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 reads: Katie Callsen
Group of 16 young women, 1 child, and 1 older woman on the steps of a building, with 1 woman standing next to the steps.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note reads: Mr. Friedman, I am Raymond Barnum Cummings and my dog Crystal.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: One of the First of The Modern Indian Homes Built on The Reservation
This image appears in the Sunday Oregonian, which is published in Portland.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S BASKET BALL TEAM, 1910.
Louis Dupuis stands second from the right.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 1 (September 1911): 13.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Dining Hall, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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: 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: Wm Carefelle.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
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 caption reads Dispensary at Hospital, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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: THORPE AND WELCH
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The caption reads Sewing Room, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Academic Building, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Printing Office, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Green House at Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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
The caption reads Entrance to Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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: BERGIE
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
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
Wounded Eye poses for a picture around 1910.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection