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[MB-1 Bomber]

Description: Photograph of a Martin MB-1 Bomber being looked over by army personnel, civilians, and children. A service truck is parked against the bomber. The MB-1 Bomber was designed and built by the Glen L. Martin Company for the United States Army Air Service towards the end of WWI, making its debut in late 1918.
Date: [1918..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General Pershing in Formation]

Description: Photograph of General John J. Pershing and fellow army servicemen on horseback in formation. 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 visible. 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.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Part of the Business Section, El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of downtown El Paso, Texas. The perspective here is of the 100 block of W Mills Avenue looking west towards Pioneer Plaza. The caption on the post card reads, "Part of the Business Section, El Paso, Texas". Although the exact time of year cannot be determined; the weather must have been cold when this image was captured because the people are wearing coats and jackets. Off to the right is San Jacinto Plaza/park which is bordered by Mills Avenue to the south and Oregon Street on the… more
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Soldiers Guarding the Business Section of El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of U.S. soldiers guarding the business section of El Paso, Texas. The perspective of this image is a view of downtown El Paso looking southeast. This image was captured around the present-day area between Durango Street and Santa Fe Street and south of present-day Missouri Avenue. Two soldiers, probably on guard duty, are seen in this image. Several soldier's tents are also visible in this image. These tents served as the temporary accommodations for some of the troops who were st… more
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[War is Hell]

Description: Postcard of 11 Signal Corps Soldiers spelling out the phrase, "War Is Hell". The message was deciphered using the Semaphore Flag Signalling Alphabet System. The U.S. Soldiers are standing in front of tents at an unknown military camp location in El Paso, Texas. At the bottom left corner of the postcard is the name a business Bryant Studio, presumably it is a business. Researching El Paso, Texas City Directories; no further information could be located about Bryant Studio.
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Calvary Soldiers on horseback parading in front of San Jacinto Plaza]

Description: Postcard of U.S. Calvary Soldiers parading in front of San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, Texas. This image captures these soldiers on the 100 block of W Mills Ave. Hundreds of El Pasoans have lined the streets to view the parade. Beyond the soldiers and plaza park is the majestic Anson Mills Building. The Anson Mills Building [designed by Trost & Trost] is decorated with U.S. Flags and the front terrace is being used by parade spectators. Next to the Mills Building, is the White House… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Infantry Troops Standing at Attention]

Description: Postcard of U.S. Infantry Troops standing at attention. The caption at the bottom of the postcard reads 16th Infantry, Fort Bliss, [Texas]. However it is difficult to positively identify the soldiers in the image as soldiers from the 16th Calvary - there is no company or infantry flag to identify the group. That being stated, the 16th Infantry Regiment was present in El Paso, Texas after April of 1914 under the command of General John J. Pershing. The 16th Infantry arrived from San Francisc… more
Date: 1914~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Soldiers Camped in the Heart of El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of U.S. Soldiers camped in the heart of El Paso, Texas. The aforementioned is what the caption reads. U.S. Soldiers go about their daily routines while they are at ease in their camp. A group of 4 soldiers are seen here sitting down and they appear to be eating. Three soldiers are at the water faucet, which is on the left, and they are collecting water. And two other soldiers are carrying buckets of water from left to right. Beyond the Army tents, an unknown building is under con… more
Date: 1910~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Bird's Eye View of Fort Bliss, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Fort Bliss at Lanoria Mesa. Lanoria Mesa is the sixth and final location of Fort Bliss the Post and Lanoria Mesa is where Fort Bliss stands today. The mesa is located in northeast El Paso, Texas. From the Texas Historical Commission: https://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=85628 This is a west southwest perspective of Fort Bliss looking towards the Franklin Mountains. The large building in the center of the image is Building 13 - Enlisted Men's Barrack's and the smaller buildin… more
Date: 1918~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing]

Description: Postcard of General John J. Pershing disembarking from a train. General Pershing is seen in this image shaking the hand of the unknown man who is wearing the derby style hat and the heavy overcoat. The other Army Officer, left, is identified as Major General Robert Lee Howze (1864 - 1926) of the 11th Cavalry. General Howze was in command of the 11th Cavalry during General Pershing's Expedition into Mexico. General Howze is credited for commanding the unit that rescued Captain L. H. Morey at… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Brigadier General George Bell]

Description: Postcard of Brigadier General George Bell. This image appears to show the arrival of General Bell into El Paso, Texas. Two unknown Army soldiers, perhaps one man is his driver, are flanking General Bell who is wearing the white mustache. Also, the Army band stands to the left of the General - the band was usually reserved for special ceremonies or for change in command ceremonies as well. One member of the Army Band is holding a French Horn. Brigadier General Bell replaced Brigadier Genera… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Dinner Table with the Francisco Madero Family]

Description: Copy negative of a group of people around a dinner table in an ornately decorated dining room. According to accompanying information, the dinner shown was put on by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells Brown for the Madero Family. Shown from left to right are an unidentified woman, Francisco I. Madero Jr., an unidentified woman, Francisco Madero Sr., an unidentified man, an unidentified woman, General Guisepe Garibaldi, Mrs. Sara Pérez de Madero (wife of Francisco Madero Jr.), an unidentified man, Gustavo … more
Date: 1910~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mountain Scenery, Hueco Tanks, El Paso County, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of geological formations at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site near El Paso, Texas. The rocky formation just out of the ground is surrounded by wild desert grasses and Ocotillo Cactus. The Kiowa, Mescalero Apache, Comanche, Tigua and the people of Isleta del Norte Pueblo consider the site to be a meaningful part of their heritage.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Hueco Tanks near El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a cow walking through a "tank" of water, also known as a water hole, at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site near El Paso, Texas. The tank is surrounded by rock formations and trees in a desert landscape and two people wearing dark hats and coats are standing on rocks near the edge of the water in the center of the image. In the distant background, mountains are visible.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Family at Hueco Tanks]

Description: Postcard image of a group of unidentified people posing near large rocks in Hueco Tanks State Park near El Paso, Texas. One man is sitting atop a large rock and a woman is standing atop the rock next to his; two other people are standing farther back against a large rock formation. Some trees and shrubs are also visible around the rocks.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Scene in West Texas]

Description: This postcard image shows a desert scene somewhere in West Texas The exact location of this event is not known. This desert scene features several indigenous desert plants including the saguaro cactus or (Carnegiea gigantea) and a few barrel cactus. The saguaro cactus are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age. The saguaro cactus are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert covers large parts of Arizona and California to the North and… more
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Cavalry Drill]

Description: Postcard of an unidentified U.S. Army cavalry unit participating in horsemanship exercises. Several lines of cavalry members in uniform are standing atop dark-colored horses and riding over short wooden triangular frames. A caption at the bottom of the image says "U.S. Cavalry Drill."
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Army Artillery Cannon]

Description: Postcard depicting a 4 inch gun ready to fire. Several of the soldiers can be seen looking directly at the camera. At a distance and to the left another artillery team can be seen.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Army Troops Hiking]

Description: Photograph of a soldiers walking back to camp after a hike. The post card is addressed to J. R. Teague in Framingham, Massachusetts address 114 Hollis Street. The post marked stamp on the back reads: "San Antonio, Texas, July 27 1918, 4 pm."
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Soldiers Resting]

Description: Photograph of soldiers resting along the line of march. The photograph was taken in the area of modern day central El Paso, Texas. There are at least two hundred rifles visible in the photograph; one soldier guards all of the rifles. Many soldiers have taken refuge under the shaded eves of the homes. Along the sidewalk, at a distance, a young girl wearing a while dress is holding a parasol and a child, also in white, is standing next to her.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[8th Cavalry]

Description: 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.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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