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 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 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: 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 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
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
View of Arthur Finley in suit and tie.
This small photograph is attached to Finley's returned student survey.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is our Church - Presbyterian Church of Council. My family is all well. Your truly, G. N. Sitaraugok.
This Presbyterian Church is located in Council City, Alaska.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm Petoskey, a Chippewa, ex-student, Petoskey Mich.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is the front of my house. This is me and my father.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Frank Cook
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten notes on the reverse side reads: BRACKLIN Bracklin [illegible] half
This image is of Edward Bracklin, a member of the football team, in football uniform standing on an athletic field.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Leupp Art Studio at the Carlisle Indian School with blankets outside, along with four people and a sign reading "No Admittance on Sunday"
Format: Stereograph
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
View of Nannie Saunooke Screamer around 1910. Both Nannie and her husband, Manus Screamer, were students at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Pine Ridge - S.D. William C. Girton. Ass't Add'l Farmer. and his wife Fanny Girton.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Manus Screamer around 1910. Screamer, a student at the Carlisle Indian School, went on to become a musician and started his own orchestra.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mr. Wallace Denny, This is our latest Photos what do you think of them. from your Friend, M.W.Chabinoy. Give my regards to friends.
View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken during their time at Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reads: O. Caswell
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Benj. Caswell & family.
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
View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken while the two were working in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Alexander Arcasa around 1910.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
