1908

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Personnel File of William A. Mercer, Superintendent
February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909

Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered to become Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in 1903.

The file contains employment…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Goods Shipped to Carlisle by Pennsylvania Railroad Company
August 24, 1904 - December 26, 1908

This document contains correspondence written by Superintendent William A. Mercer, the Chief of the Purchase Division of the Department of the Interior, Chief Clerk F. M. Conser, and two auditors for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company named John S. Donaldson and John T. Denniston. The correspondence is about bills of lading and goods shipped by…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Construction Inspection Report of John Charles for March 1905
March 11, 1905 - January 2, 1909

These materials include correspondence and a report regarding construction, buildings, and grounds at the Carlisle Indian School, performed in 1905 by John Charles. Medical Supervisor Dr. Joseph A. Murphy requested the report in 1908, and returned it to the Bureau office in 1909.

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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Pay for Newspapers
August 15-27, 1907

Major W. A. Mercer requests to spend $22.00 from the "Miscellaneous Receipts, Class IV" appropriation to pay for a debt incurred for buying newspapers for the Carlisle Indian School during the first quarter of 1908. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants Mercer's request.

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Over-18 Enrollment Policies and Philomena Badger
September 9, 1907 - March 25, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding the re-enrollment of Philomena Badger. Badger's re-enrollment was the cause of clarification on the enrollment policy of pupils over the age of 18. Philomena re-enrolled at Carlisle when she was 18 years old, against the wishes of her guardian; the Commissioner of Indian Affairs decided that…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Complaint Made by Robert Charboneau
September 17, 1907 - January 1, 1908

These materials include correspondence and government documents regarding a complaint by Robert Charboneau that his daughter, Frances Charboneau, was taken to the Carlisle Indian School without his consent. Frances was returned to her home in Fort Totten, North Dakota after an inquiry into her enrollment showed that Robert Charboneau did not…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Returned and Lost Articles for Jamestown Exposition
October 5, 1907 - March 6, 1908

These materials include correspondence and a list of articles returned and lost from the Jamestown Exposition. The correspondence includes recognition of a reimbursement check from the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition Commission for lost articles, and notice that another shipment of articles was forthcoming.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Public Charges Against Carlisle's Football Team
December 12, 1907 - March 14, 1908

This material includes correspondence concerning charges brought against a member of Carlisle's football team in a Philadelphia newspaper.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Return Home by James M. Parsons
December 14, 1907 - March 16, 1908

This material includes correspondence concerning the departure and request to return home of James M. Parsons. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Exchange of Carlisle Farmer and Rapid City School Farmer
December 16, 1907 - January 15, 1908

Rapid City School Superintendent J. F. House proposes to Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer that they exchange farmers, with C. W. Cranford going to Carlisle and Norman H. Justus going to Rapid City. None of Mercer, the farmers, nor officials from the Office of Indian Affairs have an objection to the exchange, and it is…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Correspondence Regarding Proposed Sewer System
December 19, 1907 - July 8, 1908

Correspondence regarding a right of way for the Borough of Carlisle to construct and operate an outfall sewer on the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School.

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Blueprints/Architectural Drawings, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Demand to Cut Staff Positions
December 28, 1907 - January 3, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he will be permanently filling the fireman, assistant carpenter, and assistant matron positions, but he does not think he will be able to cut any positions without hurting the school. 

 Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F.…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Materials Regarding Athletic Fund Dispostion Following Investigation
1908 - August 23, 1918

Materials related to the disposition of funds of the Carlisle Indian School Athletic Association following an investigation by E. B. Linnen. Contains the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association for the year 1908, correspondence regarding how to handle money moving forward, a resolution updating the by-laws, as well as other financial…

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Books and Pamphlets, Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Informs Eckels Sewer Correspondence Forwarded to Washington D.C.
January 2, 1908

William A. Mercer informs James W. Eckels that he has forwarded the correspondence related to the right of way for the outflow sewer to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C.

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Legal and Government Documents
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Annebuck Updates Fannie Peter on Chemawa
January 3, 1908

Annebuck writes about her school experiences at the Chemawa Indian School. She notes that the girls basketball team was recently defeated but that she had a nice Christmas. In addition, she writes about the differences between Chemawa and Carlisle as well as the differences in weather between Chemawa and her home in Alaska.

Note: The…

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Letters/Correspondence
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Paying Salaries of Staff Transferred to Other Positions
January 3 - April 22, 1908

Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee informs the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent that he should furnish the relief of Boys' Field Agent Fred W. Canfield before James E. Henderson takes his position. 

Larrabee also informs the superintendent that he has to pay for Assistant Superintendent John R. Wise's salary…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Departure of Superintendent Mercer
January 4, 1908 - January 6, 1908

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp informs the Secretary of the Interior that the War Department has ordered that Carlisle Indian School Acting Superintendent Major W. A. Mercer return to his regiment, thus opening a vacancy in the leadership of the school.

Leupp recommends that they hire a civilian from the Department…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Funds of Dana Black
January 4, 1908 - May 11, 1918

This document contains correspondence concerning the funds of student Dana Black. 

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Plans to Slaughter 50 Animals for Student Subsistence
January 4, 1908 - January 9, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests permission to slaughter 20 calves and 30 hogs for his students to eat. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee gives Mercer his desired permission.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Visit of Carlisle Citizens with Commissioner Leupp
January 6, 1908

These materials include a telegram from a group of Carlisle citizens requesting a meeting with Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp, regarding a request to postpone the appointment of a new superintendent for the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Carlisle Citizens Want Input into Superintendent Appointment
January 7, 1908

Mr. Miller [first name unclear] of the Pennsylvania Senate writes to Commissioner Francis E. Leupp to inform him that a committee of Carlisle residents, who would like to voice their opinion on the appointment of a new Superintendent at the Carlisle Indian School, are postponing their call to Washington D.C.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Endorsement of John Whitwell as Superintendent
January 11, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent William A. Mercer writes Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis Leupp to endorse Principal Teacher John Whitwell as his successor as Superintendent.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Return Home of Moses Raub
January 11-17, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding approval of the return home of Moses Raub from the Carlisle Indian School. Superintendent W. A. Mercer's request for the same was approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for a Map of School Grounds to Allow for the Construction of a Sewer
January 13, 1908 - January 15, 1908

Carlisle Indian School Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs send him a map of the school grounds so that the Carlisle Borough can build a sewer across the campus. Chief Clerk of the Office of Indian Affairs F. M. Conser forwards Mercer a  copy.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Requests for Return Home of Harry Shawbooes and Charles Honyoust
January 13-27, 1908

These materials include correspondence regarding a request from Charles Honyoust to be returned to his home. Also included is an additional request from Jack Shawbooes to have his son Henry Shawbooes returned to his home in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Both requests were granted.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration