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[4.7 Inch Gun M1906]
The postcard captions reads: Firing 4.7” Gun. 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. This postcard is addressed to J.R. Teague, Framingham Massachusetts, 114 Hollis Av. The postcard is postmarked: El Paso, Texas, February 13, 1918, 2 PM. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187724/
[82 Field Artillery]
Photograph of the 82nd field artillery marching by the Masonic Hospital. In this photograph are soldier dressed in uniform riding horses and walking with heavy weaponry. In the back ground the Masonic Hospital stands four stories tall. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63503/
[5th Cavalry M Company]
The postcard caption reads: Fancy Riding by U.S. Cavalry. One of the men who just completed the jump on this obstacle course is carrying the banner which is designated 5th Cavalry M Company. In the distant background are the Franklin Mountains. Left of center is Sugarloaf Peak. This Cavalry competition is being held in front of the officer’s quarters in the new Fort Bliss on Lanoria Mesa. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187729/
[8th Cavalry]
Post card caption reads: Mounted Tug-of-War, 8th Cavalry. Two teams comprised of men and horses have been formed and are set to battle each other in a tug-of-war competition. This Cavalry Unit appears to be the same Cavalry Unit as seen in post card WH PC 180-008 titled, “U.S. Cavalry”. This Horne post card was not mailed and has no post mark stamp. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187706/
Abraham González Casavantes with Madero
Photograph of Abraham González Casavantes with Francisco Madero. Abraham González is the third man from the left. Abraham González was one of the main leaders of the Maderista Junta Revolucionaria Mexicana. The Revolucionaria was the movement that opposed the re-election of then dictator Porfirio Diaz in 1910. Abraham González was murdered on March 7, 1913 in Bachimba Canyon on the direct orders from Victoriano Huerta. The first and second gentlemen in the photograph are not identified. Number 3 is Abraham González, number 4 is Francisco Madero and the 5th man is Pascual Orozco. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63213/
Abraham Gonzalez lying in state
Photograph of funeral for Abraham Gonzalez inside the parlor of the Governors Palace at Chihuahua. The casket is surrounded by officers and military advisers. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63660/
[Acequia Madre In Juarez]
Photograph of Acequia Madre river in Juarez, Chihuahua. There are men on both sides of the river with their horses. The men sit under the trees in the shade. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63538/
[Administracion De Correos - Juarez]
Photograph of a destroyed post office in Juarez, Mexico. The place was burned during the battle of Juarez on May, 9, 1911. All that remains are the four walls and the bars in the windows. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63692/
[Ambulance Corps]
The postcard caption reads: Ambulance Corps # 2 and Field Hospital Corps # 2, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania National Guard troops are documented as being in El Paso, Texas in 1917 (Metz, Leon Fort Bliss 1981). These men were most likely out of the 6th Infantry Regiment. Metz writes that the Pennsylvania Guard troop took up 30 railroad cars upon their departure from El Paso (Metz, Leon Fort Bliss 1981 pg. 84). At the time Fort Bliss, Texas was made up of many camps however this camp was not identified. This postcard is addressed to Miss India McKenzie, 5922 – 457h Avenue SE, (unknown) City. The postcard is post marked out of Portland, Oregon, 12 July 1917. Historically, July 12, 1917 was on a Friday and the postcard begins “Thursday 8 am Dear Friend…..” texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187732/
Ambush in the Desert
Photograph of United States soldiers ambushing the enemy. This group of soldiers has seen something in the distance and they are aiming their rifles at their target(s). Other than a mound of sand and some greasewood bushes, the desert provided very little protection from any returning bullets. These men are using their Springfield M1903 rifles with bayonets thus indicating that the enemy was not too far away. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63191/
Ambushing the Mexican Army
Photograph of Mexican Insurrectos taking aim at the Mexican Army. Obviously this photograph does not show the Mexican Army but it is logical to assume that is who this group of Insurrectos is firing at. The exact location of this photograph is not known however this group of Insurrectos is somewhere in the Mexico desert. Judging by the level of their rifles the enemy must have been very far away. A total of eight Insurrectos can be seen in this photograph. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63228/
[American Army Officers and War Correspondents]
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. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63473/
American Journalist
Photograph of two American Journalist covering the Mexican Revolution. The information on the back of the photograph reads as follows: "Mexico - Revolution - Newsmen” The newsmen are identified as the two men in the center of the photograph. There is no information given about the identities of the newsmen or about the two Mexican men that they appear to be traveling with. Since all four men are carrying guns it appears that this group is all traveling together. Since the Mexican men are not heavily loaded with ammunition they do not appear to be insurrectos. The Mexican men were most likely hired by the newsmen as guides to take them into Mexico. Two shadows can also be seen in the bottom front part of this image. One shadow belongs to Aultman and the other shadow remains a mystery. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63290/
[American Newsman]
Photograph of four men; two of them are standing on a train and two are off the train. This newsman and camera men are taking a train to get closer to the action in Mexico. There appears to be a video camera and tripod on the train. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63637/
[American Soldiers]
Photograph of a group of U.S. Army troops posing together for the camera. All of the men are wearing military uniforms and hats. These men appear to be in some remote desert location. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63514/
Ammunitions Wagon
Photograph of a Ammunitions Wagon. There is no accompanying information about the exact location or about the identity of the men in this photograph. A young boy sits at the very end of this ammunitions wagon. The group of men, who looked to be fatigued, are all wearing uniforms consistent with the uniforms that were worn by the Constitutional soldiers. A pair of mules is hauling the ammunitions wagon. Just beyond the wagon and on the other side of the road is an empty farmer’s field. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63277/
[Anglo Men]
Photograph of two Anglo men in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. The man on the left more than likely participated in the revolution as a volunteer or mercenary for rebel forces. He has two bandoleers crisscrossed across his chest and a cartridge belt around his waist. The belt has the appearance of having been part of a military issued uniform. This man may have had prior military service before joining the revolution. The man on the right on the other hand does not have the appearance of having participated in the war since he carries no weapons or ammunition, however, that assumption cannot be verified. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63376/
[Anglo Rebels]
Photograph of Anglo/foreign soldiers posing for a photograph amid a group of rebels. Quite a few foreigners joined the Mexican Revolution for a variety of reasons, though monetary rewards and adventure were perhaps the two most popular. The group seems to have posed for this impromptu photo in the middle of a lunch break as several cooking and dining utensils are seen on the ground. Several men hold their rifles up in display. On the left hand side of the photo, a man crouches down next to a Colt Automatic Machine Gun. Two notable individuals on the left hand side of the photo are Captain James Charles Bulger (man with a pipe in his mouth), originally from New York who joined Madero's forces in 1911 and Captain Alfred W. Lewis, head of artillery at Ojinaga, next to him. This photo more than likely was taken at the same time as another photo in the collection, titled, "Anglo Revolutionaries". Several of the individuals photographed in that photo are present in this one. Though many are not identified, the tall man near the center of the photo, sporting a mustache and full beard is said to have been known as American Slim. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63346/
[Anglo Revolutionaries]
Photograph of a group of Anglo revolutionaries and a few Mexican revolutionaries in the background. These men more than likely had their photo taken while at camp, as there are several buckets and dishes strewn about the ground. The man kneeling down on the right hand side of the photo appears to be cooking. The Mexican Revolution prompted foreign volunteers to participate in the revolution for a variety of reasons. Many volunteers were called to action in the name of adventure, while others reported to duty as mercenaries. Their experiences in the Spanish-American War, Indian Wars, etc. aided the revolutionists' mostly amateurish army in the early years. Foreign volunteers came from all parts of the world, though Americans were the dominant majority. The tall man with a beard, standing directly behind the man hunched over is said to have been known as American Slim. Unfortunately, no other information has been found regarding American Slim. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63397/
[Armed Men]
Photograph of eleven Mexican men, possibly revolutionists. There are rifles leaning against each other in front of the group of military personel posing in front for the camera. The men are also holding rifles and belts lined with bullets. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63541/
[Armored Car]
Photograph of a modified rail car that was reinforced with steel armor to protect the cannon, and to protect the train from attacks. There are nine men standing around the train car in military uniform. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63684/
[Army Aero plane]
Postcard reads: Army Aero plane. This U.S. Army airplane has the markings 48 written across its fuselage. The airplane is a Spad styled two-seater model type biplane. There is no accompanying information written about this particular aircraft or of this event. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187728/
[Army Ambulances]
The postcard caption reads: U.S. Army Ambulance in Mexico. The driver of the first ambulance is looking directly at the photographer while the driver of the second ambulance appears to be taking a ‘siesta’ – a nap. The author of the postcard caption provides no additional information for the exact location of this event. Two of the verified medical units that were in El Paso, Texas during this time period of the Mexican Revolution included Ambulance Company No. 43 and the 1st Medical Squadron. Both units were serving with the 1st Cavalry Division. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187739/
[Army Artillery Piece]
Photograph of four U.S. soldiers posing for a photograph next to some kind of field artillery piece in an army camp. There are several tents visible in the background. There is writing on the side of the artillery piece; however, the wheel is blocking what artillery unit the piece belongs to. The following is legible: Field Artillery, no.1. The soldiers smile into the camera as they proudly display their weaponry. The exact location of where the photo was taken is unknown but these soldiers were more than likely stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63428/
[Army Cannon]
Photograph of a group of U.S. Army soldiers attempting to move a large cannon. One can visually see how large the cannons were; as the wheels used to transport them were nearly the height of the soldiers. There are two other cannons in the background; these men must have belonged to an artillery unit. The exact location of where this photo was taken is unknown; there are no distinctive features in the background except for the desert landscape. The soldiers may have been camped out in the desert performing routine drills and maneuvers or preparing defenses along the U.S./Mexico border. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63451/
[Army Caterpillar Tractor]
The postcard caption reads: Army caterpillar tractor pulling heavy artillery through mud. This flatbed wagon has become stuck in the mud and these Marines are attempting to get the wagon out of the mud with the assistance of the Caterpillar tractor. This image was taken during the same time as WH PC 180-020 titled, [Siege Artillery on the Mexican Border], which is also part of this collection. Some of the Marines appear in both images. The cargo on the wagon is not known. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187722/
Army Chow Time
Photograph of Soldiers waiting in the "chow line" just outside of the mess tent. Taking a break to get something good to eat, these smiling Soldiers wait patiently in line for a good hot meal back in the base camp. Like today, a hot meal in the field can greatly improve upon the morale of any field Soldier. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63154/
[Army Convoy]
Photograph of an Army convoy, heading north on an unidentified street. It appears to be an artillery unit. The soldiers are traveling in a variety of ways. Some are on horseback, or are riding on trucks, while others are walking as they lead horses. Two soldiers on the left side of the photo are seen speaking to civilians. Spectators crowd the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the convoy. The mountain in the background appears to be Mt. Franklin; however, unclear is whether the photo was taken in El Paso, Texas or Juarez, Mexico. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63359/
[Army Field Ambulance]
The postcard caption reads: Ambulance Bringing Wounded Soldiers from a Mexican Battlefield. There is no additional accompanying information about where this event was captured or what unit the men are part of. The field ambulance in this postcard is carrying four men. Two of the soldiers are clearly visible and are laying down on gurneys. The two other soldiers are sitting inside the filed ambulance and one of the soldiers is wearing an arm sling. Written on the side of the ambulance are the following words: Maximum 8 Patients. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187743/
[Army Field Communications Equipment]
The postcard captions reads: Field wireless used by U.S. Troops. The two soldiers in this photograph are turning a portable hand cranked power generator. As the postcard mentions, this portable generator was probably being used at the time of this event to create electricity to power some kind of a communications device here at this camp. A wire goes from the generator to a device located on the ground – most likely some kind of power converter. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187721/
Army Supply Wagons
Photograph of Army supply wagons. This group of Army supply wagons is at the tail end of a long marching detail. The group of soldiers is traveling west and they are approximately on the 1600 block of Rio Grande Avenue. In the center of the photograph, atop the mesa, is the A.B. Fall Home. Albert Bacon Fall was the 28th U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Fall was also one of the first elected Senators for the state of New Mexico in 1912. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63197/
[Army Truck Train Transporting Troops]
Postcard captions reads: Army Truck Train Transporting Troops. These Army trucks are transporting this Army Unit to an unidentified location. This caravan is traveling through one of the city neighborhoods. Army mule supply wagons can also be seen traveling along the same neighborhood street. And although this (Army) Units Flag is clearly visible in the first truck, the Unit insignia is not legible enough to read. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187712/
[Army Wagon Train]
Photograph of an army wagon train at a stop, during the Punitive Expedition. Accompanying information on the back of the photo suggests that this wagon train was the 4th Cavalry and that the date of the photo was more than likely 1916. U.S. soldiers appear to be unloading the wagons, perhaps setting up camp. Much of the activity is happening at a distance, too far for the camera to capture clearly. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63379/
[Army Wagon Train]
Copy negative of a U.S. Army wagon train. The wagon train is shown crossing an unknown body of water. According to accompanying information, their mission was to find the Mexican bandits that raided Glen Springs. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63492/
[Army Wagon Train]
The post card caption reads: Army Wagon Train Crossing the Mexican Desert. There are three United States Army supply wagons visible in this post card. The supply wagons are being pulled by teams of mules and are being guarded by U.S. Soldiers. The mule was the preferred pack animal for the Army because of its ability to endure the harsh desert conditions. Because this post card was never mailed, there is no post mark stamp on the back side of this post card. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187701/
[Artillery on the March]
Postcard of U.S. Army Troops. At first glance these troops appear to be riding along a dusty road however upon closer inspection the men are actually riding through a very shallow river. So what appears to be clouds of dusts coming from beneath the feet of the horses is actually the splashing of the water. The Army Unit and location are unknown. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187710/
[Artillery Unit Crossing a River]
Postcard of an unknown Army Artillery Unit crossing an unidentified river. Although there is a written message on the back of this postcard the absence of a post mark stamp indicates that this postcard was never mailed. And although this is a W. Horne postcard it is not clear if these troops are American or Mexican Federal troops. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187709/
Avenida 16 de Septiembre, Ciudad Juarez
Photograph of downtown Ciudad Juarez. This is a view of the street Avenida 16 de Septiembre looking west. Immediately on the left hand side of the photograph is the Customs House. The Customs House was where Presidente Porfirio Diaz hosted a banquet for President William H. Taft on October 16, 1909. The historic meeting between the two Presidents was the first meeting ever involving a U.S. President and the Mexican Presidente. The building is now the Ciudad Juarez Museum of History. Also on the left hand side of the photograph slightly out of view is the Mission Guadalupe. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63225/
Battle of Juarez
Photograph of an unknown building in Ciudad Juarez. No information was left by the photographer about the exact identity or location of this building. The only information given about this photograph was that this building received these bullet holes during the Battle of Juarez. Notice the round openings in the middle of the wooden doors. These openings were used by whoever was inside this building to shoot at any would be attackers. The Battle of Juarez took place in Ciudad Juarez from May 8-11, 1911. During the battle of Juarez many El Pasoans took to the rooftop of the Hotel Paso Del Norte to view the raging battle between the two opposing armies. Madero’s Army was led by Pancho Villa and Pascual Orozco. The Mexican Federal soldiers were led by General Juan Navarro. The Mexican Federal Army would eventually lose the Battle of Juarez. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63296/
[Bayonet Drill]
The postcard captions reads: Bayonet Drill. U.S. Army. The Army soldiers seen in this postcard image are practicing close quarters combat or hand to hand combat in preparation for their bayonet drilling exercises. Although their rifles are not equipped with actual bayonets, the men are practicing as if real bayonets were attached to the end of their weapons. To the left, bayonet practice dummies wait to test the soldier’s marksmanship. The rifles in this image are M1903 Springfield rifles. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187737/
[Bodies on Display]
Photograph of two deceased men whose bodies are being held for display on stretchers. A large crowd is gathered behind the bodies to catch a glimpse of the dead. The men's identities are unknown. They may have been rebel soldiers as their dress does not indicate those of Federal soldiers, or they may have been civilians caught in the crossfire. The body facing the camera has been covered by some kind of material and is tied to the stretcher. A man holds the stretcher up for display. The second body has not been tied down and so is not lifted as high as the first body. Children were not immune to the violence of the Mexican Revolution, note the boys in the front of the crowd peering at the bodies. The exact location of where this photo was taken is unknown. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63443/
[Bodies on the Battlefield]
Copy negative of dead revolutionists about to be buried in a Juarez cemetery. The revolutionists were executed. There are many graves and crosses in the middle ground. The city behind the graves is EL Paso, Texas. The Franklin Mountains are in the background. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63527/
[Body In The Gutter]
Photograph of ashes of human remains left in a street gutter in Juarez. A partially-visible brick building behind the ashes is a jail. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63574/
[Body of Rodolfo Fierro]
Photograph of Rodolpho Fierro's body after he drowned near Chihuahua; he is covered in a white sheet and still wearing a hat. A group of men are standing or kneeling around the body. According to accompanying information, "Rodolfo Fierro, number one killer and body guard of Pancho Villa. Fierro was the 'real bad man' of the Revolution. He was known as El Carnicero or The Butcher. After being thrown off his horse, he [drowned in] quicksand near Casas Grandes, Chihuahua on 13 October 1915. At the time of his death, Fierro was marching towards Sonora." texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63657/
[Border Citizens on the Banks of the Rio Grande]
Photograph of large crowds of American and Mexican citizens on the banks of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. The people on the left bank of the Rio Grande are on the American (El Paso) side while the people on the right bank are on the Mexican (Juarez) side. A group of rebels can be seen sitting down on the bank of the river. The back of this photo reads, "Hanging bridge across from Smelter - nearly collapsed from rush of people escaping battle". The hanging bridge referred to is not seen in the photo, perhaps it is/was located where a few individuals appear to be in the water. El Pasoans often ventured to the river or on top of a building's rooftop to get a better and closer view of the revolution first hand. As this photo illustrates, it was fairly easy to accomplish, the proximity of the two cities is astounding. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63412/
[Border Mayors]
Photograph of the mayors of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and other city officials outside of a building. There are several men photographed behind the group as well, some sporting bandoleers and weapons. The city in which the photo was taken is unknown at this time. Identified from left to right are: 1) unidentified; 2) Park W. Pitman (El Paso County Clerk); 3) C.E. Kelly (El Paso Mayor); 4) Charles Mathews (tentatively identified); 5) Juan N. Medina (Juarez Mayor, joined Villa's army during the revolution); 6) Peyton J. Edwards (Sheriff of El Paso); and 7) E. Kelly. There is a note on the back of the photo that says, that one of the men behind Juan Medina is Jose Velarde, the successor to Medina as Juarez Mayor. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63436/
Braulio Hernandez
Photograph of Braulio Hernandez visiting a grave. The accompanying information on the photograph reads: "Braulio Hernandez visiting grave of friend killed in battle May 1911." Braulio Hernandez was a schoolteacher and personal Secretary to Abraham Gonzalez. It is said that he once spoke the following quote: "Los Estados Unidos Norteamericanos es el Aguila y los paises Latinos los aguiluchos, hijos del Aguila." Francisco Madero once spent three weeks hiding in Hernandez's house before an arrest warrant was issued for Madero. This cemetery in El Paso, Texas is not identified. The large grave marker to the right reads: MARIANO RIOS, FALLECIO A LOS 27 ANOS DE EDAD, MAYO 11 DE 1911, El Paso, Texas. The small headstone in the center reads: Capitan D. Madrid. A vintage car in the background. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63256/
[Break in the Battle]
Copy negative of a large group of Mexican Revolutionists standing in the desert. Some of them men are mounted on horses. At least one of the men near the center of the is playing a guitar. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63532/
[Break Time for Army Soldiers]
Photograph of U.S. soldiers taking a water break out in the field. Several soldiers in the foreground are walking/standing by with their canteens in their hands. Behind the tree and soldiers are two horse-drawn wagons, more than likely carrying water tankers. Several soldiers are seen crouching down by the tankers; it appears that they are filling up their canteens. The exact location of where this photo was taken is unknown. These soldiers may have been part of the forces stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border doing the Mexican Revolution and Punitive Expedition. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63365/
[Breaking Outlaws on the Border]
The postcard caption reads: Breaking Outlaws on the Border. The soldiers in this postcard image are “breaking-in” or taming the “outlaw”. The outlaw in this scenario is the wild horse. There is no accompanying information to identify the name of this Army Unit or the name of this base camp. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187716/
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