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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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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]
Main Street During the Annual Floral Parade--On the Opening of the County Fair, Hazelhurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of various parade floats, mostly consisting of decorated wagons and carriages pulled by horses, on Main Street during the annual floral parade at the opening of the Copiah County Fair in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. People are pictured walking the streets among the parade floats with commercial buildings and utility poles on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to H. T. Bartheloh in Montgomery, Alabama. The card is postmarked Hazelhurst, Mississippi, February 28, 1912 and 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]
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]
Church, Tougaloo University

This postcard features a color illustration of the church on the Tougaloo University campus, a two story building with a gabled roof and a clock tower on the right. Threes are on either side of the church and one is in front, partially obscuring the left corner of the church. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Joyce Mattson in Virginia, Minnesota. The card is postmarked Ridgeland, Mississippi, October 17, 1911 and 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]
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.]
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.]
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.]
Lamar Mutual Life and Pythian Castle, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of the Lamar Mutual Life and Pythian Castle buildings in Jackson, Mississippi. The Pythian Castle of the Knights of Pythias is on the left and the Lamar Mutual Life building is on the right. A storefront named "the Crescent" is on the left of the castle. The Crescent and the Pythian castle are stone structures, the castle being the tallest. The Crescent has it's name on an awning at the front entrance and the castle has a flag hanging from the second story window. the Lamar Mutual Life building is a two story structure with a four white columns across the front and their name engraved across the front. A crowd of people in early twentieth century clothing are gathered on the sidewalk in front of the row of buildings. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Lutie Marks in Greenville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., February 16, 1911 and 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]
State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on State Street in Jackson, Mississippi. A street car is depicted on the tracks in the middle of the street. Trees partially obscure the buildings on the left side of the street and utility poles line both sides of the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. Ink from a postmark is in the upper center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Martin in Higginsville, Missouri. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, February 18, 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]
State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on State Street in Jackson, Mississippi. A street car is depicted on the tracks in the middle of the street. Trees partially obscure the buildings on the left side of the street and utility poles line both sides of the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. Ink from a postmark is in the upper center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Martin in Higginsville, Missouri. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, February 18, 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]
State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on State Street in Jackson, Mississippi. A street car is depicted on the tracks in the middle of the street. Trees partially obscure the buildings on the left side of the street and utility poles line both sides of the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. Ink from a postmark is in the upper center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Martin in Higginsville, Missouri. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, February 18, 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]
Bridge Overlooking Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a man standing on a bridge that overlooks Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The bridge has lattice style railing. Trees and bushes surround the bridge and the lake shore. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The card is addressed to Mrs. R. G. Paxton in Georgetown, Kentucky. The card is postmarked Memphis Grenada RPO, March 21, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner. "3/21-1910 Good Morning J. R." is written sideways on the left half of the card.
Capitol Street and Buildings Looking West, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of a street with tall buildings on either side. Early twentieth century cars and horse drawn buggies are parked on the side of the street and people are walking the sidewalks. The title in the upper right identifies the scene as "Capitol Street, looking West, Jackson, Miss." An inscription is written across the sky over the street. 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 Jackson, Mississippi, January 15, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. A. E. Daggett in Los Angeles, California.
Capitol Street and Buildings Looking West, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of a street with tall buildings on either side. Early twentieth century cars and horse drawn buggies are parked on the side of the street and people are walking the sidewalks. The title in the upper right identifies the scene as "Capitol Street, looking West, Jackson, Miss."
Confederate Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate monument located at the Old Capital grounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The monument, built in 1891, features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk and a statue of Jefferson Davis at the base of the obelisk. The Davis Statue was eventually removed from the monument and moved to the Old Capital museum. Trees are seen to the left of the monument. The title of the card is printed along the upper left edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Meta Thompson in Canton, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Merid and New Orleans RPO, Jun 18, 1910. There is damage in the upper right corner where the postcard was removed. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription]
Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a gothic style church with a tower on the right corner, a short tower on the left, arched windows throughout and large round stained glass window in the center above the entrance. The title in the upper left identifies the church as "Episcopal Church, Jackson, Miss." The card is ripped on the left side. 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, March 13, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Marion G. Wright in Auburn, New York.
George School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the George School in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story brown building with a cupola on the green roof and an arched, two story entryway. Trees are on either side of the building. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lutie Marks in Greenville, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 9, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
George School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the George School in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story brown building with a cupola on the green roof and an arched, two story entryway. Trees are on either side of the building. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lutie Marks in Greenville, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 9, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
George School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the George School in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story brown building with a cupola on the green roof and an arched, two story entryway. Trees are on either side of the building. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lutie Marks in Greenville, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 9, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Merchants Bank Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a tall seventeen story building with a United States flag flying on the right corner of the roofline. Smaller buildings can be seen surrounding the building. The title in the upper left identifies the building as "Merchants Bank Bldg., Jackson, Miss.--7" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Panoramic View of Millsaps College Campus, 1910

This sepia toned photograph features a panoramic view of the buildings on the Millsaps College campus in Jackson, Mississippi around 1910. Four buildings are featured with bare trees in front of and between the buildings.
Poindexter School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Poindexter School in Jackson, Mississippi. The students and teachers are posing in front of the two story school. The building features arched windows and an arched entrance, a bell tower, and two wide chimneys. Originally called the West Jackson School when it opened in 1897, Poindexter School was the Jackson district’s second graded school for whites (after Central School, which opened in 1889). It was renamed Poindexter School in 1903 after George Poindexter (1779-1855). the title of the card is printed in the upper left edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sara Russell in Decatur, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Newton, Mississippi, May 3, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Souvenir, Ridgeland, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a woman in a red dress and blue hat waving a large United States Flag against a brown background. "Souvenir of" is printed in red script font to the left of the woman and just above pale blue flowers on a vine that outline a text box