The Imperial Gridiron: Manhood, Civilization, and Football at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School
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Book Synopsis: The Imperial Gridiron examines the competing versions of manhood at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School between 1879 and 1918. Students often arrived at Carlisle already ingrained with Indigenous ideals of masculinity. On many occasions, these ideals would come into conflict with the models of manhood created by the school's original superintendent, Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt believed that Native Americans required the "embrace of civilization," and he emphasized the qualities of self-control, Christian ethics, and retaliatory masculinity. He encouraged sportsmanship and fair play over victory. Pratt's successors, however, adopted a different approach, and victory was enshrined as the main objective of Carlisle sports. As major stars like Jim Thorpe and Lewis Tewanima came to the fore, this change in approach created a conflict over manhood within the school: should the competitive athletic model be promoted, or should Carlisle focus on the more self-controlled, Christian ideal as promoted by the school's Young Men's Christian Association? The answer came from the 1914 congressional investigation of Carlisle. After this grueling investigation, Carlisle's model of manhood starkly reverted to the form of the Pratt years, and by the time the school closed in 1918, the school's standards of masculinity had come full circle.
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Unlock the fascinating story behind the clash of ideals and the battle for manhood at the renowned Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Introducing "The Imperial Gridiron", a captivating narrative that delves into the journey of students torn between Indigenous ideals and the school's vision of civilization. Delve into the conflicts that shaped the definition of manhood between 1879 and 1918.
Join us on a thrilling exploration of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where Richard Henry Pratt, the school's original superintendent, believed in embracing civilization. Discover his emphasis on self-control, Christian ethics, and retaliatory masculinity, as well as his awe-inspiring promotion of sportsmanship and fair play over mere victory.
However, as time went on, a different approach emerged at Carlisle. Victories became the ultimate prize, with major stars like Jim Thorpe and Lewis Tewanima stealing the limelight. Witness the clash between the competitive athletic model and the self-controlled, Christian ideal advocated by the school's Young Men's Christian Association. The battle for manhood ensues, leaving students and authorities pondering which path to follow.
The turning point came with the 1914 congressional investigation of Carlisle. Experience the intensity of this grueling investigation as it rocks the foundations of the school's philosophy. In the aftermath, the school's standards of masculinity vividly revert to the form of the Pratt years. As the final chapter of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School unfolds in 1918, witness the circle completing, with the return to the school's original principles of manhood.
Don't miss out on this captivating journey of manhood, civilization, and football. Immerse yourself in "The Imperial Gridiron" and discover the intricate battle of ideals that shaped the history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
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