Miscellaneous Postcards and Photographs

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Adobe Church, Juarez, Mexico

An adobe church with a bell tower to the left is pictured in this black and white photograph. A wrought iron fence is pictured around the chruch. "Adobe Church, Juarez" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook sheet.
Bales of Cotton

This postcard features a sepia toned photograph of hundreds of bales of cotton, some scattered on the ground, some lined up, and some loaded onto waggons. Buildings, presumably the cotton gin, are pictured to the left, behind the cotton.
Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is pictured in profile with one hand to his face in this sepia toned portrait. Dickens is pictured wearing a dark, three piece suit. "Dickens" is written on the bottom edge of the photograph.
Cotton Ginery

This postcard features a color illustration of hundreds of bales of cotton and waggons loaded with cotton bales lining the streets of an unidentified town. Buildings are pictured on either side of the street and a number of utility polesare scattered along the streets and near the buildings. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper left of the image. "J. H. Dellande" is stamped in ink on the top and botton on the back of the card.
Crowd in the Streets of Town

This sepia toned, poorly visible photograph shows a large number of people crowding the streets of town with storefronts, buildings, and automobiles lineing the street. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Cut Log in the Forest, Canebreak, Mississippi

A black and white photograph of a cut log laying on the ground of the forest near the tree's stump. The photograph is mounted on a black board with the words "Cane Brake Miss" written on the back.
Donkey

A side profile of a donkey wearing a saddle and blanket is pictured in this photograph. A fence, trees and partial views of buidings are pictured behind the donkey. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Family Photo at a Farm Stand

A colorized photograph of people standing with a small harvest in front of a farm stand. The men are all wearing hats and the women are wearing dresses. Boxes of red fruit or vegitables are in front of the people and some of the men are holding boxes of the red fruit. A small, open structure is behind the people in the center. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Linemen on a Utility Pole

This sepia toned photograph of six linemen (utility workers) climbing a utility pole is mounted on a black matte. The men are three to each side of the pole, secured by harnesses and the men are posing, some with their hands on their hip or their arms crossed.
Lynx Football at Hodges Field, Southwestern (Rhodes) College

Four men identified as alumni, a former president, and a former football player, all of Southwestern (Rhodes) College are pictured in the bleachers of Hodges Field for a Lynx game. The men, all seated in front are identified, from left to right, Franklin Kimbrough, President of the Southwestern (not Rhodes) Alumni Association, Dr. Peyton N. Rhodes, former president of the college, Goodbar Morgan, Alumni Secretary, and William T. Walker, Jr., a former Lynx football player. The bleachers behind the men are full of other spectators seated to watch the game.
People Standing Among Tornado Debris

This black and white photograph shows a small group of people standing among a large amoung of debris from tornado or storm damage. A utility pole is pictured leaning on the left side of the imag and the remains of a building is pictured on the right side of the image. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Portrait of Hon. Henry S. Foote, Senator and Governor

Henry S. Foote, governor of Mississippi from 1852 to 1854, is featured in this black and white portrait that is mounted on textured brown matte with his name printed on the matte beneath the portrait. In the portrait, Foote is pictured with a long white beard and wearting a dark three piece suit. A brief biography of Foote, taken from a July 15, 1015 issue of Guernica--A Magazine of Global Arts and Politics accompanies the portrait.
Stennis Bumper Sticker

This bumper sticker has "Stennis" printed in dark blue with the shape of Mississippin in red with a star above it in place of the "I". The bumper sticker was used as campaign material for John C. Stennis' relection bid.
Storm Damage and Debris at a Water Tower

This black and white photograph shows storm debris and damage at a heavily damaged building beside a water tower. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Storm Damage at a Building

This black and white photograph shows the damage sustained to a building during a tornado or storm. The façade is missing from the building on one side and debris is littered on the ground. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Storm Damage in a Neighborhood

This sepia toned photograph shows storm or tornado damage and debris in a residential neighborhood. A row of houses are pictured on the other side of the street from the debris pictured in the foreground. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Storm Damage in Town

A group of men in uniforms and hats stand among storm or tornado damage in a town. A group of wooden chairs are lined up in the street holin blankets and other textiles. The photograph is mounted on a light colored matte.
Storm Damage Looking East From Grand Avenue Hotel

A sepia toned photograph of a crowd of people standing in the street observing storm or tornado damage with damaged buildings pictured on either side is mounted on a black matte and has "Looking East from Grand Ave. Hotel" written along the bottom right edge of the matte.
Storm Debris and Damage at the Cohn Bros. Manufacturing Company Building

This sepia toned photograph shows the debris and damage from a storm or tornado at the Cohn Brothers Manufacturing Company plant building. A group of men are pictured standing amid the debris in front of the building. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Storm or Tornado Damage and Debris at a Building

This black and white photograph shows a large amount of storm debris in front of a long, heavily damaged building. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Storm or Tornado Debris

This sepia toned photograph shows the debris and damage from a storm or tornado with small structures pictures among the debris. The photograph is mounted on a black matte.
Washington Artillary Monument at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana

A distant view of the Washinton Artillary Monument at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana, the photograph shows the monument on a mound from what appears to be a sidewalk. "Erected to the memory of the Washington Artillary, New Orleans" is written in pencil below the image. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Woman at Trains

A woman standing between two trains is featured in this black and white photograph. The woman is wearing a long dress and a headscarf. People can be seen behind her. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A black and white photograph of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana cityscape as seen from the Mississippi River is featured on this postcard. Church steeples, storefronts, streets, and a line of train cars can be seen with the view of the city beyond an expanse of water. "Baton Rouge, La." is written in white along the bottom of the card.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A black and white photograph of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana cityscape as seen from the Mississippi River is featured on this postcard. Church steeples, storefronts, streets, and a line of train cars can be seen with the view of the city beyond an expanse of water. "Baton Rouge, La." is written in white along the bottom of the card.
Man and Woman in Front of a Car

A man in 1920's style equestrian or aviation pants and tall lace up boots is pictured beside a woman wearing a cloche hat, a long fur coat and small hand bag while standing in front of a open top car.
Man and Woman in Front of a Car

A man in 1920's style equestrian or aviation pants and tall lace up boots is pictured beside a woman wearing a cloche hat, a long fur coat and small hand bag while standing in front of a open top car.
Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Black Suit

A bearded man in a dark suite and holding a black top hat is featured in this black and white photograph. The man has a hand tucked inside his vest and is turned slightly sideways. The photographer is identified as Charles D. Fredricks and Co., in New York.
Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Black Suit

A bearded man in a dark suite and holding a black top hat is featured in this black and white photograph. The man has a hand tucked inside his vest and is turned slightly sideways. The photographer is identified as Charles D. Fredricks and Co., in New York.
Portrait of Boyce and Windell Bailey, undated

This black and white photograph features two young boys, one in dark clothing and the other in a white gown and seated in a wicker chair. The back of the photograph identifies the boys as Boyce and Windell Bailey,
Portrait of Boyce and Windell Bailey, undated

This black and white photograph features two young boys, one in dark clothing and the other in a white gown and seated in a wicker chair. The back of the photograph identifies the boys as Boyce and Windell Bailey,
Stereograph of Union Dead at Gettysburg, 1865

A number of dead Union soldiers lying in an open field at Gettysburg are pictured on this "1861--photographic history--1865" stereograph card. The back of the card describes the photograph's history, the series of original photographs in the Photographic History set and an explanation of prices.
Stereograph of Union Dead at Gettysburg, 1865

A number of dead Union soldiers lying in an open field at Gettysburg are pictured on this "1861--photographic history--1865" stereograph card. The back of the card describes the photograph's history, the series of original photographs in the Photographic History set and an explanation of prices.
Train Engine No. 382, Paducah, Kentucky

Engine number 382 is featured in this black and white photograph with four men standing on the tracks beside the engine and two men pictured standing and seated in the engine's cabin. Trees are seen behind the engine. A note typed on the back of the photograph identify the engine as having been the same one that Casey Jones was killed in on April 30, 1900 at Vaughn, Mississippi. The note goes on to say that the photograph was taken after the engine was rebuilt in the Paducah Shops in Paducah, Kentucky. A red ink stamp for Jay's Caboose in Greensboro, Alabama is beneath the typed note.
Train Engine No. 382, Paducah, Kentucky

Engine number 382 is featured in this black and white photograph with four men standing on the tracks beside the engine and two men pictured standing and seated in the engine's cabin. Trees are seen behind the engine. A note typed on the back of the photograph identify the engine as having been the same one that Casey Jones was killed in on April 30, 1900 at Vaughn, Mississippi. The note goes on to say that the photograph was taken after the engine was rebuilt in the Paducah Shops in Paducah, Kentucky. A red ink stamp for Jay's Caboose in Greensboro, Alabama is beneath the typed note.
U. S. S. Mississippi Docked at the Panama Canal

A sepia toned photograph of the U. S. S. Mississippi navy ship at the Panama Canal docks is featured on this postcard. Sailors dressed in white uniforms are pictured on the deck of the ship looking over the railing toward the dock. A man is pictured standing on the platform of the dock near a tall lamp post. The identity and location of the ship is handwritten on the back of the card.
U. S. S. Mississippi Docked at the Panama Canal

A sepia toned photograph of the U. S. S. Mississippi navy ship at the Panama Canal docks is featured on this postcard. Sailors dressed in white uniforms are pictured on the deck of the ship looking over the railing toward the dock. A man is pictured standing on the platform of the dock near a tall lamp post. The identity and location of the ship is handwritten on the back of the card.
Aftermath of a Storm, Dauphine Street, Mobile, Alabama

This postcard features a sepia toned image of Dauphine Street after a damaging storm. Debris can be seen covering the street though the buildings on either side are still standing and appear to have minimal damage. People are gathered on the sidewalks. "Dauphin St. The storm was something awful. Jose. D." is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Enna Coleman in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Boys Sitting Outside

This undated sepia toned photograph features two young boys sitting outside on some railroad ties or logs. The boys are both wearing dark pants, white shirts, and hats. The photograph is set within a circular frame on a yellowed card. "41" is stamped on the bottom of the card.
Destruction in a Town

This postcard features a sepia toned image of an unidentified town street with buildings on either side that has shows visible signs of destruction. A large crane is prominent in the foreground with two men sitting near the top where it meets the roof of one of the buildings that line the street. People are seen gathered in multiple places on the sidewalks.
Family Portrait

This postcard features a portrait of an unidentified family of four. A man is seated and wearing a dark suit and tied while a woman in a white blouse and skirt and a young girl in a white dress and large hairbow stand beside him. A young boy in a white shirt and dark pants is seated in front of the little girl.
General Douglas MacArthur

This postcard features a sepia toned portrait of General Douglas MacArthur wearing his unform and hat while saluting. The quote "I came though and I will return" is printed at the bottom of the portrait and his name is printed in larger font below it.
In Historic Old New Orleans, Louisiana--Jackson Square, the Site of Bienville's "Place d'Armes."

This stereoview card features a black and white image of Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. A statue of General Andrew Jackson on horseback stands in the middle of the square with a view of the Cathedral of St. Louis behind it. The cathedral has spires on each end and a bell tower with a tall steeple topped with a cross. Bushes surround the statue of General Jackson. Another building is seen to the left of the cathedral. The title of the card is printed long the lower right edge of the card. The publisher is printed on each end of the card. A brief history of Jackson Square, the site of Bienville's "Place D'Armes," in New Orleans is printed on the back of the card.
Jewish Temple of the Children of the Children of Israel, Memphis, Tenn

This postcard features a color illustration of the Jewish Temple of the Children of Israel in Memphis, Tennessee, a large, two story brown brick building with small domes on each corner, an arched roof line on the front façade. The entrance has three white doors and a large, arched window is above them on the second floor. The title of the card is along the bottom edge of the card.
Man at a Railroad Track

This undated black and white photograph features a man wearing a white shirt, a dark shirt and pants, and a bowler hat standing on a set of railroad tracks. Two structures can be seen in the distance behind him. The photograph is set within a round frame of a yellowed card. "62" is stamped at the bottom of the card.
Man on a Horse

This undated black and white photograph features a man in a suit and hat seated on a horse. The man's legs are both on the same side of the horse instead of sitting astride. The horse is standing at a set of railroad tracks. The photograph is inset in a round frame on a yellowed card. "5" is stamped at the bottom of the card.
Men on a Porch

This undated black and white photograph features a small group of men gathered on the front porch of a wood house. Some of the men are seated and some of standing. The photograph is framed within a circle on a yellowed card. "60" is stamped at the bottom of the card.
Notebook Cover, Central High School

This notebook cover bears a black and white image of Central High School, a three story building with white trim on the door. The illustration of a green flag with "High School C.H.S." printed on it. "Central High School" is stamped in red beneath the image of the school. "For Pen or Pencil" and "Perforated and Permanently Bound" are printed at the bottom of the cover.
People Gathered Around a Train

This undated sepia toned photograph features a group of people, mostly men, gathered around a train car that is stopped on the railroad tracks. Some people are also standing in the ditch to the right of the train and a dog is seen walking toward them. Trees are pictured on the other side of the train. The photograph is set within a circular frame on a yellowed card. "14" is stamped on the bottom of the card.
Portrait of a Soldier

This undated color photograph features the portrait of a young soldier wearing a dark military uniform with shoulder boards and insignia pins on the collar. The photo is within a round frame and crack or tear across the top and left of the photo.
Train Cars on the Tracks

This undated sepia toned photograph features a couple of train cars parked stopped on the railroad tracks. One man is standing at the door of the car in the center, and three or four more men are standing on or beside the tracks near the car. "F and M. 519" Is painted on the left side of the car and "Construction Car" is painted on the right side of the car. The photograph is set within a circular frame of a yellowed card. "2" is stamped at the bottom of the card.
Train On a Railway Bridge

This undated sepia toned photograph features a train stopped on a railway bridge with people standing to the left of the train. Trees are visible behind the train and the people. The photograph is set within a circular frame on a yellowed card. "29" is stamped at the bottom of the card.
Two Men Standing Outside

This undated black and white photograph features two men standing outside in front of a barn or house. The men are both wearing dark pants and vests with white shirts. The man on the left is facing away from the camera and wearing a light colored hat. The man on the right is wearing a dark hat and has his hand raised to his face. The photograph is in set within a circular frame of a yellowed card. "75" is stamped on the bottom of the card.
Walter McMahen Portrait on a Horse

This postcard features a black and white photograph of Walter McMahen, age 6, on horseback in front of a metal building with other buildings in the background. Walter is wearing a light colored suit and a bowl hat. His name and age is written on the back of the postcard.
Bulletin for the All Faith Service Aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), December 10, 1995

This bulletin shares the order of events for the All Faith Service aboard the USS John C. Stennis on Sunday, December 10, 1995. An illustration of the seal for the USS Stennis is on the cover of the bulletin and the interior provides the program of the service, including the lyrics to the two songs sung.
Commisssioning of United States Ship, John C. Stennis CVN-74, Souvenir Magazine, December 9, 1995

This souvenir magazine commemorates the commissioning of the USS John C. Stennis on December 9, 1995. Information about the commissioning tradition, a welcome to the commissioning of the USS John C. Stennis, a brief history of the Flight Deck, a brief biography of the ship's namesake, Senator John C. Stennis, information about the aircraft carrier, the Christening, and notes on various particiapants in the commissioning of the USS John C. Stennis are included in the magazine.
The Commissioning of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Norfolk, Virginia, December 9, 1995

This program for the commission of the USS John C. Stennis features a color photograph of the ship moving through the water, the location and date of the commission, commission committee members, honorary plankowners, and a color photograph of Senator John C. Stennis with an accompanying quote from Stennis.
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Commissioning Ceremony, Order of Events, December 9, 1995

This document shares the order of events to take place at the commissioning ceremony for the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on December 9, 1995. The background of the sheet includes the seal of the USS John C. Stennis, an airship carrier named for U. S. Senator, John C. Stennis.
The Natchez Riverboat in New Orleans, 1976

This color photograph features an image of the Natchez Steamboat on the Mississippi River docked in New Orleans. The steamboat is white with two smoke stacks and a paddlewheel. The name of the boat is on the side and buildings can be seen on land behind the boat. A tall building behind the boat has a "home for Jax" sign on the roof. "New Orleans--June 1976" is written in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Aerial View of New Orleans, Louisiana, 1967

A black and white photograph of an aerial view of New Orleans, Louisiana has Vleux Carre written in pencil on the back and circled and marked out with green. "Pitts--1967 is written in pencil on the back and "No Ariel View" is written in green.
Lynda Mead, Miss America, 1960

A. G. Weems

This is a black and white photograph of Lynda Mead, Miss America, 1960, wearing a crown, a formal gown with white goves and carrying roses. The photograph is signed in white ink “To Aggie, with every good wish—Lynda Mead, Miss America, 1960.” The photograph is mounted on a board. Lynda Lee Shea (née Mead; born April 17, 1939) attended Natchez High School and the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, and won the Miss America pageant in 1960. Her immediate predecessor as Miss America, Mary Ann Mobley (the first Miss America from Mississippi), was Mead’s sorority sister at Chi Omega. She also served as Miss Mississippi in 1959.
Lynda Lee Meade, Miss Mississippi, Selected Miss America for 1960

This color picture postcard features a woman in a white evening gown with a red cape, a Miss America sash and elbow length gloves. She is also wearing a crown on her head and is carrying a gold schepture. She is standing in front of cream colored fabric and palm fronds are visible on either side of her. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer and publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Lynda Lee Meade Miss Mississippi Selected Miss America for 1960 at the National Finals of the Miss America Pageant at Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 12, 1959 competing with 54 other contestants representing 50 states including Canada."
Man Standing in Front of a Welcome to Mississippi Road sign, December 1946

A young man wearing a suit jacket and trousers with his hands in his pockets is pictured standing in front of a Welcome to Mississippi road sign. A smaller sign is behind the welcome sign that reads "Entering Mississippi patrolled drive carefully." The dated of the photograph, December 1946, is written on the back of the photograph.
Man Standing in Front of a Welcome to Mississippi Road sign, December 1946

A young man wearing a suit jacket and trousers with his hands in his pockets is pictured standing in front of a Welcome to Mississippi road sign. A smaller sign is behind the welcome sign that reads "Entering Mississippi patrolled drive carefully." The dated of the photograph, December 1946, is written on the back of the photograph.
Pex Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1939

This postcard features a float of a snake with people in masks and costumes in the center of the snake. People are gathered on the street and the balconies along the street. The title/location of the parade is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is blank.
Pex Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1939

This postcard features a float of a snake with people in masks and costumes in the center of the snake. People are gathered on the street and the balconies along the street. The title/location of the parade is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is blank.
Planes Over the Mississippi River

This black and white photograph features two small airplanes flying over the Mississippi River and the streets beside it. "12-Over The Mississippi River, 1931" is written along the bottom edge of the image.
Planes Over the Mississippi River

This black and white photograph features two small airplanes flying over the Mississippi River and the streets beside it. "12-Over The Mississippi River, 1931" is written along the bottom edge of the image.
Home of a Cotton Picker, undated

T. H. McAllister Co., New York, NY

This photograph negative shows the home of a cotton picker, a small cabin with a long front porch and a chimney on the side of the cabin. A wood picket fence runs along the front of the house. The ID strip on the edge of the negative reads "Home of a Cotton Picker Miss" and "livators ol cotton" is typed across the top of the negative. "Industria coloniara-casa di un" is typed along the top of the back of the negative and the publishers are identified on each end of the negative.
Home of a Cotton Picker, undated

T. H. McAllister Co., New York, NY

This photograph negative shows the home of a cotton picker, a small cabin with a long front porch and a chimney on the side of the cabin. A wood picket fence runs along the front of the house. The ID strip on the edge of the negative reads "Home of a Cotton Picker Miss" and "livators ol cotton" is typed across the top of the negative. "Industria coloniara-casa di un" is typed along the top of the back of the negative and the publishers are identified on each end of the negative.
Mississippi Major's Governor Theodore Bilbo's Staff in Military Dress Uniform

This photograph features two rows of eight men standing in front of a palm tree wearing early twentieth century military dress uniforms with swords hanging from their belts. The back of the photograph describes the men as Mississippi Majors on Governor Theodore Bilbo's staff in 1916. The back of the photograph identifies the man on the left in the second row as William Calvin Lyle and the group as Mississippi Majors and Governor Theodore Bilbo's staff.
Mississippi Major's Governor Theodore Bilbo's Staff in Military Dress Uniform

This photograph features two rows of eight men standing in front of a palm tree wearing early twentieth century military dress uniforms with swords hanging from their belts. The back of the photograph describes the men as Mississippi Majors on Governor Theodore Bilbo's staff in 1916. The back of the photograph identifies the man on the left in the second row as William Calvin Lyle and the group as Mississippi Majors and Governor Theodore Bilbo's staff.
Steamboat, T. P. Leathers, Loaded with 4000 Bales of Cotton on the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee

A color illustration of a steamboat on the Mississippi River is featured on this postcard. The steamboat is load with 4000 bales of cotton and has two smoke stacks. The title of the postcard is printed along the top left of the image. The card has some visible crease damage on the edges. A postmark dated November 20, 1913 is on the back of the card with a handwritten note on the left side of the back.
Steamboat, T. P. Leathers, Loaded with 4000 Bales of Cotton on the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee

A color illustration of a steamboat on the Mississippi River is featured on this postcard. The steamboat is load with 4000 bales of cotton and has two smoke stacks. The title of the postcard is printed along the top left of the image. The card has some visible crease damage on the edges. A postmark dated November 20, 1913 is on the back of the card with a handwritten note on the left side of the back.
Ava Johnson Nichols and husband James William “Will” Nichols in a Cart Pulled by a Cow

This postcard is a black and white image of Ava Johnson Nichols and her husband James William “Will” Nichols (1867-1932), a farmer from Tunica County, being pulled in a carriage by a cow with an unidentified female child on the cow’s back, visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas resort in May 1911. Ava, on the right, is wearing a light colored dress and is smiling. Will, on the left, is wearing a dark suit and hat with a white shirt and bow tie. The girl riding the cow is wearing light colored dress and a large white bow on either side of her head. the cow is black with a white spot on it's forehead. Buildings are seen behind them. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Johnson in Lamberto, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Hot Springs, Arkansas, May 31, 1911 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Confederate Monument, Jacksonville, Alabama Town Square

This postcard is a sepia toned image of a Confederate Monument in Jacksonville, Alabama Town Square at the unveiling ceremony in 1909 of the Jacksonville, Alabama Confederate Monument, with young boys and girls around wreaths participating in the ceremonies of the unveiling. The monument is the statue of a Confederate soldier on top of a tall, white pedestal. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. N. L. Dawson in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked Mardian RPO, September 28, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is across the top edge and on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Murray Bradford Lyon with His Nanny, 1909

A four and a half month old baby named Murry Bradford Lyon is pictured in a stroller with his nanny, a young Black woman wearing a broad rimmed hat, a white shirt and apron with a dark skirt. The baby is wearing a white frock and has a white blanket over and behind him. His name, age, and the year are written in ink on the matte beneath the photograph.
Mississippi Map and Advertisement Package for The A. Gressett Music House

This series of images feature a Mississippi map folded inside an advertisement package for The A. Gressett Music House, the oldest and largest in the state Front Street, Meridian, Miss. The front cover, interior cover, and back cover advertise the A. Gressett Music House in Meridian, Mississippi. The interior of the back cover includes a 1907 calendar. The Mississippi map includes statistics for Mississippi, including land surface, water surface, and population. All the counties are listed beneath the statistics.
Portrait of Nora Folkes

This sepia toned photograph features a portrait of Nora Folks, a young woman pictured wearing a white dress with puffy sleeves and a bow at the back of the neck. She is also wearing a hat with a multicolored ribbon and tassels. "The Brookhaven Photograph Co." is printed on the card beneath where the photograph is mounted. An inscription written on the back of the card reads "To my friend and school mate: Mary. From Nora Folkes May 7th, 1898 W. College"
Mississippi's Exhibit, Agricultural Building, World's Columbian Exposition

This stereoview card features sepia toned images of the State of Mississippi's exhibit in the Agricultural Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois in 1893. One man is seated on the left while a man on the right is standing. Women are seen standing on the balcony at the top of the exhibit. The exhibit features columns, flowers, plants and an arched sign reading State of Mississippi. The copyright information is printed on the right edge of the card and the title of the image is printed along the bottom right edge. The back of the card reads "Photographed and Published by B. W. Kilburn, =Littleton, N. H.
A Bear Behind Iron Bars, St. Louis Zoo

A bear standing on it's hind legs behind the iron bars of it's enclosure is pictured in this black and white photograph. A second bear can be seen to the left. "St. Louis Zoo" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was oringinally included on a scrapbook page.
Back of the Memorial to the Confederate Army of Tennesee at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 1890

A sepia toned photograph identified in pencil as a monument erected for Albert Sidney Johnstone is actually the Memorial to the Confederate Army of Tennesee at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana. The memorial contains crypts in a vaulted Gothic chapel surrounded by a grass-covered mound or tumulus. A bronze statue of Albert Sydeny Johnston, a Confederate General, is on top of the tumulus, depicting Johnston as seated atop his horse holding binoculars.This is a view of the memorial and statue as seen from the back. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Bank House for Owls, St. Louis Zoo

A small structure with towers on either end and an open center is pictured in this black and white photograph. "Bank house for Owls--Zoo--St. Louis" is written in pencil beneath the image. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Bear at the St. Louis Zoo, 1890

A sepia toned photograph of a bear within an iron barred enclosure at the St. Louis zoo in 1890 as indicated by the handwritten note in pencil beneath the image. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Bear at the St. Louis Zoo, March 1890

A sepia toned photograph of a bear within an iron barred enclosure at the St. Louis zoo in 1890 as indicated by the handwritten note in pencil beneath the image. The bear is standing on two legs with his top paws braced agains the iron bars of his enclosure. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Bison and a Chicken at the St. Louis Zoo

A bison is pictured standing in front of a barn with fencing around it and a white chicken in the yard. "St. Louis Zoo" is written in pencil below the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Bison at the St. Louis, Zoo

A bison is pictured in this black and white photograph with a structure and fencing behind it. "St. Louis Zoo" is written in pencil beneath the photograph.This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Canal as Seen from the West End, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 1890

A person canoeing is pictured in this view of the canal as seen from the west end of New Orleans, Louisiana on March 15, 1890. Boats, docs, piers, and buildings are pictured on either side of the canal. The location of the photograph is written in pencil beneath the image. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
City Gates, St. Augustine, Florida

A set of brick columns flanking a road is pictured in this black and white photograph. Buildings and trees can be seen beyond the columns. "City Gates, St. Augustine" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook sheet.
City Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana

People are pictured waling on the street and plaza in front of the New Orleans City Hall. A tall dome with a cupola on top is pictured in the center of the City Hall building. The identity of the building is written in pencil beneath the image. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Faneuil Hall Square, Boston

A view of the Faneuil Hall Square is pictured in this black and white photograph. Feneuil Hall is in the center of the photograph with the Agricultural Warehouse building to the right. Horses, carriages, and utility poles are also visible in the center of the square. "Boston" is written in pencil beneath the image with some faded workding beside it. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
House along St. John's River, Florida

A view of a house on the banks along the St. John's River in Florida is pictured in this black and white photograph. Palm trees and shrubs are pictured along the bank and around the house. "St. John's River--Florida" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
"Indian" Woman

The writing in pencil along the bottom of this image identfies this as and "Indian woman" though it is unclear if it is mean to indicate a Native Amercian woman or a woman from India. The woman is wering striped fabric and is holding her hand to her forehead. A train is pictured behind her. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Magdalena Mountain, New Mexico, February 1890

This black and white photograph features a mountain in the distance with a dirt path or road leading to it with small trees scattered on the landscape around it. "Magdalena Mt. Magdalena Feb. 190 New Mexico" is written in pencil beneath the photograph. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Memorial to the Confederate Army of Tennesee at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 1890

A sepia toned photograph identified in pencil as the Tomb of Albert Sidney Johnstone is actually the Memorial to the Confederate Army of Tennesee at Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana. The memorial contains crypts in a vaulted Gothic chapel surrounded by a grass-covered mound or tumulus. A bronze statue of Albert Sydeny Johnston, a Confederate General, is on top of the monument, depicting Johnston as seated atop his horse holding binoculars. Johnston's actual tomb is located in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin,Texas. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Men on Horses

Two men on horses are pictured in the center of this photograph with two men in bowler hats framing the scene in the foreground. A small dog is pictured at the feet of one of the horses and buildings are pictured in the distance behind them. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis is featured on this black and white photograph. Trees are see near the waterfall. "Minnehaha Falls May 1890 near Minneapolis" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Monument for Stonewall Jackson at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 1890

A sepia toned photograph pictures the monement of Stonewall Jackson located at the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. The monument, dedicated in 1881, features an 8-foot statue of Jackson on top of a 38-foot granit column that sits on a tumulus mound. Sculpted by Achille Perelli, the statue is dedicated to the Louisianans who served under Jackson in the ARmy of Northern Virginia with more than 100 veterans burined in the mound beneath it. In this photograph, a person is pictured standing at the base of the mound with the statue behind him and long path in front that leads the monument. A partial description of the photograph is written in pencil beneath the image though much of it is not readable due to damage to the page the photograph is mounted on. This photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Niagara Falls

A distant view of Niagara Falls is pictured in this black and white photograph. "Niagara Falls" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.
Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side

A distant view of Niagara Falls from Ontario, Canada is pictured in this black and white photograph. Trees are visible in the foreground of the image. "Niagara--Taken from Canadian side" is written in pencil beneath the image. The photograph was originally included on a scrapbook page.

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