Census

1911 Carlisle School Census: Females A-B Surnames

In 1911 Carlisle was directed by the Department of the Interior to prepare a census of the Indians under their charge. In all cases where the Indians are living on separate reservations under your jurisdiction you should submit a separate census roll of the Indians of each reservation.  The names should be arranged in alphabetical order. – Letter Department of the Interior, 1911 This page includes all female students enumerated within the Carlisle School in 1911 alphabetically from Phenla Anderson to Bessie Button. To see other names of students enrolled in Carlisle School during 1911, visit: 1911 Carlisle School Census … Read more

Census of the Iroquois in 1844

New York, October 31st, 1845. SIR: In conformity with your instructions of the 25th June last, I proceeded to the several Iroquois reservations therein named, and I have the honor herewith to transmit to you the census returns for each reservation, numbered from I to VIII, and distinguished by the popular name of each tribe, or canton. I. The question of the original generic name, by which these tribes were denoted, the relation they bear to the other aboriginal stocks of America, and the probable era of their arrival, and location within the present boundaries of this State, is one, … Read more