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: NEWASHE
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: "Goliath Big jim" James Driver.
View of James B. Driver (Goliath Bigjim)'s with his delivery wagon, which he used in and around Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: POWELL
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: BIRD LIBBY (BALL)
A second handwritten note on the reverse side is illegible.
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: Sarah Hoxie
Sara Hoxie wearing white dress and a large hat with a flower in the front.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: THORPE
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: Mary Redthunder
Mary Redthunder with an unidentifed male child.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: HAUSER
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: CALAC KICKING
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: Home of D. W. Wheelock. '90 West Depere, Wis.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: JIM THORPE Halfback
This 1955 Topps All American Football Card depicts Thorpe when he played at Carlisle.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Artwork
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Pictured is football player Scott J. Porter, also known as Little Boy. The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: LITTLE BOY
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: Wm Hodge.
William M. Hodge (right) in his school uniform and Louis Vilnave.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Peter J. Jordan in his football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The dental office of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles. Sickles is working on a patient. Doctor of Dental Surgery diploma from Ohio Medical University and the graduating Ohio Medical University Dental Class of 1904 is on the wall.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Cass Lake school girls Ages 12 - 15 years.
Eleven girls in uniform from the Cass Lake Indian School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: THORPE AND WELCH
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The Carlisle Football player in this photograph has not been identified.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The Carlisle football player in this photograph has not been identified.
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: WARNER & THORPE
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: This is Ardith Nioma my youngest daughter living I have four girls living and one Boy three girls dead
Ardith Nioma McComb, the youngest daughter of Ellen Martin McComb and F. B. McComb, sitting on a stool around the age of four.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Hazlett's farm
William Hazlett's farm. Three men, one woman, and two children in the foreground with buildings in the background.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: BARK-HOUSE. SAC AND FOX INDIANS.
The printed note reads: GEO. E. CORNISH, ARKANSAS CITY, KANS.
The reverse side includes a short note from George B. Kishketon to Superintendent Moses Friedman sent from McLoud, Oklahoma on September 20, 1910.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: grace Tromley n Lucy Skiyosh Tromley
Lucy Skipegosh and two children outside a house with another girl standing in the doorway.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anna Morton Lubo
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration