Images



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 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 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 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: 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

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

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 headline reads: INDIANS TO COMPETE IN MARATHON CONTEST

The caption reads: SKY EAGLE, INDIAN RUNNER Who Will Compete with White Sprinters in Los Angeles-Venice Marathon.

The printed note reads: Judson Cabay, Swiftest of Chippewa Braves, and Sky Eagle to Be Running Mates in Race to Venice

This image of Swift Eagle appears in an article of the Los Angeles Tribune.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

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

The note on the reverse side reads: John Monhart

John A. Monhart in a suit outside.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: JAMES THORPE Retiring Captain of the Carlisle Indian School Football Team

Jim Thorpe holding a football in his football uniform.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: MRS. ROSA B. LA FLESCHE,

The note reads: Secretary Congress of American Indians, in session at Columbus, Ohio.

This image appears in the Oklahoman in 1911.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction, Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Studio portrait of Joseph Bergie in football uniform. 

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The caption reads: MRS. ROSA. B. LA FLESCHE (Chippewa)

The note reads: It was her deep faith in the Society and her devotion to it that carried the first conference to success and gave the Society the strength to live through its most critical periods.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note reads: Carlisle Indians 1911-1912.

The typed note on the reverse side reads: 1911 & 1912 Carlisle Indian Team.

BACK
ARCASA  R  HB ; WELSH   QB ; POWELL   FB ; THORPE   L  HB

LINE
WHEELOCK   R E ; DIETZ   R T ; BUSCH   R G ; BERGLE   C ; JORDON   L G ; NEWASHE   L T ; HENRI   L E

17  Dickinson 0
46  Mt StMary’s 6
19  Georgetown 0
17  Layeffette 0
16  Pittsburgh 0
16  Penn 0
18  Harvard 15
13  Syracuse 14

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Edison

Edison Mount Pleasant on stage.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Edison Mount Pleasant on stage.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The headline reads: ARRANGING INDIAN CONFERENCE

The caption reads: MRS. ROSA BE LA FLESCHE.

The note reads: Three-quarter blood Chippewa, proud of her race, who is here arranging for the coming conference on betterment of conditions among her people. he is corresponding secretary and treasurer of the American Indian Association.

This image appears in the Columbus Ohio State Journal published in Columbus, Ohio on June 1, 1911.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction, Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: L N. Gansworth

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: The Toona Indian Company

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Regards and best wishes of M'lle Toona

543 Lincoln Park Blvd., Chicago . Ill.

621 Olive Ave., Long Beach, California

Florence and Louis Shotridge are among those pictured. Louis appears on the far left, and his wife Florence is the third person from the left.

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

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

Studio portrait of Julius Warren.

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration