Carlisle Indian School Images

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1895 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1895Photo ID: 11-A-05Students:Donell, Antonio, Chippewa Freemont, Henrietta, Omaha Hazlett, William, Piegan Lufkins, William, Chippewa McDougal, Susie, Chippewa LaChapelle, Ida, Chippewa Moore, William, Sac and ...
1896 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1896Photo ID: 11-A-06Students:Adams, Johnson, Chippewa Davenport, Susie, Ottawa Cayou, Frank, Omaha Cornelius, Leila, Oneida Gansworth, Leander, Tuscarora Henry, Timothy, Tuscarora Hill, Herman, N., ...
1898 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1898Photo ID: US-58Students:Cornelius, Cora, Oneida Armstrong, Ralph, Nez Perce Odell, Nellie, Puyallup James, Frank, Kaw Barada, Mitchell, Omaha Henni, Susie, Pueblo Blackbear, Joseph, Cheyenne ...
1899 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1899Photo ID: 00311A#10Students:Wheeler, Cora, Seneca Price, Clara, Sioux Hazlett, George, Piegan George, Dahney, Cherokee Emmett, Robert, Crow Archiquette, Chauncey, Oneida Atsye, Seichu, Pueblo Denomie, Thomas, Chippewa Wheelock, Dollie, Oneida Eastman, Christian, Sioux Finley, Minnie, Caddo Gardner, ...
1900 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1900Photo ID: US-60Students:Abraham, David, Chippewa Allen, John, Chippewa Silverheels, Kittie, Seneca Anderson, Pasquala, Mission Harris, Fannie, Sac and Fox Beale, Frank, Clallam Lane, Constance, ...
1901 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, class of 1901Photo ID: 11-A-11Students:Peters, Nellie, Stockbridge Palmer, Jessie, Sioux Johnson, Mark, Sioux Johnson, Dollie, Osage Baine, John, Sioux Powlas, Alice, Oneida Beaver, Frank, Winnebago Brown, ...
1902 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1902Photo ID: 11-A-12Students:Fielder, Isaac, Sioux Lewis, Anna, Seneca Mooney, Thomas, Assiniboine Baird, Genus, Oneida Bender, Charles, Chippewa Jamison, Elnora, Seneca Coleman, Charles, Mission Metoxen, ...
1903 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1903Photo ID: 11-A-13Students:Tatiyopa, Henry, Sioux Kimball, John, Ponca Ezhuna, Joseph, Apache Doxtator, Commodore, Oneida Doxtator, Alice, Oneida Brown, Lillian, Sioux Hill, Amy, Sioux Bishop, ...
1904 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1904Photo ID: FB04-01StudentsWilliams, Priscilla, Stockbridge Smith, Abram, Oneida Jackson, Gertrude, Pima Enos, Daniel, Pima Eagle, Daniel, Sioux Bender, Tiffany, Washoe Balenti, George, Cheyenne Bishop, Asenoth, ...
1905 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1905Photo ID: FB04-02-3The following are not in the picture but are listed as class members:Osuna, Jose, Porto RicoPadin, Emiliano, Porto RicoRivera, Angela, Porto RicoRexach (Ruiz), Manuel, ...
1906 Graduating Class
Posed class photo, Class of 1906Photo ID: 11-A-14Students:Yukkanatache, Dock, Apache Hill, Abram M, Oneida Burrows, Emma, Yuma Kingsley, Adeline, Winnebago Logan, Emma, Winnebago Bowen, Nicholas, Seneca Charles, Chauncey, Stockbridge ...
1907 Graduating Class
1907 Graduating ClassPosed class photo, Class of 1907Photo ID: CIS-07-071Students:1. Ghangraw, Frances, Wallawalla 2. Billy, Nicodemus, Seneca 3. Doxtator, Arthur, Seneca 4. Gould, Isaac R., Alaskan 5. Haney, Zoa Hardin, Pottawattomie 6. Isham, Sarah, Chippewa 7.Johnson, Freeman, Seneca 8. Jackson, ...
Apache Children – After
A group of Chiricahua Apaches four months after their arrival at the Carlisle Indian School. Photo likely taken around March 1887.Back Row, Left to Right: Hugh Chee, Frederick Eskelsejah, Clement ...
Apache Children – Before
Chiricahua Apaches as they arrived at Carlisle from Fort Marion, Florida in November 1886.Back Row, Left to Right: Hugh Chee, Bishop Eatennah, Ernest Hogee Middle Row: Humphrey Escharzay, Samson Noran, Basil ...
Esquimaux Children – After
Esquimaux children one year after their arrival at Carlisle Indian School.Photographer: unknownCollection: CIS Publications IllustrationsPhoto ID: US-49To see the same children when they arrived at the school, click here
Esquimaux Children – Before
Esquimaux children as they arrived at Carlisle Indian School in the Fall of 1897.Photographer: unknownCollection: CIS Publications IllustrationsPhoto ID: US-48To see the same children after a year, click here
Four Pueblo Children – After
back row L to R: Frank Cushing, Taylor Ealy front for L to R: Mary Ealy, Jennie HammakerThese four Zuni students adopted names of whites who were on the pueblo. Frank ...
Four Pueblo Children – Before
Four Pueblo children from Zuni, N. M. at the Carlisle Indian School.Back Row, Left to Right: Mary Ealy (Tsai-au-tit-sa), Jennie Hammaker (Jan-i-uh-tit-sa) Front Row, Left to Right: Frank Cushing (Teai-e-se-u-lu-ti-wa)/Taylor Ealy ...
Hathway – Mother, Daughter, and Teacher
Picture of Indian mother in Native American dress visiting her daughter and her daughter's teacher at Carlisle Indian School.Signed on back by L. M. Hathaway.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 14A-22-03
Hathway – On the Mark
Post card picture of Jim Thorpe in track uniform posing as if on the mark in a track event.Card signed on back by L. M. Hathaway.Photographer: Hensel StudioCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: ...
Hathway – Pop Warner on the Practice Field
Pop Warner on the practice field with players and people in the background.Warner, Glenn S. Signed on back by L. M. Hathaway.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 14A-21-01
Hathway – Snapshot of Wanema Posey
Snapshot of Wanema Posey, the daughter of the Indian poet and philosopher.Signed on back by L. M. Hathaway.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 14A-22-06
Hathway – Troop Formation
Troop formation in front of band stand and residence halls at Carlisle Indian School.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 14A-23-06
Hathway – William H. Dietz
Picture of Dietz, William H., near a tennis court holding three puppies in his arms.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 14A-21-05
Hopi Indian Students – After
Hopi Indian Pupils after attending Carlisle Indian School for one year.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 12-27-02To see the same children when they arrived at the school, click here
Hopi Indian Students – Before
Hopi Indian Pupils as they entered Carlisle Indian School.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 12-27-01To see the same children after a year, click here
James G. Dickson – After
James DicksonBlack and white post card of James G. Dickson (Nez Perce) of the Carlisle Indian School after three years at Carlisle.Photographer: Albert Allen LineCollection: Post CardsPhoto ID: PC-540-01To see James ...
James G. Dickson – Before
Black and white post card of James G. Dickson (Nez Perce) of the Carlisle Indian School before coming to Carlisle.Photographer: Albert Allen LineCollection: Post CardsPhoto ID: PC-540-01To see James G. ...
Johnston – Girls Playing Croquet
Girls playing croquet in front of Band Stand, East end of Girls' quarters and Large boys' quarters.Photographer: Frances Benjamin JohnstonCollection: JohnstonPhoto ID: JO-04-25
Johnston – Library
View of students in the Library of Carlisle Indian School. Miss Steele, Librarian, is standing by the card case.Photographer: Frances Benjamin JohnstonCollection: JohnstonPhoto ID: JO-01-01
Johnston – Music Class at Carlisle Indian School
View of students in music class at Carlisle Indian School. Miss Senseny, Music Teacher, later taught at Wilson College when Indian School closed in 1918.Photographer: Frances Benjamin JohnstonCollection: JohnstonPhoto ID: JO-01-05
Johnston – Sloyd Department
Class of girls and boys in the Sloyd Department of Carlisle Indian School. Sloyd was a Swedish system of manual training devised for use in elementary schools and intended to teach ...
Miller – 1908 Graduating Class
Class of 1908 Graduating Carlisle Indian School Students:Elisabeth Baird, OneidaJosephine Charles, OneidaLouis F. Chingwa, ChippewaMarth Cornsilk, CherokeeMorgan Crowsghost, Gros VentreAlice Denomie, ChippewaArchie Dundas, Alaskan,Thomas Engleman, SiouxJohn B. Farr, ChippewaEugene Gaffe, ...
Miller – 1913 Football Team – Small Group
Eight members of Carlisle Indian School Football Team, 1913 c.Left to Right, front: Gus Welch, Looks Around, Unidentified, Elmer Busch, Unidentified, William GarlowPhotographer: unknownCollection: MillerPhoto ID: HM24-01
Miller – 1913 Graduating Class
1913 Graduating Class of Carlisle Indian School Students.Francis Eastman, SiouxHenry Broker, ChippewaMontreville Yuda, OneidaFred Sickles, OneidaPeter Eastman, SiouxHarrison Smith, OneidaEarle Doxtator, CayugaCora T. Elm, OneidaAnna Hauseer, CheyenneEstelle Bradley, ChippewaSadie M. ...
Miller – Group of Carlisle Indian School Students
Group of CIS students in front of a Ford Motor Company factory building. Working at the Ford automobile factory in Detroit, Michigan was part of the students' vocational training.Photographer: unknownCollection: MillerPhoto ...
Potamkin – Group portrait at Carlisle Indian School
Group portrait of five young people at Carlisle Indian School.Left to right: Says at Home/William Spotted Tail Red Road/Sarah Tackett, wife of Charles Talks with Bears/Max Spotted Tail Bugler/Oliver Spotted Tail Little Scout/Pollock Spotted TailPhotographer: Choate, ...
Potamkin – Group portrait at Carlisle Indian School
Group portrait of five people at Carlisle Indian School. They are Rosebud, children and relatives of Good Voice.Cloud Bull Bull Man Kills Looking Woman WhitewomanPhotographer: Choate, John NicholasCollection: PotamkinPhoto ID: PO#03
Potamkin – Sharp Nose
Photoportrait of Sharp Nose, Head Chief, N. ArapahoPhotographer: Choate, John NicholasCollection: PotamkinPhoto ID: PO#40
Potamkin – Young Spotted Tail
Photoportrait of Young Spotted Tail. Cyrus Minthy 6 scratched on side.Photographer: Choate, John NicholasCollection: PotamkinPhoto ID: PO#39
Steckbeck – “Red” Dodging a Tackle
Action photograph of "Red" punting a football and dodging a tackle. Possibly Jim Thorpe on the ground.William Elwood Swope the 1917 Dickinson College football capt.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-14A-03d
Steckbeck – “Red” Holding a Football
Photograph of "Red" on sidelines of a football field holding a football.William Elwood Swope the 1917 Dickinson College football capt.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-14A-03c
Steckbeck – 1895 Football Team
Group photo of 1895 football team at Carlisle Indian School; "'95" is inscribed on the football.Top Row, Left to Right: Lone Wolf, McFarland, Smith, Pierce, H., Nori Middle Row: Redwater, Cayou, ...
Steckbeck – 1896 Football Team
Group photo of 1896 football team at Carlisle Indian School; "'96" is inscribed on the football.Bemus Pierce, Captain, holding ball, with Hawley Pierce immediately behind him. Other players unidentified.Photographer: AndrewsCollection: ...
Steckbeck – 1900 Football Team
Group photo of 17 members of 1900 football team at Carlisle Indian School.This picture of the 1900 Carlisle Indian Football Team was published in Steckbeck's book "Fabulous Redman," facing Page ...
Steckbeck – 1902 Football Team – Small Group
Photograph of Frank Beaver and Jimmy Johnson, as well as two other unidentified football players.L to R: unknown, Frank Beaver, Jimmy Johnson, unknownPhotographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-07-01
Steckbeck – 1903 Football Team
Group photo of 1903 football team at Carlisle Indian School. This picture of the 1903 Carlisle Indian Football Team was published in Steckbeck's book "Fabulous Redman," facing Page 22.Back Row, left ...
Steckbeck – 1909 Football Team
Carlisle Indian School football team, 1909.Top Row (Left to Right): George Thomas, Lone Star Dietz, Thomas St. Germaine, Sampson Burd, Glenn S. "Pop" Warner, Coach Middle Row: Joel Wheelock, Jerome Kennerly, ...
Steckbeck – 1912 Football Team
Photograph of 1912 football players for the Carlisle Indian School.Charles Williams, Peter Calac, Elmer Busch, Joseph Bergie, William Garlow, Joseph Guyon, Roy LargePhotographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-06-04
Steckbeck – 1913 Football Team
Photograph of 1913 football team with Coach Glenn "Pop" Warner and dog.Back row: Glenn S. "Pop" Warner - coach, Charles Pratt, August Lookaround, Peter Calac, Robert Hill, Joseph Guyon, Albert ...
Steckbeck – 1915 Football Team
Photograph of the 1915 Carlisle Indian School football squad.Top row: Know, end; Chedakota, tackle; Lipps, halfback; Cuhler, halfback; Colaremont, quarterback; Herman, end; Foot, tackle; Little Chief, guard; Wagner, halfback; Ambrose, ...
Steckbeck – 1916 Football Team – Varsity
Photograph of the varsity side of the 1916 Carlisle Indian School football team.M. L Clevertt, G. Francis, J. White, Charles Walker, B. Spears, George Tibbets, D. Nori, John Flinchum, L. ...
Steckbeck – 1917 Football Team
Photograph of the 1917 Carlisle Indian School football team, first published in the Carlisle Arrow newspaper.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-05-05
Steckbeck – Backfield of 1910
Photograph of the backfield of the 1910 football team.Back Row: Joel Wheelock; Alex Arcasa; Peter Hauser; Louis DupuisFirst Row: Jerome Kennerly; Stancil “Possum” Powell; Samson Burd; William Garlow; Asa Sweetcorn; ...
Steckbeck – Cartoon Depicton of Lone Star Dietz
Artist's rendering of Lone Star Dietz as Carlisle Indian football player.original note reads: William "Lonestar" Dietz, Artist His composite of a Carlisle player "C" book 1912 - Banquet ProgramPhotographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: ...
Steckbeck – CIS/ Dickinson Scrimmage
Photograph of scrimage game between Carlisle Indian School and Dickinson College.Original caption reads: "The Bloody Wednesday."Photographer: unknownCollection:  SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-07-09
Steckbeck – Elmer Busch, Tackle, 1913
Photograph of Elmer Busch, 1913.Original caption reads: Pomo Was best known as one of the "Great Guard."Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-08-07
Steckbeck – Football Game
Photograph of two football players, most likely of the Carlisle Indian School, in play.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-07-03
Steckbeck – Football Practice
Photograph of members of the Carlisle Indian School football team at practice.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-07-02
Steckbeck – Football Team Members
Photograph of 5 members of the CIS football team; year unknownL to R: Frank Gardner, ? Long, Nikifer Shonchuk, Clyde Old Man, Nicholas BowenPhotographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-06-01
Steckbeck – Football Team Members
Photograph of 5 members of the CIS football team in an unspecified year.L to R: James F. Lyon, Dubois Little Boy, Afraid of a Bear, Emil "Wauseka" Hauser, George GardnerPhotographer: ...
Steckbeck – Football Team Members
Photograph of 6 members of the CIS football team in an unspecified year.L to R: ? Island, Owl Wings, Jim Thorpe, Payne, Antonio Lubo, ?Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-06-02B
Steckbeck – Football Team Members
Photograph of 5 members of the Carlisle Indian School football team in an unspecified year.L to R: Fitz Hendricks, Pete Houser, ? Mount Pleasant, Albert Exendine, ? AikenPhotographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ...
Steckbeck – Frank Hudson in Football Dress
Photograph of Frank Hudson in football dress.Original caption reads: Close up of pants - Warner designed thigh guards of felt.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-10-02B
Steckbeck – Gus Welch in Football Uniform
Gus Welch in football uniform on the practice field. He was Chippewa. He was an honorable mention all American in 1913. He was captain and played quarterback.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-13-05
Steckbeck – Jim Thorpe Playing Baseball
Photograph of Jim Thorpe hitting a baseball.Original caption reads: Born on the plains of Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in 1888, James Francis Thorpe developed into a six-foot, two-inch, 210 pound ...
Steckbeck – Joel Wheelock Hurdling
Action photograph of Joel Wheelock hurdling a barrier.Original caption reads: SPORTING EDITOR:- Carlisle, Pa., Apr. 22, 1911. Photo: Captain Wheelock, Carlisle Indian Hurdler.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-15-06
Steckbeck – Large Holding Stick
Photograph of Large, Point, Carlisle Indian lacrosse player holding lacrosse stick.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-18-02
Steckbeck – Listening to Speeches at Biddle Field
Postcard photograph of Jim Thorpe and Louis Tewanima with Pop Warner listening to speeches at Biddle Field in Carlisle, Pa in recognition of Thorpe and Tewanima's Olympic participation.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ...
Steckbeck – Philip Welmas
Philip Welmas (Mission) a tackle on the 1912 CIS football team.Photographer: A. A. LineCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-13-09
Steckbeck – Portrait of Hiram Thorpe
Portrait photograph of Hiram Thorpe, father of Jim Thorpe.original note reads:Hiram Thorpe, age 35 years. Father of Jim Thorpe, Oklahoma's greatest athlete. Furnished by Mrs. A. D. Lewis, Shawnee, first ...
Steckbeck – Postcard Photo of “Red”
Postcard depicting football player identified as "Red."William Elwood Swope the 1917 Dickinson College football capt.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-14A-01
Steckbeck – Tenanima in Track Uniform
Photograph of Tenanima in track uniform.Original caption reads: Tenanima, Hopi, U.S. Olympic Team 1908-1912Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-16-01b
Steckbeck – The Tackle
Unidentified Carlisle Indian School football player being tackled by another unidentified football player.Photographer: unknownCollection: SteckbeckPhoto ID: SK-19-07
Steckbeck – Unidentified CIS Football Player
Likely George Gardner (possibly his brother William Gardner) in football dress.This photo was identified in Steckbeck's FABULOUS REDMEN as Jonas Metoxen, opposite page 23. This was an error since this ...
Thorpe – C.I.S. 1909 Track Team
Carlisle Indian School Track Team of 1909, with Coach Warner, a trophy and a pennant that reads Carlisle.Photographer: UnknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-02-03
Thorpe – CIS Football Uniform
Jim Thorpe in CIS football uniform, holding football in right hand.Photographer: Attributed to John Nicholas ChoateCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-01-01 
Thorpe – General Trudeau, Arthur Renfrew and Jim Thorpe
General Arthur Trudeau, presenting football to Jim Thorpe, with Sentinel Reporter Arthur (Scoop) Renfrew looking on at ceremonies before premier of "Jim Thorpe, All American."Photographer: Noaker, JackCollection: NoakerPhoto ID: NO-13
Thorpe – Jim Thorpe Hurls the Javelin
Jim Thorpe hurls the javelin during the Eastern Olympic Trials at Celtic Park in the Laurel Hill Section (now called Woodside) of the Borough of Queens, NYC. Thorpe placed second ...
Thorpe – Jim Thorpe in Football Warmup
Jim Thorpe and about ten other players running during a warmup before a game. Number of bystanders are in the background.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-01-11
Thorpe – Jim Thorpe Running
Jim Thorpe in Carlisle Indian School Track uniform, running at Stockholm in Olympic Track practice.Photographer: UnknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-02-06
Thorpe – Jim Thorpe running Hurdles.
Jim Thorpe winning 120 yard hurdles race at a State Track Meet in Harrisburg, PA. Carlisle Indians won the meet.Photographer: UnknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-02-07
Thorpe – Jim Thorpe running.
Jim Thorpe in Carlisle Indian School Track uniform, running at Stockholm in Olympic Track practice.Photographer: UnknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-02-06
Thorpe – On the Mark
Jim Thorpe in track uniform posing as if on the mark in a track event.Photographer: unknownCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 15A-02-01
Thorpe – Thorpe Celebration at Biddle Field
Jim Thorpe, Louis Tewanima and Coach Glenn "Pop" Warner pictured on the Grand Stand at Biddle Field at the Thorpe Celebration honoring their return from the Olympic Games, Stockholm, Sweden, ...
Three Pueblo Children – After
Three Pueblo children from Laguna, N. M. in modern dress at the Carlisle Indian School: John Chaves, Mary Perry and Bennie Thomas.Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Indian School AlbumsPhoto ID: PA-CH1-030aTo ...
Three Pueblo Children – Before
Three Pueblo children from Laguna, N. M. in Native American dress at the Carlisle Indian School. Benjamin Thomas (Wat-ye-eh), Mary Perry (Ki-ot-se), John Menaul,  (Kowsh-te-ah)Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: HutchinsonPhoto ID: ...
Three Sioux Boys – After
Photo portrait of three young Sioux Indian men in Carlisle Indian School uniforms. Left to right - Chauncey Yellow Robe, Henry Standing Bear, Richard Yellow RobePhotographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Indian ...
Three Sioux Boys – Before
Three Sioux Indian Boys at Carlisle Indian School in Native American Dress. Left to Right: Wounded Yellow Robe, Henry Standing Bear, Timber Yellow RobePhotographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Boudoir Size Photo CollectionPhoto ...
Three Young Pueblo Men – After
Three Pueblo Indian young men: left to right, (Native Name/English Name): Watte/Sheldon Jackson; He-ri-te/Harvey Townsend; Keise-te-wa/John Shields.Sheldon Jackson was age 20 when he arrived in 1880. His step-father was Jose ...
Three Young Pueblo Men – Before
Three young Pueblo Indian men in Native dress. Left to Right, (Native Name/English Name): Watte/Sheldon Jackson; He-ri-te/Harvey Townsend; Keise-te-wa/John ShieldsPhotographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Cabinet Size Photo CollectionPhoto ID: CS-CH-074To see the same ...
Tom Torlino – After
Studio portrait of Tom Torlino (Navajo nation).Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 12-26-04To see Tom Torlino when he arrived at the school, click here
Tom Torlino – Before
Studio portrait of Tom Torlino (Navajo nation) wearing native clothing and ornaments.Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: SubjectPhoto ID: 12-26-03To see Tom Torlino after some time at the school, click here
Twelve Navajo Students – After
Navajo Group who entered Carlisle October 21, 1882 after some time at the school.Tentative ID:2 young boys seated in frontleft, Charles Damon right, George WilliamsFront row, seated, left to ...
Twelve Navajo Students – Before
Major Pratt and twelve Navajo Carlisle Indian School Students.This group entered Carlisle on October 21, 1882.Tentative ID is based on comparing to identified photos in our collection. Front row, left to ...
White Buffalo – After
Photo portrait of White Buffalo, Cheyenne, at the Carlisle Indian School.Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Indian School AlbumsPhoto ID: PA-CH2-092bTo see White Buffalo when he arrived at the school, click here
White Buffalo – Before
White Buffalo at age 18 in full Native American regalia.Photographer: John Nicholas ChoateCollection: Boudoir Size Photo CollectionPhoto ID: BS-CH-001bTo see White Buffalo after some time at the school, click here
Winnesheik – General Pratt in Uniform
Published copy of a formal portrait of General Richard Henry Pratt in uniform taken in 1898. This photo appears to have been cut out of one of the school's publications. Under ...
Winnesheik – Joel Wheelock, Captain of Track Team
Photograph of Joel Wheelock in recognition of his achievements.Original caption reads: Carlisle Graduate 1913, Lebanon Valley College Graduate.... 1916, World War Veteran, Musician, Lecturer, Journalist, Scholar, Professional Athlete.Joel Wheelock.. (Oneida) Captain ...
Winnesheik – Lyons in Football Uniform
Photograph of Lyons in recognition of his achievements.Original caption reads: Carlisle Graduate 1910, World War Veteran, Football Coach Uni. of Ariz.Lyons... (R. H. B.) (Chippewa) Captain Football Team 1909Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian ...
Winneshiek – “Folk Dance” Of Ancient Arcadia
Photograph of dancers performing a Native American folk dance.Original caption reads: Ballad Dancers...... Every member-- A Native American And Student Of Carlisle Indian School."Folk Dance" Of Ancient ArcadiaPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian ...
Winneshiek – “Westerners” vs. “Easterners”
Photograph of yearly scrimage between "Westerners" and "Easterners".Original caption reads: "Westerners" vs. "Easterners" A Yearly Event..... Lettered Athletes Barred.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-07-01
Winneshiek – 1914 Carlisle Lacrosse Team
Photograph of 1914 Lacrosse Team.Original caption reads: 1914 Lacrosse Team of Carlisle Indian School --- Coach O'Neal In Center.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-25-01
Winneshiek – 1917 Football Team
Photograph of 1917 Football team.Original Caption reads: 1917 Football Squad: Tommy Miles Captain (Cheyenne): Geo. Mays (Choctaw) Co-Captain. Clevette Head Coach.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-14-02
Winneshiek – Actors in “A Scrap of Paper”
Photograph of actors in "A Scrap of Paper", episode second, in "Feudalism to Freedom".Original caption reads: Group in "A Scrap of Paper," episode second, in "Feudalism to Freedom."Left to Right: ...
Winneshiek – All American Trombone Choir, 1913
Photograph of All American Trombone Choir, 1913. Original Caption reads: Famous Carlisle All American Trombone Choir of 1913. C.M. Stauffer --- Director.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-08-01
Winneshiek – Backfield, 1917
Photograph of backfield, 1917. Players unidentified.Coach Deed Harris (center)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-06-04
Winneshiek – Baseball Team Captains, 1914-1917
Photograph of captains of the baseball team for four successive years: J. Ambrose, Appekaum, James Crane, Johnson.James Crane on far left.Original caption reads: Baseball Team Captains of Carlisle 1914-1917.Photographer: unknownCollection: ...
Winneshiek – Bill Newashe, Hall of Famer
Photograph of Bill Newashe, a member of the football team, to commemorate his acceptance into the hall of fame.Original caption reads:Three Members of Carlisle's Honored Hall Of Fame.Three Indians Who ...
Winneshiek – Captains of the Baseball Team, Standing
Photograph of the captains of the baseball teams from 1914-1917, shown standing.Original caption reads: James Crane (S.S.) J. Ambrose (2nd B) Johnson (P) Appekaum (C)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: ...
Winneshiek – Carlisle Baseball Team of 1904
Photograph of Carlisle Baseball team of 1904.Archiquette, Chauncey Baird, Samson Balenti, George Exendine, Albert Gardner Garlow, William Hendricks, Fritz Libby, Joseph Michael Mount Pleasant Nelson, S Pappan Roy, Charles Schrimpsher Twin Walker, Asa White Crow Young DeerPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-16-01
Winneshiek – Carlisle Indian School Band
Photograph of Carlisle Indian School Band.Original caption reads: "Capt. Geo. F. Tyrell, Director. Newly Appointed Supt., O.H. Lipps, In Civilian Clothes.Many Becoming "Great"; In The World Of Music In Later ...
Winneshiek – Carlisle Indian School Band, 1906
Portrait of the Carlisle Indian School Band, 1906Original photo is split across two pages. Original caption reads: "Carlisle Indian School Band 1906"In the entire history of the U.S. Carlisle Indian ...
Winneshiek – Carlisle Indian School Class of 1898
CIS graduating class of 1898.Original caption reads: Typically portraying the sadness accompanied with those who have accepted the paleface's civilization, religion, and creed. "It meant banishment from every tribal rights."Cora ...
Winneshiek – Charging Machine
Photograph of football charging machine. Original caption reads: Charging Machine For Development Of Back + Leg Muscles... Known To All Football Players.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-07-05
Winneshiek – Chief Winn Playing the Flute
Photograph of Chief Winn playing the flute.Original caption reads: All Members of "Wheelock's All Indian Band" ........ Cincinatti, Ohio. 1929.Chief Winn ---- (Sioux) "Jelly Belly"Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-49-01
Winneshiek – Claude M. Stauffer Instructs His Students
Photograph of Prof. Claude M. Stauffer instructing music.Original caption reads: Posing Before Carlisle Indian School Band......... Prof. Claude M. Stauffer-- Instructor of Music From 1900 to 1914.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ...
Winneshiek – Collage of Trades
Collage of photographs depicting various trades to be learned.Original caption reads:1 - Tin Smith Shop 2 - Dentistry 3 - Cabinet Making 4 - Machine ShopPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-24-01
Winneshiek – David & Bertha R. Arapaho
David & Bertha R. Arapaho in native dress. Caption reads: David & Bertha R. Arapaho......Theatrically known, internationally reputed as "Great" Indians -- Real. Chief & Princess Buffalo Bear (Arapahoes).Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle ...
Winneshiek – Domestic Science
Photograph of women in a chemistry lab performing science.Original caption reads: Domestic Science? U Guessed It.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-17-04
Winneshiek – Dramatic Club Presents “Aida”
Photograph of CIS production of "Aida"Original caption reads: After Lesson Periods terminated, Some indulged in Dramatic - That Too Was Recreation.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-22-02
Winneshiek – Elmer Bush in Oorang Indians Uniform
Photograph of Elmer Bush (Busch) in Oorang Indians football uniform.Original caption reads: Members of the Oorang Football club. 1923.Bush - "R.G." --- (Mission.) Ex- CarlislePhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: ...
Winneshiek – Feudalism to Freedom Pageant
Newspaper clipping depicting characters represented in the pageant "Feudalism to Freedom."Original caption reads: Tableau composed of the historical characters represented in the pagent[sic], "feudalism to freedom."Given in the school auditorium ...
Winneshiek – Football Team, Unknown Year
Photograph of football team from unknown year.Original caption reads: The Younger Generation Carries On The Old TraditionPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-22-01
Winneshiek – Front View of St. Germaine
Photograph of Ted St. Germaine as seen from the front.Original caption reads: St. Germaine - "C" --- (Chippewa) Ex- Yale Law StudentPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-43-02
Winneshiek – Graduating Class of 1900
Photograph of the graduating class of the Carlisle Indian School, 1900.Original caption reads: 16 Different Tribes Representing This Graduating Class From All Parts Of U. S.Top Row L to R: ...
Winneshiek – Graduating Class of 1910
Photograph of graduating class of 1910. The class included the following graduates:Stella V. Bear, ArickareeN. Stacey Beck Hardy, CherokeeInez M. Brown, SiouxMargaret O. Blackwood, ChippewaJohnson Enos, PimaLewis W. George, KlamathS. ...
Winneshiek – Graduating Class of 1911
Photograph of the graduating class of 1911.Jefferson B. Smith, Gros VentreMinnie White, St. RegisEstelle Ellis, Sac and FoxSpencer Patterson, SenecaLewis Runnels, San PoilWilliam Owl, CherokeeEdison Mt. Pleasant, TuscaroraAlvin Kennedy, SenecaMoses ...
Winneshiek – Graduating Class of 1917
Original caption reads: 1917 Graduating Class of Carlisle Indian School. Carlisle, Penna.Sarah Celia Monteith, Nez PerceIsaac Willis, OttawaMaud Cook, IroquoisAndrew Beechtree, OneidaPeter Tarbell, MohawkEva Jones, SenecaHenry P. Sutton, SenecaAmy Smith, ...
Winneshiek – Gus Lookaround, Hall of Famer
Photograph of Gus Lookaround as a member of the Carlisle Indian School football Hall of Fame.Original caption reads: "Old War Horses of Old Carlisle" "Their Accomplishments Never To Fade From the ...
Winneshiek – Gus Welch in Military Uniform
Photograph of Gus Welch in military dress.Original caption reads: World War Veteran, Lawyer, Athlete.Gus Welch -- (Chippewa)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-25-03
Winneshiek – Hawkeagle in Football Dress
Photograph of Hawkeagle (Sioux), in football dress.Original caption reads: Hawkeagle (Sioux) Guard. 1914Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-07-03
Winneshiek – Hill, Captain of Boxing Team
Photograph of Hill, Captain of Boxing Team and Hall of FamerOriginal caption reads:Three Members of Carlisle's Honored Hall Of Fame.Three Indians Who Never Once Failed To Carry Out Carlisle Tradition ...
Winneshiek – Holy Eagle in Tribal Dress
Photograph of Holy Eagle in tribal dress. Original caption reads: Holy Eagle --- (Sioux) Plays The Native Flute.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-08-04
Winneshiek – Howard Ingram in Tribal Dress
Photograph of Howard Ingram, trombone soloist, member of FBI.Original caption reads: Howard Ingram -- (Caddo) Trombone Soloist ------ Trap Drummer of Note. Ingram now member of FBI + Wilmington Police Bureau.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle ...
Winneshiek – Indian Maidens
Photograph of Native American girls in repose.Original caption reads: Art, Culture and Rhythem Portrayed By... Indian Maidens."Poise" Is The Name!Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-37-03
Winneshiek – Indian Parents Visiting Their Children
Photograph of Indian parents visiting their children.Original caption reads: 1912 Representing Tribes --- Osage, Sioux, + ChoctawIndian Parents Visiting Their Children At Carlisle Indian SchoolPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-21-02
Winneshiek – Inter-Class Self Government Taking Oath
Photograph of inter-class self-government taking oath. Original caption reads: Newly Elected Officers (Of 1st Inter-Class Self-Government Established At Carlisle 1913) Taking OathPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-09-01
Winneshiek – Jail at the Carlisle Indian School
Jail at the Carlisle Indian School. Caption reads: "Modernized jail for the incorgibles." No other photos of this building are in our collection.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-03-04
Winneshiek – Joe Gilman, Hall of Famer
Photograph of Joe Gilman as a member of the Carlisle Indian School football Hall of Fame.Original caption reads: "Old War Horses of Old Carlisle" "Their Accomplishments Never To Fade From the ...
Winneshiek – Joe Libby in Football Dress
Photograph of Joe Libby in football dress. Original caption reads: Libby -- (Q.B.) "Ponca" Star In 1910. "Hall Of Fame" MemberPhotographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-08-05
Winneshiek – Kicking Bear, Hall of Famer
Photograph of Kicking Bear in football dress to commemorate his acceptance into the Hall of Fame.Original caption reads: Kicking Bear -- (L.E.) "Stockbridge" 1908.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-26-04
Winneshiek – Kills Two Holding A Trumpet
Photograph of Kills Two holding a trumpet.Original caption reads: All Members of "Wheelock's All Indian Band"........ Cincinatti, Ohio. 1929Kills Two ..... (Kiawa)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-51-04
Winneshiek – Lazano as a Member of Wheelock’s All Indian Band
Photograph of Lazano, band leader, trombone, and baritone saxophone soloist.Original caption reads: All Members of "Wheelock's All Indian Band"........ Cincinatti, Ohio. 1929Lazano ---- (Quapaw) Band Leader. Trombone + Baritone Soloist..... Conway's Band-- Goldman's Band.Photographer: unknownCollection: ...
Winneshiek – Lettered Athletes at Training Table
Photograph of lettered athletes at training table.Original caption reads: Carlisle Athletes AT Training Table In 1912. Football Lettermen, Track, Lacross, Basketball, Baseball + Boxing + Wrestling Team Letter Men Graced ...
Winneshiek – Louis Dupuis in Basketball Dress
Photograph of Louis Dupuis in basketball uniform.Original caption reads:Carlisle Graduate 1912, World War Veteran, Graduate Of University of Oklahoma, PhysicianLouis Dupuis .. Capt. Basket Ball Team Class of 1911 (Sac and Fox)Photographer: unknownCollection: ...
Winneshiek – Major William A. Mercer
Portrait photograph of Major William A. Mercer.Original caption reads: A Staunch And A Most Sincere Friend Of The Red Race.... Major Wm. A. Mercer Held In The Highest Esteem In ...
Winneshiek – Montana Chiefs and Interpreter Greet A Daughter
Photograph of Montana Chiefs and interpreter greeting a daughter. Original caption reads: Montana Chiefs... Cheyenne, Osage + Sioux... Interpreter Greeting A Daughter At Carlisle 1913.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-09-04
Winneshiek – Native American Football Players
Photograph of Elmer Poodry, William Winneshiek, and Joel Wheelock posing.Original caption reads: Poodry -- (Mohawk)...... Winneshiek -- (Winnebago) ... Wheelock (Oneida). Former Carlisle Team Mates.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: ...
