Harris, William Torrey, 1835-1909
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Richard Henry Pratt papers
Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-1174
Overview:
The collection includes letter-press books, writings, diaries, notes, photographs, and drawings. The papers largely relate to Pratt's work with and theories on the education of American Indians and his involvement with the Carlisle Indian School. Included is material relating to the controversies surrounding his work and much relating to Indians and Indian life in general. There are a group of Indian photographs and drawings, and papers relating to members of Pratt's family.
Dates:
1862-1972