86 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

W.T.S.N.C., 1/23/1916

Description: Photograph of the administration building at West Texas State Normal College during construction. The photograph shows construction debris around the building and several people walking around the site. The image was produced as a postcard, which includes an unsigned message on the reverse addressed to Ethel L. Tubbs of Hale Center, Texas: "Kind Friend. I must tell you about the big debate between the Cousins & Guenther societies last Sat. night. We won. Resolved: That the U.S. should own & con… more
Date: January 23, 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Back to Top of Screen