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: PAINT SHOP - SHOWING BOOTHS FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTRUCTION
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 379.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CADET OFFICERS OF THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL
The printed note reads: There is maintained at Carlisle a military organization of the boys. regular drills are held during the year and the students obtain much benefit from the physical exercises and the lessons in character building.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 370.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads:
1. HOME OF WILLIAM PETOSKEY, A RETURNED STUDENT, AT PETOSKEY, MICH. - HE IS A CHIPPEWA, A MINISTER AND AN INFLUENTIAL MAN AMONG HIS PEOPLE.
2. HOME OF WILLIAM WHITE, A DIGGER INDIAN, EDUCATED AT CARLISLE, AS WAS HIS WIFE. - HE IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 450.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF WILLIAM HAZLETT, CARLISLE '95. FORT COBB, OKLAHOMA
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 449.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: JAMES THORPE ALL - ROUND ATHLETE
The printed note reads: Thorpe is a student of the Carlisle Indian School and last year was selected for the All-American football team. He has been selected to represent the United States in six events in the Olympic Games in Sweden, and is considered as a good candidate for honors for the all-round world's championship as an athlete.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 448.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: LOUIS TEWANIMA MARATHON RUNNER
The printed note reads: He is a full - blood Hopi Indian who came to Carlisle five years ago unable to speak English, with long hair and opposed to education. He is now one of the most studious and progressive students in the school. He is considered by experts as America's greatest long-distance runner and will represent the United States in the Olympic Games.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 448.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE CLAIM OF THE NEW YORK CAYUGAS AGAINST THE STATE OF NEW YORK
The printed note reads: SOME PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE CATTARAGUS RESERVATION IN NEW YORK, SHOWING SOMETHING OF THE CRUDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY LIVE. MR. VAN VOORHIS MAKES OUT A GOOD CASE FOR THESE INDIANS WHICH SHOULD HAVE THE CAREFUL ATTENTION OF ALL RIGHT - THINKING PEOPLE.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 447.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS No. 5
The printed note reads: Estimated Cost $600.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 444.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF DENNISON WHEELOCK, '90
The printed note reads: MR. WHEELOCK IS A SUCCESSFUL ATTORNEY AND REAL ESTATE DEALER, LIVES AT WEST DEPERE, WIS., AND IS A FORCE AMONG THE ONEIDAS HIS WIFE WAS ALSO EDUCATED AT CARLISLE
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 475.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF THE WARRENS, WHITE EARTH, MINN.
The printed note reads: BUILT BY MRS. IDA WARREN TOBIN AND HER SISTER AND BROTHERS. - ALL EDUCATED AT CARLISLE AND DOING WELL
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 476.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF JAMES E. JOHNSON, CLASS 1901
The printed note reads: DR. JOHNSON HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED DENTAL PRACTICE IN SAN JUAM, P. R. HIS WIFE IS ALSO A CARLISLE GRADUATE. HE IS A STOCKBRIDGE INDIAN AND WHILE AT SCHOOL WAS AN ALL-AMERICAN QUARTERBACK.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 476.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS - Plate 2, Estimated Cost $2, 500.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 443.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS - Plate 1, Estimated Cost $2,500.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 442.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOMES OF OMAHA INDIANS WHO WHERE AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: 1. HARVEY WARNER, POSTMASTER AT MACY, NEB., OWNS A STORE AND VALUABLE PROPERTY. 2. CHRISTOPHER TYNDALL, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN. 3. LEVI LEVERING, IN BUSINESS AND ACTIVE CHURCH WORK. 4. JOSEPH HAMILTON, PROSPEROUS FARMER. 5. JENNIE LOVING, HOUSEWIFE.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 477.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS No. 4 Estimated Cost $500.
The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 441.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOMES OF INDIANS EDUCATED AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: ABNER ST. CYR, WINNEBAGO, NEB. JOSEPH DUBRAY, SIOUX, REVINIA, S. D. JAMES WALDO, KIOWA, ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA MRS. LAURA PEDRICK, KIOWA, ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA. LEVI ST. CYR, WINNEBAGO, WINNEBAGO, NEB. WM. SPRINGER, OMAHA, WALTHILL, NEBRASKA
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 478.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Group portrait of thirty-six male students posed on the school grounds, none in uniform.
The Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this as a "home party" in 1912.
CCHS has a print of this version of the image (13-02-01) and a negative and print of a slightly different pose of the group (pose 2).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Group portrait of thirty-six male students posed on the school grounds, none in uniform.
The Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this as a "home party" in 1912.
CCHS has a negative of this version of the image (00311A#06) and a print and negative of a slightly different pose of the group (pose 2).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Leupp Art Studio and Main Entrance, Indian School, CARLISLE, Pa.
It was sent to Mrs. Catharine Freeland, Newport, Perry Co., Pa.
The message reads "Dear Aunt Kate, I will send you a card I arived safe, Sarah and Saide met me at the train! Sarah has got right good agane I had ben sick a few days but am well again. We war out to visit the indian school on Thursday it is a lovly place Sadie went to Harrisburg to day to stay a few days then I will get to hear from home from aunt Beckie our idress 125 E. Louther St."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The headline reads: ATHLETE AND TROPHIES
Jim Thorpe and his trophies for winning the 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: World's Greatest Athlete and His Trophies
Jim Thorpe and his trophies for winning the 1912 Olympic decathlon and penthalon.
This image appears in the Star, a newspaper published in Fort Worth, Texas.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: Olympic Victors Welcomed by 1,000s Throngs Cheer Athletes ...
View of a parade honoring the American Olympic champions in 1912 in New York City.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: Jim Thorpe's Pentathlon and Decathlon Prizes Garnered at the Olympiad on Exhibition at Wanamaker's.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa. Band and Battlion. Indian School.
The card has been addressed to Mr. Fred Bachman, Hazelton, Pa. The message reads: "I am glad to hear from you. There is a vacant chair in S. S. I hope it will soon be occupied by you. H. W. K."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The headline reads: Carlisle Indians Form Remarkable Student Government
The caption reads: Top, to left, Gustave Welch, president of school nation; right, school city shown electing its officers, with no chance for ballot-box stuffing; second row, left school supreme court, left to right, William Garlow, Nan Saunooke, Cora Bizette,, Edison Mt. Pleasant; right, Indian boys elected to office, left to right, Abram Colonhaski, secretary of war; Clifford Taylor, lieutenant governor senior State; William Garlow, supreme court justice; Alex. Arcasa, secretary of agriculture; Sylvester Long, vice president; Gustave Welch, president; Edison Mt. Pleasant, supreme court justice. Bottom, Bizette, supreme court justice; Anna Hauser, secretary of the treasury, and Agnes Waite, secretary of state.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration