[General Pershing in Formation]
Date: 1920~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A.
Description: Photograph of General John J. Pershing and fellow army servicemen on horseback in formation. From the way the group is set up, with the unit's flags proudly displayed, it's apparent that they are not participating in a normal drill. The group appears to be part of a presentation of some sort. In the background, automobiles are lined up from side to side, indicating Pershing and staff has an audience. In the far distance, the outline of the Franklin Mountains is seen. A note on the back of the photo states that this photo of Pershing was taken on his first visit to El Paso after WWI in 1920. The photo was more than likely taken at Fort Bliss.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63399/
[Mexican Revolution Refugees]
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Aultman, Otis A.
Description: Photograph of refugees from the Mexican Revolution having just arrived at Fort Bliss. A woman holding the hand of a little girl is carrying a bundle of possessions as she leads the little girl and another young girl across the grounds of Fort Bliss. Walking beside them is an American soldier casually holding a rifle over his shoulder. Soldiers and a few local civilians look over the large group of refugees, comprised of men, women, and children, that are a few yards behind the woman and girls. In the distance, the cars of a train are seen and Mt. Franklin is in the background. The Mexican Revolution drove thousands of refugees across the U.S.-Mexico border seeking safety and peace. Refugees came from a variety of locations throughout Mexico. Many of those refugees found themselves held at the internment camp at Fort Bliss, such as the refugees in this photo. Unknown is where these individuals originated from in Mexico. Fort Bliss is known to have housed thousands of refugees from Ojinaga and Juarez.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63330/
[Fly-By]
Date: February 2, 1920
Creator: Aultman, Otis A.
Description: Photograph of seven DH-4 (De Havilland) airplanes flying over Fort Bliss, Texas. Below the planes; soldiers can be seen walking, riding, or standing by as they watch the planes fly by. Military buildings and vehicles are seen scattered below on the ground. The Franklin Mountains are in the background. Information on the back of the photo states that the "Fly-By" over Fort Bliss was done in honor of General John J. Pershing's return to Fort Bliss after his service in World War I. The photo is also said to have been taken from below the Officer's Club on February 2, 1920.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63331/
[Col. Charles G. Treat]
Date: 1914~
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Colonel Charles G. Treat. He is wearing a military uniform. He was commander of field artillery at Front Bliss.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63477/
[Officers At Fort Bliss]
Date: 1912~
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of eleven officers stationed at Fort Bliss. The six men in the front row are sitting in chairs, and the five men in the back are standing. All the officers are wearing military uniforms and hats. The background appears to be a canvas tent.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63469/
[General Hugh L. Scott]
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of General Hugh L. Scott and W. F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill"). The men are standing outside of General Scott's house, talking. The General is wearing a uniform and Cody is wearing a suit and both are wearing hats. Behind them, a child is standing on the front portch.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63485/
[Red Cross Headquarters]
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Red Cross Headquarters. The building is located at Fort Bliss, Texas. In this image is an automobile in front of the building. There are also people standing in front of the entrance of the building.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63493/
[Refugees]
Date: 191?
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of refugees walking through the desert away from the mountain range. There are military personnel watching the refugees walk to an unknown location.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63462/
[Officers Row]
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Officer's Row in Fort Bliss, Texas, and the Franklin Mountains behind the buildings. The foreground is a field with dry grass and a barbed wire fence.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth63490/
Uncle Sam's Guests at Fort Bliss, Texas
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H.
Description: Postcard of a family of refugees from the Mexican Revolution held at Fort Bliss, Texas. Two U.S. soldiers and a small group of men and women are behind the children and father. Tents are seen in the upper right hand corner of the postcard. A note on the back of the postcard says the children strolled into the Perma Division for a visit and food.
Contributing Partner: El Paso Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth149843/