Application for Enrollment at Genoa for Paul Joseph Ferris, 3 Aug. 1928

Summary: 
Document gives reason for enrollment as, "This boy lives with his mother in Platt, South Dakota, where he is permitted to attend public school. The father has left his family and the mother is not able to give the boy proper attention."
Description: 

Paul Joseph Ferris, age 16, applies to enter Genoa for 3 years. Application mentions his father, Edward Ferris, and his mother, Julia Ferris, both as living.

Identifier: 
gdp-kc0036-0149
Citation: 
Application for Enrollment at Genoa for Paul Joseph Ferris, 3 Aug. 1928; Folder: Genoa 1928; Box 2; Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Department of the Interior. Office Indian Affairs. Rosebud Agency. Yankton Sub-Agency. School Correspondence, 1926-34. Flandreau (1931-1932) - Lawrence (1926-1927); Repository Identifier 7388923; Record Group 75; National Archives and Records Administration—Kansas City.