Subject Correspondence Files, 1914–1921

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Subject Correspondence Files, 1914–1921

1914-1921

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/5049736

This series consists of subject correspondence files. The topics of the correspondence include employees, tribal enrollment, equipment and supplies, telephones, travel, and electricity. Correspondents include the Carlisle Indian School, the Cheyenne River Agency, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Fort Berthold Agency, the Haskell Institute, the Standing Rock Agency, and the Department of the Treasury. The records include circulars, contracts, applications, memorandums, orders, payroll records, reports, affidavits, and telegrams.

9 linear inches

eng, Latn

National Archives at Kansas City

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SNAC Resource ID: 11669004

National Archives at Kansas City

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Bismarck Indian School (N.D.)

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Haskell Indian Industrial Training School

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Carlisle Indian Industrial School (Carlisle, Pa.)

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