Share my research journey as I make my way through the many sources of information newly available about the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Founded in 1879, Carlisle was the first off-reservation government-sponsored boarding school for Native Americans. I will be examining documentation chronologically and sharing the stories, facts, and insights I discover about the school, its staff, and most importantly, its students.
Jul 24, 2019 • 5 minutes
An introduction to who I am, what I plan to do and why.
Oct 4, 2019 •
Some accounts of the arrival of the first students at the Carlisle Indian School on October 6, 1879
Oct 28, 2019 • 33 minutes
Discussing what we know about the founder's youth and military career
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