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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Portrait of Fred Broker wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
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
View of George Willard in his uniform for the Wheelock's Indian Band.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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
Studio portrait of Fred Broker in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anona Crowe
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
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
Raymond Stewart stands with his family outside his house in Rosebud, South Dakota around 1912.
The reverse side includes a note from Stewart to administrators at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard
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 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 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 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 caption reads: THE MISSION
This image is from the letterhead of Reverend James G. Dickson's correspondence with the school. The image is from Pendleton, Oregon and tepees can be seen in the background.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Photo of myself, Edw. P. Davis.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Clemence LeTraille
Clemence LaTraille with an unidentified student.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Joshua Hermeyesva wearing a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Albert Nash, Robert Nash, and George Nash. The three were brothers. All three are in non-native clothing; two are wearing uniforms.
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
The caption reads: HOME OF REV CHARLES JOURNEYCAKE LAST CHIEF OF THE DELAWARES ALLUWE, OKLA.,
The reverse side contains a note from Robert Newcomb to Wallace Denny sent on February 16, 1912.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W, Postcard
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Adaline Bontang
Adeline Boutang with an unidentified women, man, and child.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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: 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
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