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 reads: AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS AMONG INDIANS
The printed note reads: Good work is being done in the education of Indians on the reservation by the well-located and efficiently-administered day schools. The pictures above were taken of Day School No. 29 on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 8 (April 1912): 344.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS AMONG INDIANS
The printed note reads: The Indian Fair, properly conducted, is a great stimulus to the Indians in agriculture. These interesting photos were taken at the Agricultural Fair held among the Navajo Indians at San Juan, New Mexico.
The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 8 (April 1912): 326.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS AMONG INDIANS
The printed note reads: 1. Exhibition at their Fair of products raised by Indians on the Fort Berthold Reservation. (2) Home of R. W. Dixey, an Indian, on the Fort Hall Reservation. (3) Pendleton Strike Axe, full-blood Osage, with 600 pounds of cotton which he raised.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 8 (April 1912): 345.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS AMONG INDIANS
The printed note reads: The Apache Indians of Arizona are counted as good workers by those who know them. (1) and (3) shows Apaches working on the road to the Roosevelt Dam. (2) shows an Apache teamster known as Fat Hen. The Indians of the West are in great demand by the large railroads and industrial concerns because of their faithfulness and industry.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 8 (April 1912): 346.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES - 1912
The printed note reads: A REAL BLACKSMITH SHOP WITH FORGE AND REAL FIRE. STUDENTS MAKING HORSE - SHOES AND EXECUTING IRON WORK BEFORE AN AUDIENCE OF 3500 VISITORS. SUCH EXERCISES SHOW REAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 423.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES - 1912
The printed note reads: A NEW DEPARTURE IN SCHOOL COMMENCEMENTS WHICH IS ATTRACTING THE ATTENTION OF EDUCATORS. THESE GIRLS DEMONSTRATED THEIR TRAINING IN THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF LAUNDRY WORK BY SKILLFULLY DOING THE WORK, AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER GIRL GIVES A PRACTICAL AND HELPFUL TALK ON THE SUBJECT.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 424.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CARLISLE STUDENTS WORKING ON PENNSYLVANIA FARMS - LEARNING BY DOING
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 414.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: VIEWS IN THE ACADEMIC BUILDING - TYPEWRITING, NATIVE INDIAN ART, LIBRARY, CLASS ROOM
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 413.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CAMPUS GATEWAY AND MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 412.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: A FLAG SALUTE BY STUDENT BATTALIONS - CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 411.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
This caption reads: STUDENTS RECEIVING PRACTICAL TRAINING IN THE INDUSTRIES UNDER THE OUTING SYSTEM
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 382.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads:VIEWS SHOWING GIRL STUDENTS OUT UNDER THE SCHOOL'S OUTING SYSTEM
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 381.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: PRESS ROOM - SCHOOL'S PRINTING DEPARTMENT
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 380.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: THE CARLISLE SCHOOL GARDEN - AGRICULTURE AND THE INDUSTRIES ARE CORRELATED WITH THE ACADEMIC WORK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 379.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: PAINT SHOP - SHOWING BOOTHS FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTRUCTION
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 379.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CADET OFFICERS OF THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL
The printed note reads: There is maintained at Carlisle a military organization of the boys. regular drills are held during the year and the students obtain much benefit from the physical exercises and the lessons in character building.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 370.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: GRADUATING CLASS 1912 - CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 9 (May 1912): 369.
The individuals in this image have been identified as:
Front row (L to R): Ella Johnson, Louise K. Loudbear (also known as Louisa Katchicum), Ernestine Venne, Emma Newashe, Percy Mae Wheelock, Mary J. Greene, Anna Melton, Agnes V. Waite, Iva Miller
Middle row (L to R): Francis C. McDonald, Caleb W. Carter, Clifford Taylor, William Bishop, Sylvester Long, James F. Lyon, William H. Vinson
Back row (L to R): William F. Cardin (also known as Fred Cardin), Gustavus Welch, Ben D. Cloud (also known as Benedict D. Cloud), Joel Wheelock
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads:
1. HOME OF WILLIAM PETOSKEY, A RETURNED STUDENT, AT PETOSKEY, MICH. - HE IS A CHIPPEWA, A MINISTER AND AN INFLUENTIAL MAN AMONG HIS PEOPLE.
2. HOME OF WILLIAM WHITE, A DIGGER INDIAN, EDUCATED AT CARLISLE, AS WAS HIS WIFE. - HE IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 450.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOMES OF INDIANS EDUCATED AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: ABNER ST. CYR, WINNEBAGO, NEB. JOSEPH DUBRAY, SIOUX, REVINIA, S. D. JAMES WALDO, KIOWA, ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA MRS. LAURA PEDRICK, KIOWA, ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA. LEVI ST. CYR, WINNEBAGO, WINNEBAGO, NEB. WM. SPRINGER, OMAHA, WALTHILL, NEBRASKA
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 478.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOMES OF OMAHA INDIANS WHO WHERE AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: 1. HARVEY WARNER, POSTMASTER AT MACY, NEB., OWNS A STORE AND VALUABLE PROPERTY. 2. CHRISTOPHER TYNDALL, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN. 3. LEVI LEVERING, IN BUSINESS AND ACTIVE CHURCH WORK. 4. JOSEPH HAMILTON, PROSPEROUS FARMER. 5. JENNIE LOVING, HOUSEWIFE.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 477.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF JAMES E. JOHNSON, CLASS 1901
The printed note reads: DR. JOHNSON HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED DENTAL PRACTICE IN SAN JUAM, P. R. HIS WIFE IS ALSO A CARLISLE GRADUATE. HE IS A STOCKBRIDGE INDIAN AND WHILE AT SCHOOL WAS AN ALL-AMERICAN QUARTERBACK.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 476.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF THE WARRENS, WHITE EARTH, MINN.
The printed note reads: BUILT BY MRS. IDA WARREN TOBIN AND HER SISTER AND BROTHERS. - ALL EDUCATED AT CARLISLE AND DOING WELL
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 476.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS No. 4 Estimated Cost $500.
The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 441.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS - Plate 1, Estimated Cost $2,500.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 442.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: COTTAGE FOR INDIANS - Plate 2, Estimated Cost $2, 500.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 443.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections