Photograph of Epazote plant, a perennial herb with jagged green leaves, background of soil and other foliage, information about the plant and Borderlandia organization about borderlands.
Illustration of a herb called Epazote with descriptive text about its origin, flavor, growth height, and etymology in a green box.
Color-coded map of Mexico showing states with different colors. Text overlay explains Mexico's annual epazote production, highlighting Puebla, Tlaxcala, and the State of Mexico as main producing states.
Plate of quesadillas with herbs, served with a side of sour cream and garnished with cilantro.
A plate of black beans topped with sliced radishes and fresh green herbs, with a green background and text about black beans in southern Mexico.
A glass of green salsa on a gray plate with two wooden spoons, with a wooden tray, plants, and other food items in the background.
A pile of dried or fresh Epazote herb, with text describing its medicinal uses and properties, including reducing cramping, stomach and intestinal pain, eliminating parasites, calming nervousness, and clearing airways.
Bronze statue of a man on a horse, with trees and blue sky in the background. Text overlay describing Juan Bautista de Anza's 1774 expedition from Tubac, Arizona, to California.
Illustration of Juan Bautista de Anza II in 18th-century military uniform riding a horse and holding the reins, accompanied by a historical document and signature on a blue background.
Map showing the southern route of departure from the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de Tubac in 1774, known as Camino del Diablo, marked with black dashed lines and arrows. The route begins near Tubac marked with an orange star, passing through Sonora
Photo of rocky terrain with yellow wildflowers at the bottom, blue sky background, and a sketch of Padre Francisco Garcés in historical attire on the right side, with text about the desert spring and Camino del Diablo.
Painting of 34 leather-jacketed soldiers on horseback led by two officers, part of the scouting expedition of Anza and Garces, with mountains in the background.
Map showing the route of return from Tubac to Yuma, Arizona, highlighting the Gila River, Santa Cruz River, and surrounding geographical features, with text explaining the expedition's journey and historical context.
Text detailing sources and images, with citations from various organizations and a Borderlandia logo featuring the words Border, Landia, Borderlandia, arranged diagonally in black text on a stylized globe map background.
A red background infographic with black text about José Leon, the first civilian mayor of Mexican Tucson, and his report on Tucson. It features a black silhouette of a person riding a horse and illustrations of cacti. The phrase 'Borderlandia' appear
A red background with black text about the first week of January, describing a horse herd incident, with illustrations of a crescent moon with clouds, a cactus with a person standing next to it, a running horse silhouette, and the words "Borderlandia
A red background with black text about the second week of January, describing an event where Apaches in Sonora recovered 17 animals from their enemy. There is a drawing of a horse, an illustration of prickly pear cactus, and the words "Borderlandia"
A red poster with black text and illustrations. The poster discusses a foot race between Apaches and settlers, mentioning tension and efforts to restore peace. It features a silhouette of two runners, some cacti, and the words "Borderlandia" in styli
A red background with black silhouette images of a man on horseback and a cow. Text discussing the fourth week of January about soldiers, settlers, and mission land disputes, with a quote about a cow and calf belonging to a soldier. The lower right c
A peach-colored background with a quote in black text about a cowboy, missionaries, and thieves. The quote is surrounded by illustrations of plants, cacti, and a silhouette of a running boy. There is also stylized text reading "Borderlandia".
A quote about cattle theft and punishment from Borderlandia, with a drawing of a man in a cloak holding a spear, and a diagram of a cow with numbered sections.
Red poster with black illustrations of a garlic bulb, a tomato, and a skewer with pieces of meat and vegetables. Text provides citation for a historical document and information about Borderlandia, a border organization, with a website link.
A historical document with handwritten Spanish text and multiple red wax seals, alongside an orange background with black text explaining the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2nd, 1848, ending the Mexican-American War.
A quote about the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress in December 1845, on an orange background with the word "Borderlandia" in stylized black font at the bottom right corner.
Text excerpt discussing General Taylor, General Stephen Kearny, General Winfield Scott, and the capture of Mexico City in August 1847 on an orange background, with the word BORDELANDIA in stylized text at the bottom right corner.
A quote about the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848, with a small vintage illustration of an eagle holding a scroll and a snake in its beak. The background is orange, and there is a stylized text in the bottom right corne
A quote about Mexico ceding territory in exchange for war damages, with a partial map of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and the words "Borderlandia" styled diagonally.
Quote about Mexico-U.S. border provisions, mentioning protections for Mexican nationals, U.S. promise to police the border, and arbitration of disputes, with a paragraph about Guadalupe Hidalgo community outside Mexico City, and a stylized text logo
A map of Mexico showing the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty land cession, with a quote about the treaty and U.S. troop movement, and a logo for Borderlandia in the bottom right corner on an orange background.
An old map of the United States from 1820, with colored states and boundary lines, on a beige background with orange borders, with text about the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and a Borderlandia organization logo.
Text about 18th century birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert with silhouettes of three flying birds and a cactus illustration, along with the words 'Borderlandia'.
Silhouette of a person looking through binoculars at birds flying near a large cactus, with a small figure standing next to the cactus. Text notes binoculars are not included and references the Sonoran mission frontier.
A quote about eagles from Father Juan Bautista Nentvig, with a silhouette of a soaring eagle on a green background.
Book cover of 'Rudo Ensayo' by Juan Nentvig, published by the University of Arizona Press as part of the Century Collection, with a light grey and green background.
A map of Central Europe highlighting Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. The map marks a location in Poland with a red pin. Text explains that Johann Nentwig was born on March 28, 1713, in a German co
Historical black and white diorama scene of Father Nentvig at the November 21-22, 1751 siege of Tubutama, showing a man in traditional clothing. The background of the image includes stone walls and trees, with overlay text describing the scene and th
Map of Mexico highlighting Nayari, where Nentvig died in 1768 en route to Mexico City and Veracruz, with a historical note about a missionary who perished during the Jesuit Expulsion from the Sonoran Desert.
A pale green background with black text and a black bird silhouette in the top right corner. The text includes sources and information about Borderlandia, a binational organization dedicated to understanding borderlands.
A panoramic view looking south from A-Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, towards Mexico, showing the Santa Rita mountains and several other mountain peaks and landmarks in the distance. Text overlay explains that the photo commemorates the February 17, 186
A purple informational sign titled 'Fort Buchanan FAQ' with historical facts about the fort's name, establishment, founders, location, and site selection. The sign includes two photos: an old sepia photo of soldiers standing outside a fort entrance a
Map showing early American military installations in Territorial Arizona during the nineteenth century, including Fort Buchanan, Fort Wallen, and Camp Moore, with surrounding mountain ranges, rivers, and geographic features.
Black and white photograph of a landscape with trees, ruins, and a person standing in the distance, labeled as the ruins of Fort Buchanan in Arizona in 1914.
Black and white photograph of a historical sign for the site of Fort Buchanan from 1926, with text describing its history in New Mexico, and a background of an open landscape with trees.
Historical newspaper clipping about William Wrightson, a former Cincinnati resident and railroad record holder, who died at Fort Buchanan in 1865 after being shot by Apache Indians. The clipping mentions his background, birthplace, and military engag
Ruins of the 1856 Fort Buchanan Bridge in Sonoita, Arizona, showing old wooden bridge supports over a dry creek bed, surrounded by green trees and grass.
A blue and purple gradient background with white text listing sources and images about Arizona, Fort Buchanan ruins, Tucson panorama, and borderland organizations, including a stylized white border crossed by linear design with the words BORDERLANDIA
A painting depicting a group of people riding horses through a grassy landscape with dark stormy clouds overhead. The riders are dressed in traditional and historical clothing, including a woman in a blue shawl and a person in a black hat and blue ou
Map of the Anza Expedition (1775-1776), showing its route from Alta California to San Francisco Bay, with significant stops marked. The map includes a small world map highlighting the Spanish Empire in 1776, and text in English and Spanish about the
Historical black-and-white photograph of four people dressed in 19th-century clothing, seated together, with a quote and information about Pío Pico, the last governor of California under Mexican rule, in text overlay.
A painting of a Mexican family with a man, woman, and four children, dressed in traditional clothing, with a background of a dark, artistic style. The family appears to be engaged in a moment of interaction.
Painting of three women and a child, with a quote about African descent and Los Angeles founders on the right side.
Design with sources and images, featuring references to borderlands, Afro-Latino presence, and trail signs, with the Borderlandia logo at the bottom right.
Historical illustration of a soldier on horseback with labeled parts of the horse and equipment, accompanied by Spanish handwritten notes.
Painting of ships docked at a harbor with a town in the background, illustrating early 19th-century maritime activity.
A sea otter floating on water, holding its paw near its chest. Text describes the historical restrictions on otters entering Spain and mentions the California Fur Rush involving smuggling otter fur from Alta and Baja California.
Black and white photograph of Guaymas harbor in Sonora, Mexico, circa 1905. The harbor features several ships and boats. In the foreground, there are tightly packed buildings with flat roofs. Mountains and water are visible in the distance.
Historical map of Presidio of Santa Gertrudis del Altar showing the layout of the military installation in 1767, with labels indicating military structures and surrounding waters, and a legend explaining the map features.
Map of Sonora, Mexico, showing locations of Nogales, Altar, and Guaymas indicated with red circles and labeled in red. The map includes major cities, roads, and geographic features, with a brown background and label 'Borderlandia' at the bottom right
A historic church with a small white dome and a brick tower, surrounded by green trees and a grass lawn, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A historic church with ornate architectural details and white walls against a dark blue sky, located in Tubutama, Sonora, Mexico.
Black and white photo of Father Kieran McCarty holding a pipe, with a beige background and white text recalling his research in Sonora, Arizona.
Brown background with white text displaying various references and descriptions related to borderlands, including a logo at the bottom right corner with the word "Borderlandia" arranged diagonally across four lines.
A desert landscape with green shrubbery and a cactus in the background, under a blue sky, representing plants of the Mexican borderlands.
Close-up of green, elongated shrub leaves with small red stems, captioned with information about Sonoran desert scrub plants and their range in southwestern Arizona and Mexico.
Close-up of a plant with reddish-brown leaves and small beige seed pods. Accompanying text explains the seed pods are from Sebastiania pavoniana, parasitized by a moth larva, sold as Mexican jumping beans.
Close-up of a branch with a cut latex sap, with green leaves in the background.
A quote by Baltasar Obregón on a green background, discussing native people and trees, with a tilted, minimalist logo in the bottom right corner that reads BORDERLANDIA.
Illustration of two men on horseback, dressed in historical armor, riding through lush greenery, capturing a scene from a Spanish conquest. Green text block with historical information about the 1541 expedition led by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, a
Aerial view of the ruins of the Guevavi mission, with adobe walls and surrounding leafless trees in a desert landscape in Arizona.
Drawing of indigenous people in traditional attire, carrying various objects, with a cactus in the background. The drawing is titled 'Seri Gentiles' and appears to be a historical illustration.
Text excerpt about borderlandia, a binational organization focused on borderland understanding, with references to various sources and a logo featuring the words 'Borderlandia' in a stylized, overlapping font.
Black and white illustration of a historic mission building with mountains in the background, desert plants in the foreground, and a person walking nearby, accompanied by a blue overlay with white text describing an 1864 account of Tumacácori Mission
A black-and-white illustration of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie, with text on the right side that provides a brief biography of Browne, mentioning his birthplace Dublin Ireland and his work in travel writing and illustra
Cover page of J. Ross Browne's 1869 book titled Adventures in the Apache country, depicting a tour through Arizona and Sonora with notes on Nevada's silver regions.
A black and white illustration of two men riding a wagon pulled by oxen, with a quote on the left side about a mission near the Santa Cruz River. The quote mentions visiting the old mission of San Jose de Tumacácori, and describes the mission's locat
A black and white illustration of a river valley with tall cliffs on the sides, trees, and a small group of people in the distance.
A historical illustration of a mission-style building with domes and towers, surrounded by people and wagons, with a quote about the mission's agricultural history.
Historical black-and-white drawing of a mission with a tower and bell towers, with a few people and a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground.
Black and white illustration of an old stone castle with towers and an arched entrance, surrounded by sparse bushes and trees, with mountains in the background.
Black and white drawing of a bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sitting outdoors and holding a sketchpad, with ruins and a castle in the background. Blue text box with white text about Vallequez and doodled words 'Borderlandia'.
Text image listing sources and references related to borderlands, including URLs and publication details, on a blue background with the words 'Borderlandia' arranged diagonally in stylized text.
A historical painting depicting the Battle of Hermosillo on May 4, 1866, with soldiers in 19th-century military uniforms engaged in combat and a wounded soldier lying on the ground, surrounded by scattered equipment.
Map of Mexico highlighting Hermosillo, Sonora, with text about the battle fought there between Mexican and French imperial troops during the French invasion of Mexico from 1862 to 1867.
Photographs of Angel Martinez and Coronel Jesus Toledo with descriptive text about their roles in Mexican history during 1866, including details about their military leadership and actions.
A black and white photograph of José María Tranquilino Almada y Quirós, wearing a formal suit with a bow tie, and a text panel describing his role as an Imperial colonel in the Second Mexican Empire.
Photograph of Cerro de la Campana, also known as Bell Hill, with a radio tower on top, in Hermosillo, Mexico, during sunset. Below the image, a brown text box contains description about the hill's historical significance and origin of its name, with
Illustration of four soldiers in 1860s military uniforms, representing the French Foreign Legion in Mexico, 1863-67. The soldiers are dressed in colorful uniforms with red trousers, dark jackets, and hats, and one is mounted on a horse, holding a rif
Historical illustration of a battlefield with soldiers, some dead on the ground, and soldiers and horses at the scene, near a damaged building and palm trees.
Historical illustration of soldiers engaged in the Battle of Camarón, depicting armed men fighting outside a damaged building, with barrels and debris scattered around.
Text-heavy image with references and facts about borderland studies, including historical and cultural references, and a stylized logo with the words 'Borderlandia' arranged diagonally.
Painting of San Isidro Labrador, a man kneeling outdoors with a prayerful expression, hands clasped, surrounded by farm landscape with sheep and mountains in the background, alongside text about his feast day and historical details.
An illustration of a saintly figure holding a staff, surrounded by colorful paper lanterns, with a background indicating a fiesta celebration. The image includes Spanish and English text about the feast day of San Isidro in Madrid, 1947, and a quote
A decorative Spanish street sign reading 'Calle de San Isidro Labrador' with an illustration of a man holding a staff, sitting outdoors with trees, plants, and a farm scene in the background. There is also a note explaining he was born in Madrid in 1
A decorative ceramic tile with a painting of two historical figures in traditional clothing, with jars and an arched doorway in the background. The tile features text that reads "Plaza de la Moreria" and a paragraph describing the district of La More
Illustration of Saint Isidore of Madrid kneeling in prayer with a cityscape background and a religious halo around his head, with Spanish text referencing his feast and miracles.
Illustration of a man in traditional attire, with other dancers around, and text about the Hispanic tradition of San Isidro in Madrid and its origins from the Maghreb, northwest Africa.
A bowl of traditional Pozole de Trigo Sonorense soup with garnishes including lime wedges, chopped peppers, and tortillas, on a white plate with a striped textile background.
Text-based image with references, a note about Borderlandia organization, and its logo with the words 'Borderland' repeated diagonally.
Black and white photo of a river flowing at the border with a mountain in the background, overlaid with blue banners containing text about the celebration of Saint John the Baptist on June 24th and information about Borderlandia, an organization prom
Line art illustration of a desert landscape with cacti, clouds, mountains, and the sun.
Painting of John the Baptist standing outdoors, holding a staff with a cross, with a lamb lying on a rock at his feet. The background shows a cloudy sky and a landscape with trees. A blue overlay on the right contains text about John the Baptist and
Illustration of Tlaloc, an Aztec god of lightning, rain, and earthquakes, depicted in a colorful, traditional Mesoamerican style with feathers, jewelry, and a headdress, holding a staff with bells against a blue background. There is a block of text d
Text on a blue background discussing the history of El Día de San Juan in Tucson, Arizona, including its origins among Mexican and American Southwest communities, its decline, and revival in 1998.
Black and white photograph of a man standing by the Santa Cruz River, with the ruins of the Tucson mission in the background, and leafless trees along the riverbank.
A list of sources and images related to San Juan Bautista, the Tlaloc glyph, and the Santa Cruz River, with a Borderlandia logo in the bottom right corner and the website www.borderlandia.org at the bottom.
Black and white image of a statue of a man riding a horse, with trees and buildings in the background. The top text reads, "The Story Behind Tucson's Pancho Villa Statue". The bottom text explains, "Borderlandia is a binational organization committed
Map of downtown area showing Veinte de Agosto Park with a green space and a map pin. Surrounding streets include Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard, and South Church Avenue. Notable nearby landmarks include an equestrian statue, a courthouse, and a
A gray background with black text describing the unveiling of the Pancho Villa statue on July 1, 1981, including a quote from The New York Times. There is a diagonal black line crossing out the text "BORDERLANDIA" at the bottom right corner.
Black and white photo of Villa's horseriding statue being unveiled, showing a large horse and rider on a pedestal, with a crowd gathered at the event.
Sources and images page listing two sources about the Pancho Villa statue. The first source is a news article from AZPM dated March 10, 2016, about the controversial century after the New Mexico raid, with a URL link. The second source is a New York
Historical illustration of a man in 1823 riding a horse with a flag, labeled as crossing the Colorado River to California during the Romero Expedition, with a tree and landscape in the background.
Sketch of two women in traditional clothing and large hats walking along a rocky landscape, carrying backpacks and walking sticks.
Drawing of Tucson Presidio Chapel with people crossing the Colorado River in Baja California, including figures waiting, talking, and carrying items, during a historical visit in 1860.
Map of crossing Arizona, United States, showing routes through various rivers, villages, and passes, including Yuma Crossing, Tucson, and Romero, along with geographical features like the San Francisco Mountains, San Pedro River, and San Cruz River.
Text about an expedition from Tucson to California led by Jose Romero, with a Mexican flag at the bottom and a historical illustration of a soldier in a red uniform with a feathered hat on the left side.
A photograph of a silver coin with a bald eagle surrounded by an inscription in Spanish. The coin is part of a historical document about an expedition and a letter from Santa Catalina. The background is brown with white text describing the context of
Illustration of a soldier in a red coat with gray trousers, holding a rifle, standing beside a horse and a person in the background. Text on the right describes troop movements on July 2.
A quote about an adventurous river journey with a line drawing of a mountain, sun, clouds, and trees, along with the word "Borderland" in stylized text.
Text listing sources and images related to borderlands, including references to Santa Anna's Mexican Army, San Juan Capistrano Mission, crossing Arizona, William Myers' California Lancer, Neto's Tucson ring story, and Borderlandia's mission, with a l
Illustration of Juan Bautista de Anza II on horseback dressed in historical military attire with a blue coat and black hat. To the right, a blue box contains white text about his birthplace and background. The bottom left has a signature of Juan Baut
A historical painting depicting a group of men on horseback dressed in 18th century military uniforms and red coats, with a backdrop of mountains and blue sky. There is an accompanying blue text box with a quote about the baptism of Juan Bautista in
Painting of explorers on horseback near a body of water with mountains in the background, accompanying text about Borderlandia, a binational organization promoting understanding of borderlands, and with the Borderlandia logo.
A photograph of a tree with white, spiky flowers and green leaves, with a green text box next to it listing plant names and information about borderlands plants, including Clematis drummondii.
View of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail in Tubac, Arizona, showing trees and a trail entrance with signs, including a label indicating Clematis drummondii plants. The right side of the image has a green background with text and grap
A cluster of misty, cloud-like moth, hanging from a tangled web of tree branches with green leaves in the background.
Photograph of wildflowers in a field under a partly cloudy blue sky, with text describing the source and organization Borderlandia.
A pink informational poster titled "Borderlengua: A Border Lexicon" with definitions of the words "agringado" and "agringar," and a description of Borderlandia, an organization dedicated to building public understanding of borderlands. The poster inc
Pink informational graphic about Borderlenga, a border lexicon, with definitions and a source citation in Spanish. There is a small black outline icon of two people talking in the top right corner and the word 'Borderlenga' stylized in the bottom rig
A historical map of California and the surrounding regions on the left side of the image. On the right side, there is a still life painting featuring a ceramic bowl with a floral design, a loaf of bread on a plate, a copper pitcher with a ladle, and
A historical informational panel about Yuma, 1781, with a photo of a mission building and a sign discussing the Mission La Purísima Concepción and its history.
Painting of a woman with short hair holding a doll in front of a wooden cabinet, with text about Maria Ana Montielo, her handwriting, her husband Santiago Islas, and the documentary Borderlandia by Kieran McCarty.
Historical map showing locations along the Colorado River, including Bicuñer, La Purísima Concepción, Winterhaven, and San Pedro y San Pablo de Bicünér, with a scale in miles, dated December 21, 1785, and a paragraph of text referencing an event on t
Illustration of a woman dressed in historical Native American attire, with a long white vest, blue long-sleeved shirt, and red boots, standing confidently with hands on hips. The background features a brown area with historical text about Indian wars
A quote about the Colorado settlements and the Yuma nation, mentioning Father Garcés, the rebellion, and the suffering experienced by the author and her loved ones. The quote is on a brown background, with the text in white, and the word "Borderland"
A black and white landscape silhouette of leafless trees and a lagoon under a cloudy sky, with a brown background and white text describing a historical scene involving two fathers and their daughters at a lagoon.
Black and white illustration of two friars in robes, holding their respective books and walking. In the background, a small scene depicts soldiers fighting. To the left, there is a brown section with text recounting a historical quote from 1781 invol
An ancient copper pot with a handle, used for heating and drinking chocolate during the Spanish colonial era, displayed in a museum setting.
Borderlandia logo with text about organization, its mission, and sources on a brown background.
A purple informational sign titled "Borderlenga: A Border Lexicon" explaining the greeting "Quiubó!" and its context, with source attribution, a directional arrow labeled "En español", and a stylized logo reading "Borderlândia" in lower case letters.
A purple poster titled "Borderlengua: A Border Lexicon" featuring a humorous greeting "¡Quiubo! ¡Quiúbole!" and explaining it as a friendly greeting in Mexico. The poster describes two friends greeting each other with "¡Quiubo, amigo!" and "¡Quiubo,
A historical black-and-white photo of a submarine in a harbor with buildings and boats in the background, promoting the organization Borderlandia in Arizona.
Hand-drawn map of a property with labeled buildings and areas, including kitchen, living room, supply room, laundry, workshop, storage, and vegetable garden, along with numbered storage units and a parking area.
Map of southern Arizona showing Camp Continental (Bull Farm) location between Sahuarita and Green Valley, near Tucson, with a description about its historical significance as the southernmost German POW camp in Arizona.
Black-and-white photo of a rural farm area with several buildings, utility poles, and a large pile of wood or debris, with a dirt road in the foreground.
Close-up of a cotton plant in a field, with clear blue sky in the background.
Photograph of a group of guards at a camp, with an older man wearing a cowboy hat, glasses, and a striped shirt to the right. The guards include five standing and three sitting men. The background shows a building and a vintage car.
A historical black and white photograph of a group of soldiers, some wearing military uniforms and hats, gathered together outdoors. The image includes an overlay of captioned text discussing soldiers' struggles with fighting and conflicts over bread
An elderly woman with glasses and a patterned blouse holding a framed black-and-white wedding photograph.
A text document providing sources and information about Borderlandia, an organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of borderlands. It includes references from Britannica, Arizona Daily Star, and Green Valley News, along with a website
Black and white historical photo of two men standing in front of a ruin or ancient structure, with a tree nearby, under the title "Evading the Evil Eye in Spanish Colonial Arizona."
Black carved jet amulet in the shape of an owl, recovered during 1991 excavation at Guevavi, Arizona.
An aerial view of Guevavi ruins showing ancient stone structures in a desert landscape with sparse bushes and dry terrain.
Map showing Guevavi location near Nogales, Arizona, with nearby cities and reservations, including Phoenix, Tucson, and Fort Apache Reservation.
Text explaining the applications of a charm pendant, including its use on a horse's bridle or collar, with images of a black pendant, a drawing of a pendant with a horse, and a drawing of another pendant with the word "BORDERLANDIA".
A traditional Spanish colonial horse trapping called anquera, made of leather with intricate colorful embroidery and iron jingles, arranged in a semi-circle around the central piece. There are also several iron jingles shown in an inset image.
Historical artifacts including a medallion, two crucifix charms, and a carved hand known as a figa, higo, or higa, found at Quiburi, Arizona, with a note about Spanish colonial artifacts and their origins in ancient Mediterranean. The items include a
Close-up of an artifact, a pendant, with an information card beside it, describing its purpose to ward off the evil eye, excavated from the Guevavi Mission church, displayed inside the Museum of Tumacácori National Historical Park.
Text about archaeological and anthropological research, with a border at the bottom right containing the word Borderlandia in stylized letters.
Historic black and white photo of the Congress Hall Saloon in downtown Tucson with a decorated bar and two men dressed in 19th-century clothing standing nearby.
A graphic with a quote about Milwaukee beer, two beer bottles clinking, a newspaper with a quote, and a badge icon. The background is yellow.
Illustration of Louis Pasteur sitting in a room with bookshelves and chairs, a diagram of a map with a location pin, and the words Louis Pasteur, 1822-1895, along with text explaining pasteurization and beer shipping.
Illustration and text about 19th century logistics, showing a silhouette of a steam train on tracks, a globe with North and South America, and a stylized 'Borderlandia' logo. The text discusses the arrival of imported beer in Arizona via rail from Ca
Historical photograph of George O. Hand, a man with a beard and mustache, sitting with a dog on his right side, on a yellow background with text about his life and diary entries from the late 1800s.
Map showing the location of the Hand & Foster Saloon in Territorial Tucson, with streets, buildings, and handwritten notes, including a black arrow pointing to the saloon.
Street view of downtown Tucson with trees, street lamps, a tall building, and an overpass. Text overlay indicates the location of Hand & Foster Saloon on Garcés Footbridge and mentions George Hand's other professions.
A collage featuring a quote from Big Jim Griffith about George Hand's observations, an image of a book titled 'Whiskey, Six-guns & Red-Light Ladies' edited by Neil Carmony, a photograph of a man wearing a straw hat, and a stylized text reading 'Borde
Traditional Spanish colonial mortuary chapel with a skull and crossbones decoration and a colorful shell motif. Text overlay mentions Spanish colonial mortuary chapels, charnel houses, and houses of the borderlands, with a small caption referencing L
A historic cylindrical structure at Tumacácori National Historical Park in Arizona, with evidence of scaffolding post holes visible, located behind the church of San José and within a graveyard, used as a mortuary chapel.
Photo of Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico showing the east facade of the Cathedral of Chihuahua with small ventilation openings of the pozo. The image includes an inset close-up of one of these openings with architectural details, and shows a courty
Stone sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi surrounded by seven figures, with two small spires above. An arrow points to the figures, and another arrow points to Saint Francis. Text describes the sculpture as part of the Pozo de Animas (Well of Souls)
A page from a book or pamphlet listing sources and a black highlighted section with etymology of the word "Charnel House". The text discusses historical sources, etymology, and the borderland as a binational organization committed to building public
Painting of Saint Rafael Archangel depicted as a military figure with wings, wearing a red and gray outfit, holding a sword, on a weathered wooden panel.
Painting of a historic military scene at Tubac, with a fortress and soldiers, including Spanish officers and O'odham warriors, with text overlays describing Tubac Presidio and its history.
A historic wall tapestry depicting indigenous auxiliaries in Segesser buffalo hide. Overlaid with text explaining the transfer of the presidio garrison from Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac to Tucson in 1775, and the arrival of O'odham soldiers with a n
A painted wooden statue of Saint Raphael, depicted as one of the seven archangels, standing on a small platform inside a decorative niche in a church or chapel. The statue shows Saint Raphael holding a staff and standing on a fish, with ornate decora
A historical illustration of the first ship built in California, titled 'El Triunfo de la Cruz,' showing a ship in a harbor, farmland with people working, and nearby cottages with sheep, depicting early Californian port and rural life.
Painting of a seaside landscape with a small hut, palm trees, boats, mountains, and an ocean, depicting a historical scene.
Painting of Juan de Ugarte, a priest from Honduras born in Tegucigalpa, depicted with a contemplative expression. Text overlays provide biographical details about his life and mission work in Baja California.
Historic stone building with a bell tower, surrounded by purple mountains and pink flowers in the foreground, overlaid with text describing the San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó mission in Baja California Sur.
A tree identified as Populus brandegeii in the Sierra de Guadalupe region, northwest of Loreto, with informational text about its growth, native recognition, and historical significance for local construction.
Map showing the location of a Populus brandegeii tree on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, with a photo of a tree on campus enclosed in a circle and the text highlighting that the tree can be found in Arizona.
Text and illustrations about the triumph of the cross, showing two bronze crosses, a sailing ship, and informational text about a historical event in September 1719 involving a cross, a ship named El Triunfo de la Cruz, and a nautical journey from Lo
Map illustrating historical exploration routes and locations of Baja California missions, including the Sierra de Guadalupe, Loreto, La Paz, and San Francisco Javier, with textual annotations about Serra Guadalupe's timber source and exploration surv
A digital graphic containing a list of sources with a book cover titled 'The First Ship Built in the Californias' by Theodore H. Hittell, and a decorative illustration of a ship's anchor, globe, and swords. The sources include academic references and
Historical map of the Sonoran Desert with the title 'Keeping Warm in the Sonoran Desert' and information about Borderlandia, a binational organization, including the website www.borderlandia.org.
Black and white historical illustration of a man with outstretched arms, with handwritten notes and labels in Spanish, and a highlighted box with historical information about 1740s Bavarian Jesuit missionary Jacobo Sedlmayr documenting a method along
Glowing burning firewood or hot coals with a description about their use for warmth by Indigenous people.
Illustration of two Native Americans aiming bows and arrows, with a section of a person sitting below, and a paragraph of text explaining the historical use of firebrands for navigation and guides in Spanish-speaking regions.
A page of handwritten text in Spanish from a 1939 publication, with the word "Source" and an arrow at the top.
A historical map showing the frontier region of Mexico around Tucson, dated December 9, 1828, with overlay text about Borderlandia and its mission to build understanding of borderlands, including a URL www.borderlandia.org.
A historical letter displayed in a room with wooden furniture and a telescope on a shelf. The room has white curtains and a map on the wall.
A painting of a historical scene in Tucson, featuring a mounted soldier, women dressed in traditional clothing, and a large wooden gate with inhabitants and livestock in the background.
A monochrome desert landscape with multiple tall saguaro cacti, rocky terrain, distant mountains, and a cloudy sky.
A black and white illustration of a town scene featuring several people, including women and children, gathered outside a building with a tower. Two individuals are sitting on the ground, mounted with hats, while another person is standing near them
Illustration of a 19th-century military officer in uniform with a sword, standing beside a horse. Text on the left discusses the qualities of a local military commander on the northern frontier of Tucson.
Historical illustration of a soldier on horseback in blue uniform with a black hat, holding a spear, with a green and white flag. The soldier has a mustache and is looking to the left.
A historical map of northern Sonora, Mexico, with overlaid text discussing law enforcement and political history, mentioning Manuel Escalante y Arvizu, and temporary notes about the region and its governance in 1828.
Image of a book cover titled "A Frontier Documentary: Sonora and Tucson, 1821-1848," edited by Kieran McCarty, with a photograph of an older man holding a pipe in the bottom right corner, and a silhouette of a building arch on the cover.
Red background with a large white cross in the center. Diagonal green stripes cross behind the cross. The text at the top reads 'Origins of the Spanish Dialect of Northern Mexico.' At the bottom left, it says 'Borderlandia is a binational organizatio
A map showing the Basque region in northern Spain and southwestern France, with a flag of Navarre. Text explains the historical Basque influence on the dialect spoken in this part of Mexico, originating from settlers from the Basque Country during th
Illustration of two white profile human heads facing each other with speech bubbles above their heads, set against a red background. Text below lists Spanish words with English translations and explanations, about northern Mexico and Basque origins,
Street vendor with food and produce on a cart, with overlaid text in Spanish and English
Text explaining a regional linguistic phenomenon in Chihuahua, Mexico, with an image of green peppers and a photo of Omar Chaparro.
Map of Mexico highlighting the state of Chihuahua in red, with a red informational box containing the source citation from El Heraldo de Chihuahua, dated March 22, 2022.