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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Studio portrait of Alice Leeds.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jane Willis and Isabella Willis, both probably wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Mawbeens Waymegance wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of William Ellis wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Lillie Wind.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image: PA-CH1-074d and PA-CH2-013c.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Samuel Noble and John Tyler, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![John Tyler, Samuel Noble, Paul Good Bear, and Luke Bear Shield [version 1], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74337.jpg?itok=axqJHEPx "John Tyler, Samuel Noble, Paul Good Bear, and Luke Bear Shield [version 1], c.1890")
Studio portrait of John Tyler, Samuel Noble, Paul Good Bear, and Luke Bear Shield, all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Cotton Wood (Cotton Wood Tree) [version 2], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_020c.jpg?itok=vhTPPKrp "Cotton Wood (Cotton Wood Tree) [version 2], c.1890")
Studio portrait of Cotton Wood (Cotton Wood Tree).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Benjamin American Horse wearing a school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: [Nellie Robertson] (5248) (16)
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Andrew Medler wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Josiah Archiquette wearing school uniform.
Note: This sitter in this image was previously identified as Joshua Archiquette. However, there is no student by that name in the school records. Therefore, we now believe this to be Josiah Archiquette.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of James R. Wheelock.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Chester Cornelius (sitting) and Stacy Matlock (standing), both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Robert Matthews [version 1], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73681.jpg?itok=3-1t7GF9 "Robert Matthews [version 1], c.1890")
Studio portrait of Robert Matthews.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Perry Tsamanwa [version 1], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74085.jpg?itok=QgI4YoFz "Perry Tsamanwa [version 1], c.1890")
Studio portrait of Perry Tsamanwa wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Jessie Bitter and Jemima Two Elks [version 2], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_049a.jpg?itok=mGXPXOFL "Jessie Bitter and Jemima Two Elks [version 2], c.1890")
Studio portrait of Jessie Bitter (at left) and Jemima Two Elks (at right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Laban Locojim.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of David Abraham dressed in a uniform, probably a band uniform.
A handwritten caption along the side of the image probably reads: David Abraham
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Levi St. Cyr [version 2], c.1890](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NARA_1327_b134_f5259_0001combined.jpg?itok=JxOttXPx "Levi St. Cyr [version 2], c.1890")
Studio portrait of Levi St. Cyr holding a hat.
The caption reads: LEVI ST CYR, WINNEBAGO. Entered Carlisle 1887, aged 16. Graduated 1891; learned the Printer's trade, and is now Assistant Printer in the Carlisle School Office - Is also a member of the band.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Rose Aubrey and Alice Aubrey.
Handwritten caption along the side of the image probably reads: Rose and Alice Aubrey.
Note: Rose was one year younger than Alice, and so is probably the girl on the left.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Lena Webster and Veronica Holliday.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Cynthia Webster and John Webster.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Isaac Webster and an unidentified male student, both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Alfred Laravie wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution