The Images section features photographs, postcards, and different types of artwork, as well as reproductions of images that appeared in newspapers, magazines, and other publications. These images all reflect the Carlisle Indian School students, facilities, and staff. Images available here are drawn from files housed at the U. S. National Archives, from collections of Carlisle Indian School materials housed at various archival repositories, and from a variety of published sources. Visitors to this website are also invited to share copies of photographs from their own personal and family collections; please contact us if you have images you would like to contribute.
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View of the interior of the school's laundry building.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the school's Harness Shop.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A view of the school's tin shop.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Football players in action on a playing field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Nikefer Shoushick posed on a field in football uniform and holding a football.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Studio portrait of fifteen male students, most in sweaters with "P" on them, (one with "C" sweater). The student in the middle was identified as Dennison Wheelock. One student is holding a football with "02" written on it.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center
A formal portrait of the graduating class of 1902, apparently with separate images of students not present when it was taken inserted later. The students are identified as: 1. Fielder, Isaac, 2. Lewis, Anna, 3. Mooney, Thomas, 4. Baird, Genus, 5. Bender, Charles, 6. Jamison, Elnora, 7. Coleman, Charles, 8. Metoxen, Melinda, 9. Miller, Clara, 10. Powlas, Katie, 11. Cusick, Charles12. Creager, Katie, 13. DeRosier, Jennie, 14. Ebert, Theresa, 15. Hare, Nelson, 16. Harris, Charlotte, 17. Saint Cyr, Lillian, 18. Seneca, Letha, 19. Walker, Thomas Mani, 20. Wheelock, Ida, 21. Miller, Samuel, 22. Miller, John H., 23. Mitten, Minerva, 24. Mt. Pleasant, William, 25. Nash, Pelagie, 26. Nash, Violetta, 27. Nauwagesic, Eliza, 28. Paul, William, 29. Peake, George, 30. Petoskey, Cornelius, 31. Sickles, Florence, 32. Jannies, Josephine, 33. Sickles, Arthur, 34. Smith, Fred E., 35. Tibbetts, Fred, 36. Warren, Grace, 37. Rogers, Louise, 38. Waterman, Lillian, 39. Wheelock, Martin, 40. King, Inez, 41. Bruce, Mary, 42. Wolf, Haely
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
This image with the caption SCHOOL HERD appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p. 93].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Male students posed in the gymnasium.
This image, with the caption BOYS' WAND DRILL, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p.63]
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Three male students sitting on the shore of a pond, possibly fishing. There is a wooden rail fence in the left foreground and trees around the pond.
This image, with the caption SPRING AT FARM, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902). [p.95]
The Cumberland County Historical Society has a copy of this photograph: 12-09-01.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
A male student posed in a field with a plow drawn by two horses.
This image, with the caption FARM SCENE, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p.94].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Male and female students posed in semi-circle watching a tree being planted, presumably as part of the Arbor Day observances.
This image, with the caption TREE PLANTING, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p.90].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Students and visitors in groups on the school grounds.
This image, with the caption ARBOR DAY EXERCISES, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p. 89].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: INDIVIDUAL LESSON IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Seven male students posed with a white female teacher in the Sloyd classroom.
This image, with the caption SLOYD CLASS, ADVANCED, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p.84].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: NINTH GRADE, JUNIOR CLASS.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: EIGHTH GRADE.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: SEVENTH GRADE.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: FIFTH GRADE, ADVANCED.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Large group of male students in athletic clothing, posed on the grounds in front of a fence.
This image, with the caption TRACK TEAM, appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902) [p.97].
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: FOURTH GRADE, DRAWING LESSON.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: NORMAL ROOM.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: CORNER IN DISPENSARY.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Joseph Poodry
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: GENERAL PRACTICE IN GYMNASIUM.
This image appears in The Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pa.: 23rd Year (Carlisle, PA: The School, 1902).
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections