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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![Wounded Yellow Robe, Chauncey Yellow Robe, and Henry Standing Bear [version 1], 1883](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73353.jpg?itok=fbSkSLyV "Wounded Yellow Robe, Chauncey Yellow Robe, and Henry Standing Bear [version 1], 1883")
Studio portrait of Timber Yellow Robe (also known as Chauncey Yellow Robe), Henry Standing Bear, and Wounded Yellow Robe (also known as Richard Yellow Robe taken shortly after their arrival. They are wearing native clothing.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Wounded Yellow Robe, Chauncey Yellow Robe, and Henry Standing Bear [version 3], 1883](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73323.jpg?itok=V58k8mzv "Wounded Yellow Robe, Chauncey Yellow Robe, and Henry Standing Bear [version 3], 1883")
Photograph of a double image of a studio portrait of Wounded Yellow Robe (also known as Richard Yellow Robe), Henry Standing Bear, Chauncey Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe) taken shortly after their arrival, wearing native clothing. Wounded Yellow Robe is seated at left, Henry standing bear is seated in the middle, and Chauncey Yellow Robe is seated at right. In the more commonly seen version of this grouping [seen in version 1 and 2], Henry Standing Bear is standing rather than seated.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Arnold Woolworth [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_010a.jpg?itok=WQmRAwLF "Arnold Woolworth [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Arnold Woolworth.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Jennie Black, c.1884 [version 2]](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_001c.jpg?itok=aqjEWqtN "Jennie Black, c.1884 [version 2]")
Studio portrait of Jennie Black probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 1], 1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73601.jpg?itok=Usxpwen_ "William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 1], 1884")
Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle Old Crow (seated).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Samuel Townsend.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Paul Boynton.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Lena Black Bear [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73401.jpg?itok=LUMAk_ef "Lena Black Bear [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Lena Black Bear probably wearing school uniform. Handwritten along the side of the image: Lena Black Bear.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Otto Wells [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_012d.jpg?itok=fpklNsfN "Otto Wells [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Otto Wells.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of William Eyawat.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Wilkie Sharp (standing) and Stacy Matlock.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 2], 1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_011a.jpg?itok=dLA7BkXw "William Fletcher and his uncle, Old Crow [version 2], 1884")
Studio portrait of William Fletcher (standing) and his uncle, Old Crow (seated). Old Crow is wearing a large overcoat.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74026.jpg?itok=leHBhayh "Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Candelaria Quintana, Josefeta Montoya, and Jose Maria Perez. All are wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Casper Edson holding a straw hat.
A handwritten caption along the side of the image reads: Casper Edson.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Paul Lovejoy wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Louise Wilson [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_066b.jpg?itok=jNdMZDIj "Louise Wilson [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Louise Wilson wearing school uniform.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH1-066b and CS-CH-011.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Almarine McKellop.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Julia Old Camp possibly wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Mary K. Marmon, Lena Carr, and Harry Marmon [version 2], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CIS-PC-004-f23.jpg?itok=Uo-Kp_kT "Mary K. Marmon, Lena Carr, and Harry Marmon [version 2], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Mary K. Marmon (seated), Lena Carr (standing in center), and Harry Marmon (standing at right).
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mrs. Marmon, Lena Carr, Harry Marmon.
This photograph originally appeared in an album that E. A. Seabrook, a teacher at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, received from his students on December 25, 1886.
Student Mary K. Marmon was also known as Mrs. Walter Marmon.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Julia Dorris.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Joseph Cox (seated) and another person (standing in school uniform), identified as "Friend" in the handwritten caption. This is probably student Friend Hollow Horned Bear, also known as Friend.
The caption reads: 93 Joseph Cox + Friend
There is another photograph of Joseph Cox wearing the same clothing (see Related Images). That photograph is also undated.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![Mary K. Marmon, Lena Carr, and Harry Marmon [version 1], c.1884](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73686.jpg?itok=WKBBJ434 "Mary K. Marmon, Lena Carr, and Harry Marmon [version 1], c.1884")
Studio portrait of Mary K. Marmon (seated), Lena Carr (standing in center) and Harry Marmon (standing at right). Harry is wearing a school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Charlie Bird and Conway Two Cuts. Bird is probably standing and Two Cuts is probably seated and wearing a school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mack Kutepi wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Rose Howell.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution