Matches, Carl

Student information card of Carl Matches, a member of the Cheyenne Nation, who entered the school on February 3, 1881 and departed on June 22, 1886.

In school documentation Carl Matches is also known as Finger.

The first page opens with a poem titled "There's Danger," about the evils of drink. Next appears "In an Indian Camp: How to Cook Beans," adapted from the Cheyenne Transporter newspaper, about cleaning cooking utensils before using them. The article continues on page four. Page two includes "The Work of the Blind" that describes samples of…

The first page opens with a poem titled “Be Honest and True," followed by the story of "Two Gentlemen," who showed good manners, the page ends with news about the new girls’ quarters being built. Page two included news about a visit from the Cumberland County Medical Association, new machinery for laundry, students departing for farms,…

Studio portrait of Carl Matches wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Carl Matches wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Left Hand (seated at left), Carl Matches (standing in center), and Short Teeth (seated at right).

Studio portrait of Frank Engler, William Fletcher, and Carl Matches, all wearing school uniforms.

Studio portrait of Frank Engler, William Fletcher, and Carl Matches, all wearing school uniforms.

Studio portrait of  Kias Red Wolf and Carl Matches, both wearing straw boater hats. Red Wolf is probably seated at left and Matches is probably standing at right.

Studio portrait of Kias Red Wolf (probably seated) and Carl Matches (probably standing), both wearing straw boater hats.

Photo taken of visiting Cheyenne and Arapahoe Chiefs with Carlisle students and government employees at Devil's Den at the Gettysburg battlefield. The image is dated November 28, 1884.

One person is identified only as "Kise." It is not known if this is Kias Red Wolf (as known as Kise) or Kise Williams. 

Studio portrait of Carl Matches.

Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs with a list of students whose terms of enrollment are set to expire or for other reasons and requests authority to return them to their homes.

Reply to Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the ages of outgoing pupils.