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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Caption: THE ASSEMBLY HALL AND CHAPEL.
is in the central part of the School building. It is light and airy and seats 800 persons.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 59. No prints of this image have yet been located.
Because no prints or negatives of this image have yet been found, we believe this photograph was probably taken by student photographer John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
A collage of six photographs.
Caption: INDIAN BOYS IN THE COUNTRY.
illustrates the outing system, which is the practical side of Carlisle training. The Indian under the same opportunities becomes just as good a hand at all the varied employments of the farm as the white man.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 60.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Caption: THE SCHOOL KITCHEN.
is fitted up with large ranges and steam cooking apparatus.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 26. No prints of this image have yet been located.
Because no prints or negatives of this image have yet been found, we believe this photograph was probably taken by student photographer John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Neal Monoahsy [?] wearing school uniform.
Note: The caption for this photograph appears to be "Neil Mon." There is no student by that name. We believe this is Neal Monoahsy.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Eva Rogers, Rosalie Doctor, and Jeanette Rice.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Caption: DINING HALL - INTERIOR.
This room will seat 700 persons.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 25. No prints of this image have yet been located.
Because no prints or negatives of this image have yet been found, we believe this photograph was probably taken by student photographer John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
A collage of four photographs.
Caption: INDIAN GIRLS IN THE COUNTRY.
illustrates the home life and occupations of the girls during their Summer outing; also a public school attended by a number girls during the Winter.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 61.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Lewis Williams, often known as Lewis Daniel Williams (to differentiate him from another Nez Perce student of the same name).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Collage of four photographs.
Caption: SOME CARLISLE INDIAN GIRLS IN THEIR COUNTRY HOMES.
The socially elevating side of the outing is shown by the refined homes and families into which the pupils are received.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 62.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Newton Pierce wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School band practicing on the grounds.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Caption: ENTRANCE AVENUE.
The School adjoins the borough of Carlisle on the northeast, and is reached by a public road leading into this avenue on the School grounds.
The photograph was taken looking north, showing the Adminstration Building behind the trees and the Girl's Quarters in the distance behind the Band Stand.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 5. No prints of this image have yet been located.
Because no prints or negatives of this image have yet been found, we believe this photograph was probably taken by student photographer John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Tall Chief, an Osage chief.
Tall Chief is also in the group of Osage chiefs in PA-CH1-075b and with students in NAA73481.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Michael Couture.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Caption: THE PUPIL TEACHERS.
One of the most helpful features of the School is the normal training given students who show ability, and desire to qualify as teachers. This department becomes more and more important each year as the students thus trained increase in number and go out to fill positions in other schools.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 13. No prints of this image have yet been located.
Because no prints or negatives of this image have yet been found, we believe this photograph was probably taken by student photographer John Leslie.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Caption: VIEW OF THE CAMPUS.
One feature of the School is the beauty of the grounds and their special adaptability to the purposes of a school. During the recreation periods the students spend many happy hours on the campus in playing croquet, tennis, ball and other games, or in quietly promenading, reading and chatting.
The photograph was taken looking south. Moving from left to right the buildings visible are: the Superintendent's Quarters, the Administration Building, the Guard House, the Academic Building, and the back of the Girls' Quarters. Male students are visible in the foreground where a tennis court is laid out, and females students can be seen in the background.
This image appears in United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 6.
A print of this image credited to photographer John H. Andrews is in Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections. However, it is possible that the image was originally taken by student photographer John Leslie, who is credited with many of the images in the pamphlet.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Chauncey Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe) as he graduated from the Carlisle Indian School in 1895.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The photograph was taken looking south. Moving from left to right the buildings visible are: the Superintendent's Quarters, the Administration Building, the Guard House, the Academic Building, and the back of the Girls' Quarters. Male students are visible in the foreground where a tennis court is laid out, and females students can be seen in the background.
This image also appears in pamphlet United States Indian School Carlisle, Penna (Carlisle, PA: The School, [1895?]), p. 6.
This print is marked as being by photographer John H. Andrews. However, it is possible that the image was originally taken by student photographer John Leslie, who is credited with many of the images in the pamphlet, and perhaps was only printed by Andrews.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of an unidentified female student wearing a nurse's uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Amelia Clark and Susan Gibbs.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Taylor Smith.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Alice Parker.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten label on the slide reads: Gymnasium at Play
Format: Lantern Slide
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Corbett Lawyer and Edward Spott. Both are probably wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Students playing basketball in the school gymnasium. Students are in a circle.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
