Images

The Images section features photographs, postcards, and different types of artwork, as well as reproductions of images that appeared in newspapers, magazines, and other publications. These images all reflect the Carlisle Indian School students, facilities, and staff. Images available here are drawn from files housed at the U. S. National Archives, from collections of Carlisle Indian School materials housed at various archival repositories, and from a variety of published sources. Visitors to this website are also invited to share copies of photographs from their own personal and family collections; please contact us if you have images you would like to contribute.

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Studio portrait of the graduating class of 1906 with inserted single photos of two female students. 

Students are marked with white numbers corresponding to the typed list of names below. 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

A corner of a room set up as a store with products, including prominently displayed Uneeda Biscuits from the National Biscuit Company, and scales and a roll on a glass-topped counter. There are banners and penants hanging on the wall.  

Format: Glass Plate Negative

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The school band and students assembled in formation on the grounds of the central campus with the Dining Hall, Band Stand, and Girls' Quarters in the background. 

Format: Glass Plate Negative

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The school band and students assembled in formation on the grounds of the central campus with the Dining Hall, Band Stand, and Girls' Quarters in the background. 

Format: Glass Plate Negative

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio of William Dietz, also known as Lone Star Dietz.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio portrait of teacher Angel De Cora in Native American clothing. 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio portrait of Howard Jones. 

Note: This student was previously identified as Joe Howard. However, there is no known student by that name. We believe it to be Howard Jones.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio portrait of Richard Kesetta wearing uniform. 

Caption on image: Richard Kissitti / Tribe Apache / Carlisle's Baby 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: LYON

This photograph is likely Isaac Lyon, who was a noted member of the Carlisle football team.

This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection

The reverse side includes a note from Francis X. Guardipee to Superintendent Moses Friedman.

Views of Guardipee as a student at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Studio portrait of Richard Kesetta wearing uniform. 

Note: Caption on image reads: Richard Kissitti / Age 4 years / Tribe Apache / Baby of the Indian School, Carlisle, pa.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio portrait of George Gardner wearing football uniform.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The handwritten note reads: 1 Charles DeBrae; 2 Ruth DeBrae; 3 John DeBrae; 4 Julian DeBrae; 5 May DeBrae.

The reverse side includes a short note from Charles DeBrae to Bear Man.

This image was taken at Coney Island in New York around 1907.

Note: DeBrae is also known by the surname Dubray.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mazel E. Spencer age 15 years
Calvin " " 13 "
Yvette " " 11 "
This was taken 3 years ago
Lydia Flint Spencer

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Josiah Saracino

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Pelagie Nash Thurston, Neb.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mr. Frank James and wife and child Rose James, wife Everett James, child. sent by Mrs. Rosie James.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: CAMPUS, U.S. INDIAN SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.

There is also a message hand-written on the front of the card that reads: "Arrived safely am boarding with Rev. Rhods[?] have a nice place. Best wishes Pa'pa".

The postcard was addressed to Miss Ethel M. Haines, Thompsontown, Pa.

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

There is no printed caption on the front of the image, but someone has written onto it in red ink the words: Eliz. Penny and the initials N. V. R.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Agnes May Robbins, Robbins Station, Pa. There is also a caption at the top which reads: "Elizabeth Penny, Nez Perce Tribe, Student at Carlisle Ind Sch."

 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

There is no caption on the front of the postcard. On the back is an announcement of "Complimentary Concert by the Carlisle Indian Band," directed by Claude M. Stauffer and given to "Visiting Knights Templars" on May 29, 1907.

The program was as follows: "1. March, "Sir Knights" - Panella, 2. Overture - "Bronze Horse" - Auber, 3. Waltz - "My Lady Laughter" - Blake, 4. Excerpts from "The Isle of Spice" - Jerome, 5. Hungarian "National Dance" - Meyrelle, Star Spangled Banner." The concert was to take place at the school.

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The printed caption on the front of the postcard reads: Boys Quarters, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. There is also a hand written message below that caption which reads "Hello Steward, here is I am well thinmgle[?] the winter for my life, from R. B. Guystone."

The postcard was addressed to Master Stewart Hefflefinger, Huntsdale, Cumb. Co. Penna. R. F. D#1."

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Campus and Tennis Courts, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was sent to Miss Myra Heiser of Carlisle, Pa. R. F. D. #4. The message written on the front of the card reads "Hello Myra? What are you doing these cold winter days Mary."

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption of the front of the postcard reads: Boys Quarters, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was sent to Mr. Chas. L. Horn, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The message (written on the front of the card reads Hello Charlie, how you was? How is the dealer? Ha! Ha! A. R. W."

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

A postcard with no caption. It is not certain if this is actually a building that was ever under the Carlisle Indian School as no other photographs of such buildings have been found as yet.

The postcard is addressed to a Miss Stella Yost in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The message reads: "Stella- We are having the most beautiful time. I'll tell you about I mean everyone when we [?] get home. This is one of the stable." It was sent August 27, 1907.

 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The front of the postcard advertises a football game between Carlisle and Villanova University on September 28, 1907.

The card has been addressed to David H. Zarger, Chambersburg, Pa. There is no message.

 

Format: Postcard

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections