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[Brigadier General George Bell]

Description: Postcard of Brigadier General George Bell. This image appears to show the arrival of General Bell into El Paso, Texas. Two unknown Army soldiers, perhaps one man is his driver, are flanking General Bell who is wearing the white mustache. Also, the Army band stands to the left of the General - the band was usually reserved for special ceremonies or for change in command ceremonies as well. One member of the Army Band is holding a French Horn. Brigadier General Bell replaced Brigadier Genera… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Combined Shock-Absorber and Brace.

Description: Patent for an improved connection between the shock absorber and brace to "reduce the strain on the front springs of a motor vehicle and to control the rebound incident to the front wheels [...] so that the machine may at all times be under proper control of the steering mechanism" (lines 34-41), including illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: More, David
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Postcard to Mrs. Connie Austin, September 14, 1916]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Connie Austin. The sender writes that he has just arrived, that he thinks he will enjoy living in Boerne, Texas, and that he has seen lots of pretty girls. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the Kendall County Fair parking lot, in Boerne, Texas. There is a long row of cars parked on the left side of a large dirt lot. A crow of people stands on the other side of the lot, next to a large building on their right.
Date: September 14, 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Naomi Haren, Ginny, Loma Jones, and Gladys Bates in Car

Description: Four girls, Naomi Haren, Ginny (last name unknown), Loma Jones, and Gladys Bates are pictured in what looks like a 1914 Dodge Touring car. In the background is a field with trees. Both Loma Jones and Gladys Bates were centers on the Denton High School girls basketball team from 1916-1917 and were also in Campfire Girls together. The girl in the drivers seat and the girl at the end of the car on the right are both holding noisemakers. We could presume that they were on their way to a celebration… more
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. Moore and Family, May 4, 1916]

Description: Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley regarding news of his family. He writes of Birdie's sewing project, his Ford car, and visiting friends. At the end he includes a note to Ruth about how much they want her to visit them. Envelope's return address is to O. C. Harris.
Date: May 4, 1916
Creator: McKinley, William J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Small group next to an early car]

Description: Postcard of three people next to an early seven-passenger Studebaker. Handwriting on the back of the photograph identifies the individuals as Bob Glenn, Gay Eads, and Eula Williams. The man and one of the women are seated on the side of the car, and the other woman is standing up facing them. A shadow from the photographer is cast on the front of the car.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

Something going on

Description: Photograph of a crowded street. There are three men on top of a building watching an event below them. A large number of people are shown near vehicles crowding the road. There are various stores that surround the area.
Date: 1916
Creator: Stanford Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Childress County Heritage Museum

[Outside of Quartermaster Depot]

Description: Photograph of the EL Paso depot Quartermaster Corps. The image contains five cars on the side of the street. There is a strip mall of buildings behind the cars. Accompanying information states: "The head quarters were located at the corner of South Santa Fe and West Overland streets."
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Motorized Commissary]

Description: Photograph of United States Motorized Commissary delivering food in a Ford Model T. This automobile was used to deliver food to the U.S. troops in remote areas. There are five soldiers wearing military uniforms and hats. The men are standing by the car.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[General Joseph T. Dickman]

Description: Photograph of General Joseph T. Dickman at Fort Bliss, Texas. Dickman is shown with other officers riding on horse back. The officers are wearing military uniforms and hats. Fort Bliss is in the background along with automobiles to the left of the image. There are also two children watching the officers riding down the dirt road.
Date: 1916~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Drawing a Crowd]

Description: Photograph of a U.S. soldier loading something into an automobile as fellow soldiers sit in the back seat. The soldiers draw a crowd, a group of local young men (perhaps Mexican youth) surround the car. The car is parked in front of a large adobe structure where a man is sitting on the nearest doorstep.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[On the Go]

Description: Photograph of a lone U.S. soldier driving an automobile up the side of hill; a cloud of dust follows as he goes. Though not clearly visible, the automobile appears to be a Dort, as the seals on the side of the doors resemble those of other automobiles taken during the Punitive Expedition.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Military Transportation]

Description: Photograph of an oxen drawn wagon resting between two parked U.S. military automobiles. A line of military trucks can be seen driving away in the background. Both automobiles bear the American flag, and the word Dort is on the windshields of the cars. Dort references the make of the automobiles. Soldiers sit or stand by their vehicles; two soldiers are standing atop of the wagon. In front of the oxen there are two dogs. Maybe these soldiers brought their pets along on the Punitive Expedit… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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