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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Studio portrait of Cora Wheeler and her sister, Minnie Wheeler. Since Cora was four years older, she is probably on the right and Minnie is on the left. Both are wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Elmer Simon wearing a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Edward L. Rogers.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Chauncy Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe).
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Chauncey Yellowrobe after graduating from Carlisle Military School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of John Bear Robe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten label on the slide reads: School Room. 1896.
Format: Lantern Slide
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Detail from 1896 class photo of John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Joel Cornelius.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Rea Funk probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Lydia A. Clute.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of male students posed on the steps of a building on the school grounds. Some in the first row have musical instruments. There is a banner at the top of the group which reads "Standard/ En Avant." The caption identifies them as the student group "Standards of '96."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Solomon Miller.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Frank Crouse.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of a group of male students in uniforms posed holding uniforms in front of an archway. The are probably in front of the gymnasium. The band leader is standing in the center of the group. The handwritten caption reads "Band of '96."
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: 10-B-16 and PA-CH1-058a.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Ella Rickert.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Carlisle Indian School Football Team 1896.
Although this photo is not captioned, John Steckbeck in Fabulous Redmen (1951) lists the 1896 team as: Frank Cayou, Harrison, Frank Hudson, Jacob Jamison, Delos Lonewolf, David McFarland, Jonas Metoxen, Artie Miller, Dan Morrison, Bemus Pierce, Hawley Pierce, Harrison Printup, Edward Rogers, Isaac Seneca, and Martin Wheelock. Steckbeck frequently identifies only the last names for players, including "Harrison." It seems most likely that this is also a reference to Harrison Printup, although it is possible it is Harrison Marshall.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society also has a copy of this image (PA-CH1-084f).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Wiley Morgan.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mary Williams.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Louisa Cornelius (back row, center), Lillie Cornelius (front row, left), and Cora Moore (front row, right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of William Colombe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of James Kawaykla.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Margaret La Mere probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mark Wolfe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mary Barada.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Ellen Thomas.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society