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Friday, a visitor to the school, c.1880

A photograph of a studio portrait, identified as "Friday, a visitor to the Indian school." This appears to be Chief Friday of the Arapaho, but it is not clear when or if he did actually visit the Carlisle Indian School.

This photograph was taken by John N. Choate, but the photographer of the original portrait is unknown. It may have also…

Format:
Glass Plate Negative, Photograph, Reproduction
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Proceedings of the Arapaho Council of Chiefs
February 28, 1881

James Patten, a former U.S. Indian Agent, records the Arapaho Council of Chiefs meeting on the occasion of them sending their children to the Carlisle School. Chief Sharp Nose noted that he looked forward to be granted permission to visit his son at Carlisle a sentiment echoed by Chief Little Wolf. White Horse also indicated that he did not…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration