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Mississippi Capitol Region

The Mississippi Capitol Region consists of Hazelhurst, Brandon, Anderson, Jackson, Clinton, Canton, Wesson, Tougaloo, and Crystal Springs.

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The Mansion, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of The Robert O. Wilder Building, Building, commonly known as “the Mansion” on the campus of historic Tougaloo College. The building is two stories with a second floor balcony and arched porch columns. A short tower is in the center of the roof. Trees are in the foreground of the image. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Leon Hitchcock in Windsor, Vermont. Most of the postmark is faded except for the year, 1942. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The Mansion, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of The Robert O. Wilder Building, Building, commonly known as “the Mansion” on the campus of historic Tougaloo College. The building is two stories with a second floor balcony and arched porch columns. A short tower is in the center of the roof. Trees are in the foreground of the image. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Leon Hitchcock in Windsor, Vermont. Most of the postmark is faded except for the year, 1942. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The Mansion, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of The Robert O. Wilder Building, Building, commonly known as “the Mansion” on the campus of historic Tougaloo College. The building is two stories with a second floor balcony and arched porch columns. A short tower is in the center of the roof. Trees are in the foreground of the image. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Leon Hitchcock in Windsor, Vermont. Most of the postmark is faded except for the year, 1942. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Crepe Myrtle Blossoms, Euclid Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the deep pink crepe myrtle blossoms growing on either side of Euclid Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi. Pine trees and other bushes and trees are also depicted among the crepe myrtles and a house can be seen on the right side of the road. The title of the card is printed along the top of the card with the "Miss." crossed out and "Mississippi" written in pencil beside it. The back of the card includes a brief description of the growth of the crepe myrtle in Jackson. "June 6, 1941" is written in pencil at the top center and "Aug 16 1984" is stamped on the bottom left edge.
Looking South on Liberty Street, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the houses on the left side of the Liberty Street in Canton, Mississippi, looking south. The two most prominent houses are two story white houses with gabled roofs and long front porches. The house in the forefront red brick columns along the porch and the house beside it has white wooden columns. Bout houses have white railing around the top of the porch. Shrubs line the front of the houses and trees are depicted at the sidewalk and withing the far houses yard. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. "Switzer Card Co. 12-10-40" is written along the left edge of the back of the postcard.
Madison County Court House, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Madison County Courthouse in Canton, Mississippi, a two story Greek revival style building with columns the right side entrance and stone columns at the left entrance. The building has a mixed roofline with a square elevation on the left and a peak on the right. A dome tower is in the center of the roof and the building is surrounded by a black iron fence. Trees "fame" the courthouse. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Ms. A B Cleveland in Borger, Texas. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, August 28, 1940 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A paragraph about the courthouse is printed in the upper left corner that reads "The Madison County Court House, situated in the heart of Canton, was built in 1855 and is one of the historical buildings of the South. The corner stone was laid by the Masonic Lodge. The building cost $27,028.00. The wrought iron fence was placed around the Court Yard in 1858 at a cost of $5,250.00 and is still standing." An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Madison County Court House, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Madison County Courthouse in Canton, Mississippi, a two story Greek revival style building with columns the right side entrance and stone columns at the left entrance. The building has a mixed roofline with a square elevation on the left and a peak on the right. A dome tower is in the center of the roof and the building is surrounded by a black iron fence. Trees "fame" the courthouse. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Ms. A B Cleveland in Borger, Texas. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, August 28, 1940 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A paragraph about the courthouse is printed in the upper left corner that reads "The Madison County Court House, situated in the heart of Canton, was built in 1855 and is one of the historical buildings of the South. The corner stone was laid by the Masonic Lodge. The building cost $27,028.00. The wrought iron fence was placed around the Court Yard in 1858 at a cost of $5,250.00 and is still standing." An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Madison County Court House, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Madison County Courthouse in Canton, Mississippi, a two story Greek revival style building with columns the right side entrance and stone columns at the left entrance. The building has a mixed roofline with a square elevation on the left and a peak on the right. A dome tower is in the center of the roof and the building is surrounded by a black iron fence. Trees "fame" the courthouse. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Ms. A B Cleveland in Borger, Texas. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, August 28, 1940 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A paragraph about the courthouse is printed in the upper left corner that reads "The Madison County Court House, situated in the heart of Canton, was built in 1855 and is one of the historical buildings of the South. The corner stone was laid by the Masonic Lodge. The building cost $27,028.00. The wrought iron fence was placed around the Court Yard in 1858 at a cost of $5,250.00 and is still standing." An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The Cork Tree Dedication at the State Capitol Grounds, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a newspaper feature of three images and a write-up concerning the Cork Tree dedication on the State Capitol grounds in Jackson. The image in the upper left corner depicts the dedication plaque that reads "Cork Oak, Quercus Suber Presented to the State of Mississippi by Charles McManus president of Crown Cork and Seal Company, Inc. to Encourage and Promote the Culture of Cork Oak Trees in the State. Planted and Dedicated on Wednesday, March 15, 1944, by Thomas L. Bailey, Governor of Mississippi." The image in the bottom left corner shows a man standing at a microphone while people look on behind him. The larger image on the right shows a group of people gathered around a tree with one of the men in a suit holds a shovel. The write-up at the bottom of the card beneath the images reads "Tablet identifies the cork oak tree planted and dedicated by the Honorable Thomas L. Bailey, Governor of Mississippi, on the Sate Capitol grounds at Jackson, Miss. Governor Bailey planting the cork tree. Others l. to r. Monty Payne, Extension Forester, Miss. State College; Giles B. Cooke, Crown Cork & Seal Co.; Miss Elaine Massey, Vice President, 4-H Clubs; Albert A. Leggett, State Forester; Mrs. Harris Barksdale, President, the Garden Clubs of Mississippi and Mrs. Robert C. Pitard, 1st Vice President, Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description of Cork trees in the upper left corner reads "The Cork Tree. Cork is the bark of the Cork Oak. It is an essential peacetime commodity and a critical war material. It is a native of the Mediterranean area. Cork oaks can be grown in Mississippi. Seedlings are free to land owners through the McManus nationwide cork growing program. Many thousands are now being planted. Write your State Forester."
Old Capitol Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features the Old Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a dome in the center and six two story columns across the front. Trees and flag poles are in front of the building and a sign with a heart in the center is in the center of the columns. Mid-twentieth century cars are parked nearby, one is driving toward the building and a truck is parked in front of the building. The back of the photograph is inscribed, "Jackson, Mississippi Capitol Bldg." across the top and "1939" is written in the bottom right corner.
Old Capitol Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features the Old Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a dome in the center and six two story columns across the front. Trees and flag poles are in front of the building and a sign with a heart in the center is in the center of the columns. Mid-twentieth century cars are parked nearby, one is driving toward the building and a truck is parked in front of the building. The back of the photograph is inscribed, "Jackson, Mississippi Capitol Bldg." across the top and "1939" is written in the bottom right corner.
Old Capitol Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features the Old Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a dome in the center and six two story columns across the front. Trees and flag poles are in front of the building and a sign with a heart in the center is in the center of the columns. Mid-twentieth century cars are parked nearby, one is driving toward the building and a truck is parked in front of the building. The back of the photograph is inscribed, "Jackson, Mississippi Capitol Bldg." across the top and "1939" is written in the bottom right corner.
Capitol Street, Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi looking east. Tall buildings are depicted on either side of the street with the tallest building being near the far end of the street. A Dr. Pepper sign is depicted hanging on in front of the building on the left forefront. Cars are depicted as being parked on either side of the road with some driving toward the west. The title for the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard includes a brief note on the points of interest such as the old and new Capitol Buildings, Governor's Mansion. 1938 is written in the bottom right corner.
Grace Episcopal Church, Canton, Mississippi Erected 1853

This postcard features a black and white image of the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Mississippi, erected in 1853. The church is a one story, Gothic style building with a tall arched window on either side of the arched doorway, short spiked towers on each corner, and a bell tower in the center with spikes on each corner. A cross within a circle is above the entrance. Tree and bushes are on the corners of the church. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card has a red ink stamp with the date, "Apr 26 1938" stamped in the upper left corner.
Grace Episcopal Church, Canton, Mississippi Erected 1853

This postcard features a black and white image of the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Mississippi, erected in 1853. The church is a one story, Gothic style building with a tall arched window on either side of the arched doorway, short spiked towers on each corner, and a bell tower in the center with spikes on each corner. A cross within a circle is above the entrance. Tree and bushes are on the corners of the church. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card has a red ink stamp with the date, "Apr 26 1938" stamped in the upper left corner.
Grace Episcopal Church, Canton, Mississippi Erected 1853

This postcard features a black and white image of the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Mississippi, erected in 1853. The church is a one story, Gothic style building with a tall arched window on either side of the arched doorway, short spiked towers on each corner, and a bell tower in the center with spikes on each corner. A cross within a circle is above the entrance. Tree and bushes are on the corners of the church. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card has a red ink stamp with the date, "Apr 26 1938" stamped in the upper left corner.
Mississippi Central Railroad Tain

This postcard features a black and white image of a train engine and coal tender of a Mississippi railroad train sitting in front of a depot. The name of the railroad company is printed on the side of the coal tender. The back of the postcard has "C. William Whitbeck" stamped toward the top left and the bottom left of the card with "Edwards Hotel, Jackson Miss." written beneath the stamp towards the bottom. "C. S. C. 101 4-4-0 Brookhaven, Miss 9-23-37" is written across the middle of the card.
Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Pearl River where it flows through Jackson, Mississippi. The river is flanked by thick trees with a small, cleared area on the bank at the foreground of the image. Two men are standing on the water's edge on the left side of the river and a platform is depicted on the cleared part on the right side of the river. Trees are reflected in the river's water. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image. An inscription is written in the bottom left over the dirt clearing part of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Ruby Ellis in Florence, Mississippi. The card is postmarked twice, though only the Jackson, Miss., September 16, 1933 is readable. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Galloway Hall, Boys' Dormitory, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Galloway Hall, the boys' dormitory at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, a two story mixed tone building with the second floor being brown and first floor being white, an the basement being red brick. A short porch and second floor balcony are on the front with a short set of steps leading to the first floor entrance. Trees are in front of the dorm, partially obscuring the view and a sidewalk leads to the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. T. S. DeLay in Creston, Iowa. the card is postmarked Mountville, Connecticut, February 25, 1932 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Galloway Hall, Boys' Dormitory, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Galloway Hall, the boys' dormitory at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, a two story mixed tone building with the second floor being brown and first floor being white, an the basement being red brick. A short porch and second floor balcony are on the front with a short set of steps leading to the first floor entrance. Trees are in front of the dorm, partially obscuring the view and a sidewalk leads to the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. T. S. DeLay in Creston, Iowa. the card is postmarked Mountville, Connecticut, February 25, 1932 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Galloway Hall, Boys' Dormitory, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Galloway Hall, the boys' dormitory at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, a two story mixed tone building with the second floor being brown and first floor being white, an the basement being red brick. A short porch and second floor balcony are on the front with a short set of steps leading to the first floor entrance. Trees are in front of the dorm, partially obscuring the view and a sidewalk leads to the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. T. S. DeLay in Creston, Iowa. the card is postmarked Mountville, Connecticut, February 25, 1932 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Jackson Airport, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a group of small aircraft parked on the air field at Jackson airport in Jackson, Mississippi. A small airplane hanger is depicted on the right and people are depicted walking on the or toward the airfield. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shamburger in Kokomo, Mississippi. The card is postmarked McComb, Miss., July 2, 1931 and a red, 2 cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Baptist Hospital, A Large Red Brick Building on a Hill, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large red brick five to six story split level building on a hill. Trees and bushes are on the hill in front of the left side of the building and trees and bushes are also on the opposite side of the road from the building. The leaf covered limbs of a tree are in the upper left corner of the image. The title in the upper right of the card identifies the building as "Baptist Hospital, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and manufacturer information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Jackson, capital city of the state and county seat of Hinds County, was named in honor of General Andrew Jackson. It is located approximately in the center of the state, was settled in 1822 and incorporated ten years later.
Jackson Airport, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a group of small aircraft parked on the air field at Jackson airport in Jackson, Mississippi. A small airplane hanger is depicted on the right and people are depicted walking on the or toward the airfield. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image.
Baptist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Baptist Church in Canton, Mississippi, a two story brick building with a gabled roof and four columns across the front entrance. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. There is some yellowing on the image and edges. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. John Budjalupo in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, September 3, 1929 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]
Baptist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Baptist Church in Canton, Mississippi, a two story brick building with a gabled roof and four columns across the front entrance. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. There is some yellowing on the image and edges. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. John Budjalupo in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, September 3, 1929 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]
Baptist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Baptist Church in Canton, Mississippi, a two story brick building with a gabled roof and four columns across the front entrance. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. There is some yellowing on the image and edges. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. John Budjalupo in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, September 3, 1929 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]
Capitol Street and Buildings Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of a street busy with early twentieth century cars and lined with tall buildings and covered sidewalks on either side. People are walking along the sidewalks. The title along the top left identifies the area as "Capitol Street looking East, Jackson, Miss.--20" Postmark lines are across the stop of the card, partially covering the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, August 27, 1929. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ruthie Abbott in Massachusetts.
Majestic Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features the front facade of storefronts. The storefront in the center has a reddish brown roof and two curved towers on either side. The second floor windows are arched, and the doors to both entrances is curved. The facade to the right is red brick with a white awning and a sign for F. W. Woolworths above the awning. White globe street lights line the sidewalk. People on bicycles are on the street and a man is standing on the sidewalk. The title in the lower left corner identifies the center building as "Majestic Theatre, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides printer information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, May 4, 1929. The description in the upper left corner reads "Majestic Theatre. The newest and most popular of Jackson's houses of amusement. It is now under the management of Mr. R. E. Kennington, a well-known merchant of Jackson." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Nina Hull in Crocksville, Ohio.
Post Office, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the post office in Canton, Mississippi, a square, two story building with arched molding around the double door entrance and stripped awnings over the front windows. The windows on the side of the building are tall with arched detail above them. A short set of steps lead to the front entrance and a United States Flag is flying from a flagpole on the left corner of the building. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card has "1927" written at the top.
Post Office, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the post office in Canton, Mississippi, a square, two story building with arched molding around the double door entrance and stripped awnings over the front windows. The windows on the side of the building are tall with arched detail above them. A short set of steps lead to the front entrance and a United States Flag is flying from a flagpole on the left corner of the building. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card has "1927" written at the top.
Post Office, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the post office in Canton, Mississippi, a square, two story building with arched molding around the double door entrance and stripped awnings over the front windows. The windows on the side of the building are tall with arched detail above them. A short set of steps lead to the front entrance and a United States Flag is flying from a flagpole on the left corner of the building. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card has "1927" written at the top.
Methodist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist church in Canton, Mississippi, a three story brick building with a wide set of stairs that leads to a front porch lined with two story white pillar columns beneath a gabled peak. Small sets of steps on the side lead to the side entrances to the ground floor. Utility poles and lines are in front of the church. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. the back of the card is addressed to Miss. C. Whlgemuth in Erie, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, March 27, 1926 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Methodist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist church in Canton, Mississippi, a three story brick building with a wide set of stairs that leads to a front porch lined with two story white pillar columns beneath a gabled peak. Small sets of steps on the side lead to the side entrances to the ground floor. Utility poles and lines are in front of the church. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. the back of the card is addressed to Miss. C. Whlgemuth in Erie, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, March 27, 1926 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Methodist Church, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist church in Canton, Mississippi, a three story brick building with a wide set of stairs that leads to a front porch lined with two story white pillar columns beneath a gabled peak. Small sets of steps on the side lead to the side entrances to the ground floor. Utility poles and lines are in front of the church. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. the back of the card is addressed to Miss. C. Whlgemuth in Erie, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, March 27, 1926 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street, Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of an overhead view of Jackson, Mississippi with Capitol Street, looking east, in the foreground. The capitol building can be seen in the distance to the left with trees and other buildings depicted between it and Capitol Street. The buildings along Capitol street are of various sizes and cars are depicted on the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Louise Knehn in Cleveland, Ohio. The postmark is not readable, though is it partially stamped over a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Pearl River Valley Lumber Company, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of an exhibit of the various types of wood manufactured at the Pearl River Valley Lumber Company. The exhibit features several shapes and sizes of wood displayed on a dark board that is attached to two sawhorses with a sign at the top that reads "Pearl River Vally Lumber Company". A brick building is seen behind the display. The back of the card is addressed to Helen L. Maines in Davenport, Iowa. The card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, November 9, 1924 and a black, two cent President Warren G. Harding postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, showing the sidewalk that leads between the playground equipment and trees of the park. A gazebo is situated behind some trees and a swing set on the left and a church is seen behind some trees, park benches, and a swing set on the right. A man in a dark suit and hat is depicted standing on the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Master Earl M. in Long Beach. The card is postmarked 1923 and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field] There is quite a bit of damage along the outer edges on the back making the postmark, the address, and the inscription unreadable in places.
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, showing the sidewalk that leads between the playground equipment and trees of the park. A gazebo is situated behind some trees and a swing set on the left and a church is seen behind some trees, park benches, and a swing set on the right. A man in a dark suit and hat is depicted standing on the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Master Earl M. in Long Beach. The card is postmarked 1923 and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field] There is quite a bit of damage along the outer edges on the back making the postmark, the address, and the inscription unreadable in places.
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, showing the sidewalk that leads between the playground equipment and trees of the park. A gazebo is situated behind some trees and a swing set on the left and a church is seen behind some trees, park benches, and a swing set on the right. A man in a dark suit and hat is depicted standing on the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Master Earl M. in Long Beach. The card is postmarked 1923 and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field] There is quite a bit of damage along the outer edges on the back making the postmark, the address, and the inscription unreadable in places.
James K. Vardaman Election Advertisement

This postcard is campaign material for James K. Vardaman, a former Mississippi Governor who ran for the United States Senate for Mississippi in 1922. The postcard includes a full length portrait of Vardaman wearing a white suit and holding a white cowboy hat. "Photo made Aug 21 1922 By Daniel Studio, Jackson, Miss." is written in the photo. "Vote for James K. Vardaman Sept. 5th, 1922 Because: He always fought for White Supremacy. He always fought for Woman Suffrage. He always fought for the rights of the Common People." is printed below the portrait. The back of the postcard includes an inscription encouraging the recipient to vote for Vardaman on Sept. 5th, 1922.
James K. Vardaman Election Advertisement

This postcard is campaign material for James K. Vardaman, a former Mississippi Governor who ran for the United States Senate for Mississippi in 1922. The postcard includes a full length portrait of Vardaman wearing a white suit and holding a white cowboy hat. "Photo made Aug 21 1922 By Daniel Studio, Jackson, Miss." is written in the photo. "Vote for James K. Vardaman Sept. 5th, 1922 Because: He always fought for White Supremacy. He always fought for Woman Suffrage. He always fought for the rights of the Common People." is printed below the portrait. The back of the postcard includes an inscription encouraging the recipient to vote for Vardaman on Sept. 5th, 1922.
James K. Vardaman Election Advertisement

This postcard is campaign material for James K. Vardaman, a former Mississippi Governor who ran for the United States Senate for Mississippi in 1922. The postcard includes a full length portrait of Vardaman wearing a white suit and holding a white cowboy hat. "Photo made Aug 21 1922 By Daniel Studio, Jackson, Miss." is written in the photo. "Vote for James K. Vardaman Sept. 5th, 1922 Because: He always fought for White Supremacy. He always fought for Woman Suffrage. He always fought for the rights of the Common People." is printed below the portrait. The back of the postcard includes an inscription encouraging the recipient to vote for Vardaman on Sept. 5th, 1922.
Capital Street, Looking East from Union Depot, Buildings and Horse Drawn Wagons, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a scene of the buildings, powerline poles, and horse drawn buggies on a city street. The title in the upper left identifies the scene as "Capital Street looking East from Union Depot, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. The card is inscribed and addressed though most of the inscription and address are damaged.
Jackson Town Creek Flood, Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding in front of the Daily Clarion Ledger building, located 149-151 East Capitol Street, a Café, and the Burroughs Adding Machine Co., located at 147 E. Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue"
Jackson Town Creek Flood, Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding in front of the Daily Clarion Ledger building, located 149-151 East Capitol Street, a Café, and the Burroughs Adding Machine Co., located at 147 E. Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue"
Jackson Town Creek Flood, Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding in front of the Daily Clarion Ledger building, located 149-151 East Capitol Street, a Café, and the Burroughs Adding Machine Co., located at 147 E. Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue"
Jackson Town Creek Flood, East Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding showing two men standing in front of a car in the middle of the flooded street in front of Hunt’s Garage and Taxi on East Capitol Street. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue".
Jackson Town Creek Flood, East Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding showing two men standing in front of a car in the middle of the flooded street in front of Hunt’s Garage and Taxi on East Capitol Street. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue".
Jackson Town Creek Flood, East Capital Street, April 1921

This postcard is a sepia toned image of the Town Creek flooding showing two men standing in front of a car in the middle of the flooded street in front of Hunt’s Garage and Taxi on East Capitol Street. The back of the card is inscribed "Jackson, Miss April 16, 1921 Dick Donohue".
Capitol Street Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Capitol Street Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a gothic style red brick church. A tall bell tower is on the right corner of the church and a shorter tower is on the left. The front entrance features white steps and arched brick columns. A large arched cathedral style window sits above the front entrance and a second cathedral style window is on the right side of the church. Houses are depicted behind the church. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Marion Hatfield in Marshall, Indiana.. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Forest, Mississippi, April 21, 1920. An inscription is written on the left half of the card.
Panoramic View of Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a broad view of the buildings, skyscrapers, parks, and the capitol building. The card along the top of the card reads "Panoramic View of Jackson, Miss.--39" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Scenes of Jackson, Mississippi, ca. 1920

This image contains four black and white photographs of various scenes of Jackson, Mississippi. Clockwise from the top left the photographs are of buildings on Main Street looking west, buildings and cars on Main Street looking east, the Jackson Carnegie Library, and the State Capitol building. The photographs are secured onto a black scrapbook page with the identities of the photographs written beneath each photograph and "Jackson Miss" written in the center beneath each row of photographs.
Woodmen of the World Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Woodmen of the World Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, a Grecian grey granite that stands on the southeast corner of the Old City Hall in Jackson. The memorial occupies a space 70 feet square at the southeast corner of the city hall lot, with walks leading to President and Pascagoula streets. The design is seventeen feet in length and fourteen feet long. Flower bushes are in the lawn beside it and buildings can be seen behind it. The title of the card is printed along the top edge. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Newman in New York City and is inscribed "Love From Deumot" on the left half of the card. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 31, 1919 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Woodmen of the World Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Woodmen of the World Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, a Grecian grey granite that stands on the southeast corner of the Old City Hall in Jackson. The memorial occupies a space 70 feet square at the southeast corner of the city hall lot, with walks leading to President and Pascagoula streets. The design is seventeen feet in length and fourteen feet long. Flower bushes are in the lawn beside it and buildings can be seen behind it. The title of the card is printed along the top edge. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Newman in New York City and is inscribed "Love From Deumot" on the left half of the card. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 31, 1919 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Woodmen of the World Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Woodmen of the World Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, a Grecian grey granite that stands on the southeast corner of the Old City Hall in Jackson. The memorial occupies a space 70 feet square at the southeast corner of the city hall lot, with walks leading to President and Pascagoula streets. The design is seventeen feet in length and fourteen feet long. Flower bushes are in the lawn beside it and buildings can be seen behind it. The title of the card is printed along the top edge. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Newman in New York City and is inscribed "Love From Deumot" on the left half of the card. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 31, 1919 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Baptist Orphanage, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Baptist Orphanage in Jackson, Mississippi, a large, brick, multilevel building on the left and a smaller, three story building on the right. The building on the left appears to have three sections. The first section is three stories with a four two story columns across the entrance, the middle section is two stories with a small entrance in the center, and the third section is three stories with rounded corners and a second story entrance with a set of steps leading to it. The building on the right is three stories with four two story tall white columns across the ground level entrance. Trees are spaced along the front of the of the buildings and a large green lawn is depicted in the front with a two story white building depicted behind the building on the left. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss. Genea Beinke in Stanton, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., May 26, 1918 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A paragraph about the orphanage is printed in the upper left and an inscription is written beneath it. [see transcription field]
Capital Street Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Capitol Street Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a gothic style red brick church. A tall bell tower is on the right corner of the church and a shorter tower is on the left. The front entrance features white steps and arched brick columns. A large arched cathedral style window sits above the front entrance and a second cathedral style window is on the right side of the church. Houses are depicted behind the church. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.
Galloway Hall, Boys' Dormitory, Tougaloo University, Tougaloo, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Galloway Hall, the boys' dormitory at Tougaloo University, Tougaloo, Mississippi, a two story red and brown brick building with a set of stairs leading to the entrance. The top half of the building is red brick and the bottom half is tan brick. A sidewalk leads to the entrance and trees and bushes partially obscure the building. The title of the card is printed on the upper left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Timson at South Bend, Indiana. The card is postmarked Tougaloo, Miss., Dec. 8, 1918 and two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Smith's Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Smith's Park in Jackson, Mississippi, a green space with several trees and sidewalks that surround it. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Howard Durbin in Edinburg, Indiana. The card is postmarked Morton, Mississippi, February 20, 1918 and two green, once cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Tree Under Which General Sherman Camped, Canton, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large leafy tree behind a wooden picket fence and a white house with green shutters behind it. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Tree Under Which Gen. Sherman Camped, Canton, Miss." The card is damaged on the left side. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. Two green one cent postage stamps are placed sideways in the upper right corner. The postmark is too faded to read. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Clare Wallace in Jacksonville, Florida.
Baptist Orphanage, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Baptist Orphanage in Jackson, Mississippi, a large, brick, multilevel building on the left and a smaller, three story building on the right. The building on the left appears to have three sections. The first section is three stories with a four two story columns across the entrance, the middle section is two stories with a small entrance in the center, and the third section is three stories with rounded corners and a second story entrance with a set of steps leading to it. The building on the right is three stories with four two story tall white columns across the ground level entrance. Trees are spaced along the front of the of the buildings and a large green lawn is depicted in the front with a sidewalk leading to the building on the left. The title of the card is in the upper right of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Sidney Sandidge in Jackson, Miss. The card is postmarked Clinton, Miss., May 4, 1915 and a green, once 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]
C. C. Dinkins, Canton, Mississippi

This sepia toned picture postcard features a large two story house with a wrap around porch with white columns, brick pillars, and white railing. A second story balcony in the center of the front of the house. A railing surrounds the top of the roof. Trees are in front and beside the house. The title in the lower right reads "C. C. Dinkins, Canton, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Canton, Mississippi, February 18, 1914. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Annie Miller in Memphis, Tennessee.
High School and Poindexter School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features two color illustrations of schools in Jackson, Mississippi. The top illustration is of the High School, a three story, red brick building with four white columns at the entrance and trees and bushes on the lawn. The title for it is printed along the top of the image. The bottom illustration is of Poindexter School, a two story, red brick building with arched windows and an arched doorway at the entrance on the bottom floor, and a bell tower on the left where the entrance is located. The title for it is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Lucil Robinette in Utica, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson Station, November 18, 1914. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left side of the card.
Boys Corn Club Exhibit, Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi, 1912

This postcard features a color image of the Boys Club's corn exhibit that was shown at the 1912 Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi. The exhibit features a sign along the top that reads "Prof C. A. Cobb. Supt. Boys Clubs" which appears to have used corn kernels to write the sign and make image of asterisks and other symbols. Rows of corn on the cob is displayed in a "u" shape along the wall and a sign above the back wall provides the statistics of corn production, average yield, and value of crops in Mississippi. The title of the card is printed along the lower right edge of the image. The back of the card is a reminder for the tenth annual Mississippi State Fair to be held in Jackson, Mississippi on October 28th, to November 7th, 1913.
Boys Corn Club Exhibit, Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi, 1912

This postcard features a color image of the Boys Club's corn exhibit that was shown at the 1912 Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi. The exhibit features a sign along the top that reads "Prof C. A. Cobb. Supt. Boys Clubs" which appears to have used corn kernels to write the sign and make image of asterisks and other symbols. Rows of corn on the cob is displayed in a "u" shape along the wall and a sign above the back wall provides the statistics of corn production, average yield, and value of crops in Mississippi. The title of the card is printed along the lower right edge of the image. The back of the card is a reminder for the tenth annual Mississippi State Fair to be held in Jackson, Mississippi on October 28th, to November 7th, 1913.
Boys Corn Club Exhibit, Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi, 1912

