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 on the reverse side reads: James Driver
View of James Driver (Goliath Bigjim) next to his bakery and delivery wagon in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Nannie Saunooke Screamer around 1910. Both Nannie and her husband, Manus Screamer, were students at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Manus Screamer around 1910. Screamer, a student at the Carlisle Indian School, went on to become a musician and started his own orchestra.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: Carlisle Indian Girls Root for Carlisle Football Heroes.
A. Ella Johnson and other Carlisle students in the stands of a Carlisle football team.
This image appears in the Wichita Beacon in Wichita, Kansas.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mr. Wallace Denny, This is our latest Photos what do you think of them. from your Friend, M.W.Chabinoy. Give my regards to friends.
View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken during their time at Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: SON OF APACHE CHIEF STUDIES PAINTING.
The caption reads: VINCENT V. NATALISH, INDIAN BOY PAINTER.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed note reads: WILLIAM HAZLETT AND FAMILY.
William Hazlett, his wife Nora Guy Hazlett, their three children and a dog.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten caption on the reverse reads: D. Little Oldman.
This photo shows David Little Oldman shoeing a horse at a blacksmith's shop "in which he was regularly employed... at $75 per month." This information was taken from a letter contained in Little Oldman's student file.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The printed caption reads: FARM OF WILLIAM HAZLETT.
William Hazlett's farm. Three men, one woman, and two children in the foreground with buildings in the background.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: David 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 caption reads Library, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Hazlett's farm
William Hazlett's farm. Three men, one woman, and two children in the foreground with buildings in the background.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads Dispensary at Hospital, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Sewing Room, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The caption reads Academic Building, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Anna Morton Lubo
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads Printing Office, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.
This image appears in Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).
Format: Postcard (Commercial)
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Benj. Caswell
Robert & Oliver Caswell's bed room.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Patrick Kennedy around 1910. The woman standing next to Kennedy is likely his wife, Myrah K. Harris.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Mr. Friedman, I am Raymond Barnum Cummings and my dog Crystal.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Harry Bonser
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Michael W. Chabitnoy standing in formal attire around 1905.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mrs. Denny, from a friend M.W. Chabitnoy
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Levi St Cyr. 36
The reverse side contains a short note to Wallace and Nellie Denny from Levi St. Cyr sent from Winnebago, Nebraska on October 17, 1910.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Parlor of Benjamin Caswell's residence.
Room in Benjamin Caswell's house including a piano, pillows, and chairs.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Benj. Caswell
Margaret Caswell's bedroom
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration