Student and Former Student Job Recommendations

Alfred John Standing provides a recommendation for Samuel C. Deon (spelled Samuel Dion here) and Thomas Black Bear to W. N. Hailmann for employment in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of the Graduating Class of 1897 of the Carlisle Indian School to W. N. Hailmann along with his assessment of their character and efficiency.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann regarding the qualifications of former student William Sherrill for a position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann by providing a recommendation from himself and O. H. Bakeless on Frank Jones.

Richard Henry Pratt provides information and recommendation regarding former student William F. Campbell being hired to look after the legal affairs of the Chippewa Nation.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Mark Wolfe (Cherokee) be appointed as an industrial teacher in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Wolf's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, endorses them in his cover letter, and includes a transcription of Wolf's degree.

Richard Henry Pratt provides information to W. N. Hailmann on Julia Williams and provides a recommendation for her to serve as an assistant matron in a small school in the Indian School Service.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding a position for Timothy Henry in the Indian Service.

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…

Ben F. Taylor, Superintendent of the Chilocco Indian School, forwards a letter of recommendation from Richard Henry Pratt regarding Charles E. Dagenett's application to be a clerk in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Nellie Londrosh Nunn and provides a recommendation for her to fill a field matron position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding a cook for the Indian Service by recommending Naomi Kohten.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Frank Cajune.

Alfred John Standing responds to a circular letter from W. N. Hailmann by providing a list of band leaders both at Carlisle and available graduates.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding former student Brigman Cornelius and his suitability for a position as a teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing background and a recommendation for Laura Toneadlemah (Laura Doanmoe) and Delos Lone Wolf for positions in the Indian Service.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Lizzie Hill be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service.  Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Hill's application along with references from chief matron L. R. Shaffner, Hill's outing host, Elizabeth D. Edge, and Pratt himself.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ellen Thomas be appointed as an assistant teacher in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Thomas' application along with a reference from L. Ruth Shaffner and a certification of her graduation from Carlisle.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Mabel Buck be appointed as an assistant teacher, assistant matron, or seamstress (combined with music teacher) in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Buck's application along with a reference from matron L. R. Shaffner.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Cynthia Webster be appointed as an assistant teacher in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Webster's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Frank Shively be appointed as a clerk or stenographer in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Shively's application along with references from I. F. Mountz, and L. B. Given. Pratt also includes copies of Shively's Carlisle Indian School and Carlisle Commercial College degrees.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Melissa Green be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Green's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a certificate of attendance of William Carefelle (here William Carefell) as well as providing comments on his time at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Kamie Owl requesting a position as a teacher in the Indian Service to Estelle Reed along with his recommendation.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Nellie O'Dell be appointed as an assistant seamstress in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards O'Dell's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.