Chippewa

Portrait of Edward Bracklin in football uniform standing on an athletic field. 

The headline reads: An Indian Football Hero Now Chief of His Tribe

The caption reads: E. L. ROGERS AND HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.

This image of Edward L. Rogers and Mayme Ballton Rogers with their three children appears in the Richmond Palladium on September 3, 1913.

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."

Joe Gilman......(L.E.)
(Chippewa) 1911, '12, '13

Three Worthy Members Of Carlisle's Hall Of Fame…

Female students Jeanette Pappin, Clemence Le Traille and Blanche Jollie with two male and two female visitors. These are members of a group of Blackfeet dignitaries visiting the school for its commencement in early April of 1913.

According to the school newspaper there were twelve people in this party of visitors. Eleven of them were…

Female students Jeanette Pappin, Clemence Le Traille and Blanche Jollie with two male and two female visitors. These are members of a group of Blackfeet dignitaries visiting the school for its commencement in early April of 1913.

According to the school newspaper there were twelve people in this party of visitors. Eleven of them were…

Female students Jeanette Pappin, Clemence Le Traille and Blanche Jollie with two male and two female visitors. These are members of a group of Blackfeet dignitaries visiting the school for its commencement in early April of 1913.

According to the school newspaper there were twelve people in this party of visitors. Eleven of them were…

The caption reads: CARLISLE STUDENT IN INDIAN DRESS

The handwritten note reads: Rose Lyons

The printed note reads: It isn't often that Indian students appear in native costume at Carlisle, but the accompanying cut is from a picture of Miss Star Eyes, who attracted much attention at this…

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption "Jim Thorpe's Historical Wedding. Ivy Miller (Choctaw) The Smiling Bride. October 1913." 

Men standing in back row, left to right:  Francis Bresette, Ribbon Boy;  Charles Pratt, Usher; Joseph Guyon, Usher;  Augustus Look-Around,…

The caption reads: THE THORPE BRIDAL PARTY.

The bridal party for the wedding of Jim Thorpe and Iva Miller.

Studio portrait of Edward Brien (standing) and David Bird (seated).

Studio portrait of a large group of seated and standing male and female students, identified as the graduating class of 1914. They are identified in a label attached below the photo as: 1) Louise Bluesky 2) Margaret Chilson 3) Florence Renville 4) Germaine Renville 5) Rose E. Lyons 6) Anna J. Roulette 7) Rose L. Whipper 8) Hazel N. Skye 9)…

Four men standing outside wearing football clothing. They are identified in a handwritten caption below as, from left to right: Coach Kelley, Gus Welch, John McGillis, and Pete Callac. 

This photo appears in the Carlisle Arrow on October 15, 1915. 

A group of female and male students posed in front of the band stand on the school grounds, A male student in the front row holds a banner which reads: "Class 1915 Fidelity." The students are identified by white numbers; a list of names associated with those numbers is attached to the reverse of the photo. They are: 1) Cora M. Battice 2)…

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gilman. 1915.

The handwritten note reads: Hatch.

The handwritten note reads: Peters Pinconning Mich.

A group of male and female students posed on the steps of a building on the school grounds. A male student in the front row holds a banner reading: "Justice Class 1917." A handwritten list of student names below the photo identifies each person. They are: 1) Sarah Fowler 2) Maude Cook 3) Hattie McAfee 4) Theodore Frank 5) Jesse Wofford 6) Peter…

While the two individuals in this photograph have not been positively identified, it is likely Harry Charles and Daisy Brader. Harry married Daisy in December 1917.

The handwritten note reads: Thomas Montoya    John Needham

John Needham and Thomas Montoya in their respective uniforms with four other unidentified soldiers. Three separate photos.

The handwritten note reads: Raiche

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm. Littlewolfe

William Little Wolfe in his naval uniform that was included in a letter to someone at Carlisle while stationed on the U.S.S. Texas on November 23, 1917.

The headline reads: Indian Officer in Army

The caption reads: CAPTAIN "GUS" WELSH

The article reads: "Gus" Welsh, Indian athlete and graduate of Carlisle school, who has been made a captain in the United States, cavalry, is the first Indian…

Portrait of six male students in uniform, two holding flags. 

This print has annotations with the students' names. The photograph is also included on page 35 of the Yearbook of the Carlisle Indian School, 1918. That caption reads: "Color Sergeants. Charles Sutton (American flag): Alex Jorden (Carlisle Standard of red…

The headline reads: American Indians with Allies

The article reads: New York Sun: Gus Welsh, at left, is the first American Indian to be made a captain in the United States army. He was a former Carlisle and Dickinson football and athletic star. A feature of the fortieth annual commencement of the Carlisle Indian…

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: World War Veteran, Lawyer, Athlete. Gus Welch (Chippewa).