Girls’ Quarters

A panorama photo (10" x 50") of the Carlisle Indian School campus, facing east.

The caption reads: U.S. INDIAN SCHOOL. CARLISLE, PENNA.

View of the central campus, with the Girls' Quarters and the Gymnasium in the center of the image, clearly illustrating how close to each other they were.  The Large Boys' Quarters is visible behind the Gymnasium. 

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

View of the central campus, looking toward the side of the Girls' Quarters, the Gymnasium with the attached low building for the bowling alley, the Large Boys' Quarters and the Athletic Quarters. In the grass, nets have been set up and male students are holding rackets. 

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View of the front of the Girls' Quarters, showing the trees, benches, and paths of the central campus.

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

The caption on this postcard reads: Indian School Band and Girls Quarters, Carlisle, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Chester Wleuau[?], Steelton, Pa.

The message reads: "Am staying near here for a few days. How's Steelton? Dutch"

A white teacher and female students posed seated on a bench and standing in groups on the grounds in front of the Girls' Quarters. A dog is sitting in front of the group on the bench. 

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.…

View looking south showing the side of the Girls' Quarters and the Gymnasium.  

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

View taken looking north, with some students in front of the Girls' Quarters, the Large Boys' Quarters and the Athletic Quarters visible in the distance. 

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

View of the side of the Girls' Quarters, taken from the central campus.

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

View of the side of the Girls' Quarters, taken from the road in front of the Laundry. 

Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909. 

This postcard has the caption GIRLS' QUARTERS AND GYMNASIUM - INDIAN SCHOOL - CARLISLE PA.

The postcard was sent to Geraldine Hammond on February 3, 1909. Alonzo, the sender, wrote "Hello Gerry I suppose you are looking for an answer. I send this postal because I am pushed for time I will write soon From Alonzo"

View showing Girls' Quarters, the Band Stand, and the Dining Hall with snow-covered grounds. 

Three female students posed sitting around a table in a student's bedroom. 

Note: This negative is in the Cumberland County Historical Society's A. A. Line Collection, which contains images either taken or collected by Line. At some point, either during Line's lifetime or later, images from other photographers, including apparently…

Two female students posed sitting at a table in a student bedroom.

Note: This negative is in the Cumberland County Historical Society's A. A. Line Collection, which contains images either taken or collected by Line. At some point, either during Line's lifetime or later, images from other photographers, including apparently Everett Strong…

The caption on the front reads: Girl's Quarters and Gymnasium, Indian School, CARLISLE, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Melford Whitehill, 2036 [?] Place Balt. Md.

The message reads: "Dear Melford-- Glad to say we are ok & having a pleasant time. Received Uncle Simon letter said papa would be home next…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Large Girls Quarters and Fire Department, Indian School.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Piersan Krat, Dillsburg, Pa. R. F. D. No. 1. The message reads: "Dear Father and Aunt, I received the barle allright and have the most of it put up. I have been a lone…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: GIRLS QUARTERS - INDIAN SCHOOL CARLISLE PA.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Annie Schaeffer, Millersburg, Pa, R. F. D. no 1 c/o Newton Schaeffer.

The message reads "Cousin Annie, Could you arrange to come in after supper this eve- I must help out home again today,…

The captions read: BUILDINGS, THE DINING HALL, THE LEUPP STUDIO, GIRLS' QUARTERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THE GUARD HOUSE, LARGE BOYS' QUARTERS

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 122.…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa. Band and Battlion. Indian School.

The card has been addressed to Mr. Fred Bachman, Hazelton, Pa. The message reads: "I am glad to hear from you. There is a vacant chair in S. S. I hope it will soon be occupied by you. H. W. K."

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Campus and Tennis Courts, 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: Girls Quarters, Campus and Summer House, 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: Girls Quarters, Campus, and Summer House, 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 this postcard reads: BAND AND BATTLION, 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 this postcard reads: Band Stand and Girls Quarters, Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.

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

Richard Henry Pratt provides notice to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he is going on a trip to Philadelphia in order to raise awareness of the Carlisle Indian School. In doing so, he hopes to raise $2,500 in order to build an addition onto the Girls Quarters to allow for a sitting room and additional dormitories.