Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to keep Miss Hyde on the regular employee roll to continue in her role while alterations are made to the girls quarters. In addition, Pratt requests authority to pay for an irregular employee to visit outing pupils and to hire an additional clerk.
Building Repairs and Expansions
![Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Temporary Help Over the 1886 Summer Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Temporary Help Over the 1886 Summer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0321_18728_0001.jpg?itok=wZvnUXmx)
![Storm Damage to the Carlisle Indian School and Cost of Rebuilding Storm Damage to the Carlisle Indian School and Cost of Rebuilding](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0407_18737_0002.jpg?itok=3nqF8Z8F)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of damage to the Carlisle Indian School caused by a cyclone with large hail. Pratt lists the damage including 300 broken windows and half of the small boys quarter's roof being torn off. He notes that with the exception of the small boys quarters all of the buildings can be repaired with…
![Detailed Report on Storm Damage at the Carlisle Indian School Detailed Report on Storm Damage at the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0408_19069_0001.jpg?itok=yXdDkkgs)
Detailed report on the damage caused by a small cyclone and hail to the buildings of the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt notes that most of the buildings were damaged but can be repaired with labor and materials on hand. He notes that the small boys building would need additional work but since it is planned to demolished and…
![Request to Pay to Make Repairs to the Parker Farmhouse Request to Pay to Make Repairs to the Parker Farmhouse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0471_17099_0001.jpg?itok=kmzPCLNY)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend about $150 in repairs on the Parker farmhouse.
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Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various supplies to repair various buildings as well as build housing for the engineer and laundress.
![Request to Build Addition to Teacher's Mess Hall Request to Build Addition to Teacher's Mess Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0535_18648_0003.jpg?itok=J6sv83dP)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to add an addition to the teacher's mess hall. Pratt details the work to be done and notes that most of the work can be done in house.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Expand Employee Accommodations Pratt Requests Authority to Expand Employee Accommodations](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0556_26989_0001.jpg?itok=zx1_oeo2)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to expand the accommodations for teachers and employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Requests Permission to Build Addition Pratt Requests Permission to Build Addition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0557_27414_0002.jpg?itok=zsUDSXxu)
Richard Henry Pratt asks permission to begin building an addition due to the weather being favorable.
![Inquiry into Use of Various Appropriations to Pay for Former Students College Expenses Inquiry into Use of Various Appropriations to Pay for Former Students College Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0565_30870_0001.jpg?itok=L7QwaoDg)
Richard Henry Pratt inquires about using appropriation to support former students currently enrolled at various colleges who are currently being supported by the Charity Fund. Pratt notes that he has many calls on his Charity Fund and is about $5,000 in debt on account of the Gymnasium and Large Boys' Quarters costing $22,000 and that he would…
![Correspondence Requesting Funds for Various Improvements Correspondence Requesting Funds for Various Improvements](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-3-3-1890_001.jpg?itok=EEzw0WaQ)
Correspondence discussing a request from Richard Henry Pratt for an appropriation of $19,080 to construct buildings, walks, and fences at the Indian School. The buildings to be constructed are a barn on the school farm, a storehouse, and a blacksmith and wagon shop.
![Pratt Responds to Office Circular Regarding Physical Plant and Supplies Pratt Responds to Office Circular Regarding Physical Plant and Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0599_06227_c0149_combined_1.jpg?itok=b-E4wOFa)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular by providing answers related to the Carlisle Indian School focused on the buildings and grounds as well as providing enrollment statistics. Additionally, included are lists of supplies including furniture in various buildings, utensils, farm stock, and tools in various…
![Request to Give White Coating to Large and Small Boys Quarters Request to Give White Coating to Large and Small Boys Quarters](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0599_06276_0001.jpg?itok=39jWt6pf)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs that when the Carlisle Indian School built the large and small boys quarters in 1887 they did not white coat the sides of the building to save money. Over time, Pratt notes, the buildings have settled and the walls are dark in color making the light inadequate on dark days. As a result…
![Plans and Specifications for Addition to Girls Building Plans and Specifications for Addition to Girls Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0736_19247_c1320.jpg?itok=f4rBwain)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards sends plans and specifications for adding on to the girls dormitory due to only receiving half of the appropriation for the building. Pratt also discusses the need for the new building in order to eliminate crowding. Included are seven enclosures including blueprints for the building, plan for the water closets, and…
![Proposal to Add Additional Wing to School Hospital Proposal to Add Additional Wing to School Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0750_24111_c1380.jpg?itok=Wir9Q7vu)
Richard Henry Pratt cites the epidemic of measles and following pneumonia that caused the hospital to become overcrowded. Included in the correspondence is plans to add an additional wing to the present hospital for $1,000 in material and labor.
![Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1892 Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0751_24635_c1385.jpg?itok=zoPytlDt)
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1892 amounting to $54,367.65 for support of the school, transportation of Indian supplies, and stock cattle.
![Forwards Plans for Addition to Girls Building Forwards Plans for Addition to Girls Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0756_26292_0001.jpg?itok=0qEXOR6t)
Cover letter of Richard Henry Pratt detailing his transmission of plans and specifications for an addition to the girls buildings under contract with Andrew J. Wetzel.
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Richard Henry Pratt proposes amending his previous authority to abandon the Smead Willis system for the girls quarters due to its failures in the Public Schools of Cleveland as well as other difficulties raised by their employees and engineers. In addition, Pratt asks for 12 new closet fixtures, the changing of 10 sets of old fixtures to the…
![Request to Pay Costs Associated with Rebuilding Parker Farm Barn Request to Pay Costs Associated with Rebuilding Parker Farm Barn](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0774_32293_0002.jpg?itok=Ly7ntqg9)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay half the cost of restoring the arch and rebuilding the walls of the collapsed barn on the Parker Farm.
![Pratt Provides Updates to Thomas J. Morgan Pratt Provides Updates to Thomas J. Morgan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0990_21475_0001.jpg?itok=F05HhTE6)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to Thomas J. Morgan to provide an update on various aspects of the Carlisle Indian School including the construction of the Girls Quarters, the Hospital addition, and the barn. In addition, he provides an update on the status of the number of students at Carlisle and on outing, the harvest from the farms, and the…
![Request to Build Addition to Gymnasium Request to Build Addition to Gymnasium](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1208_24898_0002.jpg?itok=B1tqKZYT)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to use unexpended money from the current fiscal year along with some additional funds from the following fiscal year to erect an addition to the Gymnasium.
![Proposed Appropriation for the 1897 Fiscal Year Proposed Appropriation for the 1897 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1214_27705_0002.jpg?itok=Yuu7PFL9)
Richard Henry Pratt provides his recommendations for the financial estimate for the 1897 fiscal year.
![Request to Renew Unused Authority for Supplies in Building Gym Addition Request to Renew Unused Authority for Supplies in Building Gym Addition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1236_36994_0002_0.jpg?itok=VB5am-tN)
Richard Henry Pratt requests for the unused portion of an authority in the purchase of supplies for the addition to the gymnasium.
![Overview of Switch to Electric Lights Overview of Switch to Electric Lights](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1344_31150_0001.jpg?itok=M-950XwL)
Richard Henry Pratt provides an overview of the Carlisle Indian School's switch to electricity from oil lamps at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs.
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Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies and materials as well as to pay for labor in the construction of an addition to the industrial shops at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt also encloses blueprints showing his plans for the addition.
![Supplementary Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1897 Supplementary Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1347_32945_0002.jpg?itok=rN94r8Tl)
Richard H. Pratt submits a "Supplementary" Estimate of Funds form for the first quarter of 1897 amounting to $12,432.00 for the construction of a new laundry building, enlarging the workshops, and transporting students to and from their homes.