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 handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Adaline Bontang
Adeline Boutang with an unidentified women, man, and child.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - SHERMAN SMITH, PATTERSON HILL, JERRY BLACK, EDDIE BLACK, SIMON GRAND, FREEMAN JOHNSON AND BERT MOSES, EMPLOYEES OF THE STEIN-BLOCK CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 186.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Lewis Tewanima in his Carlisle Track and Field Uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: Louis Tewanima
The printed note reads: IN THE 10,000-METER RUN AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN STOCKHOLM TEWANIMA SECOND PLACE-HE IS A FULL-BLOOD HOPI INDIAN AND IS CONSIDERED AMERICA'S GREATEST LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER
Tewanima in his Carlisle Track and Field Uniform.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: CARLISLE INDIAN ATHLETES LIKELY TO MAKE OLYMPIC TEAM
The captions reads: TEWAUNIA, MARATHON. THORPE, WEIGHTS, HURDLES AND SPRINTS.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Compliments of Edith A. Bailly.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of George Vedernack in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anona Crowe
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: The home of Lucy Beaver Ex. Student. Paden, Okla.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: A happy new year to you and Mrs Friedman from Mr and Mrs Samuel.
John Samuel and Nancy Samuel, nee John on a bench.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed caption reads: SOME INDIANS IN NEW YORK.
The printed note reads: STEPHEN GLORI, A FILIPINO ANNIE WHITE MRS. MARY KENNEDY OR "BEAUTIFUL NAME." JOHN TELKINS, OR LITTLE THUNDER SUSAN DIABO.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverses side reads: their names are
Elizabeth
Madiline
Mabel and Winnifred
Children of Zippa Metoxen Skenandore and Thomas Skenandore outside included in a letter sent to Nellie R. Denny on February 9, 1912.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is the picture we take at shop. See me in there?
Archie Quamala stands outside a tailor shop along with three unidentified men as well as a small dog.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Cut of 1912 picture Warner & Thorpe Middle back row - standing. Credit John Steckbeck "Fabulous Redman"
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads on: After 5 days return to Indian Trading Post Headflyer & Son, Props. Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dry Goods, Provisions, Flour and Feed, and Hay LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WIS.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on the front reads: The Three Men Carlisle will Honor. Left to Right: Thorpe, Tewanima, Warner.
The printed note on the reverse side reads: Olympic Heroes THORPE TEWANIMA and WARNER will return to Carlisle Pa., August 16, 1912. Five Bands, Big Street Parade, State Military, State Constabulary, Fire Companies, Presentation to Heroes, Athletic Sports, Great Fireworks Display, State & National Leaders will be Here.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Postcard (Advertising)
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Photograph of male students in uniform posed in rows on the school campus.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Winning Troop of Competitive Drills, 191[?]"
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Eleven male students in atheltic uniforms posed in front of the gymnasium.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Group portrait of thirty-six male students posed on the school grounds, none in uniform.
The Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this as a "home party" in 1912.
CCHS has a negative of this version of the image (00311A#07) and a negative and print of a slightly different pose of the group (pose 1).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Six male students posed in the school's photo studio, wearing athletic clothing with a basketball in front of them.
One of the players is identified as Stansill Powell.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
An unposed photo of students playing football.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "A Good Gain for the "Easterners" . . . But the Rivalry Goes On and On . . . Until 1918."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
An unposed photograph of students playing football.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Westerners" vs. "Easterners" A Yearly Event . . . .Lettered Athletes Barred."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of William Garlow in football uniform.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Garow--(C) Seneca." This page also has caption "Stars of Carlisle 1911, '12 & '13.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
