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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![Candelaria Quintana [version 1], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73820.jpg?itok=LCkxYaFU "Candelaria Quintana [version 1], c.1885")
Studio portrait of Candelaria Quintana.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of two unidentified male students.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of four unidentified male students.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![Phillp [?], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74112.jpg?itok=p15CWezu "Phillp [?], c.1885")
Studio portrait of an unidentified male student wearing a uniform, probably a band uniform.
Note: The handwritten caption is difficult to read. The first name appears to be "Phillip."
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Arnold Woolworth.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Tom Torlino and George S. Watchman [version 2], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_080a.jpg?itok=KWY9Pc0h "Tom Torlino and George S. Watchman [version 2], c.1885")
Studio portrait of Tom Torlino (seated) and George S. Watchman (standing).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Frank Conroy and Charles Redmore. Both are wearing uniforms and one is holding a rawhide rattle.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Nellie Robertson, Etta Robertson, and Adelia Lowe, all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of two unidentified male students, each holding a hat.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Mae Paisano and Willie H. Paisano [version 2], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_094c.jpg?itok=q0iyhhrJ "Mae Paisano and Willie H. Paisano [version 2], c.1885")
Studio portrait of Mae Paisano and her brother, Willie H. Paisano, both wearing school uniforms.
Note: Although the school documents consistently use the incorrect spelling "May," family members have indicated that her name was properly spelled "Mae."
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
The handwritten note reads: Capt Pratt. Supt of Indian School Carlisle Pa.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Owen Fire and Festus Pelone, both wearing school uniforms and holding straw boater hats.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Eighteen young female Pueblo students [version 2], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/DKC_PC200202_f05.jpg?itok=0TOIbtEH "Eighteen young female Pueblo students [version 2], c.1885")
Studio portrait of eighteen young female Pueblo students, all wearing school uniforms. A few are holding dolls.
The handwritten note reads: Group of girl students at Indian School. Carlisle, Pa.
The Cumberland County Historical Society also has a copy of this image: BS-CH-043.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Clarence Powder Face.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Lois Pretty Scalp [version 2], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CCHS_PA-CH1_068a.jpg?itok=Jd2DdVVW "Lois Pretty Scalp [version 2], c.1885")
Studio portrait of Lois Pretty Scalp.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of an unidentified female student.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of Harvey Townsend and Benjamin Thomas, both wearing school uniforms.
The caption reads: H. Townsend + B. Thomas
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
![Clay Ainsworth [version 1], c.1885](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73787.jpg?itok=AhDdUYNV "Clay Ainsworth [version 1], c.1885")
Studio portrait of Clay Ainsworth.
Handritten caption along the side of the image appears to read: "Clay Ainsworth."
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of two unidentified male students.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of an unidentified female student.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of an unidentified female student.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of William Baird wearing a uniform.
Note: This image also contains partial caption information for other photographs.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of an unidentified female student.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portait of an unidentified female student.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of two unidentified male students, each holding a hat.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution