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Title
- Thomas Indian School correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0640
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions for further education. Also included are the contents of a cornerstone and lists of students and visitors. Access to certain records is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Records less than 75 years old may be restricted under the personal privacy protection and other provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Requests to use records must be reviewed according to State Archives procedures and approved by the State Archivist.
- Microfilm is unavailable for interlibrary loan or duplication because of the presence of restricted information.
- B0640-85: Boxes 6-8 are restricted.
Title
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children statistical and financial reports
Series Number
- B0644
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports to the Board of Charities; quarterly reports to the State Comptroller; a report to the State Assembly; and a "Report to Government." The Board of Charities reports summarize receipts, expenditures, and student population changes. The Comptroller reports list receipts and expenditures by major category. The Assembly report contains narrative statements or statistics on asylum operation and population. The government report gives statistical information on teachers; employees; students; crops; livestock produced; and subjects taught.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Photographs of activities and facilities
Series Number
- A1913
Summary
- The series consists of black and white photographs depicting children and staff of Thomas Indian School at work and recreation in such activities as school exercises, team sports, farming and gardening, and Indian Boy and Girl Scouts.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School register of visitors
Series Number
- A1911
Summary
- The series consists of a one-volume manuscript roll of visitors to the Thomas Indian School over a twenty-five year period. Entries include visitor's name, address, and date of visit.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children child commitment contracts
Series Number
- A1910
Summary
- This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan status; and agreement date. Many agreements include the child's date of discharge or death.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School journal accounts
Series Number
- B0642
Summary
- This series consists of a detailed chronological record of financial transactions at Thomas Indian School. Entries record transaction (items purchased, quantity, unit cost, and cash receipts); name of the merchant or disburser of funds; total amount of transaction; and date. Also included is a certificate of appointment of George I. Lincoln as agent of the Onondaga Indians; a watercolor painting of flowers, signed by Aleck George; and lithograph, "What We Have We'll Hold!" depicting a nationalistic theme, copyright 1900.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School ledger accounts
Series Number
- B0643
Summary
- This series constitutes a final record of financial transactions of the Thomas Indian School according to controlling and individual accounts. Controlling accounts include transactions involving clothing, fuel, freight and express, medicine, provisions, and wages. Individual accounts pertain to individual merchants and suppliers. Entries generally include date, amount, and nature of transaction (such as services, goods, labor, or cash).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School farm expenditure and production journals
Series Number
- B0641
Summary
- This series consists of journals providing a detailed chronological record of expenditures and production of the school's farm. The agricultural program was part of the "instruction in husbandry and the arts of civilization" that the school provided to resident Indian children. Expenditure journals itemize each purchase or loss by farm department (e.g., poultry, dairy, fruits, garden, field crops) and account (e.g., equipment, home products used, profit and loss, labor employees).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of trustees, Indian children, and visitors
Series Number
- A1909
Summary
- This series consists of a journal listing trustees, instructors, Indian children, visitors, and contributors. Information includes a list of trustees including name, address, election date, and remarks on position held; list of children admitted to the asylum including name, Indian nation, reservation, age, whether parents are living, dates removed or died, and remarks on the latter; register of visitors including name, address, and date of visit; and quarterly average number of children in the asylum per year.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School treasurer's monthly reports
Series Number
- B0596
Summary
- This series consists of monthly reports detailing the receipts and expenses of the Thomas Indian School. The school was originally incorporated as a private institution, but received state aid. Reports include general fund receipts and disbursements summary; bank statements and certificate of indebtedness; statement of "home products" produced at the school; and abstract of vouchers. Itemized lists of expenses include food; clothing; hospital and medical supplies; repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment; office expenses; and travel.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of Indian Children
Series Number
- B1932
Summary
- This series consists of a register of names of students who attended the Thomas Indian School. The register lists the name of the student, tribe, date of admittance, date of birth, date of discharge, reservation or address, name of parents, name of guardians, and remarks.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School Superintendent's daily diaries
Series Number
- B0599
Summary
- These diaries provide a summary record of activities of staff and students at the Thomas Indian School. Brief daily entries typically mention weather conditions; farm work in progress; maintenance and repair work in progress; entertainment provided to children; team sporting events; incidents pertaining to specific children; religious activities; correspondence sent by superintendent; and trips by superintendent and staff. Diaries are institutional in nature and therefore do not contain superintendents' personal opinions or observations regarding non-work related events.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School children's daily diet logs
Series Number
- B0598
Summary
- This series consists of menus served to children at the school each day. The menus were submitted as documentation that the school was fulfilling its responsibilities to care for orphan and destitute Indian children. Usually the name of the person completing the report is also given, and occasionally the total number of meals served during the week.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School monthly farm production reports
Series Number
- B0597
Summary
- This series consists of statistical reports for farm and/or garden products raised at the Thomas Indian School. The school furnished the children with care, moral training, education and "instruction in husbandry." Separate monthly reports for each product gave a daily account of quantity produced and its disposition. Reports also indicate the market value of produce. Examples of products include: milk, chicken,; pork, eggs, tomatoes, onions, apples, grapes, oats, and corn silage.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.