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Animal-Trap

Description: Patent for an animal trap with a new kind of trigger fir closing the door to the trap.
Date: December 13, 1910
Creator: Hatchell, Benjamin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cot-Frame

Description: Patent for a cot frame designed to accommodate two people. Illustrations included.
Date: January 18, 1910
Creator: Shelton, Robert H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combination Fish-Bucket.

Description: Patent for a combination fish bucket, which has two compartments for holding bait, tackle, and food and a holder for a fishing rod, which may be carried on the body or by a handle.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Fly, Nathaniel D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

People by Windmill; Woman with Horse

Description: Copy negative of two pictures. In the first picture, Lester Hensley is on a horse with Lanti Hensley and Ruth Hensley Guthrie standing in front and a windmill behind them. The second picture is of Thelma McDaniel standing to the right of a saddled horse.
Date: 1910~
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Longview Cannibals Baseball Team]

Description: Photographic postcard of the Longview Cannibals Baseball Team in Longview, Texas. The team members are pictured in their uniforms. From left to right, the team members pictured are: R.A. (Bob) McLain, Jose Munden, Perry Bass, Sr., Frank Whitelock, Arthur Buchanan, Will Wellborne, John Hoffman, Tully Spear, unknown, unknown, unknown.
Date: 1910
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Washington Park in El Paso]

Description: The postcard depicts people participating in recreational activities Washington Park in El Paso, Texas. The picture focuses on a corner of the park that features landscape design and a group of people in uniform. In the left background of the picture, a group of children play on seesaws and other playground equipment. In the right background of the picture, a group of people congregate near the swing sets. Near the top left side of the picture, a red stain is visible on the postcard. On the low… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Clouds of dust at the finish.]

Description: Postcard showing the final moments of a Handicap race at the Juarez racetrack. Clouds of dust wisp up from the stomping of hooves as the racehorses make their final push to the finish line. The resulting race winners are Carrie Orme, Seneca, and Brookfield. The postcard carries a message from December 2, 1915. Walter H. Horne announces his gallery is now open and looks after the well-being of his family up in Maine. The postcard is directed to his mother and his older brother Edward. The postda… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[A day at the track.]

Description: A crowd bundled in coats and hats milling around on a cold day as they wait for the next race at the racetrack in Juarez. In the distance, a mountainous background peers into visibility from behind the track's clubhouse. The postcard is addressed to a Mrs. Henry Horne in Hallowell, Maine. The inscription further acknowledges the recipients as M & F, presumably, Walter H. Horne's mother and father. The inscription goes on to describe the scene depicted on the postcard followed seemingly by an ex… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Racehorses on display in the cold desert.]

Description: 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 weath… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Donkeys grazing]

Description: Postcard image of three donkeys grazing for food in front of two pitched tents at an unknown campsite or small ranch. At right, a man and a boy are repairing a riding wagon and several small wood structures are visible behind them. At left, laundered clothing items are hanging on a clothes line.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Scene]

Description: Postcard image of a desert scene. The creator of this image did not provide any information for the location of this photographic event. The center of this image features two rock piles that have been purposely stacked in a pyramid type formation. One stack of rocks is taller than the other stack of rocks. These man made rock piles are known as a cairn(s). Cairns can range in size from small simple piles to large elaborate piles of rocks. Typically, cairns are used along trails and paths … more
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Cavalry Drill]

Description: 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."
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[8th Cavalry]

Description: Photograph of the 8th Cavalry playing mounted tug-of-war. Two teams comprised of men and horses have been formed and are set to battle each other in a tug-of-war competition. The postcard was not mailed and has no postmark.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[5th Cavalry M Company]

Description: Photograph of fancy riding by the U.S. Cavalry. One of the men, who has just completed the jump on an obstacle course, is carrying the banner which designates the 5th Cavalry M Company. In the distant background are the Franklin Mountains. Left of center is Sugarloaf Peak. The Cavalry competition is being held in front of the officer’s quarters in the new Fort Bliss on Lanoria Mesa.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard depicting a bullfight in a Ciudad Juarez, Mexico arena. In the photograph, two men in costume wait to bullfight, and one man is directly engaging the bull. People are visible in the stands. Advertisements are visible in both English and Spanish. Postcard was stamped and mailed from El Paso, Texas on April 27, 1915. [Text on back of postcard.]
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Bullfight in Mexico]

Description: Postcard depicting a man bullfighting in Juarez, Mexico. There is one assistant helping the bullfighter. In the photograph, the bullfighter rides on a horse as he fights. People are visible in the stands. There are advertisements on the fences in the arena. Over one of the advertisements on the left side of the image, is a tear in the picture.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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