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 Cyrus Windy (standing), Samuel Townsend (seated at left), and Luke Phillips (seated at right), all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Adam McCarty wearing school uniform.
The caption reads: Adam McCarty
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Alexander McNac wearing non-native clothing.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of William B. Peery wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Adam McCarty wearing school uniform.
The caption reads: Adam McCarthy
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![Rachel Checote [version 2], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_pach2090c.jpg?itok=_BnQ2f6j "Rachel Checote [version 2], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Rachel Checote possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Mason Pratt, Charles Kihega, Sam Townsend, and Benjamin Marshall [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74304.jpg?itok=8R3sorVF "Mason Pratt, Charles Kihega, Sam Townsend, and Benjamin Marshall [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Mason Pratt (seated at left), Charles Kihega (standing), Sam Townsend (seated at right), and Benjamin Marshall (seated at right). The three students are wearing school uniforms. Mason Pratt was the son of Richard Henry Pratt.
Note: Previous cataloging indicates the handwritten caption includes that these are student in the "paint shop." It is more likely that this says "print shop."
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Daniel Milk wearing non-native clothing.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![George Baker, c.1882 [version 2]](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_pach1092c.jpg?itok=qQjBg4hh "George Baker, c.1882 [version 2]")
Studio portrait of Geoge Baker wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Rachel Checote [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73411.jpg?itok=1DY4-dDG "Rachel Checote [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Rachel Checote possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Benjamin Damon, George S. Watchman (Saahtlie), and Stailey Norcross. The two seated students are wrapped in Navajo blankets, and one is wearing a headband. There is another blanket drapped in the background.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Arnold Woolworth.
The caption reads: Arnold
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![George Baker, c.1882 [version 1]](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74400.jpg?itok=zmrj3cix "George Baker, c.1882 [version 1]")
Studio portrait of George Baker wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer [version 2], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_pach1069a.jpg?itok=uYYc0odd "Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer [version 2], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73386.jpg?itok=cSs1tROy "Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Leila Jones and Maud Chief Killer, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Ernie Black wearing non-native clothing.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jennie Conners probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Tom Torlino, #1, 1882 [before]](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NARA_1327_b018_f0872_001.jpg?itok=mjHh9J4i "Tom Torlino, #1, 1882 [before]")
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Tom Torlino, Navajoe.
This iconic image of Tom Torlino coming to Carlisle in 1882 was taken by John N. Choate of Carlisle, PA. It is often used in before-and-after photographs of Torlino to demonstrate assimilation.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
![Lena Carr and Harry Marmon with staff [version 2], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_csch060.jpg?itok=m6e4REQm "Lena Carr and Harry Marmon with staff [version 2], c.1882")
Studio portrait of students Lena Carr and Harry Marmon with staff members Mary R. Hyde (standing in rear at left) and Harriet Hyde Shiverick (standing in rear at right). Both Carr and Marmon are dressed in non-native clothing, Marmon in school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Phillips White (Phillips Bob Tail) [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73616.jpg?itok=5JWJWAoA "Phillips White (Phillips Bob Tail) [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Phillips White (Phillips Bob Tail).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Harry Marmon wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Elmer wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Antoinette Williams and Nellie Carey [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74355.jpg?itok=HzB3vLhF "Antoinette Williams and Nellie Carey [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Antoinette Williams (left) and Nellie Carey (right).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Emily Ross and Ella Ross [version 1], c.1882](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74090.jpg?itok=1c0Eav5r "Emily Ross and Ella Ross [version 1], c.1882")
Studio portrait of Emily Ross and Ella Ross, both wearing white pinafores over dark dresses.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Baptiste and Louis Bayhylle, c.1882 [version2]](http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_pach001a.jpg?itok=NbB9P98H "Baptiste and Louis Bayhylle, c.1882 [version 2]")
Studio portrait of Baptiste Bayhylle and his son Louis Bayhylle. Baptiste is wearing non-native clothes and Louis is in a school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society