Cumberland County Historical Society

Studio portrait of Richard R. Kesetta wearing non-native clothing.

View of the Superintendent's Quarters. 

Note: This negative is in the Cumberland County Historical Society's A. A. Line Collection, which contains images either taken or collected by Line. At some point, either during Line's lifetime or later, images from other photographers, including apparently Everett Strong, were integrated into…

Four men standing outside wearing football clothing. They are identified in a handwritten caption below as, from left to right: Coach Kelley, Gus Welch, John McGillis, and Pete Callac. 

This photo appears in the Carlisle Arrow on October 15, 1915. 

View of the Leupp Art Studio building in winter. 

Studio portrait of Lyman Madison.

Portrait of Peter Calac posed on a field wearing football uniform.

Portrait of Peter Calac posed outdoors wearing football uniform.

Note: The CCHS description of this image notes Calac was captain of the football team at this time.

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. 

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…

Portrait of an unidentified male student in military uniform. The photo has an inscription on the back, identifying that it was sent by a person named Jake. 

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

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.

Peter Oscar requests a railroad ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle from Richard Henry Pratt. Oscar notes that he will pay his own way to Buffalo and then reimburse Pratt for the Buffalo ticket.