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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The caption reads: Kickapoo Wigwam, McLoud, Okla.
The handwritten note reads: This is Henry Murdock summer house.
The reverse side contains a short note from George B. Kishketon to Superintendent Moses Friedman sent from McLoud, Oklahoma on September 20, 1910.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
William Newashe around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is the front of my house. This is me and my father.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Michael W. Chabitnoy standing in formal attire around 1905.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mrs. Denny, from a friend M.W. Chabitnoy
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Mary Miller Dodge with Alpheus D. Dodge, Charlotte Dodge and an unidentified individual with a dog in front of a house.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Alpheus D. Dodge and Charlotte Dodge in front of a house with a dog.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is my Self and Ardith and my Hired Girl
Ellen Martin McComb, Ardith Nioma McComb, and a hired girl doing laundry in a tub on a porch around 1910.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed caption reads: FARM OF WILLIAM HAZLETT.
William Hazlett's farm. Three men, one woman, and two children in the foreground with buildings in the background.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: JAMES THORPE (INDIAN) FROM THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL THE WORLD’S CHAMPION ATHLETE.
Format: Postcard (Commercial), Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Harry Bonser
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Jos. Ross.
Joseph Ross in a suit.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Frank Cook
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Levi St Cyr. 36
The reverse side contains a short note to Wallace and Nellie Denny from Levi St. Cyr sent from Winnebago, Nebraska on October 17, 1910.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: FOR STATE SENATOR
The caption reads: Wm. HAZLETT, of Ft. Cobb, Okla Candidate for State Senator for the 15th District.
Portrait of William Hazlett.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is our Church - Presbyterian Church of Council. My family is all well. Your truly, G. N. Sitaraugok.
This Presbyterian Church is located in Council City, Alaska.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: ARRANGING FOR CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN INDIANS
The caption reads: MRS. ROSA LA FLESCHE
The note reads: One of the leading women of her race, a graduate of Carlisle and long in the government service. She has been in Columbus, all summer arranging the preliminaries for the Indian Congress to meet here in October. Mrs. La Flesche is a Chippewa.
This image appears in the Columbus Dispatch published in Columbus, Ohio on September 17, 1911.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Photograph of Jerome Kennerly (The Calf takes a seat).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Joel Wheelock in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Ed. Brien, David Bird, Carlislers.
This postcard depicts two Carlisle athletes in formal clothing - Brien is standing, and Bird is seated.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: WHEELOCK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: BRACKLIN CALAC GUYON WELCH VETTERNACK
The individuals in this photograph are Edward Bracklin, Peter Calac, Joseph Guyon, Gus Welch, and George Vetternack.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: CALAC PASSING
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: PETE HOUSER
The correct spelling of the name, however, is HAUSER.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: AT PRACTICE
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
View of Joseph S. Ball in 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration