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Los de Abajo: Novela (cuadros y escenas de la revolución mexicana)

Description: First book edition of the most famous novel of the Mexican Revolution. It appeared first a serial within a local newspaper, El Paso del Norte, but later was issued as a single work. It was published in El Paso where the author resided in exile. Subsequent editions are quite different from this first version.
Date: 1916
Creator: Azuela, Mariano, 1873-1952
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

The Revolution in Mexico

Description: Printed copy of a speech given by William H. Burges, who was a prominent El Paso lawyer and businessman, in the presence of both Francisco Madero and General Juan Navarro. The speaker urges the audience to support the establishment of Madero’s government in Mexico.
Date: 1911
Creator: Burges, William H. (William Henry), 1867-1946
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

El conflicto personal de la revolución mexicana

Description: Provides an account of the personal conflict felt by the author regarding the Mexican Revolution and the ensuing reign of Venustiano Carranza. The pamphlet calls for an end to caudillos; however, it is sympathetic to Villa. Although written during Chocano’s travels to New Orleans, it was published in El Paso, Texas.
Date: 1914?
Creator: Chocano, José Santos, 1875-1934.
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

El ataque a Ciudad Juarez y los acontecimientos del 14 al 18 de Junio

Description: This piece provides a firsthand account of the attack on Ciudad Juarez by Villistas and related events, including the American incursion. It also provides information regarding the effects of the battle on El Paso, Texas and includes named civilian casualties. The official American response is also noted.
Date: 1919
Creator: Enciso Durán, Xavier
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

The Attack on Ciudad JuáRez and the Incidents From the 14th to the 18th of June

Description: This piece was written to provide a firsthand account regarding the attack on Ciudad Juárez by Villistas and related events. It also provides information regarding the effects of the battle on El Paso, Texas and includes named civilian casualties. The official American response is also noted.
Date: 1919
Creator: Enciso Durán, Xavier
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

El problema agrario en México : la acción del gobierno y la iniciativa individual

Description: Esquivel Obregón wrote this pamphlet as a means of critiquing the Diaz regime’s collusion with major landholders. Esquivel Obregón was considered a progressive and modern in his approach to government. He discusses how landholders were always able to co-opt the gains of different revolutions by swinging laws back into their favor after a return to normalcy.
Date: 1912
Creator: Esquivel Obregón, Toribio, 1864-1946.
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

Apuntes sobre el petroleo mexicano

Description: This work, presented to the 26th Mexican Federal Congress, focuses on the Mexican oil industry. It details its origins, development, and capital investments. It also notes its production and profitability to the nation. It calls for legislation and nationalization.
Date: 1913
Creator: Flores Fonseca, Manuel
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

Informe

Description: This governmental report details the state of the union address by Chihuahuan State Governer Abraham González, who held power from 1910-1913. It enumerates the use of taxes, specifically their use in funding schools and telegraph and telephone lines. It also contains a response by the leader of the state legislature.
Date: 1912
Creator: González, Abraham, 1864-1913.
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Partner: University of Texas at El Paso

[1st Division Parade]

Description: Postcard of a soldier on a horse during the 1st division parade in downtown El Paso, Texas. Behind the horseman, There is a huge crowd of people on the side walk from each end of the photograph. People can also be seen in almost every window of every building in the photograph. The postcard says, "1st Division Parade Sept. 17-19." The postcard is blank on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[26000 Troops in Military Parade #1]

Description: Postcard of the 6th Ohio Band from the military during a parade. Children can be seen walking near the parade following the soldiers on either side. A dog can be seen in the bottom left corner of the photograph, it appears to be following the leader of the parade. On the back of the postcard there is writing. The note says, " 9/21/16. Had Dome Parade. Was 20 miles long. Carl. El Paso."
Date: September 21, 1916
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[26000 Troops in Military Parade #2]

Description: Postcard of U.S. infantry soldiers marching in a Suburban neighborhood to garner support. There is writing in the corner of the postcard that says, "5th Infty Ohio N.G. in Great Military Parade at El Paso Tex. (26,000 Men)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[26000 Troops in Military Parade #3]

Description: Postcard displaying a military parade going down a suburban street. On the back of the postcard it says, "Band of 6th Ohio in Parade of 26,000 troops." The neighborhood is in El Paso. On the front of the postcard in the right bottom corner it says, "El Paso, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[26000 Troops in Military Parade #4]

Description: Postcard of military parade in El Paso suburbia. The brigade consists of 26000 men. To the right, there is a man on a motorcycle and in front of him are two children sitting on the curb. In the bottom left corner it says, "Ohio ~ Penn. Brigade in Parade of 26000 Men."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[4th Cavalry Returning From Mexico]

Description: Postcard that says, "4th Cavalry Returning from Mexico." There is a large message on the back of the postcard, but it is illegible. On the front of the postcard you can see a long line of soldiers on horses, two of which are holding flags.
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[American General Bell Talking with Consal Garcia and General Gonzalez]

Description: Postcard depicting a conversation between General George Bell, an American General; Consal Garcia; and General Pablo Gonzalez Garza, a Mexican General.The three are standing amongst many men in suits. On the back of the postcard the names of the three men are written. On the back of the postcard it says, "Gen. Bell receiving the 23 negro prisoners from Gen. Gonzalez," underneath the names of the men.
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
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Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Cavalry Camp and Picket Wine]

Description: Postcard of a cavalry camp in Mexico. In the cavalry camp we can see the tents of the soldiers. The cavalry's horses are all lined up and tied to a line. On the bottom of the postcard, it says, "Cavalry Camp and Picket Wine in Mexico."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Scenes]

Description: Postcard displaying desert scenes. There is a mountain on the horizon of the postcard. The desert has nothing more than the hills, cacti, and small shrubby bushes.
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Finish of Juarez Handicap]

Description: Postcard of the end of a horse race in the Juarez Race Track. On the bottom of the postcard it says, "Finish of Juarez Handicap. 1st Carme Orme. 2nd Seneca. 3rd Brookfield." On the back of the postcard from W. H. Horne to D.M. Horne. The message says, "My dear Dertrudy: ___ The gallery started last night looks like a live proposition to me. I'm all right here, how about you? Take good care of yourself. Love, Walter."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General John J. Pershing with Troops and Band]

Description: Postcard of General John J. Pershing in command of Troops during the Pancho Villa Expedition. The soldiers are under a gazebo that has American flags on all of the fences. There is writing no the back of the postcard that says, " ~ return of New Gen Pershing to the Punitive Expedition to Columbus, New Mexico on 5th Feb. 1917."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General John J. Pershing with Troops in El Paso]

Description: Postcard of General John J. Pershing in command of Troops during the Pancho Villa Expedition. The soldiers are under a gazebo that has American flags on all of the fences. There is writing no the back of the postcard that says, " ~ return of New Gen Pershing to the Punitive Expedition to Columbus, New Mexico on 5th Feb. 1917."
Date: February 5, 1917
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Juarez Race Track]

Description: Postcard of Juarez Race Track with a note from Walter Horne to R. M. Horne. The note on the back of the postcard reads, " Miss R. M. Horne, Portland Maine. Dear R. M. This shows part of the Juarez Race Track. And part of the grand stair. The meeting opened Thanksgiving for 100 days. I have a season pass. Walter."
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, W. H.
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Partner: El Paso Public Library
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