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United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.: Class studying anatomy, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.: Class studying anatomy, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.: Class studying anatomy, 1901
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1901, captures a moment of focused learning at the United States Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The image shows a group of boys and girls intently studying anatomy from a blackboard, with their desks neatly arranged in rows. The boys wear collared shirts and trousers, while the girls are dressed in simple blouses and skirts. The classroom, filled with a sense of quiet concentration, is adorned with a few pieces of wooden furniture and a large window that lets in natural light. Established in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School was a federal boarding school that aimed to assimilate Native American children into white American culture. The school's curriculum included academic subjects, manual labor, and military training. The study of anatomy was likely part of the science curriculum, reflecting the broader trend of incorporating scientific education into American schools during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this image as part of her extensive documentation of historic sites and buildings across the United States. Her photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of students at the Carlisle Indian School during a pivotal period in American history, when the country was grappling with issues of race, identity, and education.
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