Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections

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black and white image; male students in gymnasium, two using gymnastics equipment with a group of other students watching, also a set of students running in the track in the background

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: BOYS AT HEAVY GYMNASTICS AT INDIAN SCHOOL Carlisle, Pa.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

 

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Real photo postcard, view of an activity in gymnasium, six columns of young men are arranged facing the camera, four of the six are squatting, two (in the middle) are standing with their hands on their shoulders, taken from vantage point of the balcony

There is no caption on the front of this postcard nor has anyone written something on the reverse side.

 

Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Home of C. M. Sickles, c.1910

The caption reads: HOME OF C. M. SICKLES, CARLISLE '98

The printed note reads: DR. SICKLES IS SUCCESSFULLY PRACTICING HIS PROFESSION AT TIFFIN, OHIO 

View of Dr. Caleb M. Sickles's house.

This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 10 (June 1912): 475.

Format:
Photograph, Reproduction
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
black and white image; portrait of Jim Thorpe in athletic clothings, he is posed as if he about to start sprinting and he is looking to the right

The caption reads: JAMES THORPE (INDIAN)   FROM THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL   THE WORLD’S CHAMPION ATHLETE.

 

Nation:
Format:
Postcard (Commercial), Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Laundry, c.1910

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Laundry.

Format:
Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Laundry, c.1910

The handwritten note reads: Laundry.

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Laundry     ELLA ALBERT INSTRUCTOR.

This image was shared courtesy of Robert R. Rowe.

Format:
Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Leupp Indian Art Studio, c.1910

Leupp Art Studio at the Carlisle Indian School with blankets outside, along with four people and a sign reading "No Admittance on Sunday"

Format:
Stereograph
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
sepia-toned image; portrait of young woman (head to mid-torso), she is wearing a white top, her hair is gathered in one piece over her right shoulder and a ribbon bow is tied on the crown of her head

Postcard photo of Naomi Greensky.

 

 

Nation:
Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
color image; view of the school grounds from perspective of the academic building towards the quarters, leaves have been painted onto the trees, in the foreground is a set of students arranged in tight rows (they are in black and white)

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: INDIAN SCHOOL, PARADE GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, CARLISLE, PA.

The postcard was addressed to Johnny Miller, Dillsburg, Pa. The message reads: "Johnny boy be a good boy and daddy will bring something along for you Sat. Daddy."

 

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
School Building, c.1910

The caption reads Academic Building, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.

This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Students at the Entrance Gate, c.1910

The caption reads Entrance to Indian School, Carlisle, PA.

This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
sepia image; in the center of the card is a photograhph a young man smiling, he is wearing a school uniform, the band stand is in the background, along the edges of the post card are handwritten words

There is no printed caption on the front of the postcard. Someone has written, by hand, the words Indian Boy at Carlisle Pa. There is also an address on the front: "Van P. Ault, Wilmerding, Pa. Box 266."

On the back the card has been addressed to "W. H. Seward, Windsor N. Y., Brown Co."

 

Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Vaccinations at the Carlisle Indian School Dispensary, c.1910

The caption reads Dispensary at Hospital, Indian School, Carlisle, PA.

This image appears in a fold-out booklet of postcard views titled Souvenir Views of Carlisle, PA (New York, NY: The Valentine Souvenir Company, c.1910).

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
real photo postcard, view of the buildings on the north-west end of campus (includes academic building closest to the viewer, then teachers' quarters, staff housing, and dining hall)

The caption on the front reads: United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.

The only words on the back are standardized directions for where to write a message and where to write the address.

 

Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
color image; view of the girls' quarters and gymnasium taken from perspective of the superintendent's quarters (both buildings have three stories, white walls, flat roofs), large boys' quarters is in the background

The caption on the front reads: Girl's Quarters and Gymnasium, Indian School, CARLISLE, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Melford Whitehill, 2036 [?] Place Balt. Md.

The message reads: "Dear Melford-- Glad to say we are ok & having a pleasant time. Received Uncle Simon letter said papa would be home next…

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
sepia toned photograph of man standing in cap and gown

Portrait of Frank Mt. Pleasant in cap and gown. He is presumably at his graduation from Dickinson College.

Nation:
Format:
Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
six young men (presumably all students) stand outside building with "Bakery" sign, three carry loaves of bread

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Bakery and Bakers, Indian School.

The postcard was addressed Miss Nora Day, Laknmonts [?] Yates County, New York. The message reads: "June 19, 1910, Dear friend Nora, I will drop you a few lines to let you know we are all well your people are well the last I…

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Theodore Jimerson and Mitchell Pierce, 1910

The handwritten note on the reverse side reads: Theo. Jimerson MS Pierce } July 1910 Jamestown.

Theodore Jimerson (right) and Mitchell Pierce standing together in Jamestown, New York.

Nation:
Format:
Tintype
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
color image; view of the front of the academic building, the center of the building has been colored brown, trees stand in front of the building, a fire hydrant is in the foreground

The caption on the front reads: Instruction Buildings, Carlisle Indian School. Carlisle, Pa.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. A. W. George, Vail Mille, N. Y. The message reads: "Carlisle Pa. Aug. 17 '10. Dear Friend Arch, Just a line to let you know that I haven't joined the silent majority. I am still neddling [sic]…

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
red-ink sketch and type on brown paper; the upper half of the card is an image attributed to Martha Red Eagle which depicts a convulted pile of young men, some of the men have feathers in their hair, the lower half gives details for a number of sporting events taking place on September 24, 1910

The front of this postcard advertises a football game between Carlisle and Villanova University which was scheduled for September 24, 1910. There is a cartoon below the caption "This is What a Little Indian Girl Thinks the Indian-Villanova Football Game Will be Like." The image is attributed to a Martha Red Eagle, but no one…

Format:
Postcard (Advertising)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
color image; view of the academic building with a group of students lined up along the path leading to the building, center part of the building has been painted red (like brick)

The caption on the front of the postcard reads: Carlisle, Pa., Marching into School Room, Indian School.

The postcard was addressed to Mr. Charles Jaggers, 533 W. Venango St. Phila. Pa. The message reads: "Dear Kid: We haven't been up line yet but will go before long. We are compelled to pay $5 for a yearly ticket to all…

Format:
Postcard (Commercial)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Carlisle Indians vs. Dickinson Football game, #1, 1910

The handwritten caption reads: Oct 5 1910. INDIANS VS. DICKINSON.

View of the football game between Dickinson College and the Carlisle Indian School at Biddle Field on October 5, 1910. Dickinson lost, 0 to 24.

Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Carlisle Indians vs. Dickinson Football game, #2, 1910

The handwritten caption reads: Oct 5/10. INDIANS. VS DICKINSON.

View of the football game between Dickinson College and the Carlisle Indian School at Biddle Field on October 5, 1910. Dickinson lost, 0 to 24.

Format:
Postcard (Real Photo)
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Football Team, 1911-1912

The handwritten note reads: Carlisle Indians 1911-1912.

The typed note on the reverse side reads: 1911 & 1912 Carlisle Indian Team.

BACK
ARCASA  R  HB ; WELSH   QB ; POWELL   FB ; THORPE   L  HB

Format:
Photographic Print, B&W
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections
Mr. Watt's Idea in Practice in a Chicago Schoolroom

The caption reads: AIR AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION- MR. WATT'S IDEA IN PRACTICE IN A CHICAGO SCHOOLROOM

This image appears in Red Man vol. 4, no. 2 (October 1911): 56.

Format:
Photograph, Reproduction
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections