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 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
A panoramic view of Elmer Echo Hawk's house in Pawnee, Oklahoma in 1912.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: 1260
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Studio portrait of Albert Nash, Robert Nash, and George Nash. The three were brothers. Two are wearing uniforms. (This is a modern photograph of an original photograph. Location of original unknown.)
Note: Albert Nash left the school in 1898 and his brothers arrived in 1911. Therefore this photo was probably taken when Albert was visiting them at the school during their stay there, or it may have been taken in Philadelphia where Albert was living during a visit from his brothers.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Raymond Stewart stands with his family outside his house in Rosebud, South Dakota around 1912.
The reverse side includes a note from Stewart to administrators at the Carlisle Indian School.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note reads: Lida W.
Lida O. Wheelock on stage behind a table holding a bowl. The other two individuals on the stage are unidentified, but one person believes that Martin Wheelock may be pictured at the center of the stage.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Portrait of Elmer Busch wearing football uniform standing outside.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of Peter Jordan wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: Samson Baird -- (L.G.) (Pawnee) 1910, '11, '12. (Cherokee)
The Cumberland County Historical Society's cataloging states: There were no students named Samson Baird in the records of the school. And this player does not look like Sampson Burd, who played football. He is Peter Jordon. See photo 39-13-02
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Fred Broker in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Portrait of Fred Broker wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
View of George Willard in his uniform for the Wheelock's Indian Band.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: THORPE, A WONDERFUL INDIAN
The description reads: Jim Thorpe, the wonderful Sac and Fox Indian youth of the Carlisle School, who is picked by many to win the tryout for the American Olympic game in the Pentathlon all-around event at Celtic Park, New York, Saturday. Thorpe has done the 100-yard in 10 seconds, broad jumped 23 feet, high jumped 6 feet, 2 1-2 inches, has put the shot 44 feet, run the high hurdle in 13 3-5 seconds and the low hurdles in 26 seconds. Three performances give him a strong claim to the title of champion all-around athlete. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: Shop of Edw. P. Davis, Alma, Mich.
View of Edward P. Davis' barber shop, which was located in a hotel in Alma, Michigan.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The headline reads: 20,000 PARADE IN HONOR OF AMERICAN OLYMPIC HEROES
The caption reads: "Jim" Thorp. A. R. Kiviat. Louis Scott. N. S. Tabor. George Bonhag. Tell Berna. Harry Babcock. Ralph Craig. Platt Adams. A. W. Richards.
American Olympic champions in their American sport coats wearing olive wreaths.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Photo of myself, Edw. P. Davis.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - JOSEPH CHARLES AND FAMILY IN HIS SUGAR BUSH
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
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: Cut of 1912 picture Warner & Thorpe Middle back row - standing. Credit John Steckbeck "Fabulous Redman"
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: This is the picture we take at shop. See me in there?
Archie Quamala stands outside a tailor shop along with three unidentified men as well as a small dog.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: The home of Lucy Beaver Ex. Student. Paden, Okla.
Format: Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Compliments of Edith A. Bailly.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
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
Studio portrait of George Vedernack in football uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - ALLEN BLACKCHIEF'S STACKS OF HAY AND OATS
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 185.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Robert R. Rowe Private Collection
The caption reads: CARLISLE'S NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD - SOLON SHANKS AND HIS ELECTRIC TRUCK
This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 5 (January 1912): 186.
Format: Photograph, Reproduction
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections