These materials include legal documents and correspondence regarding charges filed against Superintendent Moses Friedman after an inspection and investigation of the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the documents are the official charges against Friedman, his answers to those charges, correspondence regarding the charges, and the…
1914
![Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman Brief of Charges and Answers Against Superintendent Moses Friedman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b005_f12_29816_0002.jpg?itok=DhPY1FzW)
![Request by Charles A. Peters to Return Home Request by Charles A. Peters to Return Home](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f09_141452_0007.jpg?itok=BMdioCCx)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Charles A. Peters to be returned home in order to help his parents. This request was granted upon the condition that Peters pay for his own transportation.
![Request for Enrollment by Wa-co-che Family Request for Enrollment by Wa-co-che Family](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f10_148349_0007.jpg?itok=ifndIwrj)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request to enroll the Wa-co-che family at Carlisle. The request was denied, as the family had sufficient means to afford their own education and because some members of the family were over Carlisle's maximum enrollment age.
![Inheritance of Samuel Fremont Inheritance of Samuel Fremont](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f006_f152144_0001.jpg?itok=jD7oZJkS)
These materials include correspondence concerning the closure of the account of the deceased Samuel Fremont and the inheritance of these funds to Annie F. Kemp and John C. Fremont.
![Complaint Made by Percy Parroka Complaint Made by Percy Parroka](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f11_152712_0006.jpg?itok=eaEm_FaU)
These materials include correspondence regarding a complaint made by Percy Parroka that he was made to stay under the school rules while working on a farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania following the expiration of his term of enrollment.
![Explanation of Differences in Payroll Explanation of Differences in Payroll](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f33_24441_0001.jpg?itok=w4VqUsC_)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman forwards employee payroll from the month of February to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. B. Meritt forwards the same payroll to Carlisle Indian School Supervisor in Charge Oscar H. Lipps to make corrections regarding how three employees are…
![Complaint by Louis Schweigman Complaint by Louis Schweigman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f30_392_0007.jpg?itok=lsmkyBc9)
These materials contain correspondence regarding the return of Louis Schweigman to his home. Schweigman complained that he was returned to his home without warning. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied the claim, and noted Schweigman's temporary enrollment status. Friedman also complained to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs the Principal…
![Plat of the Carlisle Indian School Campus Plat of the Carlisle Indian School Campus](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/FMPI-007_CIS_blueprint.jpg?itok=GAOuZG1q)
Plat of the Carlisle Indian School campus drawn by Isaac Bradley and traced by Isaac Willis. Includes buildings, walks, roads, and crossings.
![Inquiry Into Joseph Northrup Inquiry Into Joseph Northrup](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b027_f12_10134_0002.jpg?itok=zelv2FBD)
These materials include correspondence regarding former student Joseph Northrup.
![Return Home of Charles Kelsey Return Home of Charles Kelsey](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b031_f31_9919_0002.jpg?itok=xrKnJdPQ)
These materials contain correspondence regarding a request to return home Charles Kelsey.
![Charges Leveled by Pratt Against Friedman Type-written page of letter addressed to Cato Sells, dated January 29, 1914](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f01_10144_0102.jpg?itok=AXmQ656U)
These documents include a letter from Richard Henry Pratt to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells about an article published in The Public Ledger in January of 1914. Titled "General Pratt Alleged to be Seeking Revenge on Moses Friedman," the article is deemed a "malicious, false and slanderous accusation" by Pratt who blames…
![Affidavit of Clara Spotted Horse Yellowtail (Main Report Exhibit P-1) Affidavit, handwritten with a typed header at the top of the page that reads "Department of the Interior United States Indian Service"](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0088.jpg?itok=onSFWA5s)
This affidavit summarizes information supplied by Clara Spotted Horse Yellowtail who attended Carlisle as Clara Spotted Horse. Yellowtail swears that she only saw alcohol in the Superintendent's house one time, when Mary Friedman broke her hip.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this…
![Condemnation and Sale of Unserviceable Property, 1914 Condemnation and Sale of Unserviceable Property, 1914](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b006_f11_13507_0002.jpg?itok=5wVkpATR)
These materials include correspondence, a supplies list, and a survey regarding unserviceable property at the Carlisle Indian School. Some of the condemned materials were approved for sale on the open market.
![Affidavit of Julia Hardin (Main Report Exhibit B-1) First page of typed affidavit, "Exhibit B-1" is hand-written in the upper right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0003.jpg?itok=Ch26aNEL)
In this affidavit, Julia Hardin answers questions from Indian Inspector Linnen about an incident where she was beaten by the music teacher at the school Claude Stauffer. She explains that the conflict started when she signed-up to go on outing but was expected to leave before she had her belongings prepared.
