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U.S. Camel Corps, circa 1855
title U.S. Camel Corps, circa 1855description Pen and ink on paper, 24 in. x 20 in. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas up until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Camels Pen and ink drawings Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
The Camels are Coming
title The Camels are Comingdescription Paper illustrating the history of the US Army Camel Corps.artist/creator Earney, Anncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Example of camels used in overland packing companies
title Example of camels used in overland packing companiesdescription Illustration of camels used as pack animals during the late 19th century. Two men are leading four camels through a pathway. The man in the far right corner of the picture is walking. The second man is on a camel's back. Each camel is carrying a full load of supplies.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texas
title Riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texasdescription Photo of an illustration of riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texas. The camels are behind the horses and the men, awaiting their turn.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man in native African clothes riding camel
title Man in native African clothes riding cameldescription Photo of an illustration of a camel being ridden by an individual in native African clothing.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Typical US Army Camel Corps camp
title Typical US Army Camel Corps campdescription Photograph of an illustration depicting a typical camp for the U.S. Army Camel Corps, including supplies, horses, and field personnel. In the foreground, men are organizing supplies while the camels and horses are resting behind them.artist/creator Unknownsubject Military And War - United States Armed Forces - United States Army Camels Agriculture - Domestic Animalscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Example of Bactrian camel used in US Army Camel Corps
title Example of Bactrian camel used in US Army Camel Corpsdescription Photograph of illustration of Bactrian camel used in the US Army Camel Corps. Camel's side view is facing right.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Example of dromedary used in US Army Camel Corps
title Example of dromedary used in US Army Camel Corpsdescription Photograph of a drawing of dromedary used for the US Army Camel Corps. Side view of dromedary standing against a craggy background.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Camel from US Army Camel Corps in transit from Europe to the US
title Camel from US Army Camel Corps in transit from Europe to the USdescription Photograph of a drawing of a camel from the US Army Camel Corps. The camel has been secured against gale winds during its trip from Europe to America. It is kneeling on the deck of a ship.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)