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Miscellaneous photograph collection - UTRGV Library Edinburg

The Miscellaneous Photograph Collection from the UTRGV Library Edinburg is comprised of photographic prints and negatives on a variety of topics. Photographs have been acquired over many years mainly from community donors. Dates include 1850s—2000s.

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[Military] Photograph of Six Soldiers

Photograph of six unidentified cavalry soldiers posing in a row in front of a tent or other structure. The man in the center has his arms around the two men in front of him and the man on the far right is holding his hat in his hand.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier and Two Women Under Canary Island date palm

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier standing in between two women in front of a Canary Island date palm with a house and other trees visible in the background. The woman on the right is wearing a light-colored dress and the woman on the left is holding a parasol that is resting on the ground.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier and Woman

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier wearing a dark band on his left arm posing next to a woman wearing a light-colored dress in a field with houses and other small buildings visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier By Tents

Photograph of a man wearing a dark-colored uniform and hat standing in a field between two rows of tents. Another soldier is visible in the distant background and under the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "Hugh Hodgs - Sgt. Band 3 Tex Infantry Corpus Christi."
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Drinking Coffee

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier sitting at a table and sipping from a mug. He appears to be inside a wooden barrack and other men are partially visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Holding Gun

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier standing on a beach with his left arm on his hip and his right outstretched holding a gun. The ocean is visible in the background on the right and there is a hill in the background on the left.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Holding Gun

Photograph of a young soldier holding a gun and a wooden number 13 visible on his body. Next to the soldier are pieces of wood that are holding up a dark color hat. Behind the soldier there are other soldiers lined up and looking at the shooter.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier in a Field

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier carrying a satchel and posing in a field. Behind him several men are partially visible sitting around a campfire and a house can be seen in the distant background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier in Automobile

Photograph of an unidentified soldier sitting in an automobile with his hands on the steering wheel and his foot on the brake pedal.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier in Bathing Suit

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a light-colored bathing suit standing in front of a large tent. Some furniture can be seen in the tent on the right and several trees are visible in the background on the left.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier in Field

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier standing at an angle in a field with various trees and shrubs visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier on a Horse

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier riding a dark-colored horse and posing, facing the camera, in an empty field.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier on Branch

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier posing holding a pistol and sitting on a large branch with another tree visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier on Horse

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier riding a dark-colored horse posing in an empty field.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier on Horseback

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier riding a dark-colored horse in a field with trees visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier on Pier

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier sitting on a pier with his legs hanging over the edge. He is on a beach with a large body of water visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Pulling Water Wagon with Horses

Postcard of two unidentified cavalry soldiers driving a horse-drawn wagon with a large water tank on the back of it up a hill away from a pond. Trees and other vegetation are visible in the background and a type-written text on the front of the postcard reads "Hauling Water for the Camp. Some Pull."
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers and Boy on Porch

Photograph of four unidentified cavalry soldiers and a boy standing and sitting on a porch in front of a wooden building with a sign that reads "Magnolia Brewery." The man on the left is sitting with his leg resting on a bench and holding a beer bottle, the man next to him on the right is also holding a beer bottle and leaning on a support pillar, another man is standing next to him by another pillar, the young boy wearing newsboy cap is barefoot and sitting on a bench, and the man on the far right is standing in front of the porch and holding a beer bottle.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers at Camp

Photograph of a group of cavalry soldiers marching in a row in a field at a military camp. The men are carrying drums, tubas, and other musical instruments and in the background a row of tents and telephone poles are visible.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers at Inspection

Photograph of a long row of cavalry soldiers on horseback in a field with trees visible in the background. On the far left a flag can be seen and a text on the front of the photograph reads "Full Pack inspection, 'B' troop 1st Col. Cav., 10-28-16."
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers by Smoke

Photograph of several unidentified cavalry soldiers standing on the right in a field and watching billows of smoke coming off the ground to the left.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers by Water Tower

Photograph of cavalry soldiers standing in a field with several large buildings, what appears to be a water tower, and trees visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Eating in Field

Postcard of a cavalry soldiers sitting and standing in several groups on a field eating. In the foreground on the right one man is standing and drinking from a mug. In the center several men are standing next to a trashcan with a pile of cookware on the ground in front of them and on the right another group of men is sitting on what appear to be large rucksacks or sleeping bags. In the background horses and other soldiers are visible and there is handwritten text on the front of the postcard that reads "Lunch In The Field."
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Grouped Around a Platform

Photograph of soldiers grouped around a speaker platform where one man is speaking. Along with the speaker there is two men taking photos on the platform. The soldiers watching have one hand raised with some men holding onto flags.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers in a Muddy Camp Area

Photograph of soldiers standing in a muddy area of the camp area. In the middle of the photo muddy ground is visible with puddles of water throughout. To the left of the photo soldiers standing up with their backs to the camera and one black and white dog is visible next to a soldier. In the background of the soldiers tents are tied down to the ground.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers in Field

Photograph of several cavalry soldiers in a field in front of two large houses with tents visible on the left and trees and another field in the background on the right. The men are facing away from the camera, some of them bent over the ground while those in the front appear to be running away.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers in Tent

Photograph of six unidentified cavalry soldiers sitting and standing in a semicircle inside a tent. One man on the right is standing and holding a pole, another man is standing in the back, and the other men are posing sitting in chairs or kneeling on the ground.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Sitting by Tent

Photograph of an unidentified soldier sitting on the ground in between two tents with various camping equipment in the foreground and several rifles in the tent on the left.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Marching

Photograph of several large formations of cavalry soldiers marching on a field away from the camera with tents, buildings, and telephone poles visible in the background. The men are carrying their rifles on their shoulders and in the middle someone is carrying a large American flag. Other smaller flags can be seen on the left and right and a handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "14 cav. Texas Border 1920."
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Moving Barrack

Photograph of several unidentified cavalry soldiers lifting and moving what appears to be a wooden barrack in a field with a house partially visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers on Field

Photograph of a group of unidentified cavalry soldiers marching in a row on an open field with tents visible in the background on the left and two other men watching from the far right. The soldiers are carrying tubas, drums, and other musical instruments and in the distant background a telephone pole and other onlookers can be seen.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers on Wagon

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers on a horse-drawn wagon with another soldier visible in the foreground. One of the men in the wagon is facing the camera and the other man is facing away, climbing on top of several crates. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "Leaving Camp Scurry - Corpus Christi 3/26/."
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Playing

Photograph of a small group of cavalry soldiers gathered in a circle throwing another soldier up in the air on a sheet. The men appear to be on a beach with sand or dust in the air in front of the man being thrown.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers Playing Cards

Photograph of several unidentified soldiers sitting on a blanket and playing cards. The men are only partially visible, with only their lower bodies in the frame.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Standing on Horse

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier balancing standing on top of a horse with a tent and shed visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers with Automobile

Photograph of cavalry soldiers in a field with an automobile and wagons or other vehicles. In the foreground smoke is coming off of a campfire next to the car and several men are gathered together on the far right. In the background soldiers are standing next to and on top of wagons packed with crates partially obscured by smoke or dust in front of them.
[Military] Photograph of Soldiers With Car

Photograph of several unidentified cavalry soldiers in front of an automobile in what looks like a garage. In the foreground a man wearing a bathrobe and hat is standing with one hand on his hip and the other arm leaning on a wooden pillar. Behind him two soldiers appear to be working on the car.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier Wearing Robe

Photograph of an unidentified young cavalry soldier wearing a bathrobe standing with one hand on his hip and the other resting on a wooden pillar. Behind him two other men and an automobile are visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier with Binoculars

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier holding a pair of binoculars and standing on what appears to be a beach. The man on his right is wearing a bathing suit and two other men can be seen behind them on the right. In the background two tents are visible in the background on the left.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier with Horse

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier posing kneeling on the ground next to a horse that is leaning forward. Behind him another soldier on horseback, a tent, and a barrack are visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Soldier With Tent in Water

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier standing in water up to his ankles next to a tent in what appears to be a flooded area. The man appears to be trying to secure the tent with a rope and behind him several barracks and other buildings are visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Three Cavalry Men By Wagon

Postcard of three unidentified men posing standing in a field in front of a wagon with horses visible in the background. In the foreground a stove, firewood, and a makeshift table made out of a board balanced on two trashcans can be seen. A handwritten text on the front of the postcard reads "Some Class For The Field."
[Military] Photograph of Three Cavalry Men With Lewis Machine Gun

Photograph of three cavalry soldiers sitting on the ground in an open field with a machine gun. Behind them telephone poles, a house, and trees are visible in the distant background. There is a hand written note on the bottom of the photograph that reads "Lewis Machine Gun In Action - MG Co 3 Tex."
[Military] Photograph of Three Cavalry Soldiers In Ruins of Building

Photograph of three unidentified cavalry soldiers posing standing in front of a large brick building. The two men on the left have their hands on their hips and the man on the right is holding what appears to be a weapon.
[Military] Photograph of Three Soldiers Cooking in Tent

Photograph of three unidentified cavalry soldiers wearing light-colored aprons standing in a tent preparing food. The man on the left is leaning over a large pot on a wood-burning stove, the man on the right is standing next to a table covered with various containers, and the third man is standing behind them next to a chair. On the left a tree is partially visible and on the right a lantern, a hat, and other objects can be seen in front of the table.
[Military] Photograph of Three Soldiers Doing Dishes

Photograph of three unidentified cavalry soldiers standing on a wooden board holding cooking wear with several barracks and trees visible in the background. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored undershirt and holding a large pot and a plate, the man in the middle is carrying a basket of plates, and the man on the right is holding a pitcher and standing next to a tub.
[Military] Photograph of Three Soldiers With Two Women

Photograph of three unidentified cavalry soldiers in uniform posing with two women wearing dresses and hats with trees and barracks visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Three Soldiers With U.S. Flag

Photograph of three unidentified cavalry soldiers posing with a large American flag. Two men are standing behind the flag in the back while another man sits in front of the flag in a chair holding his hat in his hand and another man's hand can be seen touching the flag on the left.
[Military] Photograph of Three Young Cavalry Soldiers By Tents

Photograph of three unidentified young cavalry soldiers standing in a field in front of a row of tents. The man in the center is much taller than the other two men and is posing with his arms stretched out above their heads. A vehicle and trees are visible in the distant background.
[Military] Photograph of Train Station in Alvin Texas

Photograph of a train station in Alvin Texas with the train tracks and platform on the right and trees and a corral on the right. In the background several buildings, including houses and a water tower, are visible. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "Depot - Alvin Texas - from Troop Train March."
[Military] Photograph of Troop B on Horseback

Photograph of a large formation of cavalry soldiers on horseback riding down a dirt road toward the camera. One of the men in the front on the left is holding a flag and on the far right two men are riding apart from the group. In the background trees can be seen on the left and some hills are visible on the right. A handwritten text on the front of the photograph reads "Returning to quarters after inspection. 'B' troop 1st Col. Cav."
[Military] Photograph of Two 14th Cavalry Soldiers Sitting in Tent

Photograph of two soldiers sitting in a tent with supplies laid out in front of them. In the background there is a road to the left of the tent. Caption reads: "K TR 14th Cavalry, Nov. 3, 1920"
[Military] Photograph of Two Cavalry Men

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers standing in a field wearing dark bands on their left arms and holding what appear to be sabers. Behind them a large tent and a tree are visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Two Cavalry Soldiers with a Woman

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers posing standing on either side of a woman in a field. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress and headscarf, the man on the left is holding a rifle in his hand with the butt on the ground ,and the man on the right is holding what appears to be a saber on his shoulder.
[Military] Photograph of Two Cavalry Soldiers with Guns

Photograph of two unidentified young cavalry soldiers holding pistols and standing next to a brick building in what appears to be a fort. Shrubs are visible in the foreground and the background in front of a large brick wall.
[Military] Photograph of Two Men of the 14th Calvary Sitting in Front of Tents

Photograph of two 14th calvary soldiers sitting in folding chairs. Behind the two men there are two tents with the entrance flaps open.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers

Photograph of two unidentified soldiers posing outside with a building partially visible in the background. The man on the left has his harms on his hips and the man on the right is holding what appears to be a mug.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers By Crates

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers standing next to what appear to be large wooden crates that they are covering with a tarp.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers By Tent

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers standing next to what appears to be a tent or barrack and looking over their shoulders towards the camera.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers by Train

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers standing in front of a train car that is labeled "Express" on the left and "Cruz Roja Americana" with the Red Cross symbol on the right." The man on the left has his hands on his hips and is wearing a large belt and the man on the right is standing with his hands at his sides.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers in a Flooded Camp

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers standing water up to their ankles in what appears to be a flooded area. Behind them on the right there is a barrack with steps partially submerged and in the background trees can be seen sticking out of the water.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers in Uniform

Photograph of two male soldiers in uniform standing next to one another. Behind the duo tents are visible tied down in the grass.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers Sitting

Photograph of two unidentified cavalry soldiers sitting in chairs and talking in front of two tents. The man on the left is wearing glasses and a dark-colored tie and there appears to be a pole in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Two Soldiers Standing Outside a Tent

Photograph of two soldiers standing outside a tent with their guns at their sides. In front of the men is two organized piles of supplies.
[Military] Photograph of Two Unidentified Cavalry Soldiers

Photograph of two unidentified young cavalry soldiers posing in a field. The man on the left has his hands on his hips and a building is partially visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Two Unknown Men, a U.S. Soldier and Laborer

Photograph of two unknown men. One of the men appears to be of Mexican descent riding a donkey and wearing light color clothing. The other man is a U.S. Army soldier standing next to the donkey in a uniform.
[Military] Photograph of Two Young Cavalry Men

Photograph of two young identified cavalry soldiers holding pistols standing outside of a brick building in what appears to be a fort. Brush is visible in the foreground and behind them more brush and a brick wall can be seen.
[Military] Photograph of Unidentified Cavalry Soldier

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier posing with his hands on his hips in a field with houses and trees visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Unidentified Soldier

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier wearing a pistol in a holster posing in a field with a small building visible in the background.
[Military] Photograph of Unknown Man in Uniform

Portrait of an unidentified man wearing a general's uniform with several medals on it posing in front of a dark background.
[Military] Photograph of Unknown Soldier By Tent

Photograph of an unidentified cavalry soldier with a toothpick in his mouth sitting with his leg resting on what appears to be a long crate or cot in a tent. Various equipment can be seen in the tent behind him and on the left a field is partially visible.
[Military] Photograph of Unknown Soldier With Saber

Photograph of an unknown solider in uniform holding a saber in front of his face. In the background there is a visible line of tents tied down.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Calvary Riding Lined Up on Horseback

Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Calvary lined up and riding on horseback. There is one soldier ahead of the men leading them. Handwritten text on the back reads "Sgt. Hill, this are for you and your captain."
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Calvary Standing on the Back of Their Horses

Photograph of the US. Army 14th Calvary standing on the back of their horses. In the background tall crops can be seen.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Cavalry

Photograph of the U. S. army 14th cavalry marching in formation. The soldiers are visible with their supplies on their backs and holding their guns.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Cavalry Marching

Photograph of the U.S. Army 14th cavalry marching in formation. Behind the group one soldier is carrying the American flag and one soldier is standing back to look at those marching.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Cavalry on Horseback

Photograph of U.S. Army 14th cavalry on horseback completing jump exercises. Two men on their horses are off to the right watching the other men completing the exercises.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Army 14th Cavalry on Horseback

Photograph of the U.S. Army 14th cavalry on horseback. Tall crops can be seen behind the group of soldiers.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Flag

Photograph of an American flag flying to the left from a pole in an empty field.
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Soldier, Theo Browning on Beach

Photograph of cavalry soldier Theo Browning standing on a beach with one hand on his hip and the other arm outstretched in front of him holding a handgun. Behind him a large body of water is partially visible on the right and a handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "Theo Browning..."
[Military] Photograph of U.S. Soldier, Theo Browning on Hill

Photograph of cavalry soldier Theo Browning standing on the side of a hill and holding a pistol. On the right his shadow is visible and a handwritten text on the front of the photograph reads "Theo Browning."
[Military] Photograph of Woman and Two Soldiers

Postcard of an unidentified woman wearing a light-colored dress standing in between two unidentified cavalry soldiers in a field with houses visible in the background. Both the men are wearing a dark band on their left arms and the man on the left is wearing dark-colored boots.
[Military] Photograph of Young Soldier Sitting Outside Tent

Photograph of a young male soldier sitting outside a tent. Guns and other supplies are shown next to him on the left side and another tent is to his right.
[Military] Photograph of Young Solider Standing Outside Tent

Photograph of a young soldier standing outside the entrance of a tent. He is wearing dark color boots, pants and a light color t-shirt.
[Military] Postcard of 14th Cavalry Men and airplane

Postcard of several cavalry soldiers on horseback on a dirt road riding away from the camera. Above them an airplane is flying towards the viewer and there are shrubs visible on both sides of the road and a telephone pole in the background. A hand-written text on the front of the postcard reads "Bringing the Mail to the 14th Cavalry on the Hike."
[Military] Postcard of 14th Cavalry Soldiers in field

Postcard of a large group of cavalry soldiers and horses in a field with what appears to be an airplane visible in the background. In the foreground on the left one man is horseback, behind him another man is sitting on the ground, and other men are standing next to horses. A handwritten text on the front of the postcard reads "14th Cavalry In The Field."
[Military] Postcard of Airplane Above Field

Postcard of a cavalry soldier standing in a field looking up at an airplane flying overhead. On the left two other men are on looking on from what appears to be a large wagon and a cart, trees, and shrubs can be seen in the background. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "Mail Bag Dropping Mail For 14th Cav." and has an arrow pointing to a bag of mail falling from the airplane in the distance.
[Military] Postcard of Airplane Above Troops

Postcard of an airplane flying above a group of unidentified cavalry soldiers on horseback, who are facing away from the camera towards the plane. The pilot appears to be waving to the men below and two men on the left are carrying large poles. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "Dropping A Message For The Troops."
[Military] Postcard of Camp Devine

Postcard of soldiers at Camp Devine. Throughout the photo soldiers, horses, and tents are visible.
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Men assembling tents

Postcard of several unidentified cavalry soldiers assembling tents in a field with a group of horses behind them on the right. In the foreground one man is standing and looking down at the ground and across from him is a flag on a flagpole. The other men are in a row kneeling or bending over their tents and another group of soldiers is visible in the background. On the front of the postcard is a hand-written text that reads "Pitching camp in the field."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Men on horseback

Postcard of a long line of soldiers on horseback in a field with shrubs and trees visible on the left. A text on the front of the postcard reads "Leaving Encinal April 21, 1920. 119 Miles from San Antonio."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Men on Wagons

Postcard of cavalry soldiers driving covered wagons pulled by horses down a dirt road with shrubbery on the left and right and telephone poles visible on the left. On the front of the postcard a hand-written text reads "Pulling out from Pearsall. April 18, 1920."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Men with Horses

Postcard of a large group of horses and cavalry soldiers in a corral at a camp. In the foreground several men are standing next to horses who are drinking from troughs and behind them other soldiers are leading horses away to the other end of the corral. A large pipe is visible in the foreground on the left and trees and more horses can be seen in the background. A handwritten text on the front of the postcard reads "14th and 16th Cavalry Camp at Webb, Tex. April 22, 1920. 138 miles from San Antonio"
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry on the Mexican Border

Postcard of the U.S. Cavalry and their horses along the Mexican border surrounded by open land.
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Soldiers at Fort Sam Houston

Postcard of a large group of cavalry soldiers on horseback in a field at Fort Sam Houston with two two-story buildings visible in the background. Several of the men in the center are holding tubas, trombones, and other musical instruments and on the front of the postcard a type-written text reads "Last Day at Ft. Sam Houston. April, 16th 1920."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Soldiers at Pearsall

Postcard of cavalry soldiers on horseback and standing next to horses in several groups on a field. On the left the smoke from two small campfires is visible there appears to be more smoke and haze in the background. On the front of the postcard a text reads "Breaking Camp At Pearsall."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Soldiers at Von Ormy River

Postcard of a group of cavalry soldiers on horseback in and next to a river with a bridge and trees visible in the background. In the foreground one group of soldiers are in the river with some of the horses drinking water and on the right several other men are waiting on the riverbank. A text on the front of the postcard reads "Watering At Von Ormy."
[Military] Postcard of Cavalry Soldiers in Desert

Postcard of a group of cavalry soldiers on horseback riding in two rows down a dirt road in a desert. One of the men in the front is holding a flag and various shrubs and other desert plants can be seen in the background.
[Military] Postcard of Crashed Airplane in a Field

Postcard of an airplane with its nose stuck in the ground in a field with a horse in front of it and two unidentified boys standing on the right. A text on the front of the postcard reads "At Encinal, Tex. Result of Landing In Soft Ground. Capt. Lewis, 14th Cav. Was A Passenger When It Upset."
[Military] Postcard of Soldiers Holding Map

Postcard of three unidentified cavalry soldiers standing in a field in front of an automobile with a horse partially visible on the right. The man in the middle appears to be looking at a map while the man on the left looks at him and the man on the right faces away from the camera. There is some brush in the foreground and background and a text on the front of the postcard reads "Consulting The Map."