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[Refugees Attending Mass]

Postcard image of Mexican Refugees attending outdoor mass at the refugee camp in Fort Bliss, Texas, ca. 1914. Most of the men and women in this photographic event are kneeling. Visible in the background are the tents that housed the refugees. According to research, the 'Mexican War Refugee Camp' (31° 49.335′ N, 106° 25.728′ W), was located inside of Fort Bliss, Texas near the present day location of the Fort Bliss Museum - 1735 Marshall Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. More details about the histo… more

Date: June 1, 1914

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue, June 1, 1944]

Card with letter from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue mentioning that they'll by the Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing General Mortgage Income 41/2s with preferred Stock Due 1949 accompanied by stock at 97 1/4 flat. And asks her to write for confirmation as for delivery.

Date: June 1, 1944

Creator: W. C. Dibson & Co.

Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Fire Fighters in an Automobile]

Postcard of four fire fighters in a small automobile. The front of the vehicle is labeled, "W.F.D." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten note that says, "Thanks for your postal."

Date: June 1, 1909

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"]

Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably to wash and rinse their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers. On the back the postcard is to Howard Seybert from Berwick, Pennsylvania and reads "little warmer than in Pa".

Date: June 1, 1918

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis