Zotoum, Otto

Student information card of Otto Zotoum, a member of the Kiowa Nation, who entered the school on August 31, 1882 and departed on June 4, 1891. He died at Carlisle and was buried in the school cemetery.

In school documentation Otto Zotoum's name is also spelled Otto Zotohm and Otto Zotom.

Studio portrait of two visiting chiefs with two male students and one female student. Based on comparison with other photographs we believe the students are Julia Given (standing at right), Joshua Given and probably Otto Zotoum (standing at left). We also believe Chief Big Bow is seated on the left. 

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum wearing school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum. 

Note: Previous cataloging indicates Zotoum is wearing a club ribbon with the date 1884 and a medal dated 1884.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotum.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum (standing at left) and Stacy Matlock (seated at right). Matlock is wearing a school uniform.

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum, Levi St. Cyr, Chauncey Yellow Robe (also known as Timber Yellow Robe), and John Tyler. 

Studio portrait of Otto Zotoum, Levi St. Cyr, Chauncey Yellow Robe (also known as Timber Yellow Robe), and John Tyler. 

Alfred John Standing forwards a report on the Arbor Day proceedings held at the Carlisle Indian School on April 25, 1890 noting that it was successful and should be replicated at other Indian Schools.