Orchard Planted by a Nez Perce Indian Orchardist, c.1910

The top handwritten note reads: Orchard of Stephen Reuben. Carlisle returned student of 1893.

The caption reads: Orchard Planted by a Nez Perce Indian Orchardist of Stephen Reuben. 1,250 different kind of fruit trees.

This image appears in the Sunday Oregonian, which is published in Portland.

The Indian Craftsman (Vol. 1, No. 4)

May 1909

This issue, which commemorates the Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1909, featured speeches highlighting the success of Indian education. Francis E. Leupp, in his address, among many things spoke on the success of the arts at Carlisle. He was followed by Moses E. Clapp, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Clapp shared "some secrets of success." Charles D. Carter, spoke on the history of his people and provided a "Indian perspective." President of Dickinson College, Dr. George Reed, praised the school and its students. In his speech he included a recitation of a poem.