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 headline reads: Famous Baseball Players Snapped at World's Series

The first caption reads: TY COBB (AT LEFT) TALKING TO CHRISTY MATHEWSON BETWEEN THE PITCHERS INNINGS.

The second caption reads: THE TWO INDIANS PLAYING IN THE WORLD'S SERIES. CHIEF MEYERS, CATCHER FOR NEW YORK (ON LEFT) AND CHIEF BENDER STAR PITCHER OF THE ATHLETICS.

These images appeared in the Wichita Beacon published in Wichita, Kansas on October 25, 1911.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The top picture shows a close up Charles Albert Bender in a sweater bearing his name.

The bottom picture shows an Athletics player after sliding into second base in the 1911 World Series against the New York Giants as an umpire looks on.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The captions read: BUILDINGS, THE DINING HALL, THE LEUPP STUDIO, GIRLS' QUARTERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THE GUARD HOUSE, LARGE BOYS' QUARTERS

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 122.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: SOME HOMES OF CARLISLE EX-STUDENTS WHO ARE "MAKING GOOD" 

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 121.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: ATHLETIC QUARTERS - UNITED STATES INDIAN SCHOOL, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 119.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: INDUSTRIAL TRAINING-LESSON IN DOMESTIC SCIENCE, CARLISLE SCHOOL

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 120.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: TEACHERS' CLUB, THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 101.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: INDIAN TYPES-HOPI MAN, ARIZONA (Photo by Carpenter, Field Museum)

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 3 (November 1911): 100.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The captions read: CARLISLE INDIANS DEFEAT PENN ON FRANKLIN FIELD. 16-0

The sub-captions read: Captain Burd of the Indians, centre; Wheelock, of Carlisle, crashing through Penn's line; When the Indians scored. 

The handwritten note reads: Nov. 4, 1911.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

 A group of visiting Cheyenne chiefs, posed with former student Thaddeus Redwater and another man. 

A clipping from the Balitmore Sun in Thaddeus Redwater's student file identifies the chiefs who were with him on this visit as Charles Nonyak, Charles Toe Ball, William Bighead and Little Son. The November 24, 1911 issue of the Carlisle Arrow says the chiefs visiting were Big Head, Little Sun, Tall Bull, and Lone Elk. That article says they were also accompanied by Mr. Willis Rowland, "who has a son and two nieces enrolled at Carlisle."  

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society

The handwritten note reads: Nov. 25, 1911. first snow.

The reverse side includes a short note from Tennyson Berry to an unidentified recipient.

View of Tennyson Berry's, or Ah-ko-beh-setine, house.

Format: Postcard (Real Photo)

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption reads: THE EDUCATION OF ALASKAN INDIANS - HOME OF THOMAS HANBURY, BUILT BY HIMSELF - A CARLISLE EX-STUDENT OF SITKA, ALASKA

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911): 142.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: TAILORING AND DRESSMAKING

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911): 164. 

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: CHEYENNE INDIAN CHIEFS FAVOR EDUCATION - LONE ELK, TALL BULL, BIG HEAD AND LITTLE SUN, WITH CHEYENNES ATTENDING CARLISLE

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911): 163.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: MATERIAL RESULTS OF INDIAN EDUCATION

The printed note reads: THESE VIEWS ARE OF HOMES OF CARLISLE EX-STUDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE OMAHA TRIBE IN NEBRASKA

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911): 161.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: MATERIAL RESULTS OF INDIAN EDUCATION

The printed note reads: HOMES OF EX-STUDENTS OF THE CARLISLE SCHOOL ON THE OMAHA RESERVATION, NEBRASKA

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911):144.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: THE EDUCATION OF ALASKAN INDIANS-CECELIA BARONOVITCH, CARLISLE CLASS '09, TEACHING GOVERNMENT SCHOOL IN ALASKA

The image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 4 (December 1911): 142.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The headline reads: IN THE SPOTLIGHT OF SPORTS

The subheader reads: This Indian the Athletic Marvel of the Age.

The caption reads: JAMES THORPE

Images and sketches showing Jim Thorpe in various athletic pursuits.

These images appear in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 3, 1911.

Format: Drawing, Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Indian School, Parade Grounds and Buildings.

The postcard was addressed to Miss Hazel Witter, Shippensburg, Pa. The message reads "From your loving teacher Miss Russell".

 

Format: Postcard (Commercial)

Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

The caption reads: LONGFEATHER DOCTORS SICK TREES OF THE CITY

This image appears in the Atlanta Georgian on December 22, 1911. While attending Carlisle Longfeather went by the name Murphy Tarby.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The headline reads: Indian Who Will Compete In Cross Country Club Run

The caption reads: JOE SHEEHAN

Clipping is from the Baltimore Sun on December 31, 1911.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The caption on the front reads: The Three Men Carlisle will Honor. Left to Right: Thorpe, Tewanima, Warner.

The printed note on the reverse side reads: Olympic Heroes THORPE TEWANIMA and WARNER will return to Carlisle Pa., August 16, 1912. Five Bands, Big Street Parade, State Military, State Constabulary, Fire Companies, Presentation to Heroes, Athletic Sports, Great Fireworks Display, State & National Leaders will be Here.

This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.

Format: Postcard (Advertising)

Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection

The caption reads: THE MISSION

This image is from the letterhead of Reverend James G. Dickson's correspondence with the school. The image is from Pendleton, Oregon and tepees can be seen in the background.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The printed caption reads: EDGAR L. ROGERS Candidate for COUTNY ATTORNEY

The handwritten note reads: Cass Lake, Minn

Edward L. Rogers in suit.

Format: Photograph, Reproduction

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration

The reverse side reads: Oliver Brown aged 21 - years 

Oliver Brown was Eliza Bell Brown's son.

Format: Photographic Print, B&W

Repository: National Archives and Records Administration