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Los de Abajo: Novela (cuadros y escenas de la revolución mexicana)
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.
The Revolution in Mexico
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.
El conflicto personal de la revolución mexicana
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.
El ataque a Ciudad Juarez y los acontecimientos del 14 al 18 de Junio
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.
The Attack on Ciudad JuáRez and the Incidents From the 14th to the 18th of June
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.
El problema agrario en México : la acción del gobierno y la iniciativa individual
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.
The Ills of Mexico by A Mexican - Esteban A. Navarro
The Ills of Mexico by A Mexican by Esteban A. Navarro - Consul of Mexico.
Apuntes sobre el petroleo mexicano
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.
Informe
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.
[1st Division Parade]
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.
[26000 Troops in Military Parade #1]
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."
[26000 Troops in Military Parade #2]
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)."
[26000 Troops in Military Parade #3]
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."
[26000 Troops in Military Parade #4]
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."
[4th Cavalry Returning From Mexico]
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.
[American General Bell Talking with Consal Garcia and General Gonzalez]
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.
[Cavalry Camp and Picket Wine]
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."
[Company Street National Guard Camp]
Postcard displaying soldiers at camp. The soldiers are living out of tents. In the center of the postcard, soldiers can be seen standing in a line with their hands on their hips.
[Crowd at Juarez Race Track]
Postcard showing a large crowd of men at the Juarez race track in Mexico in anticipation of a horse race.
[Desert Scenes]
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.
[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."
[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."
[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."
[Mexican Family Riding the Rods]
Postcard of a refugee family of stowaways underneath a stock car fleeing the Mexican Revolution. At least three people can be seen, one of them is a woman. One person facing away from the photograph is holding a towards a small fire on the ground. One person underneath the stock car can be seen holding their leg. The bottom of the postcard says, "Mexican Family Riding the Rods at a Stock Car."
[Miliitary Drills]
Postcard of soldiers doing military drills.The soldiers are in perfect formation while four drill sergeants are on horse back. The postcard says, "Drilling National Guards men on the Mexican Border."
[Military Parade #1]
Postcard of a military parade going through El Paso, Texas. On the back of the postcard there is a note addressed to Mrs. Hewry Horay Hallowell. The note says, "Dear Mother: About 5000 soldiers in this parade including all branches of the army. I took over 50 views of it. Hope you are well. It's getting pretty hot here. Love Walter."
[Military Parade - El Paso #1]
Postcard of U.S. Military Parade. The parade consists of 25,000 soldiers. The bottom of the postcard says, "25,000 U.S. Troop in Military Parade, El Paso, Tex."
[Military Parade - El Paso #2]
Postcard of a massive U.S. parade of thousands of troops. All the soldiers are on horseback. The bottom of the postcard has writing that is barely visible. The writing says, "5000 U.S. Troops in Military Parade, El Paso, Tex."
[Military Parade in El Paso]
Postcard depicting troops marching through an urban area somewhere in EL Paso. A large crowd has amassed on the sides of the buildings.
[National Guards Men]
Postcard 20,000 national guards traveling across the border into Mexico. The bottom of photo says, "20,000 National Guards men hiking in the Mexican Border."
[Preparedness Parade #1]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
[Preparedness Parade #2]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
[Preparedness Parade #3]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
[Preparedness Parade #4]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
[Preparedness Parade #5]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
[Preparedness Parade #6]
Postcard from the Preparedness Parade held in El Paso. In the postcard, women dressed in all white can be holding a large American flag followed by other women with smaller handheld flags. In the bottom right corner it says, " 'Everybody's' in Preparedness Parade El Paso, Tex."
[Racer Horse and Rider]
Postcard of a man preparing to race with his race horse on the track in juarez. The horse's number is 5. There is nothing written on this postcard, except for a few things on the back.
[Racers on Horseback]
Postcard of five racers on horseback. There are four men within a structure which represents the finish line. On top of the structure, there are two men who appear to be holding a camera.
[Soldiers, Business Men, and Children During the Punitive Expedition]
Postcard of an event during the Mexican Revolution. There are men on a stage behind two American flags. There are businessmen and soldiers on the stage looking out. Also on stage there's one woman who can be seen on the right. On the ground in front of the stage there's a row of young boys sitting underneath the flag. The child on the left side of the postcard is leaning against a bike.
[Somewhere in Mexico]
Postcard of American soldiers somewhere in Mexico support the Mexican revolution. The bottom right corner says, "Somewhere in Mexico."
[U.S. Soldiers Resting]
Postcard U.S. soldiers on the way to Mexico. The photo is titled, "U.S. Soldiers Resting and Preparing Dinner on Long Hike into Mexico."
[U.S. Troops in Mexico]
Postcard of U.S. troops in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. The U.S. government refused to recognize the government let by Vicotriano Huerta and aided Mexican rebels in their cause for rebellion.
[U.S. Troops Marching to Mexico]
Postcard of U.S. troops marching to Mexico. In the bottom left corner there is writing, but it is illegible. On the back of the card it says, "U.S. troops marching through the passes of the Sierra Madres in Mexico."
[Victims of the Battle of Carrizal]
Postcard of soldiers moving the dead victims from battle back to El Paso for proper burial. There is a horse drawn carriage followed by a group of soldiers and then another horse drawn carriage. On the bottom of the postcard it says, "Bodies of the victims of the Battle of Carrizal, Mex. being returned to El Paso, Tex.
[Woman and Child at Refugee Camp]
Postcard of a mother and child in a refugee camp after fleeing the Mexican revolution. The woman appears to be bathing the toddler on top of a crate using a wash cloth and a bucket of water. The mother smiles at the camera and her son appears to be no older than 3 or 4 years of age. underneath the bucket and crate it says, "Scene in refugee camp FT Bliss." The refugee camp was located in Fort Bliss. Today, the Kelly Park Community Center occupies the location where the refugee camp was located.
[Wounded Soldier and Other Soldiers]
Postcard shows wounded soldier that is using a crutch to stand. There is something written in the corner of the postcard, but it is illegible. There soldiers are watching the wounded soldier have a conversation with another soldier.
[4.7 Inch Gun M1906]
The postcard captions reads: "Firing 4.7” Gun. W. H. Horne Co. El Paso, Tex." The 4.7 inch Field Gun M1906 was designed and issued by the US Army Ordnance Department in 1906. There is no accompanying information to positively identify the troops in the postcard or the exact location of this event. The postcard is addressed to J.R. Teague, Framingham Massachusetts, 114 Hollis Av. The postcard is postmarked El Paso, Texas, February 13, 1918, 2 PM.
[5th Cavalry M Company]
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.
[8th Cavalry]
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.
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