Cumberland County Historical Society

Group portrait of seventeen male students in uniform and one white man in uniform. 

The photo's mat bears the inscription: "To Mr. & Mrs. Corbitt, Compliments of Carlisle Officers and Mr. J. F. Duran, Dec. 1916." 

J. F. Duran was the school's Assistant Disciplinarian and there was a married couple named Corbett…

Group portrait of twenty-seven male students in uniform. 

The rug in front of the students appears to be the same as that in another photo (FB03-11) which is dated 1916. 

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: Baseball Team Captains of Carlisle 1914 - 1917. 

The Cumberland County Historical Society has identified these students as Ambrose, Apekaum, Crane, and Johnson. It is not clear which student named Johnson the latter is. 

Studio portrait of George Thomas.

A group of male and female students posed on the steps of a building on the school grounds. A male student in the front row holds a banner reading: "Justice Class 1917." A handwritten list of student names below the photo identifies each person. They are: 1) Sarah Fowler 2) Maude Cook 3) Hattie McAfee 4) Theodore Frank 5) Jesse Wofford 6) Peter…

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: Carlisle Dramatic Club Presents The Indian Pagent "Sweet Corn" 1917.

Studio portrait of Alice Gardner wearing non-native clothing. This image was probably taken when she graduated in 1918.

Studio portrait of Andrew Cuellar. This is probably his year book picture, class of 1918. 

Portrait of six male students in uniform, two holding flags. 

This print has annotations with the students' names. The photograph is also included on page 35 of the Yearbook of the Carlisle Indian School, 1918. That caption reads: "Color Sergeants. Charles Sutton (American flag): Alex Jorden (Carlisle Standard of red…

Part of a scrapbook compiled by William Winneshiek (Winnebago), who wrote the caption: World War Veteran, Lawyer, Athlete. Gus Welch (Chippewa). 

View of the entrace to the grounds at Pratt Avenue, with automobiles, staff residences, and Leupp Art Studio visible. 

This photograph depicts the school cemetery after it was relocated in 1927. It was taken in conjunction with a project to compile the names of those buried. The report was prepared by Paul Adams Yates, James Ramsay Humer, and William Bentz Carroll.

In "The Carlisle Indian School Cemetery: A List of Those Buried There," this photograph is…

This photograph depicts the school cemetery after it was relocated in 1927. It was taken in conjunction with a project to compile the names of those buried. The report was prepared by Paul Adams Yates, James Ramsay Humer, and William Bentz Carroll.

In "The Carlisle Indian School Cemetery: A List of Those Buried There," this photograph is…

This photograph depicts the school cemetery after it was relocated in 1927. It was taken in conjunction with a project to compile the names of those buried. The report was prepared by Paul Adams Yates, James Ramsay Humer, and William Bentz Carroll.

In "The Carlisle Indian School Cemetery: A List of Those Buried There," this photograph is…

This photograph depicts the school cemetery after it was relocated in 1927. It was taken in conjunction with a project to compile the names of those buried. The report was prepared by Paul Adams Yates, James Ramsay Humer, and William Bentz Carroll.

In "The Carlisle Indian School Cemetery: A List of Those Buried There," this photograph is…

Drawing by Charles Mat Chickeny of various animals including three birds and a goat.

Lessons on the Human Body, by Orestes M. Brands, 1883. Indian School textbook with paper cover stating "Title: Hygiene" and "The Property of the United States Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, PA." Signed in front by Lillie Smith and others and in back by Julia B. Dorris, Nettie Buckles, and Bremer.

Note: Pages scanned if they…

Map of Asia drawn by George W. Fire Thunder.

The program includes singing and recitation and other displays of acquired knowledge and speeches. The names of participating students are listed. Another part of the program was a discussion on the topic: "Should the Indians be farmers or stock-raisers?"

Drawing of Alexander Yellowman (here Elick Yellowman) of various animals including goats, sheep, and a cow.

A note on the bottom of the page reads: Elick Yellowman Araphoe boy

Correspondence discussing the appropriation of $37,500 for improvements to the Carlisle Indian School including the acquisition of the neighboring Parker farm, a new large boys’ dormitory, a school barn, and some other improvements.  A letter from Pratt explaining the need for the new facilities is included as part of the document.

Series of drawings by Charles Dagenett presented to Susan Longstreth. The drawings include maps of Revolutionary War battles as well as a drawing of George Washington.

A list of students compiled by Reverend George Diffenderfer while out west recruiting new students. Includes names, sex, supposed dates attended school, and occasionally comments regarding the student. The notebook also names and ages of prospective students.

Correspondence discussing a request from Richard Henry Pratt for an appropriation of $19,080 to construct buildings, walks, and fences at the Indian School. The buildings to be constructed are a barn on the school farm, a storehouse, and a blacksmith and wagon shop.

Peter Oscar writes to Richard Henry Pratt and provides him an explanation on why he ran away from the Carlisle Indian School as well as an update on where he is currently residing. Oscar notes that he is willing to return to Carlisle if Pratt wants him to return.