Native Americans in Shows and Exhibitions

In Wild West shows, museum exhibits, etc.

Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 records
Protest Against Using Students at Entertainment Shows
September 7, 1887

George E. Sanluier protests against the sentiment of having students from the Carlisle Indian School at various entertainment events.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Anonymous Letter Regarding Show in Pennsylvania
April 8, 1888 - April 9, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt forwards an anonymous letter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania regarding three members of the Omaha Nation in a show. Pratt recommends that something be done to aid the individuals in question.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendations for Two Indian Service Positions
October 6, 1898

In response to an office request, Richard Henry Pratt recommends James D. Flannery for a tailor position at the Mount Pleasant Indian School and Clarence Butler for the Assistant Engineer position at the Rosebud Agency boarding school. He provides some background on Flannery, a musician's, experiences since leaving and returning to Carlisle.…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Requests Transfer of James Flannery to Fill Tailor Position
February 15, 1900 - February 20, 1900

Richard Henry Pratt requests to employ former student James Flannery as an Assistant Tailor and encloses correspondence to provide context.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration