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Richard Henry Pratt

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Richard Henry Pratt

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Auction Date:2012 Oct 17 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Founder (1840–1924) of the influential Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where he aimed to educate Native Americans using controversial techniques that included forced cultural assimilation. TLS signed “R. H. Pratt,” one onionskin page, 8 x 10.25, Indian Industrial School letterhead, October 31, 1890. Letter to children’s author Frances Sparhawk. In full: “I would like to do something with Miss Burgess’ story. Won’t you please call on the Wide Awake people who have it just now, and look into the matter a little for me both there and at Houghton’s. If I print it I will do it at our own cost and retain all rights. In regard to the girls at the Catholic school in Keshena, I have always made it a point not to meddle with agency or Mission schools nor accept students from such unless those in charge favored it, and I am very sure that none of those in charge at Keshena would be willing to let any of their children come here.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold with a wrinkle affecting the signature, a uniform shade of toning, and show-through from ink notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.