School Employees - Teachers

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received a message from Enoch M. Sherry that he will leave for Carlisle shortly.

Richard H. Pratt requests that Margaret Roberts (teacher) is granted an additional six days unpaid leave of absence for the death of her sister.

Richard Henry Pratt asks to recall his letter of August 19, 1902 proposing creating a the position of Assistant Principal and Normal Teacher for Kate Bowersox. Pratt indicates that as he has not received authority he will have Bowersox continue in that role and pay her from other funds.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no objection to Frances R. Scales taking the position of Principal Teacher at Ft. Sill but that she prefers to remain at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances R. Scales is now willing to accept the position of principal teacher at the Fort Sill School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Minnie L. Ferree be assigned as a matron elsewhere in the Indian Service and then immediately transferred back to Carlisle as a domestic science teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up his phone conversation with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Amos Frank for a position at the Fort Sill School. Pratt states that he will waive his request for an unmarried man and appoint the Mabel Sherry who is married to Enoch Sherry per the Commissioner's suggestion.

Richard Henry Pratt telegraphs the Office of Indian Affairs in response to Amos R. Frank and his wife accepting appointment to the Mesa Grande School. Further Mabel Sherry will accept the position vacated by Amos Frank.

Richard Henry Pratt returns his letter of November 28, 1902 correcting the changes of employees that William Davies was inadvertently reported as married instead of single.

Request of Richard Henry Pratt to eliminate the position of Normal Teacher and to establish the position of Assistant Principal and Normal Teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Daisy C. Laird's application for a 120-day leave of absence because of bad health. Laird will return when health improves. 

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the resignation of Daisy C. Laird. Pratt requests a male teacher "without family obligations" for her replacement.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his request for a male teacher to replace Daisy Laird by stating that the Civil Service appointee should come in on the lower salary.

Richard Henry Pratt requests Emma K. Hetrick be appointed to fill the teaching vacancy left by the resignation of Jessie McIntire.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Elizabeth E. Forster is terminating her service and requests that a new art teacher be provided who can also teach mechanical drawing.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Edgar A. Allen will examine the papers of eligible male teachers shortly.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an increase in salary for matron Carrie E. Weekley in order to retain her at the Carlisle Indian School and prevent her transfer to Puerto Rico.

Edgar A. Allen requests that the examination for position of Drawing Teacher at Carlisle be opened to both sexes.

John R. Procter, President of the Civil Service Commission, acknowledges request to open the exam for Drawing Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School to both sexes.

John R. Procter, Civil Service Commission President, sends announcement to be published for an open competitive exam for the drawing school teacher position at Carlisle.

Edgar A. Allen requests to have Sadie F. Robertson appointed to fill the teaching vacancy at the Carlisle Indian School.

Edgar A. Allen requests that the drawing teacher position be held open until the return of Richard Henry Pratt.

Request by Richard Henry Pratt for an additional teacher in order to fill in for absences.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint Fred W. Canfield as the drawing teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Etta White prefers the transfer to the Colville School due to the higher salary. Pratt requests that Beckie Goodyear be promoted to fill White's place and that he be allowed to fill the position with a local Carlisle resident.