Indian Industrial School at Carlisle, PA
Scope and Contents
There are two photographs and 3 drawings of homes.
The drawings depict the early history of 400 Hollow Horn Road.
Dates
- 2018
Biographical / Historical
Indian Industrial School at Carlisle, PA
Founded in 1879 by Captain Richard Pratt, a federally supported vocational school, enrolled students from 10-25 years of age. Pratt wanted to reform Native Americans by integrating them into white society. When children arrived, their long hair was shorn and their Indian garb exchanged for uniforms.
In summer, many spent time on the farms of Bucks and Montgomery County. Many received no pay for their labor and were even beaten, others formed life-long friendshups with the farm families.
(Taken from note printed on material)
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (Housed in a framed materials holder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Photographs and house drawings are mounted to foam board. Unframed.
Repository Details
Part of the Northampton Township Archives Repository