I'm looking for info about the Cushman Indian School near Tacoma, WA. I live in the Seattle, WA area and am able to physically go to the NARA Seattle Branch. What should I ask for after I get there? I'm especially interested in attendance records or recor

Email them at seattle.archives@nara.gov and they will give you information about what to bring.  It would be best if you made an appointment in advance.  Good luck! 

I volunteer at the National Archives at Seattle on Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm. If you end up scheduling a visit with an archivist I can also be of some help. They are the experts, but volunteers can also be useful in seeking help with research.