Student Case Files, 1893–1946

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Student Case Files, 1893–1946

1893-1946

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/623671

This series consists of student case files of Indians who attended Mount Pleasant Indian School in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Files typically include the student's application to attend Mount Pleasant, as well as reports of grades, deportment, and medical or disciplinary problems. While the information in files varies, most files include the student's name, date of birth, tribal affiliation, degree of Indian blood, home address and dates of attendance. Some files include correspondence between school officials and at times between school officials and graduates. The majority of the records are from the Mount Pleasant School. Some Bureau of Indian Affairs Social Services material is included for on-site visits after the school closed in 1934.

27 linear feet, 6 linear inches

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SNAC Resource ID: 11668415

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Tomah Indian Industrial School (Tomah, Wis.)

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Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial School

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