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[Wounded Horses]

Description: The image is of four horses who are wounded with cuts to the tops of their front legs, chests, and points of shoulder. Two men in uniform stand between the horses and hold them steady for the picture. The group is standing near a wooden building, and in the background other buildings such as homes are visible. The Franklin Mountains are also visible in the background, as the picture is facing west. Text on the back of the postcard says: "These four horses are part of a bunch of forty thou stam… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
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
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
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
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
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General Frederick Funston and Staff on Tour]

Description: Postcard of a group of uniformed men seated in two automobiles, labeled in the lower-right corner as "31. General Funston and Staff on tour of inspection, Tex-Mex. Border Outposts." Major General Frederick Funston is identified as the officer seated in the backseat of the car on the left, wearing a short-brimmed hat. Behind them, a single-story building is visible on the far left, and a barbed-wire fence runs along the length of the image.
Date: 1910~/1920~
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Clouds of dust at the finish.]

Description: Postcard showing the final moments of a Handicap race at the Juarez racetrack. Clouds of dust wisp up from the stomping of hooves as the racehorses make their final push to the finish line. The resulting race winners are Carrie Orme, Seneca, and Brookfield. The postcard carries a message from December 2, 1915. Walter H. Horne announces his gallery is now open and looks after the well-being of his family up in Maine. The postcard is directed to his mother and his older brother Edward. The postda… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[A day at the track.]

Description: A crowd bundled in coats and hats milling around on a cold day as they wait for the next race at the racetrack in Juarez. In the distance, a mountainous background peers into visibility from behind the track's clubhouse. The postcard is addressed to a Mrs. Henry Horne in Hallowell, Maine. The inscription further acknowledges the recipients as M & F, presumably, Walter H. Horne's mother and father. The inscription goes on to describe the scene depicted on the postcard followed seemingly by an ex… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Racehorses on display in the cold desert.]

Description: Postcard with racehorses on display in the cold weather of Juarez, Mexico. Racehorses in the background are covered with blankets while their handlers stand at attention for the camera. Stables lie in the background offering shelter from the unseasonably cold weather. The American Thoroughbred racehorse at the forefront is "Meridian", one of the fastest horses in America and a winner of the 1911 Kentucky Derby at three years old. Walter H. Horne reports favorable conditions other than the weath… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[A social pastime.]

Description: This postcard reflects the influence that spread from the United States into Mexico as we look at a scene of the Jockey Club de Juarez funded by american investors. The racing season took place during the winter months which is reflected in the coat filled crowd. The site would later become a camp for Pancho Villa's army during his occupation of Ciudad Juarez.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Prison Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Angled view of the Carcel Publica in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico located on 16 de Septiembre and Mariscal. Armed men are lined up in front of the prison entrance seemingly for a photo while other onlookers are at rest by the base of the building's turrets. Behind the onlookers, the inscription for the Juzgado de Letras, high court, can be partially seen.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Unknown Store Looted by Bandits]

Description: Postcard of an unknown store looted by bandits. The caption on the postcard reads: "After the mutiny. Looted by Bandits, Juarez, Mex. 1200." Barely visible about 1 inch from the bottom of the postcard, from left to right, the following message is written: Interior of store after the mutiny. A mutiny by Mexican Federal soldiers was recorded on 30 September 1922 -Hanford Sentinel, Volume 71, Number 67, 30 September 1922. We have no historical information for the '1200' number within the cap… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Rebel Troop Train]

Description: Postcard image of many Mexican Insurrecto Rebels posing on a train. The postcard caption reads: Rebel Troop Train. Photographed here are several dozen Mexican rebels or Insurrectos posing for a picture. There is no accompanying information on this postcard that helps to identify the exact location of this event or to whom these rebels were fighting under - their rebel commander. Upon closer inspection of the image, several of the rebels are noted sporting smiles. There are at least four m… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[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

[Mexican Troop Train]

Description: Postcard image of a Mexican Troop Train. Several dozen Mexican Troops can be seen in this picture. The troops on the ground are waiting for something. The men are wearing coats, zarapes, and sombreros ergo the weather must be cold. Another group of men can be seen on top of the railroad livestock cars. There are several women standing and sitting on top of the livestock railroad cars. During the Mexican Revolution it was common to see many women accompanying their husbands. Written on on… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Prisoners Awaiting Sentence #2]

Description: Postcard image of at least three Mexican Insurrecto prisoners behind bars, being guarded at a jailhouse in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A man is seated outside the left side of the window; he is wearing a Mexican army-style uniform, including a large sombrero and a bullet ammo bandolier with a 5 round ammo clip. A woman is standing near the right corner of the window, looking inward at the prisoners. Handwritten on the back: "We saw this prison it is just a large brick house. Looks like a small sc… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Armored Train]

Description: Postcard image of an 'Armored Train'. A field artillery piece, of an unknown model, sits on top of this Mexican railroad car, or tren de ferrocarril, and is headed towards an unknown destination. A large group of Mexican spectators has gathered to get a better look at the canon. Two Mexican men appear to be guarding the artillery piece. There is an electric street lamp in the middle of the picture.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos fighting behind Barricade]

Description: Postcard image of a group of unknown insurrectos fighting behind a barricade. Four men can be seen in this image. Three men are firing their rifles towards an unknown direction. The men are using railroad ties and sandbags as protection. The men are fighting near an unidentified set or railroad tracks. One man lays dead in the middle of the picture - the dead man is still wearing his sombrero. There is wall advertisement at the top of the image. Some of the advertisement reads: Petrolio… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrectos Near Ciudad Juárez]

Description: Insurrectos posing for a group photo between battles. A desert landscape near Juarez filled with seventeen Insurrectos at all stages: at rest, playing, taking aim, hiding, and waving. The caption reads: 'Insurrectos Near Juarez'.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Federals taken by Insurrectos. Juarez, Mex.]

Description: Postcard caption reads: [Mexican] Federals taken by Insurrectos. Juarez, Mex. Six unidentified men are seen in this image - Mexican Federals. The caption reads Federals [soldiers] taken by Insurrectos. No information can be ascertained under whose command these Federal soldiers' were under. Most of the Federals in the image are wearing a matching outer coat or jacket which resembles one of the styles of the Mexican Federal Army during the Mexican Revolution. Two of the men are wearing sho… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Rebels in the Field]

Description: Postcard image of a large group of unidentified Mexican rebels or insurrectos walking along the open desert, towards the small town partly visible in top right corner of image. Most of the men are carrying rifles and the group is being led by several men on horseback. Handwritten text on back: "4/2/16 El Paso, Texas. Dear Grace, just arrived from Casas Grande, Mexico and on my return".
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Insurrecto Leaders]

Description: Postcard image of Mexican Insurrecto Leaders. Location unknown. Most of the men in this image have their backs towards the photographer and therefore they are unidentifiable. Two newsmen can be seen top image - centered. Both newsmen are wearing hats. The bearded man center image - wearing a hat and the long light colored coat has been identified as Roque González Garza by the contributor of the postcard, Mrs. H. C. Kramps. Roque González Garza (1885–1962). According to Encyclopedia.Com:… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[PanteĂłn Felicista]

Description: Postcard image of a group of men standing in a row (including a Mexican Army officer, who is smoking) along the left side of the image, behind a gravedigger who is holding a shovel and standing in a partially-dug grave. The caption (lowever-left) reads: "60. Int. de la Ciudadela. Panteón Felicista." [translation: 60. Interior of the Citadel. Felicista Pantheon.] On the right side of the image, there is a pile of dirt along the ground, a covered corpse is visible near the center of the image, … more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Orozco's Sharp Shooters, Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard image of a group of men, men reported to be [Pascual] Orozco's Sharp Shooter, posing for this photograph. Pascual Orozco was a supporter of Francisco I. Madero. The men seen in the image are reported to be somewhere in the desert near the city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A group of unidentified mountains, possibly the Sierra de Juarez mountain range, can be seen in the background. Nine men are sitting down on the desert ground and one man is standing next to a horse - right image. T… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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