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[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

Mapa de los Estados Unidos de Méjico

Description: Engraved map of the United States of Mexico and the surrounding areas. Major cities are marked and the Mexican states are outlined in color. Bodies of water and geographic features are also marked, with relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:4,752,000 Near the lower-left of the page, there is a table showing distances between cities (Tabla de Distancias) and a table of statistical notes regarding size, population, etc. for each state (Tabla Estadistica). There is also an inset map in the low… more
Date: May 31, 1828
Creator: White, Gallaher & White
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Men standing on train tracks next to a building]

Description: Photograph of five men standing on train tracks next to a building labeled the "Santa Rosalia." One man stands on a cart sitting on the tracks while another man sits on a curb and the other three men stand. In the background, a man leans out of one of the Santa Rosalia's windows to talk to a man standing outside. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photo.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Three men standing in front of a burned bridge]

Description: Photograph of three men standing in front of a burned bridge in the Chihuahua division of Mexico. The men wear hats, long-sleeved shirts, and overalls and face towards the viewer. In the background, a railroad runs parallel to the burnt bridge, which two men with a cart are positioned on top of. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photo.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The side of a train bridge]

Description: Photograph of the side of a train bridge in Chihuahua, Mexico. The bridge rises above sparse vegetation and extends from the right side of the image towards the left, disappearing into the distance. The text "Puente Ortiz Mayo 1929" and "Div Chihuahua Nacionales" are handwritten on the back of the photo, in blue ink.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A damaged building in Saucillo, Chihuahua]

Description: Photograph of a damaged building in Saucillo, Chihuahua in Mexico. Three men dressed in hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants stand on and around a cart set atop a railroad. The building sits beyond the men and has multiple circles containing words marked on its outer walls. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men standing along train tracks, on a cart and near a fence]

Description: Photograph of men standing along train tracks in the Chihuahua division of Mexico. The men are wearing hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants or overalls and stand in front of a fence or atop a cart placed on the train tracks. Behind the men is a long brick building with archways along its side and trees planted nearby. Blue handwriting, including the words "Seccion de la Cruz," occupies the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A man standing outside a building in Chihuahua, Mexico]

Description: Photograph of a man standing outside a building in Chihuahua, Mexico. The man carries a large object in one hand and is dressed in a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and overalls. The building behind the man has a row of arched openings along its side and faces a set of train tracks. Blue handwritten text, including the words "Seccion de Meza," occupy the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Several Men Boarding Mexicana Airplane

Description: Photograph of ten men and one female flight attendant standing on aircraft stairs. All of the men are wearing suits and neckties, seven are wearing eyeglasses and all but two are wearing hats. A banner on the side of the stairs reads, "CIA. MEXICANA DE AVIACION".
Date: May 14, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cattle Raisers Museum

[Bullring in Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Photograph of two men outside of a bullring in Juarez, Mexico. One man is identified as Jon Denton of Austin and the other is "Stewart". The bullring has various advertisements posted on it in English.
Date: May 1906
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Pre-school Graduation]

Description: Photograph of seven children standing in a line in front of folding chairs during a preschool graduation, including Cassandra Jones (far left), Toni Marie Jones (center), and Kevin Robinson (center-right). The girls are all wearing fancy dresses with hair bows and dress shoes; Kevin is wearing a gray suit with a silver necktie. A group of helium-filled balloons is visible in the background, near the center of the image and a black chalkboard is on the wall behind them.
Date: May 1991
Creator: Jones, Christine
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Community College

[Juarez Stake Academy Honors Night]

Description: Photograph of Curtis Whetten speaking at a podium in his capacity as Student Body President of Juarez Stake Academy. The podium has a green banner draped across the front with white text spelling "JSA" above the school logo; in the background, party of a plant is visible at left, and a beige curtain at right.
Date: May 1993
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Community College

[Riding Through a Field]

Description: Photograph of a revolutionary band riding through a field in Juarez, Mexico. Taking the lead is the group's flag bearer. The flag served to distinguish this group of revolutionaries from others.
Date: May 1911
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Juarez Political Offices]

Description: Photograph of a large crowd in front of the Juarez City Council office building. "Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad" translates to City Council in English. "Jefatura Politica" translates to Political Leadership. A note on the back of the photograph states that this is a photo of the Juarez Mayor's Office and that the photo was taken in May of 1911, the time frame when the Battle of Juarez occurred and revolutionary forces took over the city. A carriage is stopped in front of the building. Next to … more
Date: May 1911
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Ketelsen & Degetau Store in Flames]

Description: Photograph of the Ketelsen & Degetau Hardware store in Ciudad Juarez engulfed in flames. The store is said to have been destroyed by Pancho Villa's troops on the second day of the Battle of Juarez, May 9, 1911.
Date: May 9, 1911
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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