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CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1902. Classroom at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Indian School in Carlisle
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CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1902. Classroom at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Indian School in Carlisle
CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1902.
Classroom at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1902
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1901 1902 1903 Academic Acculturation Adolescent Americanization Benjamin Blackboard Boarding School Carlisle Indian School Class Classroom Desk Education Francis Johnson Johnston Lakota Lesson Literacy Native American Pennsylvania Reading Reservation Responsibility School Schoolboy Schoolgirl Student Teacher
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This photograph takes us back to the early 1900s, inside a classroom at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The image captures a significant moment of American history, showcasing the efforts of acculturation and education among Native American students. The room is filled with eager young minds, both boys and girls from various tribes such as Lakota. Seated at their wooden desks, they listen attentively to their teacher who stands proudly at the front. A large blackboard behind her displays lessons that aim to impart literacy and knowledge upon these students. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only an educational setting but also a symbol of assimilation and responsibility towards shaping future generations. The Carlisle Indian School played a crucial role in promoting Americanization by teaching Native American children English language skills and introducing them to Western customs. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston around 1902, this print serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by indigenous communities during this era. It represents resilience amidst cultural change while highlighting the importance of education for all individuals regardless of their background. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it sparks curiosity about how these students' lives unfolded beyond these walls – what dreams did they pursue? What impact did their education have on their respective tribes? This photograph invites us to reflect on our shared past while encouraging us to continue striving for inclusive education today.
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