65 photographs and one newspaper clipping describe the battles--particularly the aftermath of the battles--between Federals and Rebels in Reynosa and Matamoros in the state of Tamaulipas on the Mexico-U.S. border during the Mexican Revolution in 1913. The photographs are numbered and arranged chronologically, first of the Battle of Reynosa on 9 May 1913, then the Battle of Matamoros on 3-4 June 1913. Individuals included in the photographs include General Lucio Blanco and his chief of staff Francisco Mujica. Glenn's description of each photo is transcribed in this inventory, with a visual description of the contents added.
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Cite as: P.S. Glenn Photograph Album, Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Following photos depict scenes of the Battle of Reynosa, in and around May 9, 1913. Scenes portray view of Reynosa, Reynosa Catholic Cathedral, Reynosa courthouse, horse-drawn carriage, freight train and depot, damaged train cars, destroyed Mexican National Reynosa Company train cars, destroyed cotton mill in Reynosa, east view of Reynosa's Plaza, government building in Reynosa's Plaza, removal of dead soldiers from top of Reynosa building, dead soldiers in streets of Reynosa, portrait of Captain Walk from USA 14th Calvary in Hidalgo, Texas, dead men in horse-drawn cart, view of US Customs house where onlookers view Battle of Reynosa, Mexican refugees arrive at US Customes house, imprisoned Mexican Federal Captain in Hidalgo, Texas, imprisoned Mexican policeman in Hidalgo, Texas, imprisoned Mexicans in Hidalgo, Texas, U.S. Custom officers of Mercedes Tex with 4 Mexican Federal soldiers in a car, view of Rio Bravo, Mexico, Rebel forces camping out, General Lucio Blanco with his staff outside a house in Rio Bravo, Mexico, General Pena and officers of General Blanco's Rebel forces, General Blanco's Chief of Staff, Francisco J Mujica, General Lucio Blanco with 11 year old Soldier-Hero of Battle of Reynosa, portrait of 11 year old Soldier-Hero, two rebel recruits from Rio Bravo, Mexico.
View of Reynosa, Mexico, with various buildings and Plaza included.
View of Catholic Cathedral and various associated buildings in Reynosa, Mexico.
Front view of Catholic Cathedral in Reynosa, Mexico.
View of two story courthouse in Reynosa, Mexico.
Three men in horse drawn carriage migrating to Texas after the Battle of Reynosa of 5/9/13.
Six men and women inspect the damage to a freight train in Reynosa, Mexico. The train engine and two adjoining cars are still on the train tracks but there is debris surrounding it. Creator noted the train cars and depot burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Smoldering train cars on train tracks with debris along side train tracks in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator estimated 100 cars damaged during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Four men and women inspect damaged freight engine and cars on train tracks in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator noted the train cars and depot were burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Three men and one woman pose in front of damaged freight engine and debris in Reynosa, Mexico. The train engine and two adjoining cars are still on the train tracks but there is debris surrounding it. Creator noted the train cars and depot were burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
A woman examines destroyed train car in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator noted the train cars and depot were burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Three men and woman among remnants of a cotton mill in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator noted the cotton mill was burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Five men and woman pose in front of destroyed cotton mill in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator noted the cotton mill was burned during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
View of Reynosa's east corner Plaza, where people gathered in front of one building with the name "Gerado M Guitierrez" painted along side the roof.
View of a two story government building in Reynosa, Mexico, on the east side of the Plaza. Creator noted 8 Federal soldiers were killed on the roof of the building during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Scene where three men remove dead soldiers from the roof of a government building in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the men were killed during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Men stand around the body of a dead soldier in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Men view two dead soldiers on a cobblestone walkway in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Two men pose near the bodies of two dead soldiers on a street corner in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Two men about to cart off two dead soldiers from a street in Reynosa, Mexico. A Catholic Cathedral lay in the foreground. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Picture of Captain Walk, of the 14th Calvary, in Hidalgo, Texas. Creator notated Hidalgo, Texas is on the U.S. side, opposite Reynosa, Mexico. Captain Walk stands in front of a porch; men stand on the porch in the background with backs turned away from scene.
Several dead soldiers lying in a horse drawn cart while men stand on both sides, in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Horse drawn cart with dead soldiers in back driven through street in Reynosa, Mexico. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Seven men (five on boat) are on one side of the river while a crowd of people stand at the opposite shore. Creator marked an "x" where a Mexican woman died. Creator notated the scene took place during the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
A crowd of people stand outside a building in Hidalgo, Texas. Creator notated the scene took place after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Man dressed in military uniform with hat and boots. Second man in standing in background.
Man in uniform and hat standing with hands behind his back. Creator notated the man was imprisoned after escaping to Texas after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Twenty-three men, dressed in military uniforms, standing or kneeling outside of a building. Creator notated the men were imprisoned after escaping to Texas after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Nine men, six of which are in a car. Creator marked U.S. Customs officer Anglin's figure with an "x". Creator notated all but officer Anglin were imprisoned after escaping to Texas after the Battle of Reynosa on 5/9/13.
Group of buildings with a single man on a horse riding away from the structures. Creator marked Gen. Blanco's quarters with an "x".
Twelve men standing outside of a building. Creator has marked Dr. Serturche's figure with a (1), and Gen L. Blanco's figure with a (2).
6 men wearing hats or sombreros standing outside. Creator has marked Gen. Pena's figure with an "x".
Mayor and Chief of Staff, Francisco J Mujica standing outside of a building wearing a hat and boots. 7 other men also appear in the photo standing or sitting outside of the building.
Man wearing a hat and boots, and holding a jacket with one arm and the other arm wrapped around a young boy identified as a hero of the Battle of Reynosa. Boy is holding a rifle and is wearing rounds of ammunitions.
Young boy standing outside next to a fence holding a rifle and wearing rounds of ammunition. Boy is identified as a hero of the Battle of Reynosa.
Two men wearing hats, standing outside, and smiling.
Following photos depict scenes of the Battle of Matamoros, in and around June 3 and 4, 1913. Scenes portray Matamoros Light & Power Plant, barricade constructed by Mexican Federal soldiers in streets of Matamoros, Rebel forces riding through Matamoros, American Counsel Building in Matamoros, Rebel Captain Berra holding rebel flag on barricade, Rebel Captain Berra on horseback, two dead men in field, dead men in streets of Matamoros, temporary Red Cross hospital in Matamoros Light & Power Plant, pile of dead soldiers in after Battle of Matamoros, pile of dead soldiers, burning pile of dead soldiers, Rebel soldiers on horseback in front of Matamoros Catholic Cathedral and riding through Matamoros, Matamoros street scenes, Matamoros Market Square, execution site in Matamoros Market Square, military barracks, portrait of Mexican Captain, portrait Female Soldier-Hero on horse back, Matamoros cemetery, portrait of Mexican Soldier, burned bullfight ring in Matamoros, Carriage-Ambulance in Matamoros street, General Lucio Blanco speaking to captured soldiers.
Building next to piles of wood, with a ladder leaning on the side of the building.
Building next to piles of wood. Three people (possibly 1 man and 2 women) are present outside of the building.
A number of men on foot and on horses are outside near a man-made barricade and building.
A group of men (1 man is on a horse) stand behind a man-made barricade in the street between buildings.
Street scene in Matamoros. Creator marked American Consul building in photograph with an "x".
Man standing behind a man-made barricade near buildings. Creator marked Capt. Berra's figure in photograph with an "x".
2 men sitting on horses outside of a building. Creator marked Capt. E.V. Berra's figure in photograph with an "x".
Three people are walking in a field where two bodies are lying. A stationary carriage filled with people is also present.
Three bodies lie on the ground outside of a building.
Many men in a building, either standing, sitting, or lying down. Some men appear to be wounded.
Dead bodies are piled together. Five men stand in the background.
Pile of wood and shrubs visibly on fire. Smoke emerges from the center of the pile. A boot and other body parts are visible from within the pile.
Two mean officiate the burning of dead soldiers from the Battle of Matamoros.
Chuch exterior with men on horses and on foot walking around in front of the building.
Chuch exterior with seven men on horses and one man on foot in front of the building.
Rebel forces ride through street in Matamoros.
Livestock steered through street of Matamoros.
General Lucio Blanco speaks to fellow rebel soldiers on horseback; he stands while others on horseback. Creator marked General Lucio Blanco with an "x".
Rebel soldier walking in Matamoros Market Square.
Spot in Market Square to execute soldiers.
Spot in Market Square to execute soldiers.
Men and women gather in back of military barracks, while Battle of Matamoros takes place.
Portrait of Mexican Captain posing with a sombero in his left hand and full gear in street of Matamoros.
Portrait of female soldier on horseback, she is recognized as a Soldier-Hero; she is wearing a blouse with a sash wrapped around her torso, hat, wedding ring, and a blanket covering her legs.
Matamoros cemetery.
Man and woman visit cemetery in Matamoros. Creator marked an "x" where the cemetery wall was missing bricks.
Portrait of Mexican Soldier wearing chaps, sombrero, and smoking a cigarette.
Bullfight ring with minimal structures and various debris on ground.
People watch while soldiers ride through Matamoros; Emergency carriage waiting on side of the street next to park benches.
General Lucio Blanco speaks from balcony to captured soldiers below while onlookers listen. Creator marked General Lucio Blanco's figure in photograph with an "x".