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Casimiro Chavarria

Description: Photograph of Casimiro Chavarrio at the Marfa depot in 1910. He wears a hat and a gun in a holster. At this time he was about 26 years old. This photo was included in a research paper by Eva Chavarria for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Date: 1910
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Man with a gun in the desert, 2]

Description: Photograph of a man holding a gun and standing amongst desert plants. He looks at the camera with a slight smile on his face. He is standing with one hand on his waist and his weight shifted onto one leg. The man is wearing boots, pants, a hat, and a long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
Date: [1910..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Revolutionaries Posing for a Photo]

Description: Photograph of a group of Mexican revolutionaries posing for a photograph. All the rebels but one, a man lying on the ground, are holding a rifle. The man on the ground is holding a sack and a utensil. Most of the rebels are holding their rifles as if ready to fire, but the man fourth from the left in the back row has his by his side. The group had the photo taken at their camp. Near the bottom right hand corner, remnants of a fire are visible, along with plates, cups, and a large bowl.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Rebel Snipers]

Description: Photograph of a group of rebels sitting and crouching on top of a mountainside looking down below for enemy forces with their rifles drawn.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Anglo Revolutionaries]

Description: Photograph of a group of Anglo revolutionaries and a few Mexican revolutionaries. The man kneeling down on the right 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. The tall man with a beard, standing directly behind the man hunched over, is said to have been known as American Slim. more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto]

Description: Photograph of an insurrecto beside his horse. Several other insurrectos can be seen in the background. The insurrecto stares straight into the camera as he holds his rifle at his side. He is dressed in a plaid suit, chaps, and is wearing a sombrero. He wears two bandoleers across his chest, in a crisscross fashion. At the end of the rifle's barrel is a knife, serving as a bayonet.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Street Scene of Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Photograph of men lined up along a street in Juarez, Mexico. Individuals with rifles are scattered along the street. Where the line of men leads to is unknown. Damage to the building on the right side of the photo is visible. In the far distance, the two towers of the Juarez Racetrack protrude into the sky.
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Camp]

Description: Photograph of an insurrecto camp along a canal in a heavily treed area. Small groups of insurrectos rest along the canal, as they enjoy a bit of food and drink, conversation and laughs. A large tent is pitched near the center of the photo. Another one is barely seen visible the trees and a group of insurrectos near the far end of the canal.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Two Young Boys and a Man]

Description: Photograph of two boys standing beside a man. The youngest boy is leaning up against a rifle and the other young man has a lasso in his hand.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Large Group of Rebels]

Description: Photograph of rebel soldiers conversing with one another as they wait for their next orders. Mountaintops can be seen in the far distance.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Soldiers Walking]

Description: Photograph of three Mexican soldiers escorting a man down a street in Mexico. All three soldiers have their rifles slung over their right shoulder. The rifles appear to be the same model and they all have a bayonet. Further down the street people pass by businesses and residences. At the end of the street is a large, aged church with a bell tower.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Revolutionist Campsite]

Description: Photograph of a revolutionist campsite. Some revolutionaries look at the camera as the photo is taken, while others disregard it. Personal belongings, buckets, bins, and other items are on the floor. In the center of the photo, the revolutionaries' rifles have been stacked together to form a prism.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Group of Insurrectos]

Description: Photograph of a group of insurrectos posing for a photograph with a group of stacked rifles, right at the forefront. Most of the insurrectos stand with their rifles, except for the man on the ground. He is kneeling down on one knee and has his rifle slung over his left shoulder. Almost all of them also have satchels. Satchels are also attached to each of the rifles in the center of the photo.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Musicians and Revolutionaries]

Description: Photograph of revolutionary soldiers, a pair of musicians, and a young boy outside of a building. The soldiers reveal their weapons to the camera. The rebel at the end is holding two weapons, a rifle and a handgun. One musician is playing the violin and the other is strumming a guitar.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Newsmen and Rebels]

Description: Photograph of a trio of journalists sitting behind rebel soldiers on top of a rocky hillside. The rebels are serving as lookouts, searching for any visible sign of the enemy. Journalists would shadow both Federal and rebel forces to gather information first hand on the Mexican Revolution to report back to their respective newspapers.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Pair of Rebel Soldiers]

Description: Photograph of two rebel soldiers posing for the photo with their rifles. The pair are dressed in non-uniform apparel. Rebel soldiers rarely wore military issued uniforms, they wore their own clothes. The younger rebel, on the left, is wearing slacks, a long sleeved buttoned up shirt, suspenders, and a tie. The older rebel wears slacks and a long sleeved shirt as well, along with a vest and two bandoleers on his waist. He's holding a rifle and has a handgun tucked away in a holster.
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Three Rebel Soldiers]

Description: Photograph of three rebel soldiers on horseback. They have their rifles in holsters and wear bandoleers. The soldier in the center is holding a handgun. Behind them are several other rebels.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Giving Chase]

Description: Photograph of nine revolutionaries giving chase, rifles drawn, as they pursue the enemy in the desert. Mountains can be seen in the distance along with a small building.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Captured Mausers]

Description: Photograph of a large group of revolutionaries examining piles of captured mausers in Juarez, Mexico. A stone wall is visible behind the group.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Ready to Fire]

Description: Photograph of rebel soldiers in the middle of a battle or skirmish in Juarez, Mexico, taking cover from enemy fire in a ditch. The photo captures a rebel on his knees, taking aim. The profiles of two other rebels are visible behind the rifle of the soldier in the foreground. Buildings are visible in the distance
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Taking a Shot]

Description: Photograph of a group of revolutionaries behind a building taking cover while one of their comrades shoots at the enemy. The man in the center of the photo is shooting while the man behind him is loading his rifle. The four men on the right hand side of the photo await their turn.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Federals on Standby]

Description: Photograph of Federal soldiers standing by for orders. Several homes and structures are visible in the background. Most of the Federals are standing by their horses as another Federal, perhaps an officer, walks by examining them. Two Federals on the left hand side of the photo are standing next to some artillery pieces. The soldiers' presence has drawn a crowd of local men and young boys. The Federals appear to be dressed in a khaki dyed cotton uniform.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Rebels and Weapons]

Description: Photograph of a large group of revolutionary soldiers sifting through piles of rifles in an unknown location in Mexico. In the foreground, a man stares off into the distance. Behind the group is a damaged building. Debris lines the ground. In the far distance, on the left hand side of the photo, is a train.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Rebels Laying Low to the Ground]

Description: Photograph of Mexican Revolutionaries laying low to the ground on their stomachs as they take aim to fire at the enemy. One rebel is sitting down as he attempts to get a better look. The ground is littered with large rocks and pebbles. The surrounding landscape indicates the revolutionaries are in the desert.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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