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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![Thomas Kose [version 1], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73308.jpg?itok=00FkluOA "Thomas Kose [version 1], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Thomas Kose wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Parker Whitney West.
Note: This image also contains caption information for a different photograph.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Winnie Conners and Jennie Conners [version 2], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_057b.jpg?itok=7pwg9Kb2 "Winnie Conners and Jennie Conners [version 2], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Winnie Conners and Jennie Conners.
Based on their ages, Winnie is probably on the left and Jennie on the right.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Susie Bond and Susie Gray [version 1], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74223.jpg?itok=FJi6ZGen "Susie Bond and Susie Gray [version 1], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Susie Bond and Susie Gray, both possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of two unidentified male students in uniforms. One is holding a brass instrument, the other is holding a drum.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Annette Suison [version 2], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_014b.jpg?itok=KYXW-sFT "Annette Suison [version 2], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Annette Suison.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of four male students, two holding decorative beaded canes. They are identified in the caption as being from the Apache nation.
A researcher has identified them as, left to right, David Kazhe, Alphonso Eolisto, Lambert Istone seated), and Morgan Kazhe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Humphrey Escharzay and George Johnson. One is wearing a school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Joe Pawnee wearing a uniform and holding a bugle.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Benjamin Thomas.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Arthur Standing Elk wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of three unidentified male students and four unidentified female students.
Previous cataloging identifies them as "Dakota Brule" but says the identification is uncertain. It's not clear what this is based on.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Wallace Scott.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Ellen Hansel and her brother, Willie Hansel. Willie is wearing school uniform, and Ellen may be as well.
Note: Previous cataloging indicates the handwritten caption on this plate says "Ellen Mansee and her brother." There is no student by that name, so the identification of the students in this image is a best guess.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Jonas Place, Justin Shedee, and Modoc Wind.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Samuel Keryte and James Seweyea.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of three unidentified male students and four unidentified female students. The male students are all wearing school uniforms.
Previous cataloging identifies them as "Dakota Indians"; it's not clear what this is based on.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Marcellus Bezhahun and Clay Domieah [version 1], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74055.jpg?itok=oJxqlVkt "Marcellus Bezhahun and Clay Domieah [version 1], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Marcellus Bezhahun and Clay Domieah both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Calling Thunder and Robert Left Hand, one in school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Margaret Yates.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Dexter Loco, Oliver Bitchaiet, and Duncan Balatchu.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Jasper Kanseah, Alfred Eateh, and Joseph Ezhuna [version 1], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74205.jpg?itok=xSYEKWG- "Jasper Kanseah, Alfred Eateh, and Joseph Ezhuna [version 1], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Jasper Kanseah (seated at left), Alfred Eateh (standing at right), and Joseph Ezhuna (seated on floor at right), all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Janette Woods, Ramona Chihuahua, and Dorothy Dekhlikiseh, all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Otto Wells [version 1], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74183.jpg?itok=mnLJvLEQ "Otto Wells [version 1], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Otto Wells wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Knox Nostlin and Hugh Chee [version 2], c.1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_086b.jpg?itok=tFOM5LYG "Knox Nostlin and Hugh Chee [version 2], c.1887")
Studio portrait of Knox Nostlin and Hugh Chee.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society