This postcard features a color image of the Boys Club's corn exhibit that was shown at the 1912 Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi. The exhibit features a sign along the top that reads "Prof C. A. Cobb. Supt. Boys Clubs" which appears to have used corn kernels to write the sign and make image of asterisks and other symbols. Rows of corn on the cob is displayed in a "u" shape along the wall and a sign above the back wall provides the statistics of corn production, average yield, and value of crops in Mississippi. The title of the card is printed along the lower right edge of the image. The back of the card is a reminder for the tenth annual Mississippi State Fair to be held in Jackson, Mississippi on October 28th, to November 7th, 1913.
Oil Mill and Ice Factory, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of an aerial view of the buildings of the oil mill and ice factory in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Railroad tracks run between the groups of buildings and railroad cars are seen on one side of the tracks. Trees can be seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. P. A. Lotterhos in Phoenix Arizona. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., February 19, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the cad. [see transcription field]
Oil Mill and Ice Factory, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of an aerial view of the buildings of the oil mill and ice factory in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Railroad tracks run between the groups of buildings and railroad cars are seen on one side of the tracks. Trees can be seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. P. A. Lotterhos in Phoenix Arizona. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., February 19, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the cad. [see transcription field]
Oil Mill and Ice Factory, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of an aerial view of the buildings of the oil mill and ice factory in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Railroad tracks run between the groups of buildings and railroad cars are seen on one side of the tracks. Trees can be seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. P. A. Lotterhos in Phoenix Arizona. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., February 19, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the cad. [see transcription field]
Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a river with trees and a bank on either side with people standing on the river's edge. There appears to be a platform on the far side of the river. The title in the upper right reads "Jackson, Mississippi--Pearl River." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Muscatine, Iowa, April 11, 1913.
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, a green space with several trees and sidewalks that surround it. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right edge of the card. An inscription is written in the "sky" of the image and along the bottom edge of the image. A postmark for Brookhaven, August 19, 1913 is stamped upside down near the center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Aline Jones in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Brookhaven is marked through. The card is postmarked Water Valley, Mississippi, August 18, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, a green space with several trees and sidewalks that surround it. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right edge of the card. An inscription is written in the "sky" of the image and along the bottom edge of the image. A postmark for Brookhaven, August 19, 1913 is stamped upside down near the center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Aline Jones in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Brookhaven is marked through. The card is postmarked Water Valley, Mississippi, August 18, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Smith Park, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Smith Park in Jackson, Mississippi, a green space with several trees and sidewalks that surround it. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right edge of the card. An inscription is written in the "sky" of the image and along the bottom edge of the image. A postmark for Brookhaven, August 19, 1913 is stamped upside down near the center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Aline Jones in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Brookhaven is marked through. The card is postmarked Water Valley, Mississippi, August 18, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
View of Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a view of Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees line the bank of the river and are seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Rex Rissland in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 11, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
View of Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a view of Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees line the bank of the river and are seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Rex Rissland in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 11, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
View of Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a view of Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees line the bank of the river and are seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Rex Rissland in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 11, 1913 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Blind Institute, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features the Institute for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a clock tower, two balconies and dormers along the front of the roof. Trees are on the lawn in front of the building. On March 2, 1848, the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind was officially established by the State Legislature with an appropriation of $2500. Since its establishment, the school has been known by several names: Institute for the Blind, Asylum for the Blind, and Mississippi School for the Blind. This was the second site of the Institute for the Blind built in 1881 at the northwest corner of Fortification and North State Streets. It would be the home of school for the next 70 years before it was moved to Eastover Drive. The title for the card is printed along the bottom right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Liden Owens in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., October 11, 1912 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Blind Institute, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features the Institute for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a clock tower, two balconies and dormers along the front of the roof. Trees are on the lawn in front of the building. On March 2, 1848, the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind was officially established by the State Legislature with an appropriation of $2500. Since its establishment, the school has been known by several names: Institute for the Blind, Asylum for the Blind, and Mississippi School for the Blind. This was the second site of the Institute for the Blind built in 1881 at the northwest corner of Fortification and North State Streets. It would be the home of school for the next 70 years before it was moved to Eastover Drive. The title for the card is printed along the bottom right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Liden Owens in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., October 11, 1912 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Blind Institute, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features the Institute for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a clock tower, two balconies and dormers along the front of the roof. Trees are on the lawn in front of the building. On March 2, 1848, the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind was officially established by the State Legislature with an appropriation of $2500. Since its establishment, the school has been known by several names: Institute for the Blind, Asylum for the Blind, and Mississippi School for the Blind. This was the second site of the Institute for the Blind built in 1881 at the northwest corner of Fortification and North State Streets. It would be the home of school for the next 70 years before it was moved to Eastover Drive. The title for the card is printed along the bottom right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Liden Owens in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., October 11, 1912 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capital Street Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of Capital Street looking east in Jackson, Mississippi. Buildings are seen on either side of the street with the Jackson Post Office and the McIntyre Drug Company on the right corner and Brown's on the on the left corner. A street car is pictured on the tracks in the center of the street behind three me and several horse drawn wagons and buggies are on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Isabell Mallith in Mobile, Alabama. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson Station, November 6, 1912 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capital Street Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of Capital Street looking east in Jackson, Mississippi. Buildings are seen on either side of the street with the Jackson Post Office and the McIntyre Drug Company on the right corner and Brown's on the on the left corner. A street car is pictured on the tracks in the center of the street behind three me and several horse drawn wagons and buggies are on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Isabell Mallith in Mobile, Alabama. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson Station, November 6, 1912 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capital Street Looking East, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of Capital Street looking east in Jackson, Mississippi. Buildings are seen on either side of the street with the Jackson Post Office and the McIntyre Drug Company on the right corner and Brown's on the on the left corner. A street car is pictured on the tracks in the center of the street behind three me and several horse drawn wagons and buggies are on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Isabell Mallith in Mobile, Alabama. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson Station, November 6, 1912 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
"Fair View" Residence of W. E. Mallett, West Capital And Prentiss, Streets, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a two story, yellow clapboard house with a green roof. The house features a wrap around porch and a small balcony over the entrance. White columns and porch railings line the porch and two chimney's protrude from the roof. People are depicted standing on the porch and in the yard in front of the colorful hydrangea bushes that line the front of the house. Trees and a fence are pictured behind the house. The title is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Mabel Haley in Errol, New Hampshire. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Old Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi during the State Fair and Exposition. The Old Capitol building is depicted at the end of the street with various swags of the United States flag draped between and at the top of the two story columns across the front of the building. The buildings on either side of the street have lines strung across the street with U. S. flags hanging from them. People in horse drawn wagons and carriages are on the street, people are also walking and riding bicycles on the street and the tracks for the street car are visible. Trees are depicted at the end of the street, partially obscuring the view of the Old Capitol building. "Exposition" is printed over the steps of the old capitol building. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Fannie Tennison in Summit, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., October 26, 1912 and is stamped on top of the green, one cent George Washington postage stamp. "Enjoyed doing the fair to-day. RRB" is inscribed on the left half of the card.
Peace Street, Canton, Mississippi, During Busy Season

This postcard features a black and white image of Peace Street in Canton, Mississippi during the busy season. There is some color tipped in on three of the buildings. The street is crowded with wagons loaded with goods being pulled by horses. A row of buildings are seen on the left side of the road and some trees and at least one building are seen on the right side. An 'x' is written above the first store on the left that has been colored orange and another "x" is above the building on the right that has been colored in as dark orange or red. An inscription is written across the top of the image and the title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card with the date, 1/23/12 written beside it. The back of the postcard is addressed to H. W. Rutherford in East Somerville, Massachusetts. The card is postmarked Canton, Miss. January 22, 1912 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]
Bishop Thompson's Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Bishop Thompson's Chapel, St. Columb's, in Jackson, Mississippi. The chapel is a one story, stone structure with a stone bell tower at the main front entrance. A small, house style addition with a front porch and a sloped roof is on the left end of the chapel. St. Columb’s Chapel in West Jackson was built by the Episcopal Bishop H. M. Thompson. Bishop Thompson of the Episcopal Church opened this chapel on Battle Hill in West Jackson sometime after the Civil War as a missionary venture. This chapel was consecrated April 26, 1894. The back of the chapel is addressed to Miss Lutil Marks in Denton, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, June 10, 1911 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is place in the upper right corner, mostly obscured by the postmark ink. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Bishop Thompson's Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Bishop Thompson's Chapel, St. Columb's, in Jackson, Mississippi. The chapel is a one story, stone structure with a stone bell tower at the main front entrance. A small, house style addition with a front porch and a sloped roof is on the left end of the chapel. St. Columb’s Chapel in West Jackson was built by the Episcopal Bishop H. M. Thompson. Bishop Thompson of the Episcopal Church opened this chapel on Battle Hill in West Jackson sometime after the Civil War as a missionary venture. This chapel was consecrated April 26, 1894. The back of the chapel is addressed to Miss Lutil Marks in Denton, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, June 10, 1911 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is place in the upper right corner, mostly obscured by the postmark ink. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Bishop Thompson's Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Bishop Thompson's Chapel, St. Columb's, in Jackson, Mississippi. The chapel is a one story, stone structure with a stone bell tower at the main front entrance. A small, house style addition with a front porch and a sloped roof is on the left end of the chapel. St. Columb’s Chapel in West Jackson was built by the Episcopal Bishop H. M. Thompson. Bishop Thompson of the Episcopal Church opened this chapel on Battle Hill in West Jackson sometime after the Civil War as a missionary venture. This chapel was consecrated April 26, 1894. The back of the chapel is addressed to Miss Lutil Marks in Denton, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, June 10, 1911 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is place in the upper right corner, mostly obscured by the postmark ink. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Brown's Corner, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Brown's Corner in Jackson, Mississippi, with the Brown's Drug Store building prominently featured on the West Capitol Street corner. A large group of people are depicted as standing on the sidewalk in from the three story building. Red and white striped awnings are depicted on the far end of the building. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the postmark is addressed to Mr. J. G. Herrington in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Terry, July 1, 1911 and C. E. Wheelock & Co., Importers, Peoria, Illinois is printed over the stamp area. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street Looking West from Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen looking west form the Old Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings on either side of the street are various sizes and colors. Two streetcars are depicted in the middle of the street and people are depicted crossing the street among horse drawn wagons. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Clarene Shank in Wakarusa, Indiana. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 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]
Capitol Street Looking West from Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen looking west form the Old Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings on either side of the street are various sizes and colors. Two streetcars are depicted in the middle of the street and people are depicted crossing the street among horse drawn wagons. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Clarene Shank in Wakarusa, Indiana. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 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]
Capitol Street Looking West from Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen looking west form the Old Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings on either side of the street are various sizes and colors. Two streetcars are depicted in the middle of the street and people are depicted crossing the street among horse drawn wagons. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Clarene Shank in Wakarusa, Indiana. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 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]
Capitol Street, looking West from Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a street with a tall building on the left corner and other buildings and utility poles lining the rest of the street. The title in the upper right reads "Capitol Street, looking West from Old Capitol, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, October 30, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. C. R. Wright in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Central School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Central School in Jackson, Mississippi, a two story brick structure with a bell tower, arched windows and doors, and a long set of stairs at the entrance. Trees and bushes are depicted beside and in front of the building. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Mary Warren in Eilsen, Mississippi. "From Thelma McCormack of Miss. Aug. 15 1959 " is stamped in blue ink over the address. The card is postmarked Yazoo City, Miss., February 22, 1911 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Jackson, Mississippi City Hall, a two story white brick building with four tall columns along the front entrance and a long sidewalk leading to the building. Men are depicted as standing on the sidewalk near the building and bare trees are depicted in front of and to the side of the building. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. V. Bailey in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Columbus, Miss., March 17, 1911 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Entrance to Chautauqua Grounds, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people and a horse drawn buggy at the entrance to the Mississippi Chautauqua campgrounds in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. A sign between two spike columns reads "Mississippi Chautauqua" and the columns are flanked by white picket fencing. Cabins or buildings are seen beyond the entrance among trees. An inscription is written across the top between the trees of the image and along the bottom edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Rosa Moody Sojourner in Ladonia, Texas. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., April 24, 1911 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Entrance to Chautauqua Grounds, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people and a horse drawn buggy at the entrance to the Mississippi Chautauqua campgrounds in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. A sign between two spike columns reads "Mississippi Chautauqua" and the columns are flanked by white picket fencing. Cabins or buildings are seen beyond the entrance among trees. An inscription is written across the top between the trees of the image and along the bottom edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Rosa Moody Sojourner in Ladonia, Texas. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., April 24, 1911 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Entrance to Chautauqua Grounds, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people and a horse drawn buggy at the entrance to the Mississippi Chautauqua campgrounds in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. A sign between two spike columns reads "Mississippi Chautauqua" and the columns are flanked by white picket fencing. Cabins or buildings are seen beyond the entrance among trees. An inscription is written across the top between the trees of the image and along the bottom edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Rosa Moody Sojourner in Ladonia, Texas. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., April 24, 1911 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Insane Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the several of the buildings of the state mental hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. This image of several of the main buildings of the Mississippi State Insane Asylum shows its bucolic setting looking southeast. Work began on the campus in 1848 and opened in 1855. The hospital was long located in current Fondren district on the grounds of the University Medical Center with several trees on the front lawn. The main building had six marble columns and a classic front crowned with a cupola. Wing after wing would be added on both sides of this building. In 1900 the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum changed its name to the Mississippi State Insane Hospital. In 1926 the word “Insane” was removed from the hospital’s name and by 1935 the hospital moved to Whitfield. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. D. M. Sullivan in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., January 28, 1912 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed n the upper right corner. And inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field.]