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[Adobe Cook-House at Glenn Springs, Texas]

Description: Postcard of an "Adobe Cook-House at Glenn Springs, Texas in which 9 U.S. Soldiers made their Defense against Mexican Bandits". These are some, if not all, all of the same soldiers that are also pictured in postcard WH PC 189-001 https://edit.texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187877/ The adobe structure in this image appears to have suffered some fire damage. We cannot positively identify the adobe structure in this postcard as being the same adobe structure in postcard WH PC 189-001 how… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Ambulance Co. No. 1]

Description: Postcard image of a series of small tents with blankets laying over the top (to "air out") and a line of parked vehicles including automobiles and covered wagons that appear to be motorized. The caption in the lower-right corner says: 'Ambulance Co. No. 1 near Namiquipa, Mexico'. Several unidentified men are walking near the tents and vehicles.
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

T. and P. Hospital, Marshall, Texas

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard of the Texas & Pacific Railway Hospital, in Marshall, Texas, from around 1916. The view shows a grassy area in the foreground with a curving path and two trees. A man stands at the foot of one of the trees. The hospital appears to be a grouping of small residential-scale buildings with wood siding. The largest, on the left side of the card consists of two stories with a hipped roof and a cross gable roof extending on one side. A one story porch extends across the … more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Battlefield Scene in Mexico #1]

Description: Postcard image of five mounted U.S. Army Soldiers standing in a loose semi-circle in the Mexican desert, with the four facing the front of the image, looking at a dead Insurrecto. The men are all wearing U.S. Army uniforms and hats; the man on the ground is missing a shoe, lying in front of a bush. The area has low desert brush and mountains are visible in the far background. Handwritten text on the back: "am well hope you the same [...] your son E W Murray."
Date: 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Battlefield Scene in Mexico #2]

Description: Postcard image of five mounted U.S. Army Soldiers standing in a loose semi-circle in the Mexican desert, with the four facing the front of the image, looking at a dead Insurrecto. The men are all wearing U.S. Army uniforms and hats; the man on the ground is missing a shoe, lying in front of a bush. The area has low desert brush and mountains are visible in the far background. The back of the postcard reads: "This is just like the we are camping at." Signed, " Louis " . This postcard is addre… more
Date: 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Camp Stewart]

Description: Photograph of Camp Stewart, which was located in far eastern El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916. In the background are the eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. Camp Stewart existed in El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916/1917. Camp Stewart was a temporary U.S. Army Camp that was specifically established by General John Joseph Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), near present day Fort Bliss, Texas; set up to defend the Texas/U.S. border against possible U.S. attacks/raids against the Mexican Revoluti… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Catholic Church in Mexico]

Description: Postcard of the interior 'Altar' area for an unidentified Mexican Church. It is not clear whether this is a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in El Paso, Texas or a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in Mexico. The Altar area and surrounding architecture is decorative and ornate and is a typical representation of 'Jesus at the Altar'. Various Saints surround 'Jesus' and behind 'Jesus' is the Church Tabernacle and above and behind the Tabernacle there appears to be an affixed Catholic Monstrance. Unfortuna… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[China Town, Colonia Dublan, Mexico]

Description: Postcard of U.S. soldiers from the Punitive Expedition exploring China Town in Colonia Dublan, a Mormon colony in Mexico. General John J. Pershing established his headquarters at Colinia Dublan for the duration of the expedition. Groups of soldiers converse with one another as they stop at individual tents and huts. In the far distance, a wagon is traveling away from the town.
Date: [1916..1917]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

College of Marshall, Administration Building, Marshall, Texas

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard of the administration building of the College of Marshall, in Marshall, Texas, from around 1916 or 17. The main building was completed in 1916 and opened as a junior college in the summer of 1917. The school is now East Texas Baptist University. The image looks like a rendering of the building rather than a photograph of the actual building. Two figures are drawn in the foreground and the blue sky is an addition. The building has three floors and a raised basement… more
Date: [1916..1917]
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Dead Bandit]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified rancher on horseback looking down at the body of a dead Mexican 'bandit' or Insurrecto somewhere in the Chihuahuan Desert. The postcard captions reads: 'The bodies of dead bandits found all along the trail of Pancho Villa'. See also postcards: [Battlefield Scene in Mexico] - WH-PC-185-009; and [Battlefield Scene in Mexico - Duplicate] - WH-PC-196-012.
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Fire Protection, Hallettsville, Texas

Description: Postcard of a group of firemen posing in the Hallettsville Fire Department's Horse and Fire Wagon on LaGrange Street in front of the Fire Hall. According to accompanying information, the persons in the wagon (left to right) are Richard Waltersdorf, John E. Buss, and O. T. East, and the horse is called "Headlight." "Fire Protection, Hallettsville, Texas" is printed beneath the image. On the back is a letter written to Mrs. Henry Messer in Shiner, Texas.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Braunig
Partner: Friench Simpson Memorial Library

Firemen & Engines Postcard

Description: Postcard of the Taylor Fire Department with two fire trucks at the east side of Taylor City Hall.
Date: 1916
Partner: Taylor Public Library

First Christian Church

Description: Photograph of of the First Christian Church, Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card in English.
Date: 1916
Partner: Taylor 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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Hospital above drug store]

Description: Postcard of a small hospital on the East side of the Square in Wellington, Texas. It is located above the Hardy O'Neil Drug Company store. There are other stores on both sides of the hospital.
Date: 1916
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[House of W. K. Ellis, Glenn Springs, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the House of W. K. Ellis, Glenn Springs, Texas and the Squad of [the] 14th [U.S. Army] Calvary. Glenn Springs, Texas is located within the Big Bend National Park in the southwest part of the State of Texas. The Big Bend National Park includes the entire Chisos Mountain Range and stretches into Mexico within the state of Chihuahua and the state of Coahuila, Mexico. The entire park is approximately 1252 square miles in area. The image shows ten U.S. Soldiers standing in front of t… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Mares Grocery Store

Description: Postcard of Mares Grocery Store, located at 117 N. Main, Taylor, Texas. Five men stand in center of floor, with merchandise and displays on either side.
Date: 1916
Partner: Taylor Public Library

Marshall Baptist College, Marshall, Texas

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard of the administration building of the College of Marshall, in Marshall, Texas, from 1916-1930. The main building was completed in 1916 and opened as a junior college in the summer of 1917. The school is now East Texas Baptist University. The red brick building has three floors and a raised basement with stairs leading to the central entrance. Printed below the image is the title, "Marshall Baptist College, Marshall, Texas." Printed between the message and address … more
Date: [1916..1930]
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Mexican boy with his donkey]

Description: The postcard caption reads: 'Scene along the march of the U.S. Soldiers in Mexico'. The scene in this photograph was somewhere in Mexico. An unknown Mexican boy stands next to his donkey as he poses for this photograph. The donkey was saddled up for riding. Over the right shoulder of the Mexican boy there stands an Army supply wagon that is harnessed to two mules. An old adobe home, perhaps the home of the Mexican boy and his family, is visible in the background. This was most likely a s… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[National Guardsmen on the Hike]

Description: The postcard caption reads: 'Temporary Camp. 20,000 National Guardsmen on the Hike.' The location of this temporary camp is not known. Also not known is the name of the National Guardsmen Unit or Units that are represented here in this photographic event. We also do not have information from where these National Guardsmen are coning from. The word 'hike' meant that these troops were moving from one temporary camp location to another temporary camp location. Troops remained in these tempo… more
Date: 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Photograh of Soldiers on the Bank of the River]

Description: Photograph of soldiers doing various activities on the bank of the river. There are some soldiers that are swimming, drying off, and others standing. There is one soldier holding a gun and watching. There are some soldiers that are dressed and other soldiers unclothed. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No.5804...U.S. Soldiers swimming in the Rio Grande... Swafford...photo...copyright..."
Date: 1916
Partner: Texas Military Forces Museum

[Photograph of a Machine and Bread]

Description: Photograph of line of bread placed on a long wooden bench with a machine directly behind. There are only a few loaves of bread that is laying down most loaves upright. There are two long wooden benches the one bench partially shown. A building and men are in the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No.5023... Army Bread" "Swafford photo Copyright..."
Date: 1916
Partner: Texas Military Forces Museum

[Photograph of Soldier on a Horse]

Description: Photograph of soldier on a horse waiting in a stable position. The soldier is in uniform and the horse has the riding accessories on. Several soldiers and tents are off in a distance. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR. 1916/7."
Date: 1916
Partner: Texas Military Forces Museum
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