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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View taken from the northern end of the central campus, with the flag pole at left. Most of the buildings are obscured by trees, but the Guard House can be seen in the distance at right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the central campus, with the Girls' Quarters and the Gymnasium in the center of the image, clearly illustrating how close to each other they were. The Large Boys' Quarters is visible behind the Gymnasium.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A view of the central campus, taken from the western end of the lawn, looking east. The Small Boys' Quarters can be seen at left and a figure is pushing a lawn mower in the center of the image.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A view of the central campus, obscured by tree branches. This photograph was probably taken from the Academic Building.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Rows of male students in uniform and female students in white dresses assembled around the flag pole, where the American flag is either being raised or lowered. The school band is present at right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View showing the Hospital in the distance with the Doctor's House on the left and one of the Staff Housing buildings on the right.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of older male students standing around a fire wagon which is parked on a road beside a building on the school grounds.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Male students posed working the school's photo studio, with four female students posed as if to have their picture taken.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A display of Native American-style rugs, baskets and objects in the Leupp Art Studio. They may be objects made by the students, being offered for sale.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A display of Native American-style objects, hanging on display. They may be objects made by the students, being offered for sale.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A female student and a white woman seated at desks, working in the office of the Print Shop.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students standing at tables setting type in the print shop.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Students in the print shop, large table in the foreground and students standing at machines in the background.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students seated at tables working in the printing office.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students standing at tables setting type in the print shop.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students seated at tables in the printing office.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Views of students posed working in the Carpenter Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image; a print (14B-14-06) and a glass plate negative (00314A#78). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the print (and others in the series) are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Views of students posed working in the Carpenter Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image; a print (14B-14-05) and a glass plate negative (00314A#77). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the print (and others in the series) are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Views of students posed working in the Carpenter Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image; a print (14B-14-04) and a glass plate negative (00314A#75). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the print (and others in the series) are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Students working in the blacksmith shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two copies of this image; a print (14B-11-01) and one a glass plate negative (00314A#79). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the print (and others in this series) are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the eastern end of the Teachers' Quarters, showing sidewalks and an empty bench.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The fire wagon inside its shed. The Cumberland County Historical Society identified this as "a hose wagon and hand pumper fire engines."
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the fire wagon in its shed, attached to a school building.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View from a sidewalk on campus through leafy trees to the porches of a quarters or residence.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the Dining Hall with female students on the front porch.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society