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[Adobe Cook-House at Glenn Springs, Texas]

Description: Postcard of an "Adobe Cook-House at Glenn Springs, Texas in which 9 U.S. Soldiers made their Defense against Mexican Bandits". These are some, if not all, all of the same soldiers that are also pictured in postcard WH PC 189-001 https://edit.texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187877/ The adobe structure in this image appears to have suffered some fire damage. We cannot positively identify the adobe structure in this postcard as being the same adobe structure in postcard WH PC 189-001 how… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[American Army Officers and War Correspondents]

Description: Photograph of four men standing in field. Two of the men are war correspondents, and the other two are officers in the U. S. military. There is a building in the right side of the image with a man walking in front of it holding a rifle. Text underneath the photograph reads: "American Army & A War Correspondent, south of Columbus, N. M. 1916. 1. Charles S. Hamilton, 1st Lieut. 6th Infant. 2. Richmond Smith, Capt., 6" Inf. (Civ. clothes). 3. Louis J. Van Schaick, Capt., 6" Inf. 4. Jas. N. Peale, … more
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Brigadier General George Bell]

Description: Postcard of Brigadier General George Bell. This image appears to show the arrival of General Bell into El Paso, Texas. Two unknown Army soldiers, perhaps one man is his driver, are flanking General Bell who is wearing the white mustache. Also, the Army band stands to the left of the General - the band was usually reserved for special ceremonies or for change in command ceremonies as well. One member of the Army Band is holding a French Horn. Brigadier General Bell replaced Brigadier Genera… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Camp Stewart]

Description: Photograph of Camp Stewart, which was located in far eastern El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916. In the background are the eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. Camp Stewart existed in El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916/1917. Camp Stewart was a temporary U.S. Army Camp that was specifically established by General John Joseph Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), near present day Fort Bliss, Texas; set up to defend the Texas/U.S. border against possible U.S. attacks/raids against the Mexican Revoluti… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Catholic Church in Mexico]

Description: Postcard of the interior 'Altar' area for an unidentified Mexican Church. It is not clear whether this is a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in El Paso, Texas or a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in Mexico. The Altar area and surrounding architecture is decorative and ornate and is a typical representation of 'Jesus at the Altar'. Various Saints surround 'Jesus' and behind 'Jesus' is the Church Tabernacle and above and behind the Tabernacle there appears to be an affixed Catholic Monstrance. Unfortuna… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Dead Body]

Description: Photograph of a dead body in Columbus, New Mexico. In the image, an unidentified man is lying face down in the grass with his boots missing. Accompanying information states that: "Upon close inspection of the body, the man has suffered a possible cannon blast to the right part of his upper back."
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Digging for Cover]

Description: Photograph of three U.S. soldiers digging trenches or bunkers in the ground (note the shovels), while out in the field during the Punitive Expedition. A fourth soldier looks on as the others work accomplish their task. The exact location of where this photo was taken is unknown. The soldiers appear to be in an area that is heavily covered with brush.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Drawing a Crowd]

Description: Photograph of a U.S. soldier loading something into an automobile as fellow soldiers sit in the back seat. The soldiers draw a crowd, a group of local young men (perhaps Mexican youth) surround the car. The car is parked in front of a large adobe structure where a man is sitting on the nearest doorstep.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Firing Range]

Description: Photograph of soldiers practicing at the rifle range. There are many men laying down on the ground, holding rifles and pointing down range. The soldiers are wearing military uniforms and hats. In the background is a stadium seating area.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[General Funston]

Description: Photograph of General Funston. He is wearing his military uniform and hat. He has two stars on his right shoulder to represent his official position. The General is standing in front of a building that has a window. Accompanying information states: "Portrait of General Funston. General Funston has a highly distinguished and decorated career with the United States Army. He was best known for his role in the Spanish - American War and the Philippine - American War. He received the Medal of Hono… more
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing]

Description: 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… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[General Joseph T. Dickman]

Description: Photograph of General Joseph T. Dickman at Fort Bliss, Texas. Dickman is shown with other officers riding on horse back. The officers are wearing military uniforms and hats. Fort Bliss is in the background along with automobiles to the left of the image. There are also two children watching the officers riding down the dirt road.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Gila Monster]

Description: 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, … more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Gila Monster]

Description: 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, … more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Herd of Mules]

Description: Photograph of a herd of mules being driven by the U.S. military during the Punitive Expedition. Two soldiers are driving two automobiles alongside the mules, keeping them in line. Four individuals can be seen amongst the herd, keeping order. Each mule is carrying a load upon its back.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[House of W. K. Ellis, Glenn Springs, Texas]

Description: 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 t… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
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