Photograph of two boys swimming in the water. The boys are in close proximity to each other. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Wetbacks in Rio Grande 1916/7."

Photograph of soldier clearing brush with a tool from the camp area. The soldier is standing holding a tool working on a large amount of brush. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "clearing camp grounds." There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR. 1916/7."

Photograph of soldiers on horses at a stand still. Couple of soldiers are talking while on their horses and another soldier looking back, where various group of soldiers in background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No. 4769...Army Scenes... The colonel at the end of his Regiment..." Swafford...photo...copyright..."

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..."

Photograph of soldiers on horses went hiking with brush around them. The soldiers are in a line on the trail a mountain range in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "D troop hike chasing smuggling ban-dits."

Photograph of soldiers preparing for travel by getting horses and wagons ready. There is a wagon with various objects on it and by it. The horses are in various locations and tents along with other building are in the background. There are men carrying a bucket. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "First Texas Cav at MAFA. Ready to load for San Antonia, Texas."

Photograph of soldier standing at attention in front of an arch building. The arch building has the rock showing and paint chipping off with a fence that is partially open. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: " MX. BRDR. 1916/7."

Photograph of building with a fence and trees surrounding it. The building is one story and made of bricks. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Probably somewhere in Mex. nr. brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of a military camp with tremendous amounts of rain. There is a soldier heading into a tent. There is a lot of water by the tents and on the ground. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Wet camp. nr. Mex brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of a small village with mountain range in the background. The huts are made of sticks and brush. There are various huts in this village with trees and various objects around them.

Text for three poems typed on Dallas Artillery Company letterhead, written by Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton during his service on the Mexican border (1914-1916). The poems relate to Hazelton's experiences during that time and include two titled poems and a song "to the tune of Steam Boat Bill."

Photograph of soldiers on horses riding through the mountains. The soldiers are in different groups on the trail. There are various sizes of trees along the mountainous trail and a different mountain range in the background.

Photograph of a deer close to a building and a dog is laying close to the building. There is an individual piece of wood by the deer and buildings in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: " MX brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of a soldier sitting at the bottom of a large cactus with his hat off. The soldier has his head down looking at the ground holding his hat. There are other trees and building in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Roma, TX. 1916 N. border."

Photograph of soldiers playing in a band. There are four rows of soldiers with various soldiers.There are trees and people in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Made in Harlingen, Texas about July, 1916 3rd Texas Inf. Band."

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..."

Photograph of soldiers digging using shovels by the tent's stakes. There are two men holding tools standing near the tents. Another men are watching the soldiers dig. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX BRDR. 1916/7."

Photograph of ravaged building where only a portion of building still remains standing. There are numerous stones and brush around the portion of the building that is missing. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR. 1916/7."

Photograph of soldiers eating dinner at camp. There are several table setting up for the soldiers to have dinner. The military camp is the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No. 4681...Army scenes...Dinner Time in Camp..." "Swafford...photo.Copyright..."

Photograph of a military camp with two flags in front of tents. There is the United States flag and a Regiment flag. There are several tents in a row. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: " MX. Brdr camp ? 1916/7"

Photograph of people by a house, which is made of adobe and straw. There is a person on a wagon with a donkey attached to wagon. There are a two men by the house on opposite directions, laundry by the one man. There are various objects around the house. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No.4647...Mexican Types... "An old time Adobe house..."" There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR. 1916/7"

Photograph of soldiers and civilians standing behind a tree and tent. There are five men standing. One of the soldiers is a holding a gun. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR 1916/7."

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."

Photograph of soldiers digging the ground with tents in the background.There are three soldiers holding shovels and one soldier is holding a knife. There are two soldiers just standing. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: Mex brdr. 1916/7."