Student file of Austin Baker, a member of the Shoshone Nation, who entered the school on October 1, 1907, and departed on April 14, 1908. The file contains a student information card, a trade/position record card, correspondence related to Baker receiving school publications like the Red Man, a report after leaving, progress/conduct cards, and returned student surveys that indicate Baker was living in Blackfoot, Idaho in 1911.
Student file of William Yellow Elk, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on October 4, 1907, and departed on June 30, 1910. The file contains a student information card, correspondence related to Yellow Elk's request for a photograph of the reserve Football team of 1909, medical/physical records, an application for enrollment, a progress/conduct card, a trade/position record card, a report after leaving, and a returned student survey that indicates Yellow Elk was working as a farmer in Norris, South Dakota in 1911.
Student file of Lon Waddo, a member of the Shoshone Nation, who entered the school on June 10, 1903 and departed on September 1, 1908. The file contains a student information card, former student response postcards, a trade/position record card, a returned student survey, a progress/conduct card, and a report after leaving that indicates Waddo was working as a farmer in Fort Washakie, Wyoming in 1913.
In school documentation Lon Waddo's name is also spelled Lon Wadda. He is also known as Charles Lon Wadda, Charles L. Wadda, and Charlie L. Wadda.
Student file of Alex Parkhurst, a member of the Sioux Nation, who entered the school on September 19, 1901, and departed on December 1, 1901. The file contains a student information card.
Student file of Clarence M. Rainey, a member of the Shoshone Nation, who entered the school on August 13, 1897, and departed on July 5, 1902. The file contains a student information card, a returned student survey, a news clipping, and a report after leaving that indicates Rainey was working as a plumber in Pocatello, Idaho in 1911.
In school documentation Clarence M. Rainey's name is also spelled Clarence Rainey and Clarence Rainy.
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.
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The caption reads: Final 220 yds. Dash Between Carlisle Indians and Mercersburg Academy.
The handwritten note reads: Easter Greetings. Can you find the sender? A boy snapped this some years ago. W. A. McLaughlin. Mercersburg, Pa. 03/30/1907.
This image is from a track and field event between the Carlisle Indian School and Mercersburg Academy.
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The handwritten note reads: Carlisle Indian game. I made a + at my foot.
The handwritten notes on the reverse side read: Roy Guyer Played opposit Jim Thorpe. Property of Mrs. Thelma K. Strahm.
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The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
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The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: GOESBACK
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