Black, Russell

Student information card of Russell Black, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882 and departed on September 18, 1883.

In school documentation Russell Black is also known as Broken Back and Russell.

Student information card of Russell Black, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882 and departed on September 18, 1883.

Studio portrait of six male students and eight female students, all wearing school uniforms. The caption says that they are all from the Cheyenne nation and arrived in August 1882. 

Based on other identified photos of Cheyenne students who arrived at that time, we believe the individuals pictured may be as follows: back row, left to…

Studio portrait of six male students and eight female students, all wearing school uniforms. The caption for the Cumberland County Historical Society copy of this image states that they are from the Cheyenne nation and arrived in August 1882. 

Based on other identified photos of Cheyenne students who arrived at that time, we believe…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to return a number of students to their homes due to ill health in addition to the students who are being returned due to the expiration of their terms.