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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Studio portrait of Malcolm Clark, Edward Clark, and Elmer Simon, all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of William Crazy Bull (seated in center), Henry Red Kettle, and Shield Thunder Bull. All are wearing school uniforms.
Note: The identification of Henry Red Kettle and Shield Thunder Bull is tentative.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
![Lydia Flint, Hattie Long Wolf, Etta Robertson, and Luzena Choteau [version 1], c.1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA%2073817.jpg?itok=34Usf09s "Lydia Flint, Hattie Long Wolf, Etta Robertson, and Luzena Choteau [version 1], c.1891")
Studio portrait of Lydia Flint, Hattie Long Wolf, Etta Robertson, and Luzena Choteau, all wearing school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Hugh Leider.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jennie Mitchell (at left) and Nellie Carey (at right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Alice Long Pole.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Richard Sanderville, William Leighton, and John Frost [version 1], c.1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_73996.jpg?itok=NzCyef_b "Richard Sanderville, William Leighton, and John Frost [version 1], c.1891")
Studio portrait of Richard Sanderville, William Leighton, and John Frost. Two are in school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Melinda Metoxen.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of James Grant, Richard Sanderville, William Ellis and an unidentified young man. Two are in school uniforms.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Willie Hazlett (standing) and Richard Sanderville, the latter in school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Maggie Thomas.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Richard Sanderville wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Jane Mark.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Thomas Kitewmi and Hugh Soucea.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Martha Napawat probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Stephen Reuben [version 1], c.1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74226.jpg?itok=MnqEwAyi "Stephen Reuben [version 1], c.1891")
Studio portrait of Stephen Reuben wearing school uniform with star-shaped pin.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Stacy Matlock wearing school uniform and holding a hat.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Minnie Finley posed with violin.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Allen Yuzos.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Calvin Zlomne.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Belknap Fox.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Sarah Flynn wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Chauncey Yellow Robe [version 1], c.1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/NAA_74346.jpg?itok=76RKcfeM "Chauncey Yellow Robe [version 1], c.1891")
Studio portrait of Chauncey Yellow Robe (Timber Yellow Robe).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Joseph Spaniard (Joe Spanish) wearing school uniform.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Charles Smith (left) and Henry Old Eagle (right).
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution