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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The caption of this postcard reads: Daniel Hashorns Tribe Sioux Indian School Carlisle, Pa.
This postcard was reportedly given by Richard Henry Pratt to Edna Emerick (librarian) in Rochester, NY, who had arranged his visit on Thursday, Oct. 14, 1909 to speak about Carlisle. This and several other postcards had passed to a nephew.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
There is no printed caption on the front of the image, but someone has written onto it in red ink the words: Eliz. Penny and the initials N. V. R.
The postcard was addressed to Miss Agnes May Robbins, Robbins Station, Pa. There is also a caption at the top which reads: "Elizabeth Penny, Nez Perce Tribe, Student at Carlisle Ind Sch."
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The printed caption on the front of the postcard reads: Boys Quarters, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. There is also a hand written message below that caption which reads "Hello Steward, here is I am well thinmgle[?] the winter for my life, from R. B. Guystone."
The postcard was addressed to Master Stewart Hefflefinger, Huntsdale, Cumb. Co. Penna. R. F. D#1."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Campus and Tennis Courts, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.
The postcard was sent to Miss Myra Heiser of Carlisle, Pa. R. F. D. #4. The message written on the front of the card reads "Hello Myra? What are you doing these cold winter days Mary."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
There is no caption on the front of the postcard. On the back is an announcement of "Complimentary Concert by the Carlisle Indian Band," directed by Claude M. Stauffer and given to "Visiting Knights Templars" on May 29, 1907.
The program was as follows: "1. March, "Sir Knights" - Panella, 2. Overture - "Bronze Horse" - Auber, 3. Waltz - "My Lady Laughter" - Blake, 4. Excerpts from "The Isle of Spice" - Jerome, 5. Hungarian "National Dance" - Meyrelle, Star Spangled Banner." The concert was to take place at the school.
Format: Postcard (Advertising)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption of the front of the postcard reads: Boys Quarters, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.
The postcard was sent to Mr. Chas. L. Horn, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The message (written on the front of the card reads Hello Charlie, how you was? How is the dealer? Ha! Ha! A. R. W."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
A postcard with no caption. It is not certain if this is actually a building that was ever under the Carlisle Indian School as no other photographs of such buildings have been found as yet.
The postcard is addressed to a Miss Stella Yost in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The message reads: "Stella- We are having the most beautiful time. I'll tell you about I mean everyone when we [?] get home. This is one of the stable." It was sent August 27, 1907.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The front of the postcard advertises a football game between Carlisle and Villanova University on September 28, 1907.
The card has been addressed to David H. Zarger, Chambersburg, Pa. There is no message.
Format: Postcard (Advertising)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
There is a faint caption on the front of the postcard which reads: Frank Mt Pleasant. This postcard may date to the final season of football in which Mt. Pleasant played for Carlisle, 1907.
On the back someone has written in pencil "FRANK MT. PLEASANT FAMOUS FOOT BALL PLAYER?"
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Final 220 yds. Dash. Between Carlisle Indians and Mercersburg Academy.
The postcard was sent to Paul Calm, Strong Creek Mills, Berks County, Pa.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: Prominent Indians. Indian Agent and U. S. Indian Att'y.
The printed note reads: Taken at the Kiowa Agency November 26, 1907.
The reverse side contains a note Huston Miller to Moses Friedman sent on June 29, 1913.
Twenty-three individuals including Quanah Parker (Chief of the Comanches), Ah-pe-sh-tene (Chief of the Kiowas), Keon-kah-zah-ohy (Chief of the Apaches), and John A. Hendricks (Attorney for U. S. and Indians).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The reverse side reads: Edgar Moore.
View of Edgar Moore with other members of the track team around 1908. Fellow team member Louis Dupuis is standing on the far right.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Small photograph of David Solomon.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption on this postcard reads: Instruction Buildings, Carlisle Indian School. Carlisle, Pa.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: 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.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption on this postcard reads: Alumni Hall, U. S. Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Designed and Built by Students.
The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption on this postcard reads: Campus and Tennis Courts, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.
The reverse side includes a short note addressed to Helen M. Smith of Derry, Pa. which reads: "Your card received. No, I am not dead. I am going to write soon. Yours A. H. W."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Profile of Angus Jacobs around 1908.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Angus Jacobs
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Harry W. Wheeler around 1908.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Manus Screamer and Nannie Saunooke. Screamer is wearing a uniform. They were married at the school in 1908 and this photo may have been taken at that time.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
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.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: Class Rooms, Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.
The postcard was addressed to Dr. Zatae L. Straw, 627 Union St., Manchester, N. H.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads: Guard House at Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. (built by the Hessians 1777).
The postcard was addressed to Dr. Zatae L. Straw, 627 Union St., Manchester, N. H.
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
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 keeping bad boys & girls busy. I know you are not of that kind however Ha! Ha! With love, Helen."
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections