Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption on this postcard reads: Academic Building, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

This postcard has the caption Taps Indian School Carlisle, Pa. This postcard is believed to have been produced at the school after the establishment of a photo studio there.

Although this postcard was never sent, there is a message written on the back: "To Donald from Catharine. We had an indian boy take us all through…

The caption reads: Teachers Quarters and Band Stand, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Dr. Zatae L. Straw, 627 Union St., Manchester, N. H.

The caption reads: CAMPUS AND TENNIS COURT, INDIA SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Enid C. Straw, 627 Union St., Manchester, N. H. The message reads: "Dear Enid, Was so glad to get your card & will surely write you a long letter in the very near future. The school marms are kept pretty busy…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Girls Quarters, Campus and Summer House, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.  A note has been written on the front which reads "Having a nice time, but getting tired of country life, Elliott."

It has been addressed to Mrs. T. Myer, #1838 North 22nd St. Philadelphia.

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The caption on this postcard reads: BATTALION SCHOOL, CARLISLE, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Dr. Zatae L. Straw, 627 Union St., Manchester, N. H.

The caption on the front reads: Class Rooms, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. D. P. Young, 42 E. Philadelphia St., York, Pa. The message reads: "Woo! Woo! Big Injun! Saw Rose Adler here so feel as if I were at home. Will have to come home Monday Eve. sometime around eight."

View of Frank Mt. Pleasant at the London Olympic games in July 1908.

This image is from the Microcosm, the yearbook of Dickinson College, for the 1908-09 academic year.

Portrait of a large group of young men with the caption "1908" - "American Olympic Team."

Two Carlisle students--Lewis Tewanima and Frank Mt. Pleasant--attended that year's Olympic Games. Tewanima stands in the second row from the top, the fourth person from the left. Frank Mt. Pleasant is seated in the second row from the bottom and is…

The caption on this postcard reads: Nez Perce Indian Pupils in Native Dress Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard is addressed to a Miss Harriet Atwood in Minetto, Oswego County, New York. It was sent August 12, 1908.

Frank Mt. Pleasant as a member of the Dickinson College Varsity Football Team. He is standing in the back row, second from the left.

This image is from the Microcosm, the yearbook of Dickinson College, for the 1908-09 academic year.

Frank Mt. Pleasant as captain of the Dickinson College football team. 

This image is from the Microcosm, the yearbook of Dickinson College, for the 1908-09 academic year.

View of Frank Mt. Pleasant on Dickinson College's football field. 

This image is from the Microcosm, the yearbook of Dickinson College, for the 1908-09 academic year.

The caption on this postcard reads: Nez Perce Pupils in Native Dress Indian School Carlisle Pa.

This postcard was sent to Miss Mabel Martin, 401 Center Street, Wallingford, Connecticut. 

The message reads: "Dined here tonight & was waited on by the 'real thing'-Nearly all of those in this picture are still…

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Entrance to Carlisle Indian School.

It was sent to Miss Mayme Miller Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania.

The message reads "Tuesday. Mayme: Had a headache last night but am all right this morning. Have been to the hospital this morning and the deed is done. Will probably not…

A panorama photo (10" x 50") of the Carlisle Indian School campus, facing east.

The caption reads: U.S. INDIAN SCHOOL. CARLISLE, PENNA.

The caption on this postcard reads: CARPENTER SHOP AND TAILORING DEPT, INDIAN SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Gillie M. Atherton, Greencastle, Pa.

The message reads: "Reach home safe and sound. I am well hoping you are the same. got done about 8 o'clock. Sunday being work hard on Monday…

Frank Mt. Pleasant as a junior at Dickinson College. 

This image is from the Microcosm, the yearbook of Dickinson College, for the 1908-09 academic year.

The printed caption reads: GIRLS AT DUMB BELL WORK AT INDIAN SCHOOL, Carlisle, Pa.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Here is the Place we dance. I tell you it goes dandy. Sincerly, Jacob Paul Carlisle, Pa.

Note sent to Elizabeth Young in Roxbury, New Jersey from Jacob Paul in 1909.…

The caption on this postcard reads: Indian School Band and Girls Quarters, Carlisle, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Chester Wleuau[?], Steelton, Pa.

The message reads: "Am staying near here for a few days. How's Steelton? Dutch"

Staff dining area, with tables set with tablecloths and a coffee urn on a side table. Radiator in the background along with exposed light bulb hanging from the ceiling.

This postcard is believed to have been produced at the school after the establishment of a photo studio there.

The caption on this postcard reads: Educated Eskimos, of Alaska, Graduates of Carlisle University.

This postcard has not been sent. A symbol on the back indicates that it was connected to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, 1909.

Studio portrait of an unidentified male student in school uniform. 

The postcard was produced and marketed by local photographer M. J. Hoover.

The caption on the front of the card reads: Marching into Dining Room, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Marion Peters, Middletown, Pa.

The message reads: "Dear Cousin Marion, I'm sorry I didn't see you while I was at Grandpas. But I hope I will next summer. We have been enjoying the…

This postcard has the caption GIRLS' QUARTERS AND GYMNASIUM - INDIAN SCHOOL - CARLISLE PA. This postcard is believed to have been produced at the school after the establishment of a photo studio there.

The postcard was sent to Geraldine Hammond on February 3, 1909. Alonzo, the sender, wrote "Hello Gerry I suppose you are…