Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs place a new teacher in the No. 11 room following the transfer of Lillie Shaffner to the position of Girl's Matron.
School Employees - Teachers
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Richard Henry Pratt requests a reply to his letter requesting a new teacher for the Number 11 room. He further states that there should be no delay in filling the position and that he would prefer a male teacher.
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Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that there must no longer be a delay in appointing a teacher for the Number 11 room. Pratt notes that appointing a temporary teacher would be detrimental.
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Richard Henry Pratt declines the appointment of two candidates for a vacant teaching position at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further requests that the next steps in the process be taken.
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Richard Henry Pratt comments on the examination papers of Loren E. Wolfe and requests that a qualified candidate be provided.
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Copy of telegram from Richard Henry Pratt to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a request by Pratt to expediate the process of filling the teaching vacancy in Room Number 11.
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John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of two women (Lillian M. Warner, Julia F. Fish) who are eligible to fill the vacant teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades. Acting…
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Richard Henry Pratt asks if the process of filling the vacant teaching position in Room Number 11 cannot be expedited.
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Alfred John Standing returns the examination papers of two individuals and notes that no selection has been made. Standing states that the position has been temporarily filled.
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Adela Rankin writes to Theodore Roosevelt (serving on the Civil Service Commission at that time) in regards to claims of abuse of students at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result of her attempting to bring these claims to light, she was dismissed by Pratt from her temporary position teaching elocution and oratory. Transcript included.
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Richard Henry Pratt requests clarification from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding annual leave of teachers during the Christmas recess.
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Cornelia A. Merritt inquires from Thomas J. Morgan why teachers at the Carlisle Indian School are not permitted a holiday break from teaching.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting immediate action in regards to teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for leave of absence.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting immediate action in regards to teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for leave of absence.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application was for a month's sick leave.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application was for a month's sick leave.
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Richard Henry Pratt provides a testimonial for Elspeth L. Fisher, Principal Teacher, for future employment in the Indian Service.
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Cornelia A. Merritt, a teacher, sends a lengthy letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in regards to her sick leave of absence. Merritt explains to the Commissioner that she believes her sick leave should be granted with pay. Merritt argues that, because she is also a government worker, her leave of absence should be with pay as well.…
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Teacher Cornelia A. Merritt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to thank him that her leave of absence will be granted with pay.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Effie (Elspeth) Fisher wants to use her 24-day leave of absence before she goes west to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Effie (Elspeth) Fisher wants to use her 24-day leave of absence before she goes west to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Catherine Caryl requests a transfer to another school as a teacher and includes a recommendation from former Carlisle Indian School principal Elspeth Fisher.
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Edward Miller requests the appointment of his daughter Clara Miller as a teacher or principal at the Carlisle Indian School.
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Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the approval of Mary E. B. Phillips sick leave. Pratt notes that he hopes to consolidate schools during the closing months to save costs due to the increase in irregular appointments and notes that Phillips has resigned to take effect on March 31, 1893.
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Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting Miss McAdam's application for leave of absence be granted.