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 on this postcard reads: GYMNASIUM, ALL INDIANS EXCEPT INSTRUCTOR. CARLISLE, Pa.
The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Jos. Ross.
Joseph Ross in a suit.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Arthur Finley in suit and tie.
This small photograph is attached to Finley's returned student survey.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Mattie Ried Luther with her husband Martin and two sons.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: 2900
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Louis Vilnave
Louis Vilnave (left) and an William M. Hodge.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mary Redthunder
Mary Redthunder with an unidentifed male child.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Sarah Hoxie
Sara Hoxie wearing white dress and a large hat with a flower in the front.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: DEPOT AND ELEVATOR, OGEMA, MINN.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Paul La Rocque's team
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Dining room Benj. Cawell's residence
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: W. M. Hazlett
The printed note reads: Candidate for nomination State Senator - 15th Senatorial District - Democratic ticket. Primary election, August 2, 1910.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm. Hazletts family
William Hazlett, his wife Nora Guy Hazlett, their three children and a dog.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten caption on the reverse reads: D. Little Oldman.
This photo shows David Little Oldman shoeing a horse at a blacksmith's shop "in which he was regularly employed... at $75 per month." This information was taken from a letter contained in Little Oldman's student file.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: David Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
![Edward Bracklin, c.1910 [version 2]](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_hm1102.jpg?itok=vOi6b1Oa "Edward Bracklin, c.1910 [version 2]")
Portrait of Edward Bracklin in football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: David Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: David Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: D. Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken while the two were working in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm. Carefelle.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm Carefelle.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Peter Chatfield around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Portrait of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles in a suit.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The dental office of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles. Sickles is working on a patient. Doctor of Dental Surgery diploma from Ohio Medical University and the graduating Ohio Medical University Dental Class of 1904 is on the wall.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The home of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles. Caleb and Mabel Sickles (third and second from the right) in addition to Raymond Sickles (on far right) and one other man and woman. A child is sitting next to Caleb Sickles.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Emma Eversman Wheelock and two children.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration