Images

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 handwritten note reads: Oliver Brown and his pony

The reverse side includes a short note from Oliver Brown to his mother Eliza Bell Brown.  

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Dr C.A. McNutt St Joseph Missouri.

Photograph of Louise Provost McNutt and Dr. C.A. McNutt that McNutt sent to Superintendent Moses Friedman on December 12, 1909.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Annie George Tahquette Cherokee, Swain Co. N. C.

Annie George Tahquette with John A. Tahquette with one other woman and two children in front of their house in Cherokee, North Carolina.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note reads: C. L. Butler chief engineer in electric-lighting of steam-heating plant, with air-compresser in the rear.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: I was standing in the pumphouse door.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Martin D. Archiquette, band instructor, and a group of students at the Indian School of Fort Simcoe, Washington.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Children of Mr. + Mrs. Keller

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Lillian Complainville Keller    Oliver Curtis Keller

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The printed caption reads: GIRLS AT DUMB BELL WORK AT INDIAN SCHOOL, Carlisle, Pa.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Here is the Place we dance. I tell you it goes dandy. Sincerly, Jacob Paul Carlisle, Pa.

Note sent to Elizabeth Young in Roxbury, New Jersey from Jacob Paul in 1909.

Format: Postcard (Commercial)

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: J. H. Lonestar. Shell Lake, Wis.

View of John H. Lonestar with his wife, Rebecca Hart Lonestar, and his two children around 1909.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: TEWANIMA, CARLISLE'S GREAT INDIAN RUNNER.

Lewis Tewanima in hat and suit.

This image appears in the New York Herald in January 1909.

Format: Drawing

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: EAGLE CHIEF, PONCA.

The printed note reads: PUBLISHED AND COPYRIGHTED 1909 BY GEO. B. CORNISH ARKANSAS CITY, KANS.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Dear Mrs Denny,
I suppose you will be rather surprised to hear from me
This is a picture of my father, they have him as a Ponca here but he is a Pawnee
Hope you + Mr Denny are both well. As I am the same.
Best regards to all my friends.
Yours Respectfully F. Eaglechief.

Sent by Flora Eaglechief to Nellie R. Denny sent on January 25, 1911 of a photo of her father Eagle Chief.

Format: Postcard (Commercial)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption on this postcard reads: Indian School Band and Girls Quarters, Carlisle, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Chester Wleuau[?], Steelton, Pa.

The message reads: "Am staying near here for a few days. How's Steelton? Dutch"

 

Format: Postcard (Commercial)

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The headline reads: Indian Wins Exiciting Ten Mile Run

The captions read: JOHNNY McHUGH STARTER      JAMES THORPE.     LEWIS TENEWANINA     J. NORMAN LYND      WESLEY W COE.      HARRY HILLMAN       LAWSON ROBERTSON     JOHN J. ELLER.

The article starts: Lewis Tewanina Makes Up Nearly One Lap and Beats J. Lee in Thrilling Finish.

YALE TAKES RELAY RACE

These images and drawings appear in a newspaper covering the Pastime Athletic Club’s games in New York City’s Madison Square Garden in January 1909.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The reverse side contains a note from Joseph Sheehan.

The 1909 Frederick, Maryland Y.M.C.A football team in uniform.

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Home and family of Mr. and Mrs. John Tahquette, Cherokee Reservation. Mrs. Tahquette (Annie George) is a graduate of the Carlisle Indian School and Mr. Tahquette is an ex student of a southern college.

Annie George Tahquette holding an infant with John A. Tahquette and six children in front of their house in Cherokee, North Carolina.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note reads: Mr & Mrs King with their colts.

Ellen and Charles King with four colts and a dog.

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten writing on the reverse side reads: Marjorie Jackson

Majorie Jackson standing outside on the schoolgrounds.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The letterhead reads: Wheelock AND HIS CONCERT BAND
PERMANENT OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

The caption reads: JAMES RILEY WHEELOCK; DIRECTOR.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

View of Josiah Redwolf around 1909.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Francis Shakonaby

View of Francis Shakonaby while standing on the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School around 1909. The woman next to Shakonaby has not been identified.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Portrait of Peter J. Jordan in suit.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

Studio portrait of an unidentified male student in school uniform. 

The postcard was produced and marketed by local photographer M. J. Hoover.

Format: Postcard (Commercial), Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

Staff dining area, with tables set with tablecloths and a coffee urn on a side table. Radiator in the background along with exposed light bulb hanging from the ceiling.

This postcard is believed to have been produced at the school after the establishment of a photo studio there.

 

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: Bertha Cassel an applicant to enter the Carlisle Indian School from Mayagüez Porto Rico

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Julia Elmore

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration