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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at the Ft. Sill Indian School, 1921
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Shields Serving as Temporary Principal Despite Insufficient Experience
- Date:
- 1921-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1921-11-10
- Creator:
- Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Correspondence: Political Maneuvering and Personal Affairs
- Date:
- 1922-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Correspondence between Secretary and Mr. Cook Regarding Commissioner Burke's Letter
- Date:
- 1922-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Letter of Endorsement for School Principal Position
- Date:
- 1922-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- An Apologetic Letter Declining an Invitation to Judge Foot Races at Concho Indian School
- Date:
- 1922-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Endorsement Letter for Principal Position at Cheyenne Indian School by American Legion Post No. 34
- Date:
- 1922-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between J.W. Alford and E.M. Alford in 1922
- Date:
- 1922-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Mr. Shields at Haskell Institute in 1922
- Date:
- 1922-04-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
![["The Superintendent of Lawton Public Schools inquired about borrowing chairs from Fort Sill for the school, but was informed that no authority existed to authorize the loan or donation of the chairs. The War Department suggested contacting the local officer at Fort Sill to arrange for borrowing the chairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0000-Co/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at the Ft. Sill Indian School, 1921")
![["The documents discuss the proposed changing of the Concho Indian School to Linton, Oklahoma. The recipient is assured that the move has been blocked and no change will be made. The sender encourages communication and offers help to constituents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Shields Serving as Temporary Principal Despite Insufficient Experience")
![["H. C. Paulsen, manager of the Southern Hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes to Honorable L.M. Gensman recommending J.E. Shields for the position of Principal at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School. Paulsen praises Shields' qualifications and asks for Gensman's help in securing the appointment. Gensman responds, stating that he has recommended Shields to Commissioner Burke based on Paulsen's and others' endorsements, and promises to assist in any way he can. Gensman suggests contacting Mr. Pears at the Haskell Institution for additional support. He also mentions social activities and his plans to visit home in June."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma")
![["The author received Mr. Stoneman's endorsement of Mr. W. W. Burns for principal of the school at Concho. The author explains that this is not a political appointment or considered patronage, but will forward the endorsement to Indian Affairs. The author concludes by expressing gratitude and signing off with kind regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0022_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Correspondence: Political Maneuvering and Personal Affairs")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman L.M. Trenaman to Hugh D. Corwin, in response to Corwin expressing interest in the Superintendent job at the Indian School. Trenaman mentions that the position is typically filled through civil service and advises Corwin to establish a civil service status. Trenaman also mentions Corwin's father and offers to help in any way possible. Corwin provides his qualifications and experience for the position and expresses gratitude for any assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0000-Co/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Correspondence between Secretary and Mr. Cook Regarding Commissioner Burke's Letter")
![["The document is a letter from the American Legion committee chairman, Dr. P. F. Herod, endorsing Wm W. Buns for the position of Principal at the Cheyenne Indian School in Concho, Oklahoma. The document is addressed to a gentleman and is signed by the adjutant of the American Legion Post No. 34 in El Reno, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0023_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Letter of Endorsement for School Principal Position")
![["The outline of events for Commencement includes baseball games, field and track events, industrial programs, demonstrations, competitive drills, a parade and review, supper, band concerts, closing programs, addresses, recitations, songs, dances, drills, and a selection by the orchestra. The events are scheduled for June 1st and 2nd at Fort Sill Indian School in Concho, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0025_thumbnail.jpg "An Apologetic Letter Declining an Invitation to Judge Foot Races at Concho Indian School")
![["The author received an invitation to attend the closing exercises of Concho Indian School but is unable to attend. They express regret at missing the event and offer their best wishes to the students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Endorsement Letter for Principal Position at Cheyenne Indian School by American Legion Post No. 34")
![["Mrs. Carrie M. Anderson, a seamstress at the Indian School near Lawton, is struggling financially with her current salary of sixty-one and two-thirds dollars per month. Her lawyers are requesting an increase in salary on her behalf to help support herself and her two children. They believe she is worthy and deserving of a higher salary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between J.W. Alford and E.M. Alford in 1922")
![["C. C. Thompson, the County Assessor in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes a letter to Mr. L-M- Gensman in Washington D.C. regarding a request for endorsement for someone named Wallace. Thompson explains that he believes Wallace is not the right person for the position and suggests another candidate, Ed Shields. Thompson expresses his willingness to support Shields if politics is not a factor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Mr. Shields at Haskell Institute in 1922")