Central Campus

A panoramic photo postcard of the school grounds, taken from the central campus looking north. 

The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this postcard. The front and reverse images posted here are from different cards. 

Rows of male students in uniform and female students in white dresses assembled around the flag pole, where the American flag is either being raised or lowered. The school band is present at right. 

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: CAMPUS AND TENNIS COURT, INDIA SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard was sent to Master Guy Bowman, Halifax, R. D. #2. Pa. The message reads: "Dear cousin, will let you know we are all well, hope you are all the same, we was s o glad that Mehargue sent his picture to Mom, we…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: INDIAN SCHOOL, PARADE GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Johnny Miller, Dillsburg, Pa. The message reads: "Johnny boy be a good boy and daddy will bring something along for you Sat. Daddy."

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Indian School, Parade Grounds and Buildings.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Hazel Witter, Shippensburg, Pa. The message reads "From your loving teacher Miss Russell".

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

The address has been crossed out but reads "Miss R. Stetson, 860 N. 22nd St. Phila. Pa." The message on the back reads: " Dear Sister, Thought you might like to see the Indian School on a card. Spent Sunday in…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Indian School, Parade Ground and Buildings, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Jonny Miller, Dillsburg, Pa. and the message reads: "Dear Jonny, I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Santa Claus was good to me. I hope he was the same to you. Santa Claus brought me…

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

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write the address.

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

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: INDIAN SCHOOL, PARADE GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, CARLISLE, PA.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

The caption on the front of the card reads: BATTLION DRILL, INDIAN SCHOOL, Carlisle, Pa.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

The caption on the front reads: Band Stand and Girls Quarters, Indian Industrial, Carlisle, Pa.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: PARADE GROUNDS, INDIAN SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard has been sent to a Mrs. Florence Hess of Lemoyne, Pa. The message reads: "Well Florence, I was surprised to hear from one who has been silent so long. I didn't hear one thing of you anymore. We are well Thank you,…