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Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle... Pennsylvania, c1901 - 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle... Pennsylvania, c1901 - 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)
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This photograph, taken between 1901 and 1903 by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, depicts a group of Male Native American students engaged in physical education class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Established in 1879 under US governmental authority, the Carlisle Indian School was a prominent boarding school designed to assimilate Native American children into white American culture. The students in this image, dressed in simple gym attire, are shown exercising indoors, likely in a gymnasium or gym setting. They are focused on their tasks, with some using gym equipment such as beams and ropes. The atmosphere is one of discipline and determination, reflecting the school's emphasis on physical fitness and health. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the controversial history of Native American education in the United States during the 1900s. While the intent of the Carlisle Indian School and others like it was to provide education and skills to Native American students, the assimilationist policies and practices implemented often resulted in the loss of cultural identity and trauma for generations of Native American families. Today, this photograph is an important heritage art piece that offers insight into a significant period in American history. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often controversial relationship between the US government and Native American communities, and the ongoing efforts to preserve and honor Native American heritage and culture.
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