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[Finish of Juarez Handicap]
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."
[First Aid in the Field]
Postcard image of an unknown man receiving medical treatment from a field medic (possibly a Red Cross worker). The field medic appears to be changing the first aid dressing on the injured man's foot, and is being assisted by a second, well-dressed man, who is holding a pair of surgical scissors. The back of the postcard reads: Miss G. M. Horne, Portland Maine, Box 365. Foot shot away. Poor picture taken inside a tent. Walter.
[First Cavalry Drilling]
Photograph of U.S. cavalry drilling. The group of soldiers is part of the United States First Cavalry Army Division. The 8th man in the formation is holding the Unit’s flag. The flag in this image contains the number 1 on the top part of the flag and the letter E on the lower part of the flag which would make this group of men part of Company E. This postcard is post marked September 11, 1918, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and was mailed to J.R. Teague of Framingham, Massachusetts, 114 Hollis Avenue.
[First National Bank Building]
Postcard focuses on the First National Bank Building in downtown El Paso, Texas. There is a man walking across the street and others walking in the sidewalk and crosswalk. Personal vehicles are parked along the side of the street. A trolley car makes a turn in the intersection.
[First Regiment of Artillery, Company E]
Aerial photograph of an artillery camp. The two crossed cannons signify that the flags belong to an artillery unit. There is a river in the background with a few people gathered at the river’s edge. There is also an unidentified settlement on the other side of this river.
[Fort Bliss Base Hospital]
This postcard depicts the Fort Bliss Base Hospital at Fort Bliss, Texas. The hospital is three stories high and made of brick and wood. Some furniture such as chairs and a table are visible on the second floor porch. In the background, other buildings are visible but have no identifying features. A soldier in uniform sitting atop a horse is situated in front of the hospital on the lawn. The soldier looks towards the camera.
[Fort Bliss, Texas]
Postcard of Fort Bliss, Texas. This is a view of the Fort Bliss parade grounds with the Officer's Quarters [aka Officer's Row and Colonel's Row] in the background. Off to the distance are the eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. The officer's family housing quarters still stand today however the street in front of the quarters is now named Sheridan Road. The parade ground are still used today but mostly for formal ceremonies or when the post is going through a change in command ceremony. The two buildings in the foreground, in front of the parade grounds, are mostly like Building 115 and Building 114 on Fort Bliss. The housing structures opposite of the parade grounds from right to left are building 241; building 240, building 239; building 238; building 237; and building 236. The two story structures are building 235; building 234; and building 233. Not visible and far right of the image is where the present Cassidy Gate stands and is one of the main entrances onto Fort Bliss. This postcard is post marked April 2, 1918, El Paso, Texas, 4 PM and is addressed to J. R. Teague, Framingham, Massachusetts, 114 Hollis St.
[Fort Bliss, Texas Sandstorm]
This postcard depicts a soldier in uniform walking through a cloud of blowing dust. The dust is so thick around the man that it is impossible to see anything in the background or around him. On the left bottom corner of the image, a blackened area with text says: "Sand Storm at Fort Bliss, Tex."
[G. Ave., Douglas , Arizona]
Postcard of G Avenue in Douglas, Arizona. Street scene of G Avenue. An electric street car/trolley is seen moving along G Avenue. Right of the image is the Bank of Douglas established in 1902.
[G. Ave., Douglas , Arizona]
Postcard of G Avenue in Douglas, Arizona. Street scene of G Avenue. An electric street car/trolley is seen moving along G Avenue. Right of the image is the Bank of Douglas established in 1902.
[General Frederick Funston and Staff on Tour]
Postcard of a group of uniformed men seated in two automobiles, labeled in the lower-right corner as "31. General Funston and Staff on tour of inspection, Tex-Mex. Border Outposts." Major General Frederick Funston is identified as the officer seated in the backseat of the car on the left, wearing a short-brimmed hat. Behind them, a single-story building is visible on the far left, and a barbed-wire fence runs along the length of the image.
[General John J. Pershing with Troops and Band]
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."
[General John J. Pershing with Troops in El Paso]
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."
[General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing]
Postcard of General John J. Pershing disembarking from a train. General Pershing is seen in this image shaking the hand of the unknown man who is wearing the derby style hat and the heavy overcoat. The other Army Officer, left, is identified as Major General Robert Lee Howze (1864 - 1926) of the 11th Cavalry. General Howze was in command of the 11th Cavalry during General Pershing's Expedition into Mexico. General Howze is credited for commanding the unit that rescued Captain L. H. Morey at Carrizal on or about 26 June 1916. This meeting most likely took place at the Union Depot Passenger Station in El Paso, Texas.
[General Salazar's Prison Quarters]
Postcard depicting General Salazar's prison camp. Six men in uniform are visible on the outside of the fence. One man stands away from the group and holds a gun against his shoulder. Cloth tents are situated behind wire fencing. Larger structures are situated behind the cloth tents in the distance. Mountains are visible in the background.
[Giant Saguaro Cactus]
Postcard image of two blooming saguaro cacti with a tree between them, next to a dirt road or trail. Other brush and vegetation are visible around the trail. A caption at the bottom of the image says, "Giant Cactus."
[Gila Monster]
Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Box 185, Hallowell, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October, 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-025. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part of Southern Arizona and Western New Mexico.
[Gila Monster]
Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-023. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part of Southern Arizona and Western New Mexico.
[Guarding the Bodies of U.S. Soldiers Killed at Columbus, New Mexico]
Postcard of a U.S. soldier guarding the tent where the caskets of fallen soldiers are held in Columbus, New Mexico.
[Guarding the Customs House, El Paso, Texas]
Postcard of a group of soldiers keeping watch at the customs house in El Paso, Texas. The customs house was located on the U.S. side of the International Bridge, the gateway to and from Mexico. The majority of the soldiers are sitting down with only a few standing. Two soldiers have their rifles slung over their shoulders.
[Horned Toad of the Southwest]
The postcard's title is "Horned Toad of the Southwest". The image displays someone's right hand lifting a horned toad into frame. Also known as the Texas Horned Lizard, this creature was designated as the official Texas State reptile in 1993.
[Hotel Galvez, Galveston, Texas]
Postcard of the south side of Hotel Galvez, in Galveston, Texas, viewed from the beach along the sea wall. Several people are on the beach and walking on the sidewalk along the sea wall; parts of the hotel grounds are also visible near the building. The postcard reads, "Dear G. M.: This shows the beach and sea wall and hotel Galvez at Galveston, Tex. All ok here. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. Yours, Walter". The postcard is postdated September 7, 1914.
[House of W. K. Ellis, Glenn Springs, Texas]
Postcard of the House of W. K. Ellis, Glenn Springs, Texas and the Squad of [the] 14th [U.S. Army] Calvary. Glenn Springs, Texas is located within the Big Bend National Park in the southwest part of the State of Texas. The Big Bend National Park includes the entire Chisos Mountain Range and stretches into Mexico within the state of Chihuahua and the state of Coahuila, Mexico. The entire park is approximately 1252 square miles in area. The image shows ten U.S. Soldiers standing in front of this mixed wood and adobe structure. Nine men stand in front of the structure and the 10th man is at the side of the structure, left side of image. The soldiers are armed with service rifles and some of the soldiers are also carrying service revolvers in their holsters.
[Hueco Tanks near El Paso, Texas]
Postcard of a cow walking through a "tank" of water, also known as a water hole, at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site near El Paso, Texas. The tank is surrounded by rock formations and trees in a desert landscape and two people wearing dark hats and coats are standing on rocks near the edge of the water in the center of the image. In the distant background, mountains are visible.
[Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site]
Postcard of an unknown family posing on a rock near a pool of water at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. Rock formations are visible behind them.
[Identifying Dead Federals]
The pictures shows men and women standing on the side of a street looking over the bodies of three men. One woman lifts off the hat of a dead man on the ground. A wagon with two men driving is carrying bodies away. The line of men and women stand against an adobe building. One man with a bicycle stands near the bodies on the ground. Text on the image says: "Identifying Dead Federals and Collecting them for Burial." [Text on the back of postcard.]
[Identifying the Dead]
The picture shows a crowd of people gathered around bodies on the ground. The crowd consists of seven men, two women, and one young boy. They are standing in front of an adobe building. The bodies are lying next to each other in a row. One of the men in the crowd has a bicycle. [Text on back of postcard.]
[Identifying the Revolutionists]
The postcard shows three men lying on the ground near an adobe building. There are three Mexican soldiers standing near the bodies. One of the soldiers holds a rifle. An official dressed in a dark suit and hat takes notes while leaning over one of the bodies. A group of men in the background look on at the scene, and a another Mexican soldier stands in front of them with a rifle.
[Impressive Military Funeral at Columbus, NM]
This photo depicts a military funeral taking place in Columbus, New Mexico. A group of soldiers in uniform, but without hats, stand near coffins and face one direction. In front of this group, a man in uniform stands with a book open and faces outward. Surrounding the group are numerous soldiers in full uniform holding rifles. In the background, cloth tents and structures are visible.
[In the Trenches]
Photograph of trenches. Soldiers are wearing gloves and a lone standing soldier, with the clipboard, is wearing an Army issued trench coat. A solider with binoculars is judging the accuracy of the group’s aim.
[Infantry in Action #1]
Photograph of an infantry in Action. The soldiers are firing M1903s. The M1903 rifle was a bolt-action service rifle which normally used a 5 shot bullet clip.
[Infantry in Action #2]
Photograph of an infantry in Action. The soldiers are firing M1903s. The M1903 rifle was a bolt-action service rifle which normally used a 5 shot bullet clip.
[Infantry in Action #3]
Photograph of an infantry in Action. The soldiers are firing M1903s. The M1903 rifle was a bolt-action service rifle which normally used a 5 shot bullet clip.
[Infantry Troops]
Photographs of soldiers marching through sand. Two dogs, in flanking positions, are following the troops.
[Innocent Victims of Villa's Raid 2]
This postcard shows 11 deceased horses in Columbus, New Mexico. The horses lay close together. The animals are surrounded by vast desert. Image is slightly damaged by water spots and a crinkle near the top right corner.
[Innocent Victims of Villa's Raid 3]
This postcard shows 11 deceased horses in Columbus, New Mexico. The horses lay close together. The animals are surrounded by vast desert. Exposure on image is high and the right top corner of postcard is slightly damaged. [Text on back of postcard.]
[Innocent Victims of Villa's Raid in Columbus, NM]
This postcard shows 11 deceased horses in Columbus, New Mexico. The horses lay close together. The animals are surrounded by vast desert.
[Insurrecto Leaders]
Postcard image of Mexican Insurrecto Leaders. Location unknown. Most of the men in this image have their backs towards the photographer and therefore they are unidentifiable. Two newsmen can be seen top image - centered. Both newsmen are wearing hats. The bearded man center image - wearing a hat and the long light colored coat has been identified as Roque González Garza by the contributor of the postcard, Mrs. H. C. Kramps. Roque González Garza (1885–1962). According to Encyclopedia.Com: The well-known Mexican revolutionary Roque González Garza was one of the principal intellectuals of Francisco "Pancho" Villa's movement and had an important role in the Convention of Aguascalientes. He was president of the convention and head of the executive branch of the Republic from January to June 1915.
[Insurrectos fighting behind Barricade]
Postcard image of a group of unknown insurrectos fighting behind a barricade. Four men can be seen in this image. Three men are firing their rifles towards an unknown direction. The men are using railroad ties and sandbags as protection. The men are fighting near an unidentified set or railroad tracks. One man lays dead in the middle of the picture - the dead man is still wearing his sombrero. There is wall advertisement at the top of the image. Some of the advertisement reads: Petrolio Aceites Lubricantes or Petroleum Lubricating Oils. Cerveza Toluca Extra - No Tiene Rival or Cerveza Toluca Extra - It has no rival.
[Insurrectos Near Ciudad Juárez]
Insurrectos posing for a group photo between battles. A desert landscape near Juarez filled with seventeen Insurrectos at all stages: at rest, playing, taking aim, hiding, and waving. The caption reads: 'Insurrectos Near Juarez'.
[International Bridge]
Postcard depicting the international bridge between El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Ciudad Juarez is visible in the distance. This image is looking south towards Ciudad Juarez. The bridge spans the Rio Grande River. In the middle of the image is a trolley car. The background of the image shows the Sierra De Juarez mountain range. Agriculture fields are visible in the background.
[Juarez, Mexico - Street Scene]
Postcard image of Ciudad Juarez - downtown street scene. Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Written on the postcard in ink is the following: Galleria en la manifed tacion which translates into "Gallery [View] at rally". No further information is provided about the "rally" however there are a large number of people visible in this postcard - mostly men. This postcard is not post mark so we have no date for the "rally" event. Center top of this postcard image is the Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe before the addition of the new church. The Cathedral which still stands today is located at Calle Venustiano Carranza y Vicente Guerrero, Ciudad Juarez. The old Cathedral stood alone until around October 1942 when work on the new Cathedral was begun. This is a westward perspective from around where present day Calle 16 de Septiembre and Avenida Benito Juárez intersect. One of the store signs reads: Central Meat Market.
[Juárez Race Track]
Postcard image of the Juárez Race Track. The Juárez Race Track opened up circa 1909 under the original name of Terrazas Park. The track was named Terrazas Park in honor of Alberto Terrazas, the son of Mexican cattle king Don Luis Terrazas. This image captures the end of a horse race and reads as such: 1st Lillian Kripp, 2nd Senorita Dana, 3rd Split Second, Juarez, Mexico. This postcard was mailed to Ed. M. Horne, Hallowell, Maine. The front image of this postcard is a duplicate image of WH-PC-192.013.