In Inspector Linnen's main…
![Letter from Dairyman (Main Report Exhibit I-1) First page of hand-written letter from the dairyman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0042.jpg?itok=u2_UrA-b)
This document consists of a letter from the school dairyman W. J. Ryan and two reports for the collection and distribution of dairy at the school.
Addressed to Inspector Linnen, Ryan's letter expresses dismay about the kind and number of male students who are assigned to help him with the work. He says that his request for supplies are…
![Suspension of and Cancellation of Funds Transfer to Superintendent Moses Friedman Suspension of and Cancellation of Funds Transfer to Superintendent Moses Friedman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b013_f31_19794_0001.jpg?itok=tZclpJI_)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman requests funds for the third quarter of 1914.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Lewis C. Laylin requests that the Auditor for the Department of the Interior cancels a $22,592.39 credit to Friedman because he's been temporarily relieved from duty.
The Auditor…
![Affidavit of Claude M. Stauffer First page of typed affidavit, "Exhibit C-1" is hand-written in the top right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0011.jpg?itok=S66VbBYc)
In this affidavit Claude Stauffer answers questions about whether he has any agricultural training, a 1913 incident wherein he beat a student, and the practice of having musical accompaniment for lowering the flag. After the affidavit itself is a document signed by the stenographer who took down the conversation, Beatrice Herman.
In…
![Bill for Detective Typed page with details about payment expected, letter at the top reads George W. Shuler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0002.jpg?itok=lwB1OLSO)
George W. Shuler bills the Carlisle Indian School $53.75 for "services rendered to discover illegal furnishing liquor to Indians."
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled Exhibit A-1.
![Affidavit of John Whitwell (Main Report Exhibit E-1) First page of typed affidavit, "Exhibt E-1" is handwritten in top right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0023.jpg?itok=ynFFg7iP)
Principal teacher at Carlisle John Whitwell recounts his perspective on an incident of corporal punishment at the school.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled Exhibit E-1.
Note: This content contains information about an incident of corporal…
![Affidavit of Will H. Miller (Main Report Exhibit D-1) First page of typed affidavit, handwritten "Exhibit D-1" at top right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f04_10144_0021.jpg?itok=_yEV2sK7)
Will H. Miller, financial clerk at Carlisle, answers questions about the conversation he overheard between Inspector Edward B. Linnen and music teacher Claude M. Stauffer regarding an affidavit Stauffer refused to sign.
In Inspector Linnen's main report for the 1914 Congressional investigation at Carlisle, this document is labelled…
![Alvis Morrin Congressional Testimony typed transcript, first page of Alvis Morrin testimony](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f05_10144_0068.jpg?itok=Jx2cDUWu)
The typed transcript of Alvis Morrin's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Morrin was a student at Carlisle.
In his testimony Morrin discusses the poor quality of the food served to the students and the lack of silverware.
In the published version of this testimony Morrin's testimony…
![Edward Bracklin Congressional Testimony First page of typed transcript of Bracklin testimoney](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f05_10144_0088.jpg?itok=dkkjHpDp)
A typed transcript of Edward Bracklin's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Bracklin was a student at Carlisle.
Bracklin first discusses the tension between the student body and Superintendent Friedman then testifies to the poor health and safety conditions of the school (lack of towels, lack…
![Ella Fox Congressional Testimony First page of the typed transcript of the testimony](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f05_10144_0179.jpg?itok=z0PyOeNk)
The typed transcript of Ella Fox's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Fox was a student at Carlisle.
Fox declares that no female student likes the matron Anna Ridenour and expresses her distaste for Superintendent Friedman's use of the word "savage."
In the published form of this…
![Henry Broker Congressional Testimony First page of typed transcript of testimony](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f05_10144_0101.jpg?itok=zfMyItgL)
A typed transcript of Henry Broker's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Broker was a student at Carlisle.
Broker testifies about unfair expulsion during Superintendent Friedman's administration especially as it related to complaints about school staff reading student correspondence.
In…
![Hiram Chase Congressional Testimony first page of Hiram Chase's testimony (typed transcript)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b007_f05_10144_0034.jpg?itok=8xyYZ6uB)
The typed transcript of Hiram Chase's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Chase was a student at Carlisle.
In his testimony Chase critiques Superintendent Friedman's arbitrary expulsion of students. He also answers questions regarding student acts of insubordination and alcohol consumption at…