her Indian descent.
![Health Reports of Walter Winsborough Health Reports of Walter Winsborough](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f43_15770_0008.jpg?itok=WXgqbJa4)
These materials include correspondence regarding reports on the health of Walter Winsborough to his mother Mary Wells. Additionally, a request from Winsborough's parents was sent through Senator Harry Lane to return him to his home.
![Request to Enroll Jerome Carpenter Request to Enroll Jerome Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f039_132452_0004.jpg?itok=S0VSurtE)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Chief Wild Pigeon, of Little Neck, Long Island, New York, to enroll Jerome Carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Letter to Himes in January 1917 Pratt Letter to Himes in January 1917](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-1-26_0001.jpg?itok=z25CyFdb)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Dr. Charles Francis Himes following Pratt's trip East at the Lake Mohonk Conference. Pratt includes a history of his first commander in the Civil War General Robert H. Milroy.
Pratt concludes his letter by discussing his illness at Mohonk and details how he had his recollections copied by a student.
![Annebuck Updates Fannie Peter from San Francisco Annebuck Updates Fannie Peter from San Francisco](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-6_G.jpg?itok=Lbnk6Ifw)
Annebuck provides an update to Fannie Peter on her current life living in San Fransico, California as well as other students from Alaska including Annie Coodlalook and Emma Esanetuck.
![Restructuring of Industrial Classes for Boys and Girls Restructuring of Industrial Classes for Boys and Girls](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f11_10349_0003.jpg?itok=OGq2JMNV)
Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt asks Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps why the school has combined farming and stock raising into one subject for boys and why sewing, home-nursing, and poultry raising has been combined into a single twenty week period for girls.
Lipps explains to Meritt that they…
![Materials About Sarah Boyd Assault Incident Materials About Sarah Boyd Assault Incident](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b006_f03_14230_0012.jpg?itok=E02MnU-F)
This material includes an inquiry into the alleged physical assault of Sarah Boyd by matron Matilda G. Ewing. Boyd claimed that she was pushed down a flight of stairs by Ewing, resulting in a back injury. The materials include an interview transcript with Boyd, letters from witnesses, and Boyd's recanting of her accusation.
Note: The…
![Response to Ernest Hancock's Request for Outing Student Response to Ernest Hancock's Request for Outing Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f38_9363_0002.jpg?itok=MIwuUZ4W)
C. V. Peel responds to Ernest W. Hancock's request for an outing student from the Carlisle Indian School. Peel notes that outing students will only be sent out in June following their examinations.
![Receipt of Twelve Copies of the Tentative Course of Study for Indian Schools Receipt of Twelve Copies of the Tentative Course of Study for Indian Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f12_14242_0002.jpg?itok=iTlTCV3Q)
Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt forwards twelve copies of the tentative course of study for Indian schools to Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Oscar H. Lipps. Lipps acknowledges receipt of the books, states that they've never destroyed other versions of the books, and that they've previously sent copies to employers or outing patrons…
![Request for New Three Compartment Refrigerator Blueprint Request for New Three Compartment Refrigerator Blueprint](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b018_f09_13221_0003.jpg?itok=0Sx9gfuV)
Carlisle Indian School Chief Clerk in Charge C. V. Peel requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs return the specifications and blueprint for a three-compartment refrigerator to the school. Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt informs Supervisor in Charge Oscar H. Lipps that the papers are part of the Office's record and tells him to contact…
![Graduation Policies for the Class of 1917 Graduation Policies for the Class of 1917](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f10_00a_0003.jpg?itok=nmcdbWuR)
This document contains correspondence concerning policies governing the graduating class of 1917. This includes a list of students receiving diplomas, required grades, and other related policies.
![Request for Enrollment for Elsie Krejberg Request for Enrollment for Elsie Krejberg](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f44_18540_0006.jpg?itok=QOGIZqkd)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Mrs. A. J. Krejberg to have Elsie Krejberg, her step-daughter, enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Application for Assistant Football Coach Application for Assistant Football Coach](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f25_25466_0003.jpg?itok=aO0yrL68)
Former student Elmer E. Busch applies to be the assistant football coach at Carlisle. Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt forwards Busch's application to Carlisle. Carlisle Superintendent O. H. Lipps denies Busch's application, stating that Busch is a former student and was captain of the football team in 1915 until being "…
![Praise for Carlisle Students' Singing Praise for Carlisle Students' Singing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f045_23484_0003.jpg?itok=u_k7wkx1)
These materials include correspondence from W. D. Groesback praising the singing of students from the Carlisle Indian School at a performance on March 4, 1917 in Washington D. C.
![Suggested Use of Carlisle Indian School as Military Post Suggested Use of Carlisle Indian School as Military Post](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b004_f15_35787_0002.jpg?itok=Q7ieDGLC)
These materials include correspondence regarding a suggestion by local Carlisle resident Irvin Mahon that the Carlisle Indian School be returned to use as a regular military post during the First World War. This suggestion is rejected by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells.
![Request for Clarification Regarding Student Enlistment Request for Clarification Regarding Student Enlistment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b029_f047_34399_0002.jpg?itok=wv2Z0NqN)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request for clarification from Superintendent John Francis Jr. on how to handle students wishing to enlist in the United States Army and Navy in response from hearing from a Naval recruiting officer. Francis was informed that he should not oppose any eligible student from enlisting and those…
![Use of Liquor by Carlisle Indian School Students Use of Liquor by Carlisle Indian School Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f06_34648_0003.jpg?itok=90cPz_46)
These materials include correspondence regarding the use of liquor among students at Carlisle, and the punishment of Turner Dwight for intoxication.
Note: Turner Dwight is also known as Simon Turner Dwight.
![Decision from Comptroller of the Treasury Regarding Per Capita Costs for Schools Decision from Comptroller of the Treasury Regarding Per Capita Costs for Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f42_37199_0003.jpg?itok=ahTXlIhu)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent John Francis Jr. requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs send him a decision from the Comptroller of the Treasury regarding the per capita costs in Indian Schools.
Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt forwards Francis Jr. a copy of the Comptroller's opinion from March 15, 1917 and will…
![Letter About The Feast Of The Red Corn Letter About The Feast Of The Red Corn](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b002_f12_36260_0002.jpg?itok=P9gmJvDf)
This material includes a letter of appreciation for the performance of two students at the Feast of the Red Corn.
![Receipt for Fee Patent in Favor of Nellie Robertson Denny Receipt for Fee Patent in Favor of Nellie Robertson Denny](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f15_00_0002_0.jpg?itok=HHrZU2xi)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent John Francis Jr. encloses copy of a receipt of a fee patent in favor of Nellie Robertson Denny.
![Enrollment and Return of Cora James Enrollment and Return of Cora James](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f02_12071_0012.jpg?itok=4EUTsPsy)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the enrollment and return of Cora James, a member of the Choctaw Nation.