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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View of Letort Spring and the Spring House on the Parker Farm. The Parker Farm was owned by the school and located north-east of the campus.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students posed working in the Carpenter Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-129 and 14B-14-03) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#74). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of a sidewalk on campus with the Academic Building on the left and the rear section of the Teachers's Quarters on the right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View looking south showing the side of the Girls' Quarters and the Gymnasium.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the east end of the Academic Building, with many trees in front.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the quarry on the school grounds, with gravel grading machinery on the left, the Athletic Cage building in the center, and trade shops on the right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the sidewalk, lined with trees, looking toward the Assistant Superintendant's Quarters, with the Small Boys Quarters beyond.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the Band Stand with the Dining Hall and Printing Office visible in the background.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of unpaved roads, paths and power lines on the grounds of the school. Cataloging by the Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this view as "taken looking north. Coren Apartments [Teachers' Quarters] are visible behind the pole."
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View taken looking down Pratt Avenue from the Central Campus, with the Dining Hall at left, the Laundry Building at right, and the Leupp Art Studio in the distance in the center.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of unpaved roads and power lines on the grounds of the school. Cataloging by the Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this view as "taken looking northwest (pre-Domestic Arts Building). The Coren Apartments [the Teachers' Quarters] are visible on the right."
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View taken from the Guard House, looking down the road running behind the Administation Building, showing another road turning off to the left. A wagon with boys on it is partially visible at left.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the Hospital Building with the Doctor's House at left.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Martin D. Archiquette, band instructor, and a group of students at the Indian School of Fort Simcoe, Washington.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The title reads: THE UNITED STATES INDIAN BAND THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL INDIAN BAND IN THE WORLD
The caption reads: JAMES RILEY WHEELOCK (ONEIDA) DIRECTOR
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on this postcard reads: Indian School Band and Girls Quarters, Carlisle, PA.
The postcard was addressed to Mr. Chester Wleuau[?], Steelton, Pa.
The message reads: "Am staying near here for a few days. How's Steelton? Dutch"
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE UNITED STATES INDIAN BAND AS THEY WILL APPEAR AT THE CHAUTAUQUA
The printed note reads: TALENT FURNISHED THROUGH INTERSTATE LYCEUM SYSTEM, COLUMBUS. OHIO
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The letterhead reads: Wheelock AND HIS CONCERT BAND
PERMANENT OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The caption reads: JAMES RILEY WHEELOCK; DIRECTOR.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Lillian Complainville Keller Oliver Curtis Keller
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Children of Mr. + Mrs. Keller
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Please return this to Edgar H. Rickard Lewiston, N.Y. R. F. D. 19
Edgar H. Rickard with his daughter and son.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Staff dining area, with tables set with tablecloths and a coffee urn on a side table. Radiator in the background along with exposed light bulb hanging from the ceiling.
This postcard is believed to have been produced at the school after the establishment of a photo studio there.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of an unidentified male student in school uniform.
The postcard was produced and marketed by local photographer M. J. Hoover.
Format: Postcard (Commercial), Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Edwin A. Smith with Lucy. N. Jones.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: Bertha Cassel an applicant to enter the Carlisle Indian School from Mayagüez Porto Rico
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
