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 Peter Chatfield around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: Indian Farmer and His Stock
This image appears in the Sunday Oregonian, which is published in Portland.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Laundry.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Library, 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 on this postcard reads: BOYS AT HEAVY GYMNASTICS AT INDIAN SCHOOL. CARLISLE, Pa.
The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
William Newashe around 1910.
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: David Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Jim Thorpe around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: INDIAN PARADE. CHEYENNE RIVER INDIAN FAIR, DUPREE, SOUTH DAKOTA.
The reverse side includes a note from James Browndog to Superintendent Moses Friedman.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: AT PRACTICE
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The home of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles. Caleb and Mabel Sickles (third and second from the right) in addition to Raymond Sickles (on far right) and one other man and woman. A child is sitting next to Caleb Sickles.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: HOME OF C. M. SICKLES, CARLISLE '98
The printed note reads: DR. SICKLES IS SUCCESSFULLY PRACTICING HIS PROFESSION AT TIFFIN, OHIO
View of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles's house.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 475.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Jos. Ross.
Joseph Ross in a suit.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Adam F. Johnson
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: I have no picture of my house now. But will send one when I have it taken. Adam F. Johnson, 2020 R. R. One, Swanton, Ill.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of David and his wife, Bessie Flute, with their baby around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on this postcard reads: GYMNASIUM, ALL INDIANS EXCEPT INSTRUCTOR. CARLISLE, Pa.
The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Portrait of Edward Bracklin in football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Michael W. Chabitnoy standing in formal attire around 1905.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mrs. Denny, from a friend M.W. Chabitnoy
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The Mishler family, including former Carlisle Indian School student Louis Mishler, take a family portrait around 1910.
Standing: Louis Mishler
Sitting, left to right: Lillian Isabelle Elizabeth Mishler, Clarence Harrison Mishler, Anna Johnson Mishler
This image was digitized from the private collection of Pat Monroe, descendant of Louis Mishler.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: PETE HOUSER
The correct spelling of the name, however, is HAUSER.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Emma Eversman Wheelock and two children.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Rose Simpson
Rose Simpson standing beside an unidentified woman.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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