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: 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
View of George Willard in his uniform for the Wheelock's Indian Band.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: THE MISSION
This image is from the letterhead of Reverend James G. Dickson's correspondence with the school. The image is from Pendleton, Oregon and tepees can be seen in the background.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 reverse side reads: Oliver Brown aged 21 - years
Oliver Brown was Eliza Bell Brown's son.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anona Crowe
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 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
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 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: GOESBACK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Studio portrait of Joshua Hermeyesva wearing a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - JOSEPH CHARLES AND FAMILY IN HIS SUGAR BUSH
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Photo of myself, Edw. P. Davis.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - SOLON SHANKS AND HIS ELECTRIC TRUCK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 186.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Clemence LeTraille
Clemence LaTraille with an unidentified student.
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
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Carlisle Indian Lacrosse Team practicing."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A male student in uniform stands on a stage set up in the gymnasium building. In the middle of the stage is large model of a house, with two other male students kneeling at the side of it. On either side of the stage are posters with floor plans. The presentation is probably about the Model Home, built by students on the grounds of the school.
This is probably part of the end-of-year annual examinations at the school, at which students would make presentations to demonstrate their progress.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
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
Ten female students in uniform on a stage set up in the gymnasium building, demonstrating various parts of dressmaking.
This is probably part of the end-of-year annual examinations at the school, at which students would make presentations to demonstrate their progress.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
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
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
