Richard Henry Pratt submits an abstract of bids received for 9,000 yards of prodigy check and 3,000 yards of white braid. Pratt recommends moving forward with the bid submitted by John Wanamaker.
1900
![Submission of Bids for Prodigy Check and Braid Submission of Bids for Prodigy Check and Braid](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1808_34117_0003.jpg?itok=gUX2oOzx)
![Three Applications from Assistant Seamstresses for Leave of Absence Three Applications from Assistant Seamstresses for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1808_34557_0001.jpg?itok=1k_6ChnD)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: E. Corbett (assistant seamstress), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), and Lizzie C. Jacobs (assistant seamstress).
![Ella G. Hill's Application for Leave of Absence Ella G. Hill's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1809_34759_0002.jpg?itok=QW6OrXSK)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards laundry manager Ella G. Hill's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Request of Byron Wilde to Attend the Hampton Institute Request of Byron Wilde to Attend the Hampton Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1809_34666_0002.jpg?itok=EpbUAC2K)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Byron Wilde to attend the Hampton Institute.
![Eligible Candidates for Baker Position Eligible Candidates for Baker Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1810_35621_0001.jpg?itok=nNhXyt2V)
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…
![Eligible Candidates for Music Teacher Position Eligible Candidates for Music Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1810_35620_0003.jpg?itok=AmuB70GY)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Myrtle Freeland, Annie B. Moore, Eloise A. Carroll) who are eligible to fill the vacant music teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for Julia Powlas Wheelock Pratt Provides Recommendation for Julia Powlas Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1809_34926_0002.jpg?itok=MHWiEGNl)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for former student Julia Powlas Wheelock for her appointment as a laundress at the Shoshone Agency.
![Five Applications for Leave of Absence Five Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1811_35753_0001.jpg?itok=yP1qsVKH)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards five applications for leave of absence: clerk Fannie I. Peter, principal teacher O. H. Bakeless, seamstress Bertha Canfield, clerk W. B. Beitzel, and assistant matron Prudence Miles.
![Request by Emma Bellows for her Testimonials Request by Emma Bellows for her Testimonials](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1810_35369_0002.jpg?itok=1cGi_q_v)
Richard Henry Pratt requests on the behalf of Emma H. Bellows, who has left the Indian Service, the testimonials subimitted by her with her application. Pratt will forward them to Bellows.
![Pratt Endorses Return Home of Charles Dagenette Pratt Endorses Return Home of Charles Dagenette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1811_36226_0002.jpg?itok=52QQcPyO)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Charles Dagenette desires to return to his home on account of his health rather than take over the outing program from Charles Eastman.
![Request to be Informed of the Qualities of Dora S. Dutton Request to be Informed of the Qualities of Dora S. Dutton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1812_36517_0002.jpg?itok=c7vic09Y)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to be informed of the qualities of teacher Dora S. Dutton who has requested to be transferred from Fort Totten to the Carlisle Indian School.
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Major Richard H. Pratt forwards certificates of attendance at summer school for 15 teachers: Emma A. Cutter (Senior Teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (Normal Teacher), Anne H. Stewart (Sloyd Teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (Music Teacher), Elizabeth E. Forster (Drawing Teacher), and Jessie W. Cook, Mariette Wood, Nellie V. Robertson, Jessie L.…
![Personnel File of John Francis Jr., Superintendent Personnel File of John Francis Jr., Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_1344A_b001_FrancisJ_0051.jpg?itok=VlIcpzJv)
Personnel file of John Francis Jr., who served as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from April 1, 1917 to July 2, 1918. The file includes information from Francis' previous positions within the Civil Service, including as Clerk in the Permanent Census Bureau, Clerk in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior,…
![Pratt Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Gertrude Simmons Pratt Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Gertrude Simmons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1813_36951_0002.jpg?itok=C0UEyomw)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Gertrude Simmons for a position as a Principal Teacher in the Indian Service.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1814_37468_0001.jpg?itok=XBNJoyPc)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards three applications for leave of absence: Phil Norman (Painter), George W. Kemp (harness maker), O. T. Harris (blacksmith).
![Annie M. Morton's Application for Leave of Absence Annie M. Morton's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1814_37389_0001.jpg?itok=TM93HkVc)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Annie M. Morton's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Pratt Provides Information on Cora Snyder Jones Pratt Provides Information on Cora Snyder Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1813_37226_0002.jpg?itok=_Cc8ML9V)
Richard Henry Pratt provides information related to the appointment of former student Cora Snyder (now Cora Snyder Jones) to a position in the Indian Service.
![Request to Approve Delay in Reporting for Annie B. Moore Request to Approve Delay in Reporting for Annie B. Moore](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1813_37227_0002.jpg?itok=yJAOx9Pr)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Annie B. Moore has requested to delay her reporting date as music teacher until September 1, 1900. Pratt asks that Moore's request be approved.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1900 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1817_39213_c1795.jpg?itok=H11Vny0P)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July 1900. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, July 1900 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, July 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1816_38661_c1743.jpg?itok=adzbCJaD)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1900.
![Nellis Johnson to Nellie Peter Nellis Johnson to Nellie Peter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-3_C.jpg?itok=ugR1zMDG)
Student Nellis Johnson writes to teacher Fannie Peter about his attempts to cultivate and sell tobacco stems.
![Request to Purchase Kutz Farm Request to Purchase Kutz Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1815_38002_0001.jpg?itok=pni43O3F)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase the Kutz farm in order to expand the size of the Carlisle Indian School farm.
![Sara Pierre's Application for Leave of Absence Sara Pierre's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1814_37730_0002.jpg?itok=e5rgDtfN)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards hospital cook Sara Pierre's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Fiscal Year 1902 Financial Estimate Fiscal Year 1902 Financial Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1815_37909_0001.jpg?itok=CHwnwy90)
Richard Henry Pratt provides an overview of the physical plant of the Carlisle Indian School in addition to an overview of the enrollment during the 1899-1900 academic year. Pratt ends by providing an estimate for the 1902 fiscal year.
![Notice of Change in Outing Pay Notice of Change in Outing Pay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CI-1-4-6_001.jpg?itok=emCSU1F0)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies outing patrons of a change in how outing earnings are to be handled. Pratt indicates that paying students directly has led to various offences and as a result all pay will be approved by Pratt. Further any money given to students is no longer considered part of their pay.