Postcard depicts El Paso, Texas and Mt. Franklin covered in snow. From the standpoint of the picture pointing northeast, homes, apartments, and churches are visible in the foreground.
Postcard depicts a horse stabling area at Fort Bliss, Texas. The picture is taken from the east and faces the west towards the Franklin Mountains. Hundreds of horses are visible in the image, and they are enclosed in fenced wooden corrals with hay. In the distance, a large building is visible near the most western edge of the Piemont Station.
This postcard depicts a bullfighting scene in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A bull charges towards one of the matadors who is trying to place two colorful sticks, or "banderillas" into the bull. Two other matadors stand on either side of the bull, holding capes. Spectators are visible in the stands. [Text on back of postcard.]
This postcard depicts a bullfighting scene in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A bull charges towards one of the matadors who is trying to place two colorful sticks, or "banderillas" into the bull. Two other matadors stand on either side of the bull, holding capes. Spectators are visible in the stands. [Text on back of postcard.]
Angled view of the Carcel Publica in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico located on 16 de Septiembre and Mariscal. Armed men are lined up in front of the prison entrance seemingly for a photo while other onlookers are at rest by the base of the building's turrets. Behind the onlookers, the inscription for the Juzgado de Letras, high court, can be partially seen.
Photograph of individuals quarantined for measles. Postcard addressed to J. R. Teague in Framingham, Massachusetts address 114 Hollis Street. The post marked stamp on the back side reads: "San Antonio, Texas, June 1918, 8:30 pm."
Postcard with racehorses on display in the cold weather of Juarez, Mexico. Racehorses in the background are covered with blankets while their handlers stand at attention for the camera. Stables lie in the background offering shelter from the unseasonably cold weather. The American Thoroughbred racehorse at the forefront is "Meridian", one of the fastest horses in America and a winner of the 1911 Kentucky Derby at three years old. Walter H. Horne reports favorable conditions other than the weather and inquires about his family's well being. The postcard is postdated December 15, 1912 at noon. The card is addressed to Henry Horne, Esq. in Hallowell, Maine. London Hill
Postcard image of many Mexican Insurrecto Rebels posing on a train. The postcard caption reads: Rebel Troop Train. Photographed here are several dozen Mexican rebels or Insurrectos posing for a picture. There is no accompanying information on this postcard that helps to identify the exact location of this event or to whom these rebels were fighting under - their rebel commander. Upon closer inspection of the image, several of the rebels are noted sporting smiles. There are at least four men on the desert ground and two rebels are climbing onto the last livestock car. Visible in this image is the locomotive engine - at the front; four livestock cars - two livestock cars have Rock Island stamps; and one open container car - left side image. Rock Island was begun by the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad in 1852 And on the open container car, and clearly visible, are the letters E. P. & S. W. which stands for El Paso & Southwestern Railroad. E. P. & S. W. was established in 1888.
Postcard image of a large group of unidentified Mexican rebels or insurrectos walking along the open desert, towards the small town partly visible in top right corner of image. Most of the men are carrying rifles and the group is being led by several men on horseback. Handwritten text on back: "4/2/16 El Paso, Texas. Dear Grace, just arrived from Casas Grande, Mexico and on my return".
Photograph of Rhode Island artillery at El Paso, Texas. The author of the postcard identified this group of men and equipment as being part of the Rhode Island Artillery group. The Franklin Mountains are in the background; this is part of Fort Bliss is on the Lanoria Mesa.
This postcard shows the ruins of a structure. The message on the image states: "Ruins of commercial hotel, Columbus, N.M. in which 6 Americans were killed and their bodies cremated." The image focuses on a large pile of rubble with three structural poles in the forefront. There are also the remains of a chimney and the foundation from the original structure. Behind the ruins, are other wooden structures and adobe-style buildings.
Photograph of a sand storm in a camp in El Paso, Texas. Men in uniform hold onto their one-man tents. Text on the back of the postcard reads: "A common happening here at Camp Pershing."
Postcard depicts an execution scene in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico where three men lie on the ground near a building, and a Mexican soldier stands facing the camera. The three men have been shot and a rope lies on ground near them. In the background, a group of men stand near a building.
The image shows a dead man lying next to a dead horse. The man faces up and is fully clothed with his pants covered in a dark stain. The man's face has been burned. A hat lies next to him. The horse next to him has been cut open and internal organs are visible.
This postcard shows a dead man lying in a field in Mexico. Personal items such as the man's shoes and hat are situated near the body. The body is badly decomposed. On the back of the postcard, an image shows the front porch of a building, with one person sitting inside one of the doorways. Part of the postcard material has been damaged around the back image.
The picture shows a section of the Army camp in Columbus, New Mexico. One soldier in uniform stands in the middle of a road. Numerous cloth tents fill the picture, and are surrounded by various wood buildings and adobe buildings. Two motorcycles are placed in the foreground of the image.
The picture shows an indoor shooting game. The game is set up in a brick room that has a wood ceiling and wood covers over windows. Various shapes such as spades, hearts, and diamonds are on the bottom row; ducks and rabbits take up the middle rows, and stars and flags are also seen on the outside rows. One circular target is situated on the wall in the middle of all of the rows. Text on the back of the image says: "Dear Ed. This is a photo of our backstop on 209 Broadway - 16 ft. wide 10 ft. high - duck pond is in front 16ft. x 6 ft. Crosses indicate moving rows of targets - operated by 1 HP motor- fully equipped with 9 uno TC. Cost $1437.12. Walter"
This postcard shows an indoor shooting gallery in El Paso, Texas. The game has various rows of targets set up for shooters to aim at, and includes a duck pond with water on the bottom and gas lit lights at the top left and right corners. A variety of shapes and animals are portrayed in the game such as moose, duck, chicken, and rabbit. The gallery is flanked on both sides by wood walls. There is also a ladder near the left and bottom of the game. Text on the back of the postcard says: "Oler Gallery at 230 S. El Paso St. 12 ft. wide 8 ft. high TC. Duck pond"
Photograph of a caterpillar tractor pulling heavy siege artillery on the Mexican border. According to the caption, this group of U.S. Marines is trying move a piece of siege artillery that has become stuck in the mud.
Postcard depicts San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, Texas covered in snow. The picture faces the northwestern corner of San Jacinto plaza and features two men in coats walking towards the alligator exhibit. On the left side of the image is a wire bench. A portion of Pioneer Plaza is show in the image, as well as a hotel and other buildings in the background. [Text on back of postcard.]
This postcard reflects the influence that spread from the United States into Mexico as we look at a scene of the Jockey Club de Juarez funded by american investors. The racing season took place during the winter months which is reflected in the coat filled crowd. The site would later become a camp for Pancho Villa's army during his occupation of Ciudad Juarez.
Postcard depicts troops awaiting a train in Columbus, New Mexico. Coffins are visible in the picture and some are covered with an American flag. Luggage is seen on the other side of the train tracks. Two men wait separately closer to the train. Some structures are visible in the background.
Photograph of soldiers hiking. A horse drawn wagon and a car have moved to the side of the road to give way to the soldiers. At a distance, there is a railroad car next to the small wooden building.
Postcard shows a group of men in uniform standing along the side of S. Davis St in El Paso, Texas. There is no accompanying information to identify the soldiers in the image. The group is positioned in front of a three-story building that has a large American flag attached to one of the balconies. A man in business attire holds and American flag and stands near the street corner. A few children are also showed in the picture, with the young boy holding a bag.
Picture shows three men sitting in a campsite. Two of the soldiers hold rifles. There are numerous one-man tents visible, with other men standing in the background near a wooden structure. The camp is surrounded by tall grass and large trees. [Text on back of postcard.]
Postcard of soldiers ready for action in the desert. A group of eight men in uniform are gathered around a cannon. Three of the men crouch in front of the cannon, which is pointed toward the camera. Cloth tents are visible in the background. Mountains are also visible in the background. To the left, a soldier stands by himself behind the group. Behind the men, the ground has been disturbed and contains debris. Two dark X's are marked at the top of the mountains.
Postcard image of a southwest desert vista in the Chihuahuan Desert, taken near an outcropping of large rocks surrounded by small, brushy bushes. A flat desert area is visible behind the rocks, with mountains in the background.
Postcard image of saguaro cacti, chollas, and other vegetation in the Sonoran Desert with mountains in the background. A caption at the bottom of the image says "Southwestern Scenery."
Postcard image of a natural desert scene. No information is provided for the location for this photographic event nor is there a date for this event. Yucca plants also known as Spanish Daggers are the main feature in this photograph.
Postcard of a U.S. Army target range. These soldiers are working the back end of this target range. This postcard is postmarked 19 April 1918, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Postcard depicting a temporary camp in Mexico. Soldiers sit and stand among rows of disassembled, as well as assembled, one-person tents. Adobe-style buildings are situated to the right of the troops.
The postcard shows four men throwing a body into a grave. The grave already contains bodies. A man with a rifle stands near the left foreground of the picture. Other men stand in small groups near the grave. The grave site is in a cemetery and looks to be on the edge of a town. There are buildings and a water tower in the background among some trees. The cemetery is surrounded by a fence.
