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 Linnie Laura Thompson and Emmeline Patterson (right), both wearing school uniforms.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Sohn George.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Jacob Jamison.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Martha Sickles and Caleb Sickles.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Lavinia Adams.
Note: A caption identifies this sitter as Zenia Adams, however that name does not appear in the school records. Therefore, we believe this to be an image of student Lavinia Adams
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Abraham Lone Bear wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Annie Lockwood.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of two unidentified female students.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of three unidentified male students seated at a table stacked with books. Behind them is a banner which reads "Standard En Avant." They may be members of the Standard Debating Society.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of an unidentifed young girl (left) and Amelia Clark (right).
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Ella Rickert and Mary Wilkinson.
Format: Glass Plate Negative
Repository: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Studio portrait of Julia Ladeaux wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
![Twenty-three male student printers [version 2], 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_image/public/image-photo/CIS-P-0062.jpg?itok=2frTCSzk "Twenty-three male student printers [version 2], 1894")
The printed note on the reverse side reads: PRINTERS. Commence with those standing and read from left to right in order, likewise the other two tiers.
1st. Tier.
1. Robert Hudson, Seneca.
2. Leroy W. Kennedy, Seneca.
3. Leander Gansworth, Tuscarora.
4.William Denomie, Chippewa.
5. Timothy Henry, Tuscarora.
6. Luther Dahhah, Kiowa.
7. John Sanborn, Gros Ventre.
8. William Dominick, Iriquois.
9. William Lufkins, Chippewa.
10. Sibbald Smith, Cherokee.
11. Clark Gregg, Assinaboine.
2nd. Tier.
12. Siceni Nori, Pueblo.
13. Phillip Lavatta, Shoshone.
14. James Wheelock, Oneida.
15. Levi St. Cyr, Winnebago. (Foreman.)
16. James Hill, Crow.
17. Thomas Hanbury, Alaskan.
18.Brigman Cornelius, Oneida.
3rd. Tier.
19. George Buck, Sioux.
20. Samuel Sixkiller, Cherokee.
21. Pressly Houk, Piegan.
22. John Webster, Oneida.
23. Fred A. Wilson, Chippewa.
The Cumberland County Historical Society has a copy of this image: CS-CH-109.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Studio portrait of David Abraham dressed in a uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Delos Lone Wolf.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Belinda Archiquette.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Louisa Pinkham and Sarah Vanacy.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Abram Hill.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of James Van Wert.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Henry Van Arnum wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Andrew Red Duck.
Note: This image also contains partial caption information for a different photograph.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Grace Red Eagle.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Dora Gray probably wearing school uniform.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Samuel Decora and Bedford Forest.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Studio portrait of Peter Dillon.
Format: Photographic Print, B&W
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society