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  Tower Building, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Tower Building in Jackson, Mississippi, one of the tallest buildings in Mississippi at the time of the card's publication. The building is sixteen stories tall and includes a tower at the top. Small, red brick buildings flank the Tower Building and a street runs in front of it with trees on the other side. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. An advertisement for the Tower Building and the Merchants Bank Building is printed on the top left of the back of the card. "May 3, 1980" is stamped on the bottom left edge of the card.

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  Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi showing St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and the Lamar Life Insurance Company building on the right and the Old Capitol building in the distance. Both the Episcopal Church and the Lamar building are gothic style buildings with the Lamar building being a large, white structure with a clock tower in the front and the church being a red, brick structure with ivy growing up the bell tower and over some of the arched entrances. Cars are pictured stopped at the stoplight on either direction and a man is pictured crossing the street at the intersection. Trees are seen on the left side of the street. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Georgia Turner in Flemington, New Jersey. The card is postmarked Rayville, Louisiana, August 5, 1960 and a purple Statue of Liberty postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A description of the image on the card is printed on the top left side of the card and an inscription is written beneath it. [see transcription]

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  Hotel Heidelburg "Jackson's Most Progressive Hotel" Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Hotel Heidelberg in Jackson, Mississippi. The hotel is a red brick, seven to thirteen story building connected to smaller buildings on either side. The front part of the building is seven stories, the center is thirteen stories and the back is 12 stories tall. The buildings on either side are yellow and red and a hotel sign is at the front entrance of the hotel and "Hotel Heidelberg" sign is at the top center of the hotel. The title of the card is printed at the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Russell Splettstassen [?] in Roverston, Missouri. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., April 2, 1959 and red, two cent Thomas Jefferson postage stamp is place in the upper right corner. An advertisement for the hotel is printed in the top of the left side of the card and an inscription is written beneath it. [see transcription field]

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  Lampton Building, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a ten story brick building with ornate white molding along the top floor and the roofline. Awnings hang over the windows on the bottom and third floors. A sidewalk leads up to and surrounds the building. The title along the top of the card identifies the building as "Lampton Building, Jackson, Miss.--54." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and manufacturer information. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, October 27, 1954. The description in the upper left corner reads "The Pride of the South." Known as the south's most beautiful building, located on Capitol Street opposite the Governor's Mansion." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bardonna in Michigan City, Indiana.

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  The Library, Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story stone building with a hip style roof and a stone sign in the center over the entrance. The building is up on a hill with the second floor is cut into the hill. A sidewalk runs in front of the hill wraps around to go up the side of the hill toward the building's entrance. The title along the top identifies the building as "The Library, Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, 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 red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Tupelo, Mississippi, May 10, 1954. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Masson in Washington, Iowa.

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  Campaign Card, Sam Lumpkin for Governor

  This campaign card provides a photograph of Sam Lumpkin and encourages the promotion of Lumpkin to the position of Governor. Lumpkin was Lt. Governor of Mississippi from 1948 to 1952.

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  Mississippi State Flower--Magnolia, July 16, 1951

  This postcard features three color illustrations of a Magnolia blossom in various states of bloom with the title, Mississippi State Flower….Magnolia, printed along the bottom edge of the card. "This was our fifth stop." is written along the top of the card. A Bolton, Mississippi postmark, dated July 16, 1951, is on the back of the card beside a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp. A note written from Eleanor from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harborough below a brief history of Mississippi printed in the upper left corner.

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  Building at Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large two story building with a cupola in the center of the roof and four smaller dormers along the roofline. Threes dot the landscape in front of and beside the building. The front porch entrance is lined with white railing and pillars. The porch roof is lined with white scalloped detailing. The title in the upper left corner identifies the building as "Belhaven College, Jackson, Miss." The publisher, West Jackson Bookstore, Jackson, Miss." is listed on the right edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard, printed in Austria, and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Dennery's Sea Food House, the Booths and Interior Decorations, Jackson, Mississippi

  This picture postcard features the interior of a restaurant identified on the back of the card as Dennery's Sea Food House. The image shows rows of orange and gray booths with orange pottery on the edge of the tables. Various versions of seafood and fishing nets decorate the walls.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 the restaurant in the upper left corner reads "Dennery's Sea Food House, Capacity of 200 People. Famous for Sea Food from Coast to Coast. Steaks, Barbeque Chickens, Chinese and Italian Dishes, Oysters on the Half Shell. Customers Invited to Visit Our Glassed-in Kitchen. Air-Conditioned. Free Parking. 740 East Silas Brown St. Jackson, Miss., 1950. Ektachchrome by Woody Ogden."

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  LeFleur's, Jackson's Most Unusual Restaurant, Jackson, Mississippi

  This black and white advertising postcard features the interior view of tables dressed with white table cloths and napkins. The walls are covered in floral wall paper and the ceiling is a grid. An inset photo features a man in a chef's uniform holding a knife to a large piece of roast. The title along the side of the card advertises "LeFleur's, Jackson's Most Unusual Restaurant." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The description int the upper left corner reads "LeFleur's, 119 So. President, Recommended by Duncan Hines. Famous for Southern Cooking, Fine Steaks, New Orleans Seafood Dishes. LeFleur's is named for Louis LeFleur, founder of the city of Jackson, which was originally a small trading post known as LeFleur's Bluff. "

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  LeFleur's Restaurant, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the exterior of a restaurant with white facade and three windows on the front. Cars are parked in front of the restaurant and a large sign for "LaFleur's Restaurant Wole Main Lobster" is on the corner of the building. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner beside the restaurant's Logo reads "U. S. Highway 51 North (Interstate 55) Telephone 366-9525 Jackson, Mississippi 'Jackson's Most Unusual Restaurant' at the Jacksonian Highway Hotel Seating capacity 300 Open 6:30 A.M. to 12 Midnight."

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  Robert E. Lee Hotel. Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a twelve story hotel with a sign for "Robert E. Lee Hotel" on the roof. A circular depiction of General Robert E. Lee is in the upper left corner and the title "Robert E. Lee Hotel. Jackson, Miss." is in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as an MWM Color-Lithe "Bersheen" Finish Postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. "Robert E. Lee Hotel. Jackson, Mississippi" is in the upper left corner.

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  State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white building with white columns across the front entrance and across each end of the building. A tall dome topped with an eagle statue is in the center of the building. The image of an eagle in a shield is in the upper right corner. The title along the bottom of the card reads "State Capitol, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address and postage stamp placement.

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  Capitol Street at Night, Looking East, Jackson Mississippi

  H. S. Crocker Co.

  This color postcard features a view of a well lit street at night. Neon signs on the buildings read "Kress", "W. Woolworth Co.", "Wards", "Hotel Waltham", "Hotel", "Paramount", and Busch. A "no parking" sign is in the lower right corner of the image. Mid-century cards are parked on the sides of the street. The back of the postcard identifies the image as "Capitol Street at Night, Jackson Mississippi. Looking East, along Capitol Street" and provides publisher, photographer, and printer information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. Several iconic southern images such as the Biloxi Lighthouse, steamboats, and a couple dressed in antebellum clothing line the left corner edges. The logo for "A Deep South Card" is in the top center.

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  Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the railroad depot in Jackson, Mississippi, a multi-level building with a platform lined with Y shaped posts. The front end of the building is two stories with a gabled roof. Railroad arms are in the down position in front of the depot building and tracks run beside the depot. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the card. The publisher is printed in the lower right edge. The back of the card includes the following inscription, "Given to me by Mrs. Emma Moore 4-8-49"

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  Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the railroad depot in Jackson, Mississippi, a multi-level building with a platform lined with Y shaped posts. The front end of the building is two stories with a gabled roof. Railroad arms are in the down position in front of the depot building and tracks run beside the depot. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the card. The publisher is printed in the lower right edge. The back of the card includes the following inscription, "Given to me by Mrs. Emma Moore 4-8-49"

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  Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the railroad depot in Jackson, Mississippi, a multi-level building with a platform lined with Y shaped posts. The front end of the building is two stories with a gabled roof. Railroad arms are in the down position in front of the depot building and tracks run beside the depot. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the card. The publisher is printed in the lower right edge. The back of the card includes the following inscription, "Given to me by Mrs. Emma Moore 4-8-49"

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  Old State Capitol Building, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the an angled view of Old State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with white columns across the front entrance and a dome in the center of the roof. Leafy green trees and bushes are on the lawn in in front of the building. The old Mississippi flag is flying on a flagpole in the corner where the lawn meets the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed along the top of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Lulu May Staley in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. The card is postmarked Smithville, Miss, May 23, 1947 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An in scription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Mississippi State Symbols

  This card includes Mississippi’s State Seal in the upper half and the State Flag and State Flower on the lower half of the card. The State Song “Mississippi” by Mrs. Dunbar Rowland is printed, along with its chorus between the seal and the bottom images. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence Calvin in Nebraska. The location of the postmark is missing but the date is October 21, 1944 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]

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  Mississippi State Symbols

  This card includes Mississippi’s State Seal in the upper half and the State Flag and State Flower on the lower half of the card. The State Song “Mississippi” by Mrs. Dunbar Rowland is printed, along with its chorus between the seal and the bottom images. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence Calvin in Nebraska. The location of the postmark is missing but the date is October 21, 1944 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]

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  Mississippi State Symbols

  This card includes Mississippi’s State Seal in the upper half and the State Flag and State Flower on the lower half of the card. The State Song “Mississippi” by Mrs. Dunbar Rowland is printed, along with its chorus between the seal and the bottom images. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence Calvin in Nebraska. The location of the postmark is missing but the date is October 21, 1944 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]

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  State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a white, four story building with a large dome in the center of the roof and six, two story columns across the front entrance. A sidewalk leads up to the building with green lawn on either side. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence G Calvin in Ravenna, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Corinth, Miss., March 30, 1944 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card and "Lydia Wallis, Corinth, Miss." is ink stamped on the bottom left. [see transcription field]

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  State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a white, four story building with a large dome in the center of the roof and six, two story columns across the front entrance. A sidewalk leads up to the building with green lawn on either side. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence G Calvin in Ravenna, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Corinth, Miss., March 30, 1944 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card and "Lydia Wallis, Corinth, Miss." is ink stamped on the bottom left. [see transcription field]

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  State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a white, four story building with a large dome in the center of the roof and six, two story columns across the front entrance. A sidewalk leads up to the building with green lawn on either side. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence G Calvin in Ravenna, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Corinth, Miss., March 30, 1944 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card and "Lydia Wallis, Corinth, Miss." is ink stamped on the bottom left. [see transcription field]

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  Brookhaven Gravel, Co. Train Engine No. 5, September 1940

  This black and white photograph features engine number 5 and coal car of the Brookhaven Gravel Co. on the train tracks at Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Trees are seen behind the engine and a set of tracks is in the foreground of the photograph. The name of the company is on the coal car of the train and is also typed on the back of the photograph along with the location and the date.

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  Galloway Hall, Boys' Dormitory, Tougaloo College, March 23, 1942

  This black and white postcard features a photograph of Galloway Hall, the boys' dormitory at Tougaloo College, in Tougaloo, Mississippi, a white, one story, Spanish style building set back among trees. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. A May 23, 1942 postcard is on the back of the card with a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp in the upper right corner. A note written from Betsy to Uncle Charlie in Vermont is included.

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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]

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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]

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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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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."

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  Livingston Park Lake, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Livingston Park Lake in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees, buildings, and water slides line the lake shore with a view of the water in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image. "June 1927" is written on the back of the card.

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  Poindexter Park and Junior High School , Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the trees, monuments and gazebo at the Poindexter Park with a view of the Junior High School building behind the park, a two story, red brick building. The title of the card is printed in the upper edge of the card. "June 27" is written twice on the back of the card.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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"

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  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"

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  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"

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  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".

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  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".

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  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".

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  Y. M. C. A., Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Y.M.C.A. building in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story red brick building with dentil molding beneath the roof line, awnings over the windows on the third floor of the left side, and two white pillar columns a the front entrance. "YMCA AD 1907" is lettered on the facade above the center third floor window. An early 20th century card is on the street in front of the building. The back of the card s addressed to Mrs. Ella Burk in Webb City, Missouri and postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 11, 1916. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  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]

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  Brown's Wells, Mississippi, Well No. 6 Main Hotel from Pavillion

  This postcard features a color illustration of the main hotel, lawn, and a well at Brown's Wells Mississippi, a resort near Hazelhurst, Mississippi. The well depicted is to the left with a two story gazebo style structure and the main hotel building to the right is a two story building partially obscured from view by the grove of trees on the hotel lawn. A circular flower bed of yellow flowers is in the center foreground and the title of the card is printed within a banner style text box to the right of it. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Louis Bell in Pelahatchie, Mississippi and is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, June 16, 1914. A green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and an inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. A paragraph printed in the upper left describes Brown's Wells as " the best equipped summer resort South. Known for fifty years as 'the home of health'--In the Pine Hills of Mississippi near Hazelhurst."

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Insane Asylum, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the psychiatric hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, a large, three story building with a cupola or a dome in the center and four, two story white columns across the front entrance. Trees are on the hospital lawn, some of them lining a pathway to the entrance. The title of the card is printed in the upper center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Hattie Kitchens, Oxford, New York and is postmarked Merid and New Orleans R. P. O., February 24, 1913. Two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps in the top right corner. "To Mama From Leland" is written on the left side of the card.

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  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]

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  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]