Postcard depicting a group of U.S. soldiers with a flatbed truck. Four solders on the left are moving a soldier lying on a stretcher; two other solders are kneeling in the bed of the truck, which is covered with straw. On the right, two other solders are talking and behind them, and harnessed horses and trees are visible in the background. The butt end of a rifle is visible in a holder next to the driver's side of the truck. The postcard caption at the bottom reads: "Picking up wounded soldiers after the Battle of San Geronimo, Mex. W.H. Horne Co., El Paso, Tex."
Postcard image of an outcropping of rocks with bushes and scrub in front of a flat desert area with peaks in the background, which are part of the Tres Hermanas Mountain range.
Postcard of the Three Sisters mountain peaks in the New Mexico desert. In the foreground, there is a relatively flat desert area covered in scrub and plants, with a wooden structure at the left side of the image that may be an old mine headframe entrance to the Canon Quarry Mine. The postcard caption says: Tres Hermanas (3 Sisters) Mountains, New Mexico.
Postcard shows three men aiming their rifles at another man who stands near an adobe building and a body on the ground. Another man, who holds a sword or a cane, stands centered between the two groups but out of the way of gunfire. In the background near another adobe building, men, women, and children are lined up and looking on to the scene. Text on the image says "Triple execution in Mexico"
Postcard shows a young man lying dead on the ground between a wooden post and the corner of a structure. The young man is covered in insects. There is an image on the back of the postcard of a group of soldiers. The image has been altered and there is a black edge surrounding the picture. The text on the image says: "Two Days After the Battle"
Postcard shows a young man lying dead on the ground between a wooden post and the corner of a structure. The young man is covered in insects. There is an image on the back of the postcard of a group of soldiers. The image has been altered across the top. The text on the image says: "Two Days After the Battle"
The postcard depicts two people dressed in matador costumes. They are inside a room with wood floors, and there are pieces of furniture in the background. [Text on back of postcard.]
Postcard depicting a 4 inch gun ready to fire. Several of the soldiers can be seen looking directly at the camera. At a distance and to the left another artillery team can be seen.
Photograph of a soldiers walking back to camp after a hike. The post card is addressed to J. R. Teague in Framingham, Massachusetts address 114 Hollis Street. The post marked stamp on the back reads: "San Antonio, Texas, July 27 1918, 4 pm."
Postcard image of an unidentified U.S. Army Artillery Crew firing a small artillery gun. The caption on the postcard reads: Artillery in Action on Mexican Border. There is no accompanying information that can be used to identify the individual soldiers nor the exact location.
Postcard of an unidentified U.S. Army cavalry unit participating in horsemanship exercises. Several lines of cavalry members in uniform are standing atop dark-colored horses and riding over short wooden triangular frames. A caption at the bottom of the image says "U.S. Cavalry Drill."
Postcard of U.S. Soldiers camped in the heart of El Paso, Texas. The aforementioned is what the caption reads. U.S. Soldiers go about their daily routines while they are at ease in their camp. A group of 4 soldiers are seen here sitting down and they appear to be eating. Three soldiers are at the water faucet, which is on the left, and they are collecting water. And two other soldiers are carrying buckets of water from left to right. Beyond the Army tents, an unknown building is under construction. After reviewing other photographs in the Border Heritage Collection archives; the building columns, in this image, are very similar to the building columns, under construction, in the Otis Aultman image A 5783. Aultman image A 5783 is an image of the Richard Caples Building under construction. The Richard Caples Building was completed in 1909-10 and was designed by architect Henry C. Trost. If the building under construction is in fact the Richard Caples Building, this postcard can be dates around 1909-1910. The Richard Caples Building is located in at 300 E San Antonio Avenue, which is in the heart of downtown El Paso, Texas.
Photograph of soldiers resting along the line of march. The photograph was taken in the area of modern day central El Paso, Texas. There are at least two hundred rifles visible in the photograph; one soldier guards all of the rifles. Many soldiers have taken refuge under the shaded eves of the homes. Along the sidewalk, at a distance, a young girl wearing a while dress is holding a parasol and a child, also in white, is standing next to her.
Postcard depicts U.S. troops in Columbus, New Mexico. Numerous soldiers gather together and talk in groups in the picture. Donkeys pulling a carriage with soldiers stand near a row of adobe buildings, on the right side of the image. A small canal with water runs through the encampment on the left side of the picture. The encampment is surrounded by desert.
Postcard image of U.S. Army Troops crossing an unidentified river at an unknown location. The back of the postcard image reads, 'The way the boys cross the river. Very Shallow.' The river is most likely the Rio Grande river and the location, because of the terrain, somewhere in the Big Bend Valley area - possibly.
Postcard of a family of refugees from the Mexican Revolution held at Fort Bliss, Texas. Two U.S. soldiers and a small group of men and women are behind the children and father. Tents are visible in the upper right hand corner of the postcard. A note on the back of the postcard states that the children strolled into the Perma Division for a visit and food.
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