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[Dead Insurrecto]

Photograph of an unidentified rancher on horseback looking down at the body of a dead Mexican 'bandit' or Insurrecto in the Chihuahuan Desert. Postcard captions reads: 'The bodies of dead bandits found all along the trail of Pancho Villa'.

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army Field Ambulance]

The postcard caption reads: 'U.S. Ambulance picking up wounded soldiers on the Battlefield.' In this image, three soldiers are transporting a wounded soldier on a field stretcher from the battlefield onto the waiting horse- or mule-drawn ambulance, which already contains another wounded soldier. At right, a fourth soldier and a man wearing dark-colored civilian clothes (possibly a news reporter or photographer) are observing. Behind them, other soldiers are visible around wagons of supplies… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army troops marching into Mexico]

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

[U.S. Troops crossing a river, somewhere in Mexico]

Postcard image of U.S. Army Troops crossing an unidentified river at an unknown location. The back of the postcard image reads, 'The way the boys cross the river. Very Shallow.' The river is most likely the Rio Grande river and the location, because of the terrain, somewhere in the Big Bend Valley area - possibly.

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Pack mules in parade]

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 Women Traveling on Railroad Cars]

Postcard caption reads: Mexican Family Traveling. Riding Box Car and Rods. Box car rods were part of the undercarriage of the box cars. The women in this photo are not refugees of the Mexican Revolution. The women in this image were most likely traveling with their husbands in support of the Mexican Revolution. Many ordinary Mexican women and wives supported the Mexican Revolution by traveling with their husbands and supporting the Revolution by taking care of the everyday needs of the men… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Refugees on their way to the United States]

According to the author's written caption; the event in this photographs is that of a group of Mexican Refugees on their way to the United States. The author, Walter Horne, does not provide any information for the exact location for this event - neither has a date been provided. We can only assume that this group is somewhere in Mexico. The image shows a long line of groups of families traveling on their mule drawn wagons. Mostly mules can be seen harnessed to these wagons. No exact inform… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Young boy sitting on his mule drawn buggy]

Postcard of a young boy sitting on his mule drawn buggy. This young entrepreneuring boy is delivering fresh water to his customers. In El Paso, and at the turn of the 20th century; many homes in the outlying areas of the city still did not have plumbing so fresh water had to be delivered daily. The water barrel is covered by a thick burlap cover and next to the water barrel is a wash basin. Their is no information about the identify of the young boy nor of the exact location of where this i… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Donkeys grazing]

Postcard image of three donkeys grazing for food in front of two pitched tents at an unknown campsite or small ranch. At right, a man and a boy are repairing a riding wagon and several small wood structures are visible behind them. At left, laundered clothing items are hanging on a clothes line.

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Outdoor Cooking Scene in Mexico]

The postcard description reads: 'Typical Scene in Mexico. Wounded Soldier'. An unknown man and an unknown woman, resting in front of a standing railroad car, pose for this fortuitous moment in time. The author of this postcard notes that the man is a wounded Mexican [sic] soldier. The woman is grinding maze into flour as evident in this picture. Some already made bread is seen in front and to the side of the metate. The woman is using a traditional Mexican metate (or mealing stone) to pro… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Bidding Farewell to their Native Land]

Postcard image of an unidentified woman and two small children standing along the Rio Grande river. According to the caption, the family is looking back towards El Paso del Norte and are bidding farewell to their native land. El Paso del Norte is now known as Ciudad Juárez. There is no corroborating information about the identities for this small family. We also do not know if the woman is the mother, grandmother, or someone else related to the children. The family appears to have all of t… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Scene in West Texas]

This postcard image shows a desert scene somewhere in West Texas The exact location of this event is not known. This desert scene features several indigenous desert plants including the saguaro cactus or (Carnegiea gigantea) and a few barrel cactus. The saguaro cactus are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age. The saguaro cactus are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert covers large parts of Arizona and California to the North and… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Mountains]

The caption on this postcard reads: Rough mountainous country of the southwest. Visible in this picture are a few creosote bushes; a yucca plant - most likely yucca angustissima; and a rocky mountain side. The creator of this image does not provide the location for this event.

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Cactus Borderland Route]

Postcard of an unidentified man standing between two extremely tall saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert, with other brush and vegetation. The caption at the bottom of the image says: "Cactus Borderland Route."

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Scene]

Postcard image of a desert scene. The creator of this image did not provide any information for the location of this photographic event. The center of this image features two rock piles that have been purposely stacked in a pyramid type formation. One stack of rocks is taller than the other stack of rocks. These man made rock piles are known as a cairn(s). Cairns can range in size from small simple piles to large elaborate piles of rocks. Typically, cairns are used along trails and paths … more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Giant Saguaro Cactus]

Postcard image of two blooming saguaro cacti with a tree between them, next to a dirt road or trail. Other brush and vegetation are visible around the trail. A caption at the bottom of the image says, "Giant Cactus."

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Southwestern Scenery]

Postcard image of saguaro cacti, chollas, and other vegetation in the Sonoran Desert with mountains in the background. A caption at the bottom of the image says "Southwestern Scenery."

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mojave Yucca]

Postcard photograph of Mojave Yucca desert plants. The Mojave yucca or 'Spanish dagger' is cactus plant that is mostly native to the Mojave Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Sonoran Desert of southeastern California, Baja California, New Mexico, southern Nevada and Arizona. The flowering plant also thrives in parts of West Texas. The creator of this image does not provide information for the location of this event. Also, no information is known about the mountains in the background.

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Spanish Daggers]

Postcard image of a natural desert scene. No information is provided for the location for this photographic event nor is there a date for this event. Yucca plants also known as Spanish Daggers are the main feature in this photograph.

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Desert Vegetation]

Postcard image of several saguaro cacti as well as trees, brush and cholla cacti in the Sonoran Dessert with the caption: "Desert Vegetation."

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Horned Toad of the Southwest]

The postcard's title is "Horned Toad of the Southwest". The image displays someone's right hand lifting a horned toad into frame. Also known as the Texas Horned Lizard, this creature was designated as the official Texas State reptile in 1993.

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Venomous Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Elks Home, Douglas Arizona]

Postcard of the Douglas Elks Lodge located in Douglas Arizona. Elks Lodge # No. 955 is located at 650 E 10th St., Douglas, AZ 85607. According to the February 25, 2016 Douglas Dispatch; the lodge was established in 1902. However the construction of this building did not begin until February 20, 1916 and was then subsequently completed later that year in August of 1916. The original cost of the building was less than $20,000. The Elks are an American fraternal order founded in 1868. Part o… more

Date: 1910/1920

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Quarantined for Measles]

Photograph of individuals quarantined for measles. Postcard addressed to J. R. Teague in Framingham, Massachusetts address 114 Hollis Street. The post marked stamp on the back side reads: "San Antonio, Texas, June 1918, 8:30 pm."

Date: [1910..1920]

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

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