Research

1

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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Abstract:  

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..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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This series consists of case files for children enrolled in the Thomas Indian School (formerly the Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children). Files contain information on admission, education, discharge, medical and family history, and occasionally post-release activities. Data includes .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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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..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives