Gros Ventre

Progress card of Mamie Smith, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on September 24, 1909.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of September 27, the admissions ledger and her file suggest that she actually arrived on September 24.

Note: Although this card shows Gros Ventre, a member of the Fort Berthold…

Student file of Mamie Smith, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on September 24, 1909 and departed on June 4, 1914. The file contains student information cards, medical/physical records, an application for enrollment, outing evaluations, a progress/conduct card, outing records, a financial transaction, and correspondence.…

Student information card of Mamie Smith, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on September 24, 1909 and departed on June 4, 1914.

Note: Although this card shows Gros Ventre, a member of the Fort Berthold community has indicated that this individual is actually Hidatsa.

Progress card of Ruth Packineau, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on October 27, 1911.

Note: Although this card lists Ruth as Oneida, other documentation shows that she was in fact a member of the Gros Ventre Nation.

Note: Although this card shows an arrival date of October 30, the admissions ledger and her…

Student file of Ruth Packineau, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on October 27, 1911 and departed on June 4, 1914. The file contains student information cards, an application for enrollment, medical/physical records, outing evaluations, and a progress/conduct card. 

In school documentation Ruth Packineau's name…

Student information card of Ruth Packineau, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on October 27, 1911 and departed on June 4, 1914.

Note: Although this card shows Gros Ventre, a member of the Fort Berthold community has indicated that this individual is actually Hidatsa.

Student file of Edward Dickens, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on September 20, 1914 and departed on November 11, 1914. The file contains an application for enrollment, student information card, medical/physical records, financial transactions, and correspondence. The file indicates Dickens was living in Elbowoods, North…

Student information card of Edward Dickens, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on September 20, 1914 and departed on November 11, 1914.

Note: Although this card shows Gros Ventre, a member of the Fort Berthold community has indicated that this individual is actually Hidatsa.

Student file of Thomas Hawk, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on November 5, 1915 and ultimately departed on June 3, 1917. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards, medical/physical records, a vacation request form, a draft registration…

Student information card of Thomas Hawk, a member of the Hidatsa Nation, who entered the school on November 5, 1915 and ultimately departed on June 3, 1917.

Note: Although this card shows Gros Ventre, a member of the Fort Berthold community has indicated that this individual is actually Hidatsa.

The first page opened with Dessie Prescott narrating the school trip to Philadelphia. While there, they saw toys, went to the Grand Depot, and sang for money for the school. Page two had an article about Tobacco, its side effects, and why it should not be used. Following was a letter exchange between Ellis Childers (Creek) and Mr. C. Kihega…

The first page began with a poem titled “My Kingdom,” followed by a story told by the Man-on-the-band-stand called “An Indian Boy in Ohio Whispers His Story of a Hard Row on the River.” The story described how an Indian student survived a dangerous storm in a boat with his companions. Page two opened with a letter “From Peter Powlas, Oneida,”…

Studio portrait of George W. Hill. 

Note: The handwritten caption identifies this sitter as George Washington. When he first arrived at the school that was the name Hill was known by. 

Studio portrait of George W. Hill. 

Note: When he first entered the school, Hill was known as George Washington. 

Studio portrait of George Hill.

Note: When he arrived at Carlisle, Hill was known as George Washington. He is also known as George W. Hill. 

Studio portrait of thirteen male students, all wearing school uniforms. The caption of this and other copies identifies them as working in the print shop. 

Other copies identify the students. They are: 

1. Bennie Thomas, 2. Lorenzo Martinez, 3. Willie Butcher, 4. C. P. Cornelius, 5. Dennison Wheelock, 6. Samuel Townsend…

Studio portrait of thirteen male students wearing school uniforms.

The printed note on the reverse side reads: 1. Bennie Thomas, Pueblo Tribe, 2. Lorenzo Martinez, Pueblo, 3. Willie Butcher, Chippewa, 4. C. P. Cornelius, Oneida, 5. Dennison Wheelock, Oneida, 6. Samuel Townsend, Pawnee, 7. Richard Davis, Cheyenne…

Studio portrait of Albert Anderson.

Studio portrait of fifteen male students wearing school uniforms. 

The printed note on the reverse side reads: Carlisle Indian Printers. 1. Robert Mathews, Pawnee ; 2. Yamie Leeds, Pueblo ; 3. Paul Boynton, Arapahoe ; 4. Lorenzo Martinez, Pueblo ; 5. Benajah Miles, Arapahoe ; 6. Carl Lieder, Crow ; 7. Bennie Thomas, Pueblo…

Studio portrait of Albert Anderson (left) and John Morrison (right).

Studio portrait of Albert Anderson (left) and Theron Lears (right).

Studio portrait of seven male and seven female students, the first graduating class in 1889.

The are, back row, left to right: Frank Dorian, Joel Tyndall, William F. Campbell, Edwin Schanandore, Thomas Wistar, Joseph B. Harris; middle row (seated), left to right: Kish Hawkins, Eva Johnson, Esther Miller, Lillie Cornelius, Julia Powlas;…

Studio portrait of Joseph Harris.

Studio portrait of Joseph Harris.

Studio portrait of Belknap Fox.