Student file of Michael Chabitnoy, a member of the Aleut Nation, who entered the school on July 11, 1901 and ultimately departed on June 30, 1909. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains a photograph, student information cards, a former student response postcard, medical/physical records,…
Chabitnoy, Michael W.


Student file of Esiah Galashoff, a member of the Aleut Nation, who entered the school on September 15, 1902 and departed on July 8, 1909. The file contains his student information cards, correspondence, a progress/conduct card, a report after leaving, and a returned student survey. The file indicates Galashoff was working as a fisherman and a…

Student file of Edward Wolfe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, who entered the school on July 5, 1904, and ultimately departed on June 23, 1909. The student did not attend the school continuously, but left and reentered. The file contains a student information card, a medical/physical record, a progress/conduct card, correspondence, a…

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 "…

Michael W. Chabitnoy standing in formal attire around 1905.
The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mrs. Denny, from a friend M.W. Chabitnoy

Group portrait of male and female students on stage wearing costumes. They are the cast of the play, "The Captain of Plymouth," produced at the school from March 29-March 31, 1909.
The caption written below this image was supplied by Cumberland County Historical Society staff.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Mr. Wallace Denny, This is our latest Photos what do you think of them. from your Friend, M.W.Chabinoy. Give my regards to friends.
View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken during their time at Hershey, Pennsylvania.

View of Michael W. Chabitnoy and Edward Wolfe taken while the two were working in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The program for "The Captain of Plymouth," performed as part of the Commencement Exercises of 1909. The program lists the various acts of the performance as well as the student actors.