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: 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 reads: O. Caswell
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Benj. Caswell & family.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
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: 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: WARNER & THORPE
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 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
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 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 caption reads: DEPOT AND ELEVATOR, OGEMA, MINN.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Paul La Rocque's team
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Leupp Art Studio at the Carlisle Indian School with blankets outside, along with four people and a sign reading "No Admittance on Sunday"
Format: Stereograph
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm. Carefelle.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Wm Carefelle.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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: 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
View of Arthur Finley in suit and tie.
This small photograph is attached to Finley's returned student survey.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View of Peter Chatfield around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Joel Wheelock in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Jos. Ross.
Joseph Ross in a suit.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Alfred Blackwell around 1910.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
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