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 caption reads: Shop of Edw. P. Davis, Alma, Mich.
View of Edward P. Davis' barber shop, which was located in a hotel in Alma, Michigan.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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: HOMES OF OMAHAS EDUCATED AT CARLISLE
The printed note reads: A SERIES OF 27 PICTURES WERE RECENTLY RECEIVED SHOWING HOW OUR EX-STUDENTS FROM THIS ONE TRIBE OWN GOOD HOMES, ARE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS, THE TRADES AND IN FARMING - ALL SUCCESSFULL. THEY ARE MOULDING THE LIFE OF THE TRIBE.
This image appear in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 188.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
A panoramic view of Elmer Echo Hawk's house in Pawnee, Oklahoma in 1912.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: 1260
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - ALLEN BLACKCHIEF'S STACKS OF HAY AND OATS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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
Raymond Stewart stands with his family outside his house in Rosebud, South Dakota around 1912.
The reverse side includes a note from Stewart to administrators at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
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 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
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 handwritten note reads: Thorpe
Jim Thorpe shaking hands with Moses Friedman while Glenn "Pop" Warner, Lewis Tewanima, and a crowd look on.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: TRUE INDIAN TYPES - TALL BULL, CHEYENNE
The printed note reads: TALL BULL RECENTLY MADE CARLISLE A VISIT AND WAS MUCH INTERESTED IN THE WORK OF THE INSTITUTION (Photo by Hensel)
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 187.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: HOME OF JAMES E. JOHNSON, CLASS 1901
The printed note reads: DR. JOHNSON HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED DENTAL PRACTICE IN SAN JUAN, P. R.; HIS WIFE IS ALSO A CARLISLE GRADUATE. HE IS A STOCKBRIDGE INDIAN AND WHILE AT SCHOOL WAS AN ALL-AMERICAN QUARTERBACK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 205.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Portrait of Elmer Busch wearing football uniform standing outside.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
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
Portrait of Peter Jordan wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: Samson Baird -- (L.G.) (Pawnee) 1910, '11, '12. (Cherokee)
The Cumberland County Historical Society's cataloging states: There were no students named Samson Baird in the records of the school. And this player does not look like Sampson Burd, who played football. He is Peter Jordon. See photo 39-13-02
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Fred Broker in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of Fred Broker wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Compliments of Edith A. Bailly.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: The home of Lucy Beaver Ex. Student. Paden, Okla.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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 caption reads: A GROUP OF GRADUATES AND RETURNED STUDENTS OF THE CARLISLE SCHOOL AT THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF 1911
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 205.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The printed caption reads: EDGAR L. ROGERS Candidate for COUTNY ATTORNEY
The handwritten note reads: Cass Lake, Minn
Edward L. Rogers in suit.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: 20,000 PARADE IN HONOR OF AMERICAN OLYMPIC HEROES
The caption reads: "Jim" Thorp. A. R. Kiviat. Louis Scott. N. S. Tabor. George Bonhag. Tell Berna. Harry Babcock. Ralph Craig. Platt Adams. A. W. Richards.
American Olympic champions in their American sport coats wearing olive wreaths.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: THORPE, A WONDERFUL INDIAN
The description reads: Jim Thorpe, the wonderful Sac and Fox Indian youth of the Carlisle School, who is picked by many to win the tryout for the American Olympic game in the Pentathlon all-around event at Celtic Park, New York, Saturday. Thorpe has done the 100-yard in 10 seconds, broad jumped 23 feet, high jumped 6 feet, 2 1-2 inches, has put the shot 44 feet, run the high hurdle in 13 3-5 seconds and the low hurdles in 26 seconds. Three performances give him a strong claim to the title of champion all-around athlete. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration