Subject Correspondence, November 19, 1900–June 2, 1923

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Subject Correspondence, November 19, 1900–June 2, 1923

Subject Correspondence, November 19, 1900–June 2, 1923

1900-1923

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7192147

This series consists of subject correspondence. The records include letters received and copies of letters sent; annual reports; circulars; newspapers; architectural drawings and other building plans; lists of materials; advertisements and product catalogs; bid proposals; bills of lading; invoices; lists of checks issued to Indians; official receipts; commencement programs; school attendance reports; school enrollment applications; monthly and quarterly school reports from Leech Lake Reservation boarding and day schools; student report cards; tuition vouchers; allotment certificates; timber contracts; and a tract-by-tract list of Chippewa Indian reservation lands affected by reservoirs. Correspondents include the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and other officials from the Office of Indian Affairs; Nett Lake Agency; Red Lake Agency; Sac and Fox Sanatorium; Tomah Indian School; Vermillion Lake Indian School; Wahpeton Indian School; and White Earth Agency. Other correspondents include local banks; vendors; and private individuals. The records provide information on the administration and operation of Leech Lake Agency. Subjects include agency buildings and property; bridge and road improvements; employees and employment; bonding of employees; civil service examinations; creation of the Consolidated Chippewa Agency; equipment and supplies; horses; motor vehicles; and purchases. Topics also include agency boarding and day schools; commencement ceremonies; education; mission schools; off reservation boarding schools; programs of study; student enrollment and attendance; transportation for students; and tuition. Other topics include annuity payments; appropriations and expenditures; claims for payment; debts of Indians; Indian accounts; per capita checks issued; and other financial matters. Additional topics include Indian land use and allotments; hay stumpage; issuance of patents in fee; sales of allotted lands; timber cutting and sales; trespass; health; height and weight of students; medical care given to Indians; patients at the Sac and Fox Sanatorium; inheritance and succession; the Indian cemetery at Bena, Minnesota; liquor laws; marriages and divorces; rations to Indians; and tribal councils.

2 linear feet, 7 linear inches

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