Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the industrial training at the school is "of a very high order," but that the girls' industries could be improved. Additionally, he refers to several requests that he's made for additional equipment for boys' and girls' industries.
1912
![Status of Industries at the Carlisle Indian School Status of Industries at the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f20_59835_0001.jpg?itok=jxhu3WgZ)
![Enclosure of Two Bill Claims Enclosure of Two Bill Claims](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f047_f60707_0001.jpg?itok=vtQKpuXj)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses two bill claims from the American Laundry Machinery Company and the Crane Company.
![Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f04_61038_0027.jpg?itok=Zomc2Bep)
These materials include materials related to a request by James Riley Wheelock to have his brother, Hugh Wheelock, released from the Carlisle Indian School. James claimed that his brother was being held at the school to prevent him from playing in Wheelock's band, and to make him play for the Carlisle football team. James further claimed that…
![Enrollment of Two Alaskan Students Brought by William Foster Enrollment of Two Alaskan Students Brought by William Foster](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f05_64633_0005_combined.jpg?itok=GcLnXRJ3)
These materials include correspondence regarding two Alaskan individuals, George Cushing and Charles Foster, brought to the Carlisle Indian School by William Foster. Both boys desired to enroll in the Carlisle Indian School.
![Enclosure of Bill Claim from Crane Company Enclosure of Bill Claim from Crane Company](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f048_f66347_0001.jpg?itok=EfEtkBKm)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a bill claim for $2.50 from the Crane Company.
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This material includes correspondence regarding Henry Ankle, his location, and his status as a student at Carlisle.
![Authorizing Funds for Henderson Farm Lease Authorizing Funds for Henderson Farm Lease](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f22_66026_0001.jpg?itok=T9euE1va)
Superintendent Moses Friedman requests authorization to spend $400 for fiscal year 1913 in order to pay the lease of the Henderson Tract, which is used for "pasture and other purposes."
![Solicitation of a Doctor to Give Talks on Personal Hygiene to Female Students Solicitation of a Doctor to Give Talks on Personal Hygiene to Female Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f72096_0004.jpg?itok=C5eRLlr8)
Dr. Rachel R. Williams informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman that, for a fee of $100, she could come to the school for a week to lecture on personal hygiene to small groups of female students. Friedman forwards Williams' letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and praises the value of her talks to the students last…
![Question Regarding Missionary Work Among Indians Question Regarding Missionary Work Among Indians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f29_69290_0001.jpg?itok=1OeahqfL)
The "Mission Study Class" member James Keating asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information on "Denominational Missionary Work" and for the name of the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent. Commissioner R. G. Valentine sends Keating copies of the Commissioner's Annual Report for 1909, 1910, and 1911 and informs him that the…
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Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a contract with the United Electric Company for electricity for industrial motors and another contract for the rental of the Henderson Farm.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke returns the electricity contract and points out various issues with it. He…
![Request for Funds Owed to Grace Kieh Request for Funds Owed to Grace Kieh](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f30_83014_0001.jpg?itok=GOL1txO_)
This document contains correspondence concerning a request by Patrick Verney to access the accounts of his deceased wife, Grace Kieh.
![Reference to Postive Reports of the Outing System Reference to Postive Reports of the Outing System](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f28_73842_0002.jpg?itok=HfST-xIg)
These materials contain correspondence referencing positive experiences of a patron and student on the outing system at Carlisle.
![Letters And Articles Concerning Jim Thorpe's Olympic Victories Letters And Articles Concerning Jim Thorpe's Olympic Victories](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b002_f05_71916_00016.jpg?itok=hpYyniI_)
This material includes letters and articles about the success of Jim Thorpe at the Stockholm Olympics. This includes a newspaper article as well as a personal letter of congratulations from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
![Request for Enrollment for Samuel Dana Request for Enrollment for Samuel Dana](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f06_70586_0001.jpg?itok=wyL1eXT8)
These materials include correspondence notifying Samuel Dana that his application for admission to the Carlisle Indian School was referred to the Superintendent of the School.
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Moses Friedman forwards the request of Charles H. Kutz, Chairman of the Patriotic Order Sons of America Committee, to use the Carlisle Indian School dormitory buildings for accommodating delegates of the State Patriotic Order Sons of America delegates. Some newspaper clippings about the group are also included. Friedman asks that the request be…
![Edward Whalen Enrollment Correspondence Edward Whalen Enrollment Correspondence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f02_75314_0011.jpg?itok=V-MYe5k9)
This material includes correspondence regarding the enrollment of Edward Whalen to the Carlisle Indian School. Whalen attended the Pipestone Indian School before coming to Carlisle.
![Request for Enrollment for Jose Gonzalo Request for Enrollment for Jose Gonzalo](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f08_77184_0001.jpg?itok=L7fV00ZF)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Jose Gonzalo at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Enrollment for Harold E. Bruce Request for Enrollment for Harold E. Bruce](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f09_79056_0004.jpg?itok=FYMcBgEs)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll Harold E. Bruce at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Enrollment at Non-Reservation School by Josephine Hufford Request for Enrollment at Non-Reservation School by Josephine Hufford](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f10_80039_0003.jpg?itok=JmMKevje)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Josephine Hufford to enter a non-reservation Indian School in order to continue her education.
![Issue with a Contract for 100 Tons of Coal from B. Nicoll & Company Issue with a Contract for 100 Tons of Coal from B. Nicoll & Company](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f07_79592_0001.jpg?itok=XdIwmnaj)
The manager of the B. Nicoll & Company acknowledges receipt of a contract from Carlisle Indian School Superintendent John Francis Jr. to furnish the school 100 tons of coal and informs Francis that they cannot sign it because the contract states that they are a corporation when they are not. The manager would still like to sell the school…
![Jim Thorpe Postcard Jim Thorpe Postcard](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-3-2-1912b_001.jpg?itok=3ugEuxvf)
Postcard featuring Jim Thorpe throwing a shotput. Back highlights the date of the parade honoring Thorpe, "Pop" Warner, and Lewis Tewanima.
![Request for Enrollment of Lois Cook Request for Enrollment of Lois Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f11_81449_0006.jpg?itok=Q1uvGh2s)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Mrs. E. A. Pierce to enroll her granddaughter Lois Cook at the Carlisle Indian School, where her sister Esther Cook was also enrolled.
![Request for Enrollment of Elizabeth Webster in Commercial Work Request for Enrollment of Elizabeth Webster in Commercial Work](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f12_81529_0003.jpg?itok=--uPj8Bk)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to Elizabeth Webster to take courses at the commercial department of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Invitation to Reception Honoring Olympic Athletes Invitation to Reception Honoring Olympic Athletes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-3-2-1912c_001.jpg?itok=L8BKn4Bz)
Invitation to a reception honoring Olympic Athletes Jim Thorpe and Lewis Tewanima, as well as Coach Warner, and an envelope addressed to L. B. Harnish
![Reception in Honor of Olympic Athletes Reception in Honor of Olympic Athletes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-3-2-1912a_001.jpg?itok=OvxLivFg)
Program for the reception honoring Jim Thorpe, Lewis Tewanmia, and Glenn Warner. Includes the list of participants, route of the parade, and the schedule.