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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Rows of male students in uniform and female students in white dresses assembled around the flag pole, where the American flag is either being raised or lowered. The school band is present at right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students working in the masonry department.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-131 and 14B-10-01) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#83). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the sidewalk, lined with trees, looking toward the Assistant Superintendant's Quarters, with the Small Boys Quarters beyond.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students and instructor working in the Blacksmith Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-124 and 14B-11-03) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#23). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the tailor shop showing students working at long tables.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-135 and 14B-13-03) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#73). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the tailor shop showing long work tables. An instructor and students are working at the rear of the room.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has two prints of this image (14B-13-02 and PA-CH3-134). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because both the prints (and others in the series) are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students working in the Paint Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-122 and 14B-12-04) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#64). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the shoe shop showing machinery and students working.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-136 and 14B-13-01) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#02). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the mechanical drafting classroom showing the top of a staircase at left and students working at desks at right.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-139 and 14B-10-05) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#09). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the mechanical drafting classroom showing students working at rows of desks.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-138 and 14B-10-04) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#08). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
A view of the central campus, obscured by tree branches. This photograph was probably taken from the Academic Building.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Two male students posed working in the tin shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-143 and 14B-13-04) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#65). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of a sidewalk on campus with the Academic Building on the left and the rear section of the Teachers's Quarters on the right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View looking south with the Academic Building on the right, the Guard House on the left and the Doctor's House visible in background in the gap between.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the east end of the Academic Building, with many trees in front.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Eleven male students posed on the field in football uniforms. They are all looking down and so their faces are not visible.
They are identified as the 1909 Varsity Line-Up.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the front of the Girls' Quarters, showing the trees, benches, and paths of the central campus.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of students posed working in the Carpenter Shop.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-129 and 14B-14-03) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#74). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View taken from the Guard House, looking down the road running behind the Administation Building, showing another road turning off to the left. A wagon with boys on it is partially visible at left.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of the harness shop, with a large empty table in foreground and students working at benches around the perimeter.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has three copies of this image; two are prints (PA-CH3-142 and 14B-11-05) and one is a glass plate negative (00314A#15). It was previously attributed to the photographer A. A. Line, but because the two prints are in collections associated with the school's photographer Everett Strong, we believe it was taken by Strong. Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View looking south showing the side of the Girls' Quarters and the Gymnasium.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View taken from beside the Large Boys' Quarters, showing them on the right, the Gymnasium at left and the Boiler House in the center in the distance.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of unpaved roads and power lines on the grounds of the school. Cataloging by the Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this view as "taken looking northwest (pre-Domestic Arts Building). The Coren Apartments [the Teachers' Quarters] are visible on the right."
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of unpaved roads, paths and power lines on the grounds of the school. Cataloging by the Cumberland County Historical Society identifies this view as "taken looking north. Coren Apartments [Teachers' Quarters] are visible behind the pole."
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View taken from the northern end of the central campus, with the flag pole at left. Most of the buildings are obscured by trees, but the Guard House can be seen in the distance at right.
Everett Strong was a photographer employed by the school starting in May 1908; he had left before December 1909.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society