Winneshiek – Native American Nurses
Photograph of Native American nurses.Original caption reads:All Real America Most Sincere In Their Chosen Profession.Hospital Staff Seated: Dr. Menger and Miss Cornelius, the nurse. Standing Left to Right: Alice Crowe, Cornelia Eastman, ...
Winneshiek – Native Americans seated
Original caption reads: In response to the old Indian Proverbe: "When with the dead, be still; but follow teh first living thing away from the dead." They followed General R. H. ...
Winneshiek – New Captain, 1909
Photograph of new captain of football team, 1909.Original caption reads: Sporting Editor:- Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 25, 1909. Photo of newly elected Carlisle Indian football Captain who succeeds Captain Porter, who has ...
Winneshiek – Nick Lassa in Oorang Indians Uniform
Photograph of Nick Lassa, aka Long Time Sleep, in Oorang Indians football Uniform.Original caption reads: Ex- Carlisle Students --- Members of Oorang Ind., Club.Lassa --- (Guard) -- (Flate Head)Photographer: unknownCollection: ...
Winneshiek – Oorang Indian Football Club, 1923
Photograph of Oorang Indian Football Club.Original caption reads: "Thorpe's Oorang Indian Football Club - Assembled At LaRue, Ohio in 1923... Only Organization of Its Kind..... 13 Different Tribes Representing the ...
Winneshiek – Oorang Indian Football Team
Photograph of Oorang Indian Football team members with manager + owner of club, Walter Lingo.Original caption reads: Oorang Indian Football Team Members With Manager + Owner Of Club - Walter ...
Winneshiek – Pierce in Football Uniform
Photograph of Pierce in Oorang Indians football uniform.Original caption reads: Ex- Carlisle Students --- Members of Oorang Ind. Club.Pierce -- (F. B.) --- (Mohecan)Brian Meehl says that this Oorang Indians ...
Winneshiek – Portrait of Glen S. Warner
Photograph of Glen S. Warner, head football coach from 1904 to 1914.Original caption reads: "Pop" Glen S. Warner Head football coach 1904-1914. Head Athletic Director Carlisel 1904-'14.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ...
Winneshiek – Portrait of Little Son
Photograph of Little Son, Cheyenne Chief.Original caption reads: Little Son, Cheyenne Chief Who Was One Of General Nelson A. Miles' Scouts During Indian Uprisings In West, And Who Declares The ...
Winneshiek – Portrait of Moses Friedman
Photograph of Moses Friedman.Original captions read: One Of The Chief Causes Of The Government INspection Into Corrupted Management Of Carlisle's Appropriations.What Was The Outcome of That Gov. Inspection? This "Grafter" ...
Winneshiek – Portrait of William “Lone Star” Dietz
Portrait of William "Lone Star" Dietz.Original caption reads: Wm "Lone Star" Dietz (Sioux). Asst. Football Coach 1912 to '15. Ex-Carlisle (Grad). Artist Inter-Nationally reputation.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-64-03
Winneshiek – Powell, Hall Of Famer
Photograph of Powell as a Hall Of Fame athlete.Original caption reads:Three Members of Carlisle's Honored Hall Of Fame.Three Indians Who Never Once Failed To Carry Out Carlisle Tradition -- Fight!Powell ...
Winneshiek – Regimental Baseball Team
Photograph of Regimental Baseball Team. Original caption reads: Wallace Denny Ex-Carlisle Grad Coaches (ambiguous number)th Regiment Baseball Team.Photographer: UnknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-08-03
Winneshiek – Sampson Burd in Football Uniform
Portrait of Sampson Burd (Bird) (Piegan nation) wearing football uniform standing on an athletic field.Original caption reads: Samson Baird -- (L.G.) (Pawnee) 1910, '11, '12. (Cherokee)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ...
Winneshiek – Sun Down holding Woodwind Instrument
Photograph of Reuben Sun Down holding woodwind instrument.Original caption reads:All Members of "Wheelock's All Indian Band"........ Cincinatti, Ohio. 1929Sun Down .... (Penobscot)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-51-01
Winneshiek – The First All-Indian Boy Scout Troop
Photograph of the first "All Indian Boy Scout Troop" in America.Winneshiek's original caption reads: First "All-Indian Boy Scout Troop" In America. Scout Organizer Red Horse and Supt. Friedman.The first Indian ...
Winneshiek – Wash Day
Photograph of young woman hanging out laundry.Original caption reads: Wash Day!!!!! At Carlisle Too!Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-17-03
Winneshiek – William Garlow in Football Uniform
William Garlow in football uniform.Original caption reads: Garlow --- (C) (Seneca) 1911 - '13. Lawyer, Football Coach, Member Carlisle's Hall of Fame.Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-64-06
Winneshiek – Wolf Chum with Sousaphone
Photograph of Wolf Chum posing with Sousaphone.Original caption reads: All Members of "Wheelock's All Indian Band"........ Cincinatti, Ohio. 1929Wolf Chum... (Caddo)Photographer: unknownCollection: Carlisle Indian SchoolPhoto ID: WK-51-03

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