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 headline reads: ARRANGING FOR CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN INDIANS
The caption reads: MRS. ROSA LA FLESCHE
The note reads: One of the leading women of her race, a graduate of Carlisle and long in the government service. She has been in Columbus, all summer arranging the preliminaries for the Indian Congress to meet here in October. Mrs. La Flesche is a Chippewa.
This image appears in the Columbus Dispatch published in Columbus, Ohio on September 17, 1911.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: LONE STAR'S WIFE IN HER TRIBAL DRESS.
The printed note reads: Our artists in portraying Indians too often "try to improve upon the native dress, and it is evident," says an Indian artist, "that they do not use the native costume as a model, but trust to their imagination."
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: NEWASHE
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: ARCASA
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The Carlisle football player in this photograph has not been identified.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: WARNER & THORPE
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Pictured is football player Scott J. Porter, also known as Little Boy. The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: LITTLE BOY
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Wounded Eye poses for a picture around 1910.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten notes on the reverse side reads: BRACKLIN Bracklin [illegible] half
This image is of Edward Bracklin, a member of the football team, in football uniform standing on an athletic field.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
View of Alexander Arcasa around 1910.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
Football player Peter J. Jordan. The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: JORDAN
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The printed note on the reverse side reads: Garlow kicking
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: LEROY
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: WHEELOCK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: ARCASA
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: ARCASA PASSING
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Ed. Brien, David Bird, Carlislers.
This postcard depicts two Carlisle athletes in formal clothing - Brien is standing, and Bird is seated.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GARLOW
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: WHEELOCK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: BRACKLIN CALAC GUYON WELCH VETTERNACK
The individuals in this photograph are Edward Bracklin, Peter Calac, Joseph Guyon, Gus Welch, and George Vetternack.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: CALAC PASSING
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: PETE HOUSER
The correct spelling of the name, however, is HAUSER.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: AT PRACTICE
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: D. Little Oldman.
This photograph is of David Little Oldman plowing his field with the assistance of horses and another man.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Carlisle Indian game. I made a + at my foot.
The handwritten notes on the reverse side read: Roy Guyer Played opposit Jim Thorpe. Property of Mrs. Thelma K. Strahm.
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection