Images
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 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 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
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
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
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: The home of Lucy Beaver Ex. Student. Paden, Okla.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 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
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - ALLEN BLACKCHIEF'S STACKS OF HAY AND OATS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - JOSEPH CHARLES AND FAMILY IN HIS SUGAR BUSH
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - SOLON SHANKS AND HIS ELECTRIC TRUCK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 186.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - SHERMAN SMITH, PATTERSON HILL, JERRY BLACK, EDDIE BLACK, SIMON GRAND, FREEMAN JOHNSON AND BERT MOSES, EMPLOYEES OF THE STEIN-BLOCK CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 186.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: TRUE INDIAN TYPES - TALL BULL, CHEYENNE
The printed note reads: TALL BULL RECENTLY MADE CARLISLE A VISIT AND WAS MUCH INTERESTED IN THE WORK OF THE INSTITUTION (Photo by Hensel)
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 187.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOMES OF OMAHAS EDUCATED AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: A SERIES OF 27 PICTURES WERE RECENTLY RECEIVED SHOWING HOW OUR EX-STUDENTS FROM THIS ONE TRIBE OWN GOOD HOMES, ARE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS, THE TRADES AND IN FARMING - ALL SUCCESSFULL. THEY ARE MOULDING THE LIFE OF THE TRIBE.
This image appear in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 188.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: A GROUP OF GRADUATES AND RETURNED STUDENTS OF THE CARLISLE SCHOOL AT THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF 1911
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 205.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF JAMES E. JOHNSON, CLASS 1901
The printed note reads: DR. JOHNSON HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED DENTAL PRACTICE IN SAN JUAN, P. R.; HIS WIFE IS ALSO A CARLISLE GRADUATE. HE IS A STOCKBRIDGE INDIAN AND WHILE AT SCHOOL WAS AN ALL-AMERICAN QUARTERBACK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 205.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The captions read: ATHLETICS, INDIAN FIELD, ON THE FIELD, BASE-BALL TEAM, TRACK TEAM, FOOT-BALL TEAM, GLENN S. WARNER CORNELL, '94 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 207.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE BAKERY
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 208.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 handwritten note on the reverses side reads: their names are
Elizabeth
Madiline
Mabel and Winnifred
Children of Zippa Metoxen Skenandore and Thomas Skenandore outside included in a letter sent to Nellie R. Denny on February 9, 1912.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads on: After 5 days return to Indian Trading Post Headflyer & Son, Props. Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dry Goods, Provisions, Flour and Feed, and Hay LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WIS.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anona Crowe
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed note reads: Frazers Million Dollar Pier, Ocean Park, Cal.
Sent by Judson Cabay to Moses Friedman on January 27, 1912.
Format: Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed note reads: "Lawyer Canyon Bridge," Lewiston-Grangeville Line.
Sent by Nora L. McFarland to Mrs. Moses Friedman regarding a card Mrs. Friedman sent. Sent from Lapwai, Idaho.
Format: Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: CARLISLE INDIAN ATHLETES LIKELY TO MAKE OLYMPIC TEAM
The captions reads: TEWAUNIA, MARATHON. THORPE, WEIGHTS, HURDLES AND SPRINTS.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration