1910-1919

The caption reads: JAMES THORPE ALL - ROUND ATHLETE

The printed note reads: Thorpe is a student of the Carlisle Indian School and last year was selected for the All-American football team. He has been selected to represent the United States in six events in the Olympic Games in Sweden, and is considered as a good…

The caption reads: LOUIS TEWANIMA MARATHON RUNNER

The printed note reads: He is a full - blood Hopi Indian who came to Carlisle five years ago unable to speak English, with long hair and opposed to education. He is now one of the most studious and progressive students in the school. He is considered by experts as…

Group portrait of thirty-six male students posed on the school grounds, none in uniform. 

The Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this as a "home party" in 1912. 

CCHS has a print of this version of the image (13-02-01) and a negative and print of a slightly different pose of the group (pose 2). 

Group portrait of thirty-six male students posed on the school grounds, none in uniform. 

The Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this as a "home party" in 1912. 

CCHS has a negative of this version of the image (00311A#06) and a print and negative of a slightly different pose of the group (pose 2).

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Leupp Art Studio and Main Entrance, Indian School, CARLISLE, Pa.

It was sent to Mrs. Catharine Freeland, Newport, Perry Co., Pa.

The message reads "Dear Aunt Kate, I will send you a card I arived safe, Sarah and Saide met me at the train! Sarah has got right good agane…

The headline reads: World's Greatest Athlete and His Trophies

Jim Thorpe and his trophies for winning the 1912 Olympic decathlon and penthalon.

This image appears in the Star, a newspaper published in Fort Worth, Texas.

The headline reads: ATHLETE AND TROPHIES

Jim Thorpe and his trophies for winning the 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon.

The headline reads: Olympic Victors Welcomed by 1,000s Throngs Cheer Athletes ...

View of a parade honoring the American Olympic champions in 1912 in New York City.

The headline reads: Jim Thorpe's Pentathlon and Decathlon Prizes Garnered at the Olympiad on Exhibition at Wanamaker's.

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa. Band and Battlion. Indian School.

The card has been addressed to Mr. Fred Bachman, Hazelton, Pa. The message reads: "I am glad to hear from you. There is a vacant chair in S. S. I hope it will soon be occupied by you. H. W. K."

The headline reads: Carlisle Indians Form Remarkable Student Government

The caption reads: Top, to left, Gustave Welch, president of school nation; right, school city shown electing its officers, with no chance for ballot-box stuffing; second row, left school supreme court, left to right, William Garlow, Nan…

The caption reads: WALLACE DENNY ASS'T. DISCIPLINARIAN

The handwritten note reads: Dec. 1912

Eight male students in uniform, posed on the steps of a building playing trombones. A white man, also in a uniform, stands in the middle. 

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Famous Carlisle All American Trombone Choir of 1913. C. M. Stauffer--Director." 

View of the Athletic Quarters (formerly the Hospital). Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Athletic Quarters. Once the home of the great Indian athletes of old Carlisle, Penna." 

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption:

"Old War Horses of Old Carlisle" 
"Their Accomplishments Never To Fade From the Memories Who Witnessed Their Deeds."

Gus Lookaround...  (R.G.) 
(Minaminee). 1911, '12, +'13.

Three Worthy Members Of Carlisle's Hall Of…

The handwritten note reads: Bertha Day    Clifford Leeds     Ella Leeds

Image of Clifford Leeds with his sister and cousin.

Brother of Tony B. M. Tommie holding a bow standing in water.

Brother of Tony B. M. Tommie standing on concrete blocks

Studio portrait of Cat Barnoskie wearing a military uniform. 

The reverse side includes a note from Clarence L. Butler to Moses Friedman sent from St. Maries, Idaho on January 3, 1913.

Crowd of people on the porch of the home of Clarence L. Butler.

Group portrait of eight female students and seven male students posed in front of a school building with a banner reading "Perseverance Class 1913. 

The students are identified as,back row: Francis Eastman, Henry Broker, Montreville Yuda, Fred Sickles, Peter Eastman, and Harrison Smith; middle row: Sylvia Moon, Estelle Bradley;…

Group portrait of eight female students and seven male students posed in front of a school building with a banner reading "Perseverance Class 1913. In this version of the image, the woman to the left of the banner is facing to the right. The Cumberland County Historical has another glass plate negative version of this image (00314A#70) in which…

Group portrait of eight female students, seven male students and one white female teacher, posed on the school grounds with a banner reading "Perseverance Class 1913.

Note: In the photo of this graduating class posed in front of a building, the students are identified. 

The Cumberland County Historical Society also owns a…

Group portrait of eight female students, seven male students and one white female teacher, posed on the school grounds with a banner reading "Perseverance Class 1913.

Note: In the photo of this graduating class posed in front of a building, the students are identified. 

Cora Elm around 1913.