[Juárez Race Track]
Postcard image of the Juárez Race Track. The Juárez Race Track opened up circa 1909 under the original name of Terrazas Park. The track was named Terrazas Park in honor of Alberto Terrazas, the son of Mexican cattle king Don Luis Terrazas. This image captures the end of a horse race and reads as such: 1st Lillian Kripp, 2nd Senorita Dana, 3rd Split Second, Juarez, Mexico. This postcard was mailed to Miss G. W. Horne, Portland, Maine. The front image of this postcard is a duplicate image of WH-PC-192.012.
[Juarez Race Track]
Postcard image of a group of women who are placing bets at the Juarez Race Track, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Their is no information provided to identify any of the women or men in this postcard image. Behind the cashier, there is a sign that reads: Laredo Club. The Juarez Race Track opened up in 1909 under the original name of Terrazas Park in honor of Alberto Terrazas, son of Mexican cattle king Don Luis Terrazas. Besides horse racing at the track; Pancho Villa once used the race track as his headquarters after he captured the City of Ciudad Juarez in 1915. On the reverse side of the postcard Horne writes, "Dear Mother. It has rained nearly every day for a week here. Not much of an improvement over your climate. Hope you are all well at home. Love. Yours Walter".
[Juarez Race Track]
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."
[Jumping Contest]
Postcard of several U.S. Army cavalry members riding dark-colored horses next to a low, wooden fence; several of the horses are jumping over the fence. The caption in the lower-left corner says "Jumping Contest." The postcard was sent from El Paso, Texas and is addressed to "Miss G. M. Horne" in Portland, Maine. Text on the back of the postcard reads: "Dear Gertrude:- Big military tournament here next week - 5000 soldiers; and commencing Oct. 15, a full month of maneuvers by the Division of the Army on the border. All[...] here, Walter."
[Keno Gambling Hall, Juarez, Mexico]
Postcard image of men seated along a long narrow table in the middle of the room at a Keno Hall in Juarez, Mexico. Keno House Rules are visible along the top portion of the wall at left and several Keno number walls are visible at the back of the room and to the right. The back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mother. Your letter and the one from Father rec'd. All ok here and will write at once. I shall leave for Denver in about a week. Expect G. & Father Sep. 7, Yours, Walter". The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine.
[Lem H. Spillbury]
Postcard of Lem H. Spillsbury holding flowers. Lem H. Spillsbury was a Mormon Scout for the 10th Cavalry U.S. Army in Carrizal, Chihuahua, Mexico. Spillsbury led and guided Captain Charles Trumbull Boyd and his small command of men, including Black Troops, into Carrizal, Chihuahua. Spillsbury and other members of the unit were subsequently captured and held after the Battle of Carrizal, 21 June 1916. By June 29th, Spillsbury along with 23 Negro Troops from the 10th Cavalry were released unharmed and into the custody of General George Bell Jr., (January 22, 1859 – October 29, 1926 - 16th Infantry Regiment) and were quartered at Fort Bliss, Texas. Spillsbury contends that it was Captain Boyd who was the aggressor in Carrizal while other witnesses and soldiers contend that it was the Mexicans Soldiers who ambushed the U.S. Troops - accounts vary on both sides. Among the dead at the Battle of Carrizal were Captain Charles Trumbull Boyd of the 10th Cavalry and First Lieutenant Henry Rodney Adair both Killed in Action on 21 June 1916. Both Troop C and Troop K of the 10th Cavalry suffered loses in the Battle of Carrizal.
[Liberty Bell Parade]
The postcard caption reads: 'Liberty Bell Parade, El Paso, Tex. 6TH Infantry'. This is a view of the 600 block of E San Antonio Ave., looking east. Left image; Fant Coffee Co., 611 E San Antonio, S W Fant - proprietor; roasters, wholesale, and retail dealers in coffee. Goff's Ice Cream [Confectionery] & Candies, 613 E San Antonio, William H Goff - proprietor. In this image, the 6TH Infantry is marching west, towards downtown El Paso, on San Antonio Ave. According to the El Paso Herald, Tuesday Evening, November 16, 1915, page 2: "The Sixth infantry was commanded by Lieut. Col. E. V. Smith with his adjutant, Capt. E. H. Agnew,"..."The parade was reviewed at Cleveland Square stand by Gen. John J. Pershing, Commander of the Eight Infantry Brigade".
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