The Revolution in Mexico (open access)

The Revolution in Mexico

Printed copy of a speech given by William H. Burges, who was a prominent El Paso lawyer and businessman, in the presence of both Francisco Madero and General Juan Navarro. The speaker urges the audience to support the establishment of Madero’s government in Mexico.
Date: 1911
Creator: Burges, William H. (William Henry), 1867-1946
System: The Portal to Texas History
El ataque a Ciudad Juarez y los acontecimientos del 14 al 18 de Junio (open access)

El ataque a Ciudad Juarez y los acontecimientos del 14 al 18 de Junio

This piece provides a firsthand account of the attack on Ciudad Juarez by Villistas and related events, including the American incursion. It also provides information regarding the effects of the battle on El Paso, Texas and includes named civilian casualties. The official American response is also noted.
Date: 1919
Creator: Enciso Durán, Xavier
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ills of Mexico by A Mexican - Esteban A. Navarro (open access)

The Ills of Mexico by A Mexican - Esteban A. Navarro

The Ills of Mexico by A Mexican by Esteban A. Navarro - Consul of Mexico.
Date: 1914
Creator: Esteban A. Navarro
System: The Portal to Texas History
Battery A on the Mexican Border (open access)

Battery A on the Mexican Border

This book is an account of Battery A of the Rhode Island National Guard and its activation on June 24, 1916, its travel to the U.S.-Mexico border, its activities until it was mustered out on November 2, 1916. They were stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, and also referred to their site as Camp Pershing. Includes a narrative description of their trip by train, their camp and training activities on the border. Also includes many reproductions of photographs of the troops and sites, cartoons, and a list of personnel.
Date: 1916
Creator: Stiness, Henry R. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Ultima Tragedia o El Calvario De Un Gral. Mexicano: Captura! Sentencia! Y Muerte! Del Gral. Felipe Angeles (open access)

La Ultima Tragedia o El Calvario De Un Gral. Mexicano: Captura! Sentencia! Y Muerte! Del Gral. Felipe Angeles

Account describing the death of General Felipe Angeles during the Mexican Revolution
Date: 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History