Zotoum, Otto

Student information card of Otto Zotoum, a member of the Kiowa Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882 and departed on June 4, 1891. He died at Carlisle and was buried in the school cemetery.

In school documentation Otto Zotoum's name is also spelled Otto Zotohm and Otto Zotom. His father Paul Zotoum/Zotom is believed to be…

Studio portrait of two visiting Kiowa Chiefs with two male students and one female student. Based on comparison with other photographs, we believe the students are Joshua Given (standing at right), Julia Given, and Otto Zotoum (standing at left). Chief Big Bow is seated on the left and Sun Boy on the right. 

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotum.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum (standing at left) and Stacy Matlock (seated at right). Matlock is wearing a school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum, Levi St. Cyr, Chauncey Yellow Robe (also known as Timber Yellow Robe), and John Tyler. 

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum, Levi St. Cyr, Chauncey Yellow Robe (also known as Timber Yellow Robe), and John Tyler. 

Alfred John Standing forwards a report on the Arbor Day proceedings held at the Carlisle Indian School on April 25, 1890 noting that it was successful and should be replicated at other Indian Schools.