Image Collection
The Image Collection 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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The caption reads: A SCHOOL ROOM INTERIOR.
The printed note reads: This picture gives a partial view of school room No. 12, occupied by the Senior Class. The school rooms are 28 x 30 x 13 feet, well lighted and ventilated, fitted with single desks and slate blackboards, and aggregate accommodations for 700 pupils.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 11.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE CARPENTER SHOP.
The printed note reads: One of the most useful and popular trades taught is that of carpentering. The Master Carpenter with his Indian boys is able to undertake any job of building required at the School.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 40.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: After School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE INVINCIBLE SOCIETY.
The printed note reads: This society is an offshoot of the Standard and airly equals the parent society in equals the parent society in all departments of literary work, and is distinguished as the musical society.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 56.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE GUARD HOUSE.
The printed note reads: At the entrance gate stands the old Guard House, which is one of the historic buildings of Pennsylvania. It was built by the Hessian soldiers whom Washington captured at the battle of Trenton, in 1776, and sent to this place as prisoners of war. The School follows a system of military guard duty, and the Guard House is used as the headquarters for the sentinels.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 23.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE SHOE SHOP.
The printed note reads: makes all the shoes used by the pupils except such as are bought from their own unds and kept for Sunday best. Since the beginning of the School not a pair of shoes or boots has been sent off the premises to be repaired.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 41.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE SUSAN LONGSTRETH LITERARY SOCIETY.
The printed note reads: This society, bearing the name of one of the first and most honored friends of the School, has existed for more than ten years. Including, as it does, the best character and talent from some 300 girls, with a comfortable and tastefully decorated room for its meetings, it is an influence for good, mentally and morally, which cannot well be measured. All the societies emulate each other in furnishing the School most pleasing entertainments.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 57.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE ASSEMBLY HALL AND CHAPEL.
The printed note reads: is in the central part of the School building. It is light and airy and seats 800 persons.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 59.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: DINING ROOM AND GIRLS' INDUSTRIAL HALL.
The printed note reads: This building, 125 x 50 feet, with a rear projection 80 x 36 feet, was erected in 1884, mainly by student labor under the direction of the school mechanics. On the lower floor is the dining room 124 x 49 x 16 feet, lighted with two arc lights, the kitchen and laundry. On the upper floor is a large sewing room, a room for the cooking-class and the drying room.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 24.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE HARNESS SHOP.
The printed note reads: has no difficulty in securing its quota of apprentices. The product of this shop is used by the Government at the different Indian Agencies and amounts to 150 to 250 sets of double harness annually - all hand made.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 42.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE FOOT BALL TEAM has played games with the teams of the Naval Academy, Lehigh University, Bucknell, Dickinson and other colleges, with credit to themselves both for their playing and gentlemanly conduct.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 33.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: INDIAN BOYS IN THE COUNTRY.
The printed note reads: illustrates the outing system, which is the practical side of Carlisle training. The Indian under the same opportunities becomes just as good a hand at all the varied employments of the farm as the white man.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 60.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: DINING HALL - INTERIOR.
The printed note reads: This room will seat 700 persons.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 25.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE TIN SHOP.
The printed note reads: Good tinware of all kinds is made, which the Government buys and sends to the Agencies. Care of the tin roofs, water spouting and the plumbing of the School is an important item in the work of this department.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 43.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: ENTRANCE AVENUE.
The printed note reads: The School adjoins the borough of Carlisle on the northeast, and is reached by a public road leading into this avenue on the School grounds.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 5.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: INDIAN GIRLS IN THE COUNTRY.
The printed note reads: illustrates the home life and occupations of the girls during their Summer outing; also a public school attended by a number girls during the Winter.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 61.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Eddie Albert in school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: THE SCHOOL KITCHEN.
The printed note reads: is fitted up with large ranges and steam cooking apparatus.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 26.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE SMALL BOYS' QUARTERS.
The printed note reads: accommodate 100 of the smallest boys, who are under the care of a matron. The sleeping rooms have three beds, a wardrobe, washstand, table and chairs ; and the building, 212 x 36 feet, contains bath rooms, assembly rooms, readings rooms and library.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 27.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Miss Spyna Devereaux
Group of female and male students in school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE TAILOR SHOP.
The printed note reads: Here the uniforms and outer garments or 450 boys are made annually.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 44.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE ART CLASS.
The printed note reads: A large number of the pupils show decided ability in drawing from models and nature, and working with clay. For the school year beginning September 1st, 1895, a course in Sloyd for the younger pupils will be added to this department.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 12.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
View of Robert B. Johnson as a student at the Carlisle Indian School around 1895.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: VIEW OF THE CAMPUS.
The printed note reads: One feature of the School is the beauty of the grounds and their special adaptability to the purposes of a school. During the recreation periods the students spend many happy hours on the campus in playing croquet, tennis, ball and other games, or in quietly promenading, reading and chatting.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 6.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: SOME CARLISLE INDIAN GIRLS IN THEIR COUNTRY HOMES.
The printed note reads: The socially elevating side of the outing is shown by the refined homes and families into which the pupils are received.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), 62.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections