School Employees - Cooks and Dining Room Staff

Richard Henry Pratt responds to letter from Fanny W. Noble asking why she was asked to resign as a cook at the Carlisle Indian School after eight years of service.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Lizzie L. Payne, India J. Burke, Ella L. Smart) who are eligible to fill the vacant dining room matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Anna H. Johnson, Minnie M. Birch, Minerva E. Spencer) who are eligible to fill the vacant dining room matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…

Minnie M. Birch informs the Office of Indian Affairs that she is accepting the position of dining room matron pursuant to various conditions.

Minnie M. Birch informs the Office of Indian Affairs that she wants to change her previous response. Birch states that she wants to accept the dining room matron position at the Carlisle Indian School.

Charles E. Roberts objects to the dismissal of Minnie M. Birch as the Dining Room Matron at the Carlisle Indian School. Roberts quotes from Birch's letter that the reason for her dismissal is Richard Henry Pratt objecting to the Civil Service Commission appointing employees and his desire to hire employees on his own.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Minnie M. Birch is unqualified for the position of dining room matron and requests a new candidate.

Minnie M. Birch requests a transfer to either Cherokee, North Carolina or the Hampton Institute as a teacher.

Belle Metcalf inquires if the dining room matron position at the Carlisle Indian School is in the classified service.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Lizzie L. Payne, Candace B. Kendal, Ella L. Smart) who are eligible to fill the vacant dining room matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…

Richard Henry Pratt follows up his descriptive statement and proposed changes in school employees with a report on classified employees on probation for 1893.

Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that M. Burgess' (superintendent of printing), Prudence Miles' (dining room matron), and Florence M. Carter's (teacher) leave of absence requests should be granted a few days before school ends because they live on the Pacific coast.

Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an immediate answer to Burgess', Miles', and Carter's leave of absence requests.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of Fanny W. Noble's service and time at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ella Rikert be appointed "no higher" than an assistant matron in the Indian Service at South Dakota. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Rikert's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Rikert is currently employed…

Ella Rickert requests transfer from the Carlisle Indian School to a Western State.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that former student Ella Rickert, employed at Carlisle as a cook, has accepted the position of assistant matron at Fort Shaw.

Laura Dandridge requests a transfer in the Indian Service as either a cook, seamstress, or laundress. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Roma F. Ewbanks has applied to be put on the Civil Service Register a cook. Pratt requests that she be appointed to the position at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs William A. Jones that Elmer Snyder has resigned his position as tailor. Pratt details the difficulties in finding a tailor suited for the Carlisle Indian School as well as updating Jones on the case of cook Roma Ewbank and ill health of Dr. Charles Eastman.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the approval of irregular employees as well as the position of assistant cook.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has temporarily filled the position of cook and assistant cook with Mr. and Mrs. Van der May. As they have proved satisfactory he asks to have arrangements made to make their appointments permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the applications of Johannes Leonardus Van der may and Sine Marie Van der May for their temporary appointments as a cook and assistant cook to be made permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to have a baker included on the list of positions for the upcoming fiscal year. Pratt mentions that he has found a candidate in Carlisle and requests authority to hire him.

A list of men who are eligible to fill the vacant baker position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades. Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the…