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 handwritten note reads: Thorpe
Jim Thorpe shaking hands with Moses Friedman while Glenn "Pop" Warner, Lewis Tewanima, and a crowd look on.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of George Vedernack in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The printed caption reads: EDGAR L. ROGERS Candidate for COUTNY ATTORNEY
The handwritten note reads: Cass Lake, Minn
Edward L. Rogers in suit.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Lida W.
Lida O. Wheelock on stage behind a table holding a bowl. The other two individuals on the stage are unidentified, but one person believes that Martin Wheelock may be pictured at the center of the stage.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Cut of 1912 picture Warner & Thorpe Middle back row - standing. Credit John Steckbeck "Fabulous Redman"
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is the picture we take at shop. See me in there?
Archie Quamala stands outside a tailor shop along with three unidentified men as well as a small dog.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Portrait of Elmer Busch wearing football uniform standing outside.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: JOHN GODFROY Indiana's Only Police Officer of Indian Extraction
This image of John J. Godfrey on his appointment to patrolman appears in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in 1912.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: The home of Lucy Beaver Ex. Student. Paden, Okla.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front reads: The Three Men Carlisle will Honor. Left to Right: Thorpe, Tewanima, Warner.
The printed note on the reverse side reads: Olympic Heroes THORPE TEWANIMA and WARNER will return to Carlisle Pa., August 16, 1912. Five Bands, Big Street Parade, State Military, State Constabulary, Fire Companies, Presentation to Heroes, Athletic Sports, Great Fireworks Display, State & National Leaders will be Here.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Postcard (Advertising)
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Compliments of Edith A. Bailly.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
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: GOESBACK
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: Anona Crowe
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: A happy new year to you and Mrs Friedman from Mr and Mrs Samuel.
John Samuel and Nancy Samuel, nee John on a bench.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Albert Nash, Robert Nash, and George Nash. The three were brothers. Two are wearing uniforms. (This is a modern photograph of an original photograph. Location of original unknown.)
Note: Albert Nash left the school in 1898 and his brothers arrived in 1911. Therefore this photo was probably taken when Albert was visiting them at the school during their stay there, or it may have been taken in Philadelphia where Albert was living during a visit from his brothers.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Joshua Hermeyesva wearing a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The printed caption reads: SOME INDIANS IN NEW YORK.
The printed note reads: STEPHEN GLORI, A FILIPINO ANNIE WHITE MRS. MARY KENNEDY OR "BEAUTIFUL NAME." JOHN TELKINS, OR LITTLE THUNDER SUSAN DIABO.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: Shop of Edw. P. Davis, Alma, Mich.
View of Edward P. Davis' barber shop, which was located in a hotel in Alma, Michigan.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The reverse side reads: Oliver Brown aged 21 - years
Oliver Brown was Eliza Bell Brown's son.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Six male students posed in the school's photo studio, wearing athletic clothing with a basketball in front of them.
One of the players is identified as Stansill Powell.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Studio portrait of a large group of seated and standing male and female students, identified as the graduating class of 1912. A female student in the front row is holding a banner reading "Loyalty 1912." The students are identified in the attached label as: 1) Mary J. Greene 2) Ella Johnson 3) Louise K. Loudbear 4) Anna Melton 5) Margaret La Vatta 6) Iva Miller 7) Emma Newashe 8) Ernestine Venne 9) Agnes V. Waite 10) Percy Mae Wheelock 11) William Bishop 12) William F. Cardin 13) Caleb W. Carter 14) Ben D. Cloud 15) Sylvester Long 16) James F. Lyon 17) Francis C. McDonald 18) Clifford Taylor 19) Wm. H. Vinson 20) Gustavus Welch, and 21) Joel Wheelock.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Student Harry Charles at the farm of Guy Seavers in Newville, Pa., his outing location. Charles was on outing there from 1911 until 1914.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Three Members of Carlisle's Honored Hall of Fame. Three Indians Who Never Once Failed to Carry Out Carlisle Tradition--Fight! Powell (Cherokee) National + Inter-collegiate Title Holder."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Carlisle Indian Lacrosse Team practicing."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society