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[Scrapbook Page: Military Camps and Hidalgo, Texas]

Photographs of military camps and Hidalgo, Texas. The top left photo is of men in military uniforms standing near a small tent, with the caption "La Gloria." The top right photo is of a campsite being constructed with small tents at Young's Ranch. The bottom left photo is of a man with a large hat sitting on a horse. The bottom right photo is of the Hidalgo courthouse with men standing on the porch.
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Cook, Frank Lauderdale
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Border Photo Album] (open access)

[Mexican Border Photo Album]

Photograph album compiled by 1st Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton while he was stationed near the Mexican border containing images of the Texas National Guard activities there. Handwritten text at the start of the album says: "Photographic Views of scenes at and near Mexican Border on Rio Grande River - Ft. Ringgold, Texas during May-Sept. 1916."
Date: 1916
Creator: Hazelton, Oliver Taft
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Differential Gears (open access)

Locking Device for Differential Gears

Patent for "Locking Device for Differential Gears adapted especially for use in connection with automobiles using the “full floating” type of rear axle." (lines 4-7) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: January 18, 1916
Creator: King, George W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier Sitting in a Cactus]

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."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History