Student Job Recommendations

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List of Names for Appointment to the Omaha and Winnebago Industrial School
August 4, 1886 - August 5, 1886

Charles H. Potter, the U.S. Indian Agent for the Omaha and Winnebago Agency, forwards a list of names for appointment to the Industrial Boarding School at the Winnebago Agency.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Recommendation on Filling Harness Shop at Fort Stevenson School
February 22, 1887 - March 26, 1887

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from George W. Scott, Superintendent of the Fort Stevenson, who had requested Pratt recommend a student to oversee the newly created harness shop at the Fort Stevenson School. Pratt responds that he does not believe that the Carlisle Indian School provides sufficient training to allow for students to…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request from Navajo Agency to Employ Benjamin Damon as Interpreter
August 23, 1887 - September 3, 1887

The U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency requests from Richard Henry Pratt that Benjamin Damon a student at the Carlisle Indian School be employed a position as an interpreter at the Agency.

Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs noting that Damon is competent in English and would quickly regain his ability to speak…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation to Appoint Howard Logan as Navajo Agency Teacher
June 30, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt recommends Howard Logan, a student at the Carlisle Indian School, for a position as a teacher at the Navajo Agency for one year. Pratt notes that Logan needs to go West for his health and this opportunity also allows him the change to earn money to pay for college.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Information and Recommendation for Frank Conroy
August 15, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt provides a report to the Office of Indian Affairs on Frank Conroy upon his application for a position as a blacksmith in the Indian Service.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Inquiry into Orders for Howard Logan
December 12, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt asks for information regarding Howard Logan. Pratt notes that Logan has been waiting for orders from Professor Rich to join him at Fort McDowell. Pratt indicates that Logan needs to be transferred due to his health and that he is a bright individual.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendations to Fort Totten School
June 6, 1891 - June 12, 1891

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter to the Office of Indian Affairs' he wrote to W. F. Canfield, Superintendent of the Fort Totten Training School, regarding his opinion on filling teaching positions with former students.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Discusses Various Matters Related to the Fort Belknap Agency
May 23, 1893

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from Lieutenant McAnaney in reference to vacancies at the Fort Belknap school. Pratt states that he did not mean to give a strong endorsement for a cook position for Lucy Enter Lodge and instead recommends Rosalie Ereaux. In addition, he discusses the charge that no one from the Fort Belknap Agency has…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Details Reasons for Sending Stailey Norcross to Navajo Agency
March 28, 1894 - April 30, 1894

Richard Henry Pratt encloses correspondence regarding the employment of Stailey Norcross as a tailor at the Navajo Agency.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Band Leaders
January 26, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter apprarently asking if any of the current Carlisle School band members would be suitable as a band leader elsewhere. Pratt notes that he has a number of students who would make good band leaders but none would be good teachers. He further notes that the band members all seem…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendations for Indian Service for Three Former Students
March 10, 1896 - March 11, 1896

Richard Henry Pratt replies to a letter from W. N. Hailmann which apparently asked for recommendations for Carlisle students to fill teaching positions. Pratt recommends and discusses the qualifications of Julia Elmore, Adelia Lowe, and Henrietta Fremont. In addition, Pratt includes certifications of graduation for Elmore and Lowe.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Requests Position at Keams Canyon for Annie Lockwood
March 16, 1896

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Annie Lockwood be given the position of Assistant Matron at the Keams Canyon School and provides information about her enrollment at Carlisle. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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Pratt Provides Information on Three Former Students for Indian Service
September 1, 1896

Richard Henry Pratt provides a report on Levi St. Cyr, Calls Horse Looking, and Mark Penoi to W. N. Hailmann.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Makes Recommendation for Kickapoo Interpreter
February 9, 1897

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lena McCoonse is too ill to travel and instead recommends Edward Pensoneau for Kickapoo interpreter.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Standing Provides Recommendation for Clarence White Thunder
March 25, 1897

Alfred John Standing responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Clarence White Thunder.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Standing Provides Recommendations for Dion and Black Bear
March 29, 1897

Alfred John Standing provides a recommendation for Samuel Dion and Thomas Black Bear to W. N. Hailmann.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendation for William Sherrill
April 15, 1897

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendation for Frank Jones
April 22, 1897

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

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Information and a Recommendation for William F. Campbell
July 22, 1897

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Application for Employment from Mark Wolfe
August 11-14, 1897

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.

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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Application for Employment from Ella Rikert
September 1, 1897

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ella Rikert (Arikaree) 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…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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Pratt Provides Recommendation for Brigman Cornelius
April 4, 1898

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

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Recommendations for Laura Toneadlemah and Delos Lone Wolf
April 5, 1898

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Application for Employment from Lizzie Hill
April 11-13, 1898

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.

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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Application for Employment from Ellen Thomas
April 21-23, 1898

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.

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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