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."

Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.

Photograph of the the Sweeney Family dressed in nice clothes; Mathilda Alice Sweeney (far left) front, Mathilda Ella Brown Sweeney, Moreau Sweeney, oldest son, Guinevere Graham Sweeney wife of Charles James Sweeney, Sr.(right corner with hat) Picture in font garden of Ashton Villa, Galveston, Texas. All of the women are wearing long dresses and the two men in the photograph are wearing nice suits.

Postcard showing a portrait made of Elmer Josephine Wheatly (Dolly) holding an umbrella while wearing a long white gown and black shoes.

Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney standing on the right next to a man leaning towards another woman to his right; both women are wearing long dresses and the man is wearing a suit.

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."

Photograph of soldiers riding on horses in different long lines on trail. There are different trees and bushes along the trail and a mountain range in the background. The soldiers are in different groups on the trail.

Photograph of soldier's tents are in an open area. There are soldiers in and around the tents. There are various objects and few trees around the tents.

Photograph of mountains from a top view displaying trails, rocks, and trees. There various types of terrain shown of the mountain.

Photograph of three people, which two are young children, on a farm standing near animals. The animals are getting ready to eat with a barn in the background. A person is holding the unclothed young child. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No. 4662...Mexican types..."A pair of Jacks and three of a kind..."" "Swafford...photo...copyright..." There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BRDR. 1916/7."

Photograph of soldiers outside of the tent sitting on the ground. There is one soldier without uniform shirt. There are various objects around the soldiers. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. BORDER 1916/7"