Sioux (White Bird)

Cemetery information and mortuary documents related to James Cornman, a member of the Sioux Nation.

Student information card of Katie White Bird, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 30, 1882 and departed on June 14, 1887. The file indicates White Bird was married and living in Pine Ridge, South Dakota in 1913.

Student file of William Brown, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 30, 1882 and ultimately departed on July 6, 1888. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains student information cards and a report after leaving. The file indicates Brown was living in Allen, South…

Student information card of William Brown, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on November 30, 1882 and departed on July 6, 1888. The file indicates Brown was married and living in Allen, South Dakota in 1913.

Note: Brown married fellow student Lizzie Dubray.

Student file of Charles Brave, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 4, 1893. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey and a report after leaving indicating that he was married to Jennie Brave, raising stock, and living in Pine Ridge,  South Dakota around 1910…

Student information card of Charles Smith, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 4, 1893.

In school documentation Charles Smith is also known as Charles Red Hawk, Charles H. Smith, and Charles R. H. Smith.

Student file of Edward Kills Hard, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 29, 1890. The file contains a student information card and a report after leaving indicating that he was living in Kyle, South Dakota in 1910.

In school documentation Edward Kills Hard is also known as Edward…

Student information card of Edward Kills Hard, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 29, 1890.

Note: This student was also known as Edward Star during his time at Carlisle, though that name is not reflected on this card.

Student information card of Isaac Kills Hard, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 6, 1888.

In school documentation Isaac Kills Hard is also known as Isaac Bear and Isaac Kills Bear.

Student file of Jacob White Cow Killer, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on July 4, 1893. The file contains a returned student survey, a student information card and a report after leaving indicating that White Cow Herder was a herder in Pine Ridge, South Dakota in 1911. 

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Student information card of James Cornman, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and died on April 21, 1891 while attending the school. Cornman is buried in the cemetery on the school grounds.

Student file of Lizzie Stands, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on June 29, 1896. The file contains a student information card and a report after leaving indicating she was a housewife in Pine Ridge, South Dakota in 1910.

In school documentation Lizzie Stands' married name is Lizzie…

Student file of Oliver Good Shield, a member of the Sioux nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on June 4, 1893. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, a former student response postcard, and a report after leaving. The documents indicate that he was married to Mary Good Buffalo and…

Student information card of Red Ear Horse, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on June 25, 1889.

In school documentation Red Ear Horse is also known as Robert White Cow Killer, Robert W. C. Killer, Bob White Cow Killer and Robert Cowkiller.

Student file of Robert Horse, a member of the Sioux nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on April 30, 1894. The file contains a student information card, a news clipping, and a report after leaving. The documents indicate that he was living near Kyle, South Dakota with his wife and two children while working to farm…

Student information card of Thomas Red Hawk, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on August 12, 1887 and departed on April 10, 1888.

In school documentation Thomas Red Hawk is also known as Thomas Brown.

Studio portrait of Charles Smith (Charles Red Hawk) with two unidentified young men in native dress. 

Note: Previous cataloging indicates a date of August 1887 in the handwritten caption. Smith arrived on August 12, 1887 so this image may have been taken shortly after his arrival.

Studio portrait of Harvey Warner (standing at left) and William Brown (seated at right). 

Note: Previous cataloging indicates the handwritten caption contains the date November 1887.

Studio portrait of William Brown, Phillips Bob Tail (also known as Phillip White), and Jacob White Eyes. Brown and Bob Tail are both wearing school uniforms.

Note: Jacob White Eyes was not a student at Carlisle. According to the January 6, 1888 issue of The Indian Helper, White Eyes was visiting Carlisle from the Educational…

Studio portrait of Lizzie Stands, probably wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Charles Smith (Charles Red Hawk).

Studio portrait of Charles Smith (left) and Henry Old Eagle (right).

Studio portrait of student Charles Smith (standing at left) with three visiting chiefs and one male student. 

Studio portrait of Robert Horse. 

Studio portrait of Jacob White Cow Killer. 

Note: Previous cataloging indicates the handwritten caption contains a date of September 1891.