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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![David Sku-vi-uk [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_089c.jpg?itok=WTmPrMtc "David Sku-vi-uk [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of David Sku-vi-uk wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Felix Iron Eagle Feather [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74088.jpg?itok=Cb1HsPpr "Felix Iron Eagle Feather [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Felix Iron Eagle Feather.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of eight female students. The caption identifies them as "Pupil teachers, 1892."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Lewis Williams, often known as Lewis Daniel Williams (to differentiate him from another Nez Perce student of the same name).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Sophia Huff and Lillie Huff, both probably wearing school uniforms. Sophia was two years younger than Lillie, and so is probably standing at left.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Annette Suison and Naomi Merkel [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74100.jpg?itok=DnSDwOp5 "Annette Suison and Naomi Merkel [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Annette Suison and Naomi Merkel.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
The caption reads: #1 LITTLE HAWK, #2 F. JANNIES, #3 Wm. C. BULL.
The printed note reads: FRANK JANNIES, SIOUX, Entered Carlisle 1883; remained the full term of five years; was employed as a carpenter at Rosebud Agency S. Dak.; enlisted in the Army Dec. 1891; became 1st Sgt. Co. I, 16th Infry., and served as school teacher at the Post. WM. C. BULL and SAMUEL LITTLE HAWK, also members of the same tribe, served their full term at Carlisle and enlisted in the Army July, 1892.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: No. 1 Sam L Hawk 3rd Sergt. No. 2 Frank Jannies 3rd Sergt. No. 3 Wm C. Bull 3rd Sergt. Co. For Captain.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Charles Dickens. Although the caption lists him as Apache, he is actually Yavapai.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Felix Iron Eagle Feather [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH2_087b.jpg?itok=u2puFnfz "Felix Iron Eagle Feather [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Felix Iron Eagle Feather.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jonas Mitchell.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Nancy Wheelock and Elijah Wheelock. Elijah is wearing a school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73804.jpg?itok=KVs93UC_ "Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Alexander Manabove, Albert Sitting Eagle, and John Runninghorse.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of George No-coch-luke wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Herbert Good Boy [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74207.jpg?itok=wCMCI_c9 "Herbert Good Boy [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Hebert Good Boy.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Herbert Good Boy [version 2], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_099c.jpg?itok=Ybs96SOz "Herbert Good Boy [version 2], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Herbert Good Boy.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Ben Harrison, John Morrison, Charles Dubray, and Martin Round Face [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73462.jpg?itok=JJGZuzP- "Ben Harrison, John Morrison, Charles Dubray, and Martin Round Face [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Ben Harrison, John Morrison, Charles Dubray, and Martin Round Face, posed holding Indian clubs.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of six female Nez Perce students and one young male Nez Perce student. All are wearing school uniforms.
Note: The Cumberland County Historical Society staff has identified some of the sitters based on comparison with other photographs . Front row (seated), from left to right: Alice Hayes, Jean Swan, [unknown], and Effie Spencer. Back row (standing), from left to right: [Unknown], Anna Parnell, and Julia Jonas.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Joseph Morrison and James R. Wheelock [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74083.jpg?itok=fDeC5VQe "Joseph Morrison and James R. Wheelock [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Joseph Morrison (left) and James R. Wheelock (right).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Sarah Nelson.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Frank Everett.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Large group of male students in front of YMCA building [version 1], 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73475.jpg?itok=p_rx8dP2 "Large group of male students in front of YMCA building [version 1], 1892")
Portrait of a large group of male students in front of YMCA building, presumably the members of the YMCA.
On the Cumberland County Historical Society's print of this image the date 1892 is written along the side.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Albert Sitting Eagle [version 1], c.1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74089.jpg?itok=AohdPh5i "Albert Sitting Eagle [version 1], c.1892")
Studio portrait of Albert Sitting Eagle.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Joel Cornelius wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Levi St. Cyr.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Chauncey Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe) wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution