Article describes the founding and history of Goodland Indian Orphanage, one of the few mid-nineteenth century schools for Native American children that promoted inclusion of their culture and language along with assimilation initiatives. Ruby Wile includes personal recollections of the LaCroix family, four Choctaw children who lived at the Presbyterian institution.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.

Photograph of a scene at Raymond Gary State Park.