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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Female students posed working the school's Laundry.
Note: This negative is in the Cumberland County Historical Society's A. A. Line Collection, which contains images either taken or collected by Line. At some point, either during Line's lifetime or later, images from other photographers, including apparently Everett Strong, were integrated into the Line Collection without appropriate attribution. This image is similar to those attributed to Strong. Therefore at this time we cannot be sure which photographer was responsible for the image.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A view of fields with male and female students posed working.
Note: This negative is in the Cumberland County Historical Society's A. A. Line Collection, which contains images either taken or collected by Line. At some point, either during Line's lifetime or later, images from other photographers, including apparently Everett Strong, were integrated into the Line Collection without appropriate attribution. This image is similar to those attributed to Strong. Therefore at this time we cannot be sure which photographer was responsible for the image.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: A NATIVE AMERICAN GENTLEMAN. Nez Perce alumnus of the Carlisle Indian School.
The printed note attached to this image reads: Clipping from the N. Y. Tribune. January 23, 1910. James G. Dickson -- ex-pupil.
This image appears in the New York Tribune on January 23, 1910.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: The TEPEE OF THE NEW INDIAN. The home of an educated Nez Perce Indian near Kamiah, Idaho.
The handwritten note at the top of the image reads: Paul Corbett - Ex-pupil.
This image of Paul Corbett's house appears in an article of the New York Daily-Tribune on January 23, 1910.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of the house of Zenobia Theresa Arminger, nee Garcia in Arlington, California with Arminger and two other unidentified individuals circa 1910.
The handwritten note reads: Mrs. Zenobia Garcia Arminger, Arlington, Cal Cal
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front reads: Girl's Quarters and Gymnasium, Indian School, CARLISLE, Pa.
The postcard was addressed to Mr. Melford Whitehill, 2036 [?] Place Balt. Md.
The message reads: "Dear Melford-- Glad to say we are ok & having a pleasant time. Received Uncle Simon letter said papa would be home next week--Love to all will be home [?] 6 or 7, Mother"
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: Athletics Got Revenge for That 12-Inning Tie
A cartoon showing the Philadelphia Athletics elephant mascot giving medicine to a Cleveland Indians player after Charles Bender threw a no-hitter. Bender is depicted with a plains indian nation war bonnet on top of the Athletics mascot. Drawn by Hugh Doyle.
Format: Drawing
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Bakery and Bakers, Indian School.
The postcard was addressed Miss Nora Day, Laknmonts [?] Yates County, New York. The message reads: "June 19, 1910, Dear friend Nora, I will drop you a few lines to let you know we are all well your people are well the last I see them and I hope you are still getting better and Nora, I will tell you the sun is shining today and it is very warm, Nora, we had so much rain, Nora, Yours truly Ditenlber[?]"
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Theo. Jimerson MS Pierce } July 1910 Jamestown.
Theodore Jimerson (right) and Mitchell Pierce standing together in Jamestown, New York.
Format: Tintype
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note reads: Walter Saracino
The handwritten note on the reverse reads: Dear boss - I was very glad indeed to get your card so this I will send you. This is the house were are work-ing on at present. I dont know wheath you could find us. We are both stan-ding in front. We both send our best regard to you. Good by yours Resp. Walter Saracino
House in the process of being built with Walter Saracino as a part of the crew. Sent by Walter Saracino to Joseph H. Herr from Williamstown, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1910.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front reads: Instruction Buildings, Carlisle Indian School. Carlisle, Pa.
The postcard was addressed to Mr. A. W. George, Vail Mille, N. Y. The message reads: "Carlisle Pa. Aug. 17 '10. Dear Friend Arch, Just a line to let you know that I haven't joined the silent majority. I am still neddling [sic] furnaces."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The front of this postcard advertises a football game between Carlisle and Villanova University which was scheduled for September 24, 1910. There is a cartoon below the caption "This is What a Little Indian Girl Thinks the Indian-Villanova Football Game Will be Like." The image is attributed to a Martha Red Eagle, but no one attended the school under that name.
The postcard was addressed to Miss M. Ruth Baker, 1604 Green St., Harrisburg, Pa.
Format: Postcard (Advertising)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Marching into School Room, Indian School.
The postcard was addressed to Mr. Charles Jaggers, 533 W. Venango St. Phila. Pa. The message reads: "Dear Kid: We haven't been up line yet but will go before long. We are compelled to pay $5 for a yearly ticket to all athletic contests so I might as well use it this afternoon we play the western Maryland team this afternoon. Frank. This is only 1 building of Indian school."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten caption reads: Oct 5 1910. INDIANS VS. DICKINSON.
View of the football game between Dickinson College and the Carlisle Indian School at Biddle Field on October 5, 1910. Dickinson lost, 0 to 24.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten caption reads: Oct 5/10. INDIANS. VS DICKINSON.
View of the football game between Dickinson College and the Carlisle Indian School at Biddle Field on October 5, 1910. Dickinson lost, 0 to 24.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The headline reads: CHIEF BENDER.
The subheadline reads: Athletics' Pitcher Held "Cubs" Down to Three Hits.
Charles Albert Bender in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
This image appears in the Evening Sentinel, which was published in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on October 18, 1910.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: ATHLETICS WIN FIRST GAME IN WORLD'S SERIES
The subheadline reads: Indian Bender's Wonderful Pitching and Baker's Hitting Give Mackmen 4 to 1 Victory.
Charles Albert Bender after throwing a baseball in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
This image of Charles Albert Bender appears in an article of The Philadelphia Press on October 18, 1910.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Edward Bracklin wearing an athletic uniform and holding a lacrosse stick.
This image was scanned from The Red Man, Vol. III, No. 7, 1911/03.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The printed note on the reverse side reads: John Doyle
John Doyle with three others outside with a house and small tree in the background.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: JAMES REILY WHEELOCK
Portrait of James Riley Wheelock.
This image appears in The Telegraph, which is published in Harrisburg.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Annie Dibo
View of Annie Dibo standing next to a house around 1911.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of a male student. The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: R. Tahamont.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: INDIAN ATHLETE AND CHEROKEE BRIDE -TO-BE.
The captions read: Miss MARGARET IVA MILLER. JAMES THORPE.
This image appears in the Philadelphia North American in October 1911.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Minnie White
Minnie White with a group of students sitting on the steps of a building.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Sara Mansur
Sarah Mansur with a group of students sitting on the steps of a building at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration