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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![Levi Levering [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73799.jpg?itok=p7lgiqqk "Levi Levering [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Levi Levering.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Mabel Kelcusay [version 1], 1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73398.jpg?itok=qLFDwRBq "Mabel Kelcusay [version 1], 1884")
Studio portrait of Mable Kelcusay possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Julia Old Camp possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Nine Indian School students [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73782.jpg?itok=SNE9iKeq "Nine Indian School students [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of five male students and four female students.
They are, back row, left to right: Frank West, George Summers, Percy Zadoka, Warden Cleaver; front row, left to right: Annie Thomas, Minnie Yellow Bear, Pollock Spotted Tail, Hattie Longwolf, and Harriet Mary Elder.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Norman Casadore wearing a school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of George Fire Thunder wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Brule Iron Eagle Feather wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74026.jpg?itok=leHBhayh "Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez. All are wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![George Summers [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_003b.jpg?itok=G4EUIvjW "George Summers [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of George Summers.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_093a.jpg?itok=1SrwHayT "Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez. All are wearing school uniforms.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH1-093a and PA-CH2-019c.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Otto Wells [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_012d.jpg?itok=fpklNsfN "Otto Wells [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Otto Wells.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 2], 1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_011a.jpg?itok=dLA7BkXw "William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 2], 1884")
Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle, Old Crow (seated). Old Crow is wearing a large overcoat.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Otto Wells [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74399.jpg?itok=GWCZy1Kk "Otto Wells [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Otto Wells.
Note: Previous cataloging indicates Wells is wearing a club ribbon with the date 1884 and a medal dated 1884.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 1], 1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73601.jpg?itok=Usxpwen_ "William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 1], 1884")
Studio potrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle Old Crow (seated).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of De Bett Cheynne Chief (seated) and Alexander Yellow Man (standing). Cheyenne Chief is wearing a school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Hortie Stevens wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Almarine McKellop.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Joe Stewart wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Frank Yates [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74408.jpg?itok=6tcOQHKB "Frank Yates [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Frank Yates wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Minnie Yellow Bear.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH1-039d and PA-CH1-064c.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Constant Bread probably wearing school uniform with neckerchief.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Lena Black Bear [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73401.jpg?itok=LUMAk_ef "Lena Black Bear [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Lena Black Bear probably wearing school uniform. Handwritten along the side of the image: Lena Black Bear.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Lena Black Bear [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_013b.jpg?itok=Ju5QEEQv "Lena Black Bear [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Lena Black Bear probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Kish Hawkins, Kise (Red Wolf), and Clarence Wolf Face [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73351.jpg?itok=hA6-HzX9 "Kish Hawkins, Kise (Red Wolf), and Clarence Wolf Face [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Kish Hawkins (left), Kise (Red Wolf) (center), and Clarence Wolf Face (right).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of a female student and a male student, both wearing school uniforms, identified in the caption as being a brother and sister from the Laguna nation.
Based on comparison with other photographs, these are almost certainly Walter and Maria Analla.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society