Postcard photograph image of Mexican women. According to the creator of this postcard, the Mexican women are preparing food and cooking. A young girl is also part of this group of women. On the back of the postcard: '(One of many groups of women who follow up the Mexican Army, preparing dinner. Note the pool of filth - the flies don't show.) Will write soon. Very busy just now. Soldiers pay day tomorrow. Hope you are ok, I am. Yours, Walter.' This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Lauder Hill, Hallowell Maine. This postcard is post marked El Paso, Texas, September 2, 1912. This postcard has a 1 cent green Benjamin Franklin stamp on it. The Benjamin Franklin stamp is ca. 1909. There is advertising on the wall behind the women.

Postcard of several yucca plants on a flat area with desert mountains in the background. The caption for this postcard reads: 'Yucca Plants and Mountains.' These Yucca plants are also known as Spanish Daggers.

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 also the Mexican States of Sonora and Baja California to the South in Mexico. In the background, a magnificent steep mountain cliff.

The postcard caption reads: 'A Camp Pet' The 'Camp' being referenced in this postcard is Camp Stewart in El Paso, Texas. And the 'pet' in this photo is most likely a baby Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Note that there are two small snakes in this photograph event. Camp Stewart existed in El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916/1917. Camp Stewart was a temporary U.S. Army Camp that was specifically established by General John Joseph Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), near present day Fort Bliss, Texas; set up to defend the Texas/U.S. border against possible U.S. attacks/raids against the Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa and his armies. Camp Stewart served as the base camp for the U.S. Army Troops that were also part of General Pershing's Punitive Expedition.

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.

Postcard image of a natural southwestern desert vista with several large Spanish Dagger Yucca trees in the foreground. No information was provided about the location of this event. On the back of the post it reads, El Paso, Texas, 1919.

The postcard caption reads: Typical southwestern scenery, showing [sic] sandy character of the country. Desert foliage and mountains. Visible in this desert scene are many wild yucca plants and the desert mountains in the background. The prominent plant here is the Yucca plant or Yucca carnerosana also known as the Giant Spanish Dagger. This postcard was addressed and mailed to; Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine. The date is September, 13, 1918. The author of the postcard is Walter Horne. The postcard message reads: Went to church yesterday to register; the first time since you and I went in Pueblo. Hope you are well. I am ok this summer, but awfully busy and lots of trouble. I leave tomorrow for good probably. He has been in Deming and hasn't been over to El Paso for eight months. Will have the 5 galleries & photo business to run alone. Walter. Duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-020.

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

Southwest desert vista. There is no information provided for the location from where this image was captured. A solid rock mountain face encompasses most of the foreground in this photographic desert scene. In the center of this image, there is a small lake or some ponding water. A lone tree is clearly visible in the middle of this small body of water. And in the background, an unidentified mountain. Right center of the image there are two men facing the camera. One man is standing and the other man is sitting on a large rock. The man who is standing is wearing a light colored shirt and the man who is sitting is wearing a dark colored shirt. Both men are wearing hats. This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne in Portland, Main. The postcard message reads: Had quite an excitement here for a few days but it quieted down as soon as the U.S. Troops took a hand. Very hot here. Hope you are ok. The fight livened my business up in good shape. The postcard is post marked June 24, 1918, El Paso.

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. 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 monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Box 185, Hallowell, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October, 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-025. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …

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 monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine, Box 365. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-026.

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. 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 monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-023. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …

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 monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine, Box 185. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1916 1 cent Washington postage stamp - green. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-024.

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 monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: Miss Mary (unknown middle letter) Wagner, 1915 Buttonwood St., Philadelphia Pa. This particular postcard was not mailed but it does have a 1916 1 cent Washington postage stamp - green. This particular postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-026 and WH-PC-199-024.

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 of the mission of the Elks is to give back to their communities by providing children's programs, veterans assistance, and community development.

Postcard of the interior 'Altar' area for an unidentified Mexican Church. It is not clear whether this is a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in El Paso, Texas or a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in Mexico. The Altar area and surrounding architecture is decorative and ornate and is a typical representation of 'Jesus at the Altar'. Various Saints surround 'Jesus' and behind 'Jesus' is the Church Tabernacle and above and behind the Tabernacle there appears to be an affixed Catholic Monstrance. Unfortunately this postcard has no information to tell us more about where this image was captured and of what church in Mexico [or elsewhere] this image represents. Walter Horne writes [reverse side postcard]: "My dear Mother & Ed. Have been on the hump every minute. Will write at once. Am all OK every way. Glad you are both well. Love," Water.

Postcard looking northeast on Main Street in Trinidad, Colorado. A number of buildings are visible on either side of the road including a building on the left with a sign that says "Mansbach - Pool and Billiards" and the First National Bank on the right (5-story stone building). A number of pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks and a number of horse-drawn and motor vehicles are parked on either side of the street, with trolley rails and cables running down the center. The postcard is post marked from Trinidad, Colorado, July 7, 1911 and is addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine.

Postcard image of the construction of Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico, viewed from the south side of the dam, with the reservoir in the background. The postcard front caption reads: "Elephant Butte Dam, Biggest Irrigation Project in the World. Lands under this Project Our Specialty. Broaddus & Le Baron, El Paso, Tex." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine and the postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, June 14, 1915.

Postcard of the south side of Hotel Galvez, in Galveston, Texas, viewed from the beach along the sea wall. Several people are on the beach and walking on the sidewalk along the sea wall; parts of the hotel grounds are also visible near the building. The postcard reads, "Dear G. M.: This shows the beach and sea wall and hotel Galvez at Galveston, Tex. All ok here. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. Yours, Walter". The postcard is postdated September 7, 1914.

Postcard of G Avenue in Douglas, Arizona. Street scene of G Avenue. An electric street car/trolley is seen moving along G Avenue. Right of the image is the Bank of Douglas established in 1902.

Postcard of G Avenue in Douglas, Arizona. Street scene of G Avenue. An electric street car/trolley is seen moving along G Avenue. Right of the image is the Bank of Douglas established in 1902.

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.

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."

Postcard of an unidentified U.S. Army cavalry unit participating in horsemanship exercises. Several lines of cavalry members in uniform are standing atop dark-colored horses and riding over short wooden triangular frames. A caption at the bottom of the image says "U.S. Cavalry Drill."