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.
Search Images
Please Note: The Search box above only searches certain fields in the Image Collection. To search the entire site, use the search box on the top left.
You are searching the title, description, photographer, and location fields.
Browse Images
Studio portrait of J. Grover Ground.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of a large group of young male and female students posed on the steps of a brick building. The caption identifies them as "Miss Coony's Class."
School records show a teacher named Carrie Cory in 1892.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Sophia Huff and Lillie Huff, both probably wearing school uniforms. Sophia was two years younger than Lillie, and so is probably standing at left.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of George No-coch-luke wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studo portrait of Peter Alexander.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Henry Old Eagle, George Running Horse, and Samuel Flying Horse [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73805.jpg?itok=azli0pcV "Henry Old Eagle, George Running Horse, and Samuel Flying Horse [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Henry Old Eagle, George Running Horse, and Samuel Flying Horse.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Chauncey Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe) wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Bunn Armstrong.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Annette Suisson and Naomi Merkel [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74100.jpg?itok=DnSDwOp5 "Annette Suisson and Naomi Merkel [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Annette Suisson and Naomi Merkel.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Peter Howe [?], Wiley Morgan, and Bedford Forest, c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH3_050a.jpg?itok=sgwFobe0 "Peter Howe [?], Wiley Morgan, and Bedford Forest, c.1892")
Studio portrait of Peter Howe [?], Wiley Morgan, and Bedford Forest.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Emmeline McLane.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Joseph Morrison and James R. Wheelock [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_031B.jpg?itok=aYukBJ90 "Joseph Morrison and James R. Wheelock [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Joseph Morrison (at left) and James R. Wheelock (at right).
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH2-031b and CS-CH-055.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jonas Mitchell.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: #1 LITTLE HAWK, #2 F. JANNIES, #3 Wm. C. BULL.
The printed note reads: FRANK JANNIES, SIOUX, Entered Carlisle 1883; remained the full term of five years; was employed as a carpenter at Rosebud Agency S. Dak.; enlisted in the Army Dec. 1891; became 1st Sgt. Co. I, 16th Infry., and served as school teacher at the Post. WM. C. BULL and SAMUEL LITTLE HAWK, also members of the same tribe, served their full term at Carlisle and enlisted in the Army July, 1892.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: No. 1 Sam L Hawk 3rd Sergt. No. 2 Frank Jannies 3rd Sergt. No. 3 Wm C. Bull 3rd Sergt. Co. For Captain.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of William Ball.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![James Waldo [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_036C.jpg?itok=b5TjRWb7 "James Waldo [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of James Waldo.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_051b.jpg?itok=X3SOkMya "Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Martino Vallo.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of James King (left) and Louis King (right).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Albert Sitting Eagle [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_030C.jpg?itok=f0wrencL "Albert Sitting Eagle [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Albert Sitting Eagle.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74402.jpg?itok=l6K60s8t "Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry, both in school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_047b.jpg?itok=Ugc_ULH8 "Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Thomas Kitewmi and Timothy Henry, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Maggie Simpson.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Elmer Simon wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Viola Zieh.
Note: This image also contains caption information for other photographs.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society