William Burr Mcintosh Collection

Cuban Headquarters at Daiquiri, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Cuban Headquarters at Daiquiri, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). On 22 June 1898, American and Cuban troops attacked Spanish troops stationed at the small village of Daiquiri near Santiago de

Scene after Rough Riders Battle, June 24th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
Scene after " Rough Riders" Battle, June 24th, Spanish-American War, Cuba, 1898, (1899). In the foreground are the bodies of Sergeant Hamilton Fish

Cuban Soldiers (?)... June 23rd, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Cuban Soldiers (?) beside Ruins of Roundhouse, Morning of June 23rd, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). A group of men posing in front of steam locomotives

Tree from which Captain Paget... Saw... San Juan Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Tree from which Captain Paget...Saw...San Juan Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Tree from which Captain Paget and Other Foreigners as well as Several Correspondents

Come Five! Come Seven!, Spanish-American War, 18 June 1898, (1899). Creator
" Come Five! Come Seven!", Spanish-American War, 18 June 1898, (1899). American fighters playing dice on board ship, bound for Cuba

Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, preparing to leave for Cuba

Rio Grande Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator
" Rio Grande" Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers leaving Port Tampa, Florida, USA, on their way to Cuba

At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA. They were taking American troops to Cuba

The Last Photograph of Sergeant Willie Tiffany, Spanish-American War
The Last Photograph of Sergeant " Willie" Tiffany, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899)....Tiffany, Going Abroad the " Matteawan", Sunday Afternoon, June 12th

The Cherokee : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
The " Cherokee" : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US troopship taking soldiers to Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

On the Way from Battlefield of 1st and 10th to Rough Riders Scene of Conflict
On the Way from Battlefield of 1st and 10th to " Rough Riders" Scene of Conflict, over the Mountains, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)

Matteawan Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
" Matteawan" Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). American soldiers aboard a troopship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Conference After Rough Riders Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Conference After " Rough Riders" Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). American military personnel and war correspondents: journalist Richard Harding Davis (lying down)

Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers Lieutenant C. W. Exton, (20th Infantry), Cralle, Davis and Lafferty at Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

Our Foreign Guests, Spanish-American War, 8 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Our Foreign Guests, Spanish-American War, 8 June 1898, (1899). Men off to fight in Cuba, ...photographed shortly after our arrival at Port Tampa [Florida, USA] on the morning of the 8th

General Lawton Learning from Cuban Officers... June 30th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
General Lawton Learning from Cuban Officers...June 30th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). General Lawton Learning from Cuban Officers How El Caney Could (Not)

Last Photograph of Sergeant Hamilton Fish, taken Alive, Friday, June 10th, 1898, (1899)
Last Photograph of Sergeant Hamilton Fish, taken Alive, Friday, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). American soldier Hamilton Fish II (1873-1898)

Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). General William Rufus Shafter (1835-1906) and his aide-de-camp Lieutenant John Miley (1862-1899) of the US Army at Port Tampa, Florida

Army and Navy Building, June 4th, 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Army and Navy Building, June 4th, 1898, (1899). Headquarters of the Department of State and the Army and Navy, Washington DC, USA

St. Paul in Bay, firing over Top of Hill... June 24th, Spanish-American War
" St. Paul" in Bay, firing over Top of Hill, during " Rough Riders" Fight, June 24th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)

13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba: one of the companies just after the semi-daily exercise

Lieutenant Day, K Troop Rough Riders... Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Lieutenant Day, K Troop " Rough Riders" : in Camp after Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Soldier of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry in Cuba

16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers going on board a ship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, Spanish-American War, 10 June 1898, (1899). Ships preparing to leave for Cuba. The mules

Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4. 30 P. M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4.30 P.M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). On 22 June 1898, some 16, 000 American troops under US Navy Admiral William T

Creelman, just after Dismounting from Horse... Spanish-American War, 4 July 1898, (1899). Creelman, just after Dismounting from Horse which had Carried him from Hospital, Eleven Miles away

Journal Headquarters, Daiquiri, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
" Journal" Headquarters, Daiquiri, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). On 22 June 1898, American troops landed at the small village of Daiquiri near Santiago de Cuba

Lieutenant Lewis Reenlisting Thomas Dixon, Spanish-American War, 19 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers on board ship, bound for Cuba: I saw Lieutenant Lewis reading from a paper

Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Soldiers of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, known as the Rough Riders, preparing to leave for Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba

Last Time the Caprons, Father and Son, Met, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Sergeant Hallett Borrowe (1864-1921) with heavy ammunition mounted on a railway wagon, Port Tampa, Florida, USA

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"William Burr McIntosh: Capturing the Essence of the Spanish-American War" Step into history with William Burr McIntosh, a talented photographer who documented pivotal moments during the Spanish-American War. His lens captured scenes that still resonate today, providing a glimpse into this significant chapter in American history. In his iconic photograph titled "Cuban Headquarters at Daiquiri, " taken in June 1898, we witness the heart of Cuban operations during the war. The image transports us to a time when alliances were formed and strategies devised amidst uncertainty and turmoil. Another powerful snapshot is "Scene after Rough Riders Battle. " Taken on June 24th, 1898, it immortalizes the aftermath of an intense clash between soldiers. The haunting scene serves as a reminder of sacrifice and bravery exhibited by those who fought for their nations. McIntosh's lens also turned towards Cuban soldiers in his photograph from June 23rd, capturing their resilience amidst chaos. These brave individuals stood tall against adversity while fighting for freedom and independence. One cannot overlook "Tree from which Captain Paget Saw San Juan Battle. " This poignant image symbolizes both strength and vulnerability as it showcases where Captain Paget witnessed one of the most significant battles unfold before him. The photograph titled "Come Five. Come Seven. " captures comradeship among troops during battle on June 18th, 1898. It reflects unity and camaraderie that fueled soldiers' determination to overcome challenges together. As peace prevailed, McIntosh's lens shifted focus to humanity with "Prisoners Released. " This moving portrayal depicts compassion prevailing over conflict as prisoners are set free—a testament to hope even amid dark times. "Rio Grande Backing Out" reveals another facet of war—logistics. Taken on June 12th, this image showcases how crucial transportation was during military operations—an often overlooked aspect that played a vital role in achieving victory. "At the Dock" takes us back to June 10th, 1898, where soldiers prepared for battle.