Student Records, 1879–1918

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Student Records, 1879–1918

1879-1918

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/300327

This series consists of separate files for each student containing letters received, copies of letters sent, applications for enrollment, cards designated as "Descriptive and Historical Record of Student," promotion certificates (including ratings in subjects), records of "outings," medical and dental records, form reports concerning post school careers, records from other schools, information forms concerning eligibility for Federal aid, clippings, photographs, and other records concerning individual students. The records relate to enrollment, transportation, progress at school, "outings," health, financial affairs, withdrawals from school, careers after leaving school, special problems, and other subjects. The quantity and type of records for individual students vary; there are, in general, more records for the later years than the earlier ones.

67 linear feet, 8 linear inches

eng, Latn

National Archives at Washington, D.C

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SNAC Resource ID: 11669000

National Archives at Washington, D.C

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Standing Bear, Luther, 1868?-1939

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