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[In Pursuit]

Description: Photograph of 16 U.S. soldiers with their rifles at their sides. In the photograph, the soldiers running to the top of a hill and positioning themselves low to the ground.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Infantry Unit in Action]

Description: Photograph of an infantry unit in action. Somewhere in the southwestern part of the Franklin Mountains, this infantry unit is making its way through the Chihuahuan desert during the early dusk hours.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Inspecting New Volunteers]

Description: Photograph of two men reviewing new volunteers. The two unidentified men in this photograph are looking over potential volunteers in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Located on the left side of this photograph is the Church of the Mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto]

Description: Photograph of an insurrecto beside his horse. Several other insurrectos can be seen in the background. The insurrecto stares straight into the camera as he holds his rifle at his side. He is dressed in a plaid suit, chaps, and is wearing a sombrero. He wears two bandoleers across his chest, in a crisscross fashion. At the end of the rifle's barrel is a knife, serving as a bayonet.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Insurrecto Ambush

Description: Photograph of Insurrectos taking aim at Mexican Federal soldiers. The accompanying information on the back of the photographs simply reads: “Mexico Revolution - Juarez.” Somewhere beyond the tree line is the enemy and these seven insurrectos are taking aim and firing at the Mexican Federal soldiers or Constitutional Soldiers who are hiding beyond this group of trees. Since there are just a few men visible in this photograph, it is very possible to conclude that this is a small scouting part… more
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Insurrecto Ambush

Description: Photograph of Mexican Insurrectos waiting to ambush Mexican Federal Soldiers. The insurrectos are waiting to engage Mexican Federal Troops.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Camp]

Description: Photograph of an insurrecto camp along a canal in a heavily treed area. Small groups of insurrectos rest along the canal, as they enjoy a bit of food and drink, conversation and laughs. A large tent is pitched near the center of the photo. Another one is barely seen visible the trees and a group of insurrectos near the far end of the canal.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Cannon]

Description: Photograph of a cannon. This Insurrecto artillery team is preparing to load this cannon shell through the breach of this unknown type cannon. During the early years of the Mexican Revolution many of Mexican Revolutionaries or Insurrectos were issued military style uniforms.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Cannon]

Description: Photograph of Villistas with a cannon. The man who is thought to be Villa is the third man from the left of the photograph. The man’s coat is open.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Cannon in Use]

Description: Photograph of insurrectos firing a cannon. A cloud of smoke/dirt is present in the center of the photo, as the cannon had just been fired. A few insurrectos stand back by the adobe building, watching the action as it unfolds. Two insurrectos on horseback appear to be riding away from the scene. Information on the back of the photo states that the photograph was taken in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Meeting]

Description: Photograph of a large group of insurrectos having a meeting. The photo is said to have been taken in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. There is a makeshift tent in the bottom left hand corner of the photo. In the right hand corner of the photo, a photographer/journalist stands out as he stands up from the hillside.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Mob in Juarez]

Description: Photograph of an armed mob of insurrectos walking down a commercial street in Juarez, Mexico. Several businesses line both sides of the street. On the left, there is a pharmacy (Farmacia Central), saloon (Los Pinos Saloon), barbershop (barberia), ice cream shop (neveria), shoe repair shop (La Fronteriza Zapateria), and a tailor (sastreria). A sign for the Uncle Sam Cafe can be seen on the right side of the photo. Further down the street, the W. ? Walz Co. is located inside a two-story build… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Officers]

Description: Photograph of the group of insurrecto officers who were involved in the initial sieges for Ojinaga, Mexico in 1911. Seated from left to right are: Colonel Lincon y Tena, General Toribio Ortega, General Jose de la Cruz Sanchez, and General Antonio I. Villareal. Braulio Hernandez, the Chihuahua Secretary of State, is standing behind General Toribio Ortega. To the right of Braulio Hernandez is Captain Alfred W. Lewis, a Canadian and prime example of the many foreigners who joined the Mexican Re… more
Date: 1911~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Sharp Shooter]

Description: Photograph of an Insurrecto Sharp Shooter on a mountain. The second rebel’s sombrero is just barely visible beyond the rocks and over the left shoulder of the first rebel. The rebels were certainly not alone on this mountain and were either confronting Federales or Constitutional Soldiers. The rifle that was just fired by the first rebel is a Mauser style bolt action rifle.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Shooting Scene]

Description: Photograph of a group of insurrectos in the middle of battle out in the desert. The men are kneeling down, trying to take cover, as they aim and fire. There are three dead insurrectos lying on the ground in between the others. The third insurrecto from the left is busy reloading his rifle. An individual's shadow is visible on the ground in the bottom half of the photo.
Date: 1911~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos Amongst the Hills]

Description: Photograph of insurrectos and their horses in between the rifts of hills. Many of the insurrectos have gotten off of their horses and have gathered near the center of the photo, perhaps to rest or discuss matters. Information on the back of the photo states that this photo was taken in February 1911 in Ojinaga, Mexico. At this time, the city of Ojinaga was still well under the control of Federal forces. The surrounding countryside however, was another story, as the region was controlled by … more
Date: February 1911
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos at the Ciudad Juarez Jail]

Description: Photograph of a trio of armed insurrectos standing outside the entrance of the Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) Public Jail. The insurrecto in the center is holding a tricolor flag. There are a few other men standing in the doorway of the jail.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Insurrectos on the Attack

Description: Photographs of insurrectos in a gun battle. There are four unidentified insurrectos in this photograph taking on most likely the Mexican Federal Army somewhere in Mexico.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos on Watch]

Description: Photograph of three insurrectos sitting on top of some large boulders, keeping watch, for possible enemy movement. All three are armed and the insurrecto in the center has a pair of binoculars in his hand. According to information on the back of the photo, the insurrectos were photographed in Ojinaga, Mexico in February of 1911.
Date: February 1911
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos Posing for a Photo]

Description: Photograph of a group of insurrectos posing around a prism of rifles. All the insurrectos, except for two, stand behind the stack of rifles. The other two men kneel on one knee besides the rifles. One wonders if the insurrectos chose to have their photo taken as such or if some direction was given by the photographer.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos Posing on a Train]

Description: Photograph of four armed insurrectos sitting on the engine of a train posing for a photo. Another insurrecto leans against the engine with a smile for the camera. To the left of the group, a man climbs a railroad car. The group must have been near or at a railroad depot since multiple tracks are present along with other cars.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos Preparing to Shoot]

Description: Photograph of insurrectos taking aim at an unseen enemy out in the desert. Six rebels stand a few feet apart from one another with their rifles raised, ready to shoot. A man near the center of the photo looks off into the distance with the aid of binoculars; perhaps his role was to let the others know when it was best to fire.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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