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[U.S. Artillery Crew in Action]

Description: Postcard image of an unidentified U.S. Army Artillery Crew firing a small artillery gun. The caption on the postcard reads: Artillery in Action on Mexican Border. There is no accompanying information that can be used to identify the individual soldiers nor the exact location.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Disinterring Bodies of U.S. Soldiers]

Description: The caption on this postcard reads: 'Disinterring Bodies of U.S. Soldiers in Mexico as the Troops Withdraw.' We can conclude, because of the written words on this postcard, that this event was captured somewhere in Mexico and that it is most likely somewhere near the U.S./Mexico Border- according to the creator of this image. The author of the caption wrote that this fallen soldier was being disinterred; presumably from where he fell during the battle. It was common to bury soldiers where … more
Date: May 23, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Disinterring the Body of a U.S. Soldier]

Description: The front of the postcard reads: 'Disinterring the Body of a U.S. Soldier in Mexico - the Victim of a Sniper.' The information on the back of the postcard reads as: 'Disinterring the body of a U.S. Soldier in Mexico - the victim of a sniper. 145 Davis Marksbury, killed in action May 23, 1916.' We have no information for the number 145. Please also see postcard [Disinterring Bodies of U.S. Soldiers] WH-PC-196-015. Some of the Army soldiers in the photographic event are also some of the s… more
Date: May 23, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army troops marching into Mexico]

Description: Postcard image reads, 'marching into Mexico'. U.S. Army infantry troops are following this well worn trail somewhere into Mexico, according to the caption on this postcard. The troops are carrying their Springfield Army rifles; water canteens; and a small pack. This column of troops stretches several hundred yards long.
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Pack mules in parade]

Description: Postcard image of pack mules being moved along by U.S. Army Troops. This is a residential neighborhood somewhere in modern day central El Paso, Texas; however the neighborhood's location is not exactly known. In the background, there are several troops following on horseback. And behind the troops on horseback; there is at least one automobile and at least two horse and buggies following along. Also visible are the Franklin mountains.
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Prisoners Under Guard at Fort Bliss]

Description: The postcard caption reads: Mexican prisoners under guard at Fort Bliss. These two U.S. Army soldiers are transporting these men in this open wagon to an unknown location - presumably in the direction of Fort Bliss, Texas. According to the information from the postcard, the men in the back of the wagon are Mexican prisoners. Three of the 'prisoners' are holding shovels and one man is holding a broom. This group of men or 'prisoners' is most likely part of a wok detail. Two mules are pulli… more
Date: 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Jumping Contest]

Description: Postcard of several U.S. Army cavalry members riding dark-colored horses next to a low, wooden fence; several of the horses are jumping over the fence. The caption in the lower-left corner says "Jumping Contest." The postcard was sent from El Paso, Texas and is addressed to "Miss G. M. Horne" in Portland, Maine. Text on the back of the postcard reads: "Dear Gertrude:- Big military tournament here next week - 5000 soldiers; and commencing Oct. 15, a full month of maneuvers by the Division of … more
Date: October 4, 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[4.7 Inch Gun M1906]

Description: The postcard captions reads: "Firing 4.7” Gun. W. H. Horne Co. El Paso, Tex." 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. The postcard is addressed to J.R. Teague, Framingham Massachusetts, 114 Hollis Av. The postcard is postmarked El Paso, Texas, February 13, 1918, 2 PM.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Jose Chavarria and the Soldiers]

Description: Paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in 1968 by Ernest Mediano. The paper describes a scene in a photo where some cavalry soldiers are asking his grandfather Jose Chavarria to sell them a horse in Ruidosa, Texas. The soldiers were charged with keeping Pancho Villa out of the United States.
Date: 1968
Creator: Mediano, Ernest
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Jose and Guadelupe Chavarria with Cavalry Soldiers

Description: Photograph of cavalry soldiers near the U.S.- Mexico border, charged with keeping Pancho Villa out of the United States. In this photo two soldiers are trying to talk Jose Chavarria into selling them his horse in Ruidosa, Texas. His mother, Luisa looks on as she holds her one-year old grandson, Guadalupe. This photo was included in a research paper by Ernest Mediano for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: 1918~
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Letter from General Omar N. Bradley to Captain William F. Gabella, September 9, 1966]

Description: Letter from General Omar N. Bradley to Captain William F. Gabella commenting on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter Center. He apologizes for not replying to the Center's request for comments, citing being out of the city for a month as his reason. He also briefly mentions Vietnam. On the back of the letter is a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address.
Date: September 9, 1966
Creator: Bradley, Omar N.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Photograph of Retired General Hamilton H. Howze]

Description: Photograph of retired US Army General and Vice President of product planning at Bell Helicopter Company, Hamilton H. Howze. Mr. Howze is wearing a dark suit and tie, and is in front of a light-colored backdrop. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note identifying the photo's subject and a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address.
Date: unknown
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Letter from Brigadier General Robert R. Williams to the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School, September 2, 1966]

Description: Letter from Brigadier General Robert R. Williams to the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School congratulating them on their 10th anniversary. He also briefly touches on the war in Vietnam. On the back of the letter is a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address.
Date: September 2, 1966
Creator: Williams, Robert R.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Letter from Zack Mosley to Major Phillips, August 29, 1967]

Description: Handwritten letter from cartoonist Zack Mosley to Major Phillips, responding to a letter he received from the major. He writes that he has enclosed a drawing of his cartoon, Smilin' Jack. At the top of the letter is a stylized letterhead with Smilin' Jack's head and Mr. Mosley's signature. On the back of the letter is a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address. The letterhead on the front is clearly visible from the back of the letter.
Date: August 29, 1967
Creator: Mosley, Zack
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Photgraph of General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.]

Description: Head-shot of Commanding General in the US Army Paul L. Freeman, Jr. The general is in uniform and is sitting in front of a medium-colored backdrop. On the back of the photograph are handwritten notes, a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address, and typewritten notes giving information about the photograph (such as the photo's subject, the photographer, etc.).
Date: unknown
Creator: Jameson, Evelyn C.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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