Major W. A. Mercer forwards certificates of attendance at summer school for eighteen employees: Kate S. Bowersox (principal teacher), Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Mollie V. Gaither (girls' field agent), Bertha Canfield (seamstress), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Fred W. Canfield (drawing teacher), and Hattie M. McDowell, Cora B. Hawk,…
1905
![Eighteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School Eighteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2891_71390_0001.jpg?itok=R4jNmfMD)
![Frances A. Veitch's Application for Leave of Absence Frances A. Veitch's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2835_52913_0001.jpg?itok=CNjCn7Cs)
W. A. Mercer forwards matron Frances A. Veitch's application for a 28-day annual leave of absence. Veitch also requests an additional 30-day leave of absence without pay.
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2838_53972_0003.jpg?itok=topNrZGy)
Major William A. Mercer forwards two applications for leave of absence: Ella Albert (asst. laundress) and W. B. Beitzel (clerk).
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2835_52912_0001.jpg?itok=scw-a7pT)
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for E. Corbett (assistant seamstress) and Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress).
![W. B. Beitzel Resigns as Clerk W. B. Beitzel Resigns as Clerk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2839_54212_0003.jpg?itok=6NCF0dIl)
W. B. Beitzel resigns his position as a clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his note that he will provide a recommendation to fill the vacancy later.
![Check Received from Estate of Harriet W. Taber Check Received from Estate of Harriet W. Taber](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2838_53969_0001.jpg?itok=OK0fcI0I)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a check from the estate of Harriet W. Taber has been received. Mercer notes that he will provide a recommendation for the use of the funds at a later date.
![Frances Scales Declines Transfer to Cherokee School Frances Scales Declines Transfer to Cherokee School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2838_53970_0001.jpg?itok=UWe-eM8N)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that teacher Frances R. Scales declines the transfer offer to the Cherokee School.
![Two Changes in Staff in Industrial Training Positions Two Changes in Staff in Industrial Training Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2838_53971_0004.jpg?itok=laz6Iw2_)
William A. Mercer requests the abolishment of the Sloyd Teaching position in conjunction with the transfer of Anne H. Stewart. Mercer further requests hiring an additional assistant carpenter from the Civil Service and employing one temporarily.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2839_54213_c5762_A.jpg?itok=dmN11_V5)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Jeannette L. Senseney, Emma G. Sky, Elizabeth Searight, Ida Boger, and George Brown Jr.) and all employees working at the school to start the 1905-1906 fiscal year. These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for…
![Frances Veitch Requests Transfer to Different Department as a Clerk Frances Veitch Requests Transfer to Different Department as a Clerk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2842_55355_0005.jpg?itok=i2J1tekj)
Frances A. Veitch requests from the Office of Indian Affairs if she is eligible for a transfer to another department under the Secretary of the Interior as a clerk. William A. Mercer provides further information on Veitch's request.
![John Wise's Application for Leave of Absence John Wise's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2839_54214_0002.jpg?itok=_xwMqkaw)
William A. Mercer forwards Assistant Superintendent John R. Wise's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Mercer Requests Ability to Make Recommendations to Vacant Positions in 1905 Mercer Requests Ability to Make Recommendations to Vacant Positions in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2840_54587_0004.jpg?itok=_Phwzqvh)
William A. Mercer refers to his descriptive statement of changes in school employees regarding various vacant positions and his desire to make recommendations before the Office of Indian Affairs makes an appointment.
![Mercer Acknowledges Letter on Use of Student Labor in Hospital Construction Mercer Acknowledges Letter on Use of Student Labor in Hospital Construction](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2842_55354_0001.jpg?itok=qM2EOdm8)
William A. Mercer acknowledges a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the use of student labor in the construction of the new hospital building.
![Anne H. Stewart Declines Transfer to Fort Lapwai School Anne H. Stewart Declines Transfer to Fort Lapwai School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2844_56131_0002.jpg?itok=r1GLaTo3)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Anne H. Stewart has declined her transfer to the Fort Lapwai school. Mercer further states that he has informed Stewart that the sloyd position has been abolished at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Margaret Roberts Requests Transfer to Clerical Position Margaret Roberts Requests Transfer to Clerical Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2846_56769_0002.jpg?itok=dRaCFa8l)
Margaret Roberts requests a transfer to a clerical position in the general service of the Department of the Interior. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation.
![Mercer Provides Correct Names of Murtoff and Goyituey Mercer Provides Correct Names of Murtoff and Goyituey](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2846_56768_0002.jpg?itok=8h_SRTyi)
William A. Mercer notes the errors in a previous document and provides the correct names of A. H. Murtoff and Anna Goyituey to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Requests Teaching Positions be Filled by Mainly Men Mercer Requests Teaching Positions be Filled by Mainly Men](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2845_56474_0002.jpg?itok=djoTF6x5)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the exception of two female teachers with normal school training he would prefer all other vacant teaching positions be filled by male teachers.
![Mercer Requests One Assistant Laundress Position be Reinstated Mercer Requests One Assistant Laundress Position be Reinstated](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2847_57098_0002.jpg?itok=0kwguanu)
William A. Mercer requests that one of the assistant laundress positions previously abolished be reinstated. As a result he requests authority to temporary employ someone in the position.
![Frances A. Veitch Requests Transfer to Seamstress Position Frances A. Veitch Requests Transfer to Seamstress Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2850_58412_0004.jpg?itok=K_ktv7vV)
Frances A. Veitch requests transfer to another school as a seamstress before taking the clerk's examination. William A. Mercer forwards the letter along with his recommendation that her request be granted. He further states that he will provide a recommendation for her replacement in a later letter.
![Mercer Willing to Enroll Earl Clarence Davis at Carlisle Mercer Willing to Enroll Earl Clarence Davis at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2849_58070_0002.jpg?itok=k6HzlS6O)
William A. Mercer discusses the enrollment of Earl Clarence Davis at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, July 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2882_68549_c5480.jpg?itok=FchCPJRY)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Rosa La Forge), employee who have left the school (Florence N. Head) and those who have changed positions (Annie G. Eckert). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Mercer Requests Action be Taken in Transferring John Mackey to Carlisle Mercer Requests Action be Taken in Transferring John Mackey to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2850_58411_0002.jpg?itok=C09eGmnb)
William A. Mercer requests action on his request to have John F. Mackey transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from his position at the Omaha Agency.
![Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Matron Appointment Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Matron Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2851_58756_0002.jpg?itok=DzEUapOK)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding consideration of M. Regina Bean to the position of matron. Mercer notes that he already has two names under consideration which he will send in a few days.
![Agnes May Robbins' Request to Attend the Pacific Coast Institute Agnes May Robbins' Request to Attend the Pacific Coast Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2853_59444_0002.jpg?itok=VbMRhsTT)
Teacher Agnes May Robbins requests to attend the Pacific Coast Institute in Portland rather than the Chautauqua Summer School. Major W. A. Mercer encloses and endorses her request.
![Mercer Seeks Appointment of Martin Lau as Carriagemaker Mercer Seeks Appointment of Martin Lau as Carriagemaker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2852_59169_0002.jpg?itok=0974yM2Y)
William A. Mercer replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter seeking the appointment of Martin L. Lau as carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School.