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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Studio portrait of Wacheka High Dog posed with several dolls.
The caption dates this to May 1895.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Edward Hensley and Myron Moses (standing), one wearing a school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of male students posed on the steps of a building on the school grounds. Some in the first row have musical instruments. There is a banner at the top of the group which reads "Standard/ En Avant." The caption identifies them as the student group "Standards of '96."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Emmeline Patterson.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jennie Tallchief.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Anna McMillon, probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Carlisle Indian School Football Team 1896.
Although this photo is not captioned, John Steckbeck in Fabulous Redmen (1951) lists the 1896 team as: Frank Cayou, Harrison, Frank Hudson, Jacob Jamison, Delos Lonewolf, David McFarland, Jonas Metoxen, Artie Miller, Dan Morrison, Bemus Pierce, Hawley Pierce, Harrison Printup, Edward Rogers, Isaac Seneca, and Martin Wheelock. Steckbeck frequently identifies only the last names for players, including "Harrison." It seems most likely that this is also a reference to Harrison Printup, although it is possible it is Harrison Marshall.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society also has a copy of this image (PA-CH1-084f).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Willie Schanandore.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Joseph Saunooke.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH3-099d and PA-CH3-024e.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Emanuel Powless (left) and Wallace Denny (right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Juanada Parker and Tawney Owl, both probably wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mark Wolfe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Simon Beard and Reuben Shoulder.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Asa Wall and Oliver Wall, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of John C. Norris.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of John Bear Robe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Lizzie Hill (at left) and Kamie Owl (at right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Martha Owl probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Wilbur Peters wearing a uniform and holding a cornet.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Elmer Simon wearing a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of John Rooks and an unidentified female student.
Note: Previous cataloging interpreted the unidentified student's name as "L. [?] Two Cuts." There is no female student with the surname Two Cuts.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Nancy Seneca.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of a group of male students in uniforms posed holding uniforms in front of an archway. The are probably in front of the gymnasium. The band leader is standing in the center of the group. The handwritten caption reads "Band of '96."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Clyde Oldman.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Luzenia Tibbetts, Fred Tibbetts, and Eugene Tibbetts, two of whom are wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society