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[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army Wagon Train]

Description: Copy negative of a U.S. Army wagon train. The wagon train is shown crossing an unknown body of water. Their mission was to find the Mexican bandits that raided Glen Springs.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Captain Going and Unidentified Men]

Description: Photograph of five men standing outside a military building. In the front, three unidentified Hispanic men are standing with their hats in their hands; a man in uniform is standing to the right and a second uniformed soldier is only partially visible behind the other men.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Coffins]

Description: Copy negative of coffins of deceased American soldiers about to be shipped to hometowns. The coffins are sitting on top of crates. There is a wooden building behind the coffins.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Major Generals]

Description: Photograph of Major Generals Hugh L. Scott and Frederick Funston accompanied by Andres Garcia, the Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, as they walk towards the camera. Major General Scott is the third individual from the left, Major General Funston is the fifth individual from the left, and Andres Garcia is the sixth individual, walking next to Major General Funston.
Date: April 28, 1916
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Man with Clock]

Description: Photograph of Louis Turner Jager holding a clock. The man is wearing a suit and tie with a vest. There is a wooden building in the background. According to accompanying information, the clock shows the time that the Colombus raids began.
Date: March 9, 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Massachusetts Infantry Band]

Description: Photograph of the Massachusetts infantry and band from Boston, Massachusetts which was taken at Camp Cotton. In this image large number of men in uniform are standing in rows with instruments, including a bass drum with the title of the band. A crowd of people is watching the band in the background. Accompanying information identifies the group both as the Massachusetts National Guard and the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Motorized Commissary]

Description: Photograph of United States Motorized Commissary delivering food in a Ford Model T. This automobile was used to deliver food to the U.S. troops in remote areas. There are five soldiers wearing military uniforms and hats. The men are standing by the car.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[National Guard Encampment]

Description: Photograph of the National Guard Encampment. There are hundreds of buildings and tents in the image. Fort Bliss is in the background. There are many roads that lead in and out of the tent community. The landscape is a desert full of dirt and dust.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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