This book is a combination of writings and pictures of Sherman in California. The text shares the stories of Native American students and information about the school. Book Available for Purchase Here: Source: Trafzer, Clifford E., Sakiestewa Gilbert, Matthew, and Sisquoc, Lorene. The Indian School on Magnolia Avenue: Voices and Images From Sherman Institute. Corvallis OR: Oregon State University […]
An excerpt from a paper written by Capt. Richard H. Pratt, founder of the Carlisle Indian School on the purpose his school would serve in “civilizing” Native American students. In the letter he justifies his reasons for having Native American children attend Carlisle. Read Article Here Read PDF Here Source: Official Report of the Nineteenth […]
A digital archive that holds the stories of residential school survivors is now available to the public. Ry Moran, director of the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation says there are over 200 terabytes of information to sort through. That includes 7000 statements, five million documents from governments, churches, and schools, 35,000 photos and all […]
This compiled list of graduates from the Carlisle Indian School (PA) from 1889 to 1915 includes the names, Nations, and addresses of Carlisle’s graduates from those class years. The compilation year of this document is believed to be circa 1915 based on its end date, and the addresses listed for some students. This list seems […]
American Indian Stories, first published in 1921, is a collection of childhood stories, allegorical fiction, and an essay. One of the most famous Sioux writers and activists of the modern era, Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin) recalled legends and tales from oral tradition and used experiences from her life and community to educate others about the Yankton […]
Before entering school; After leaving school, marrying in a Christian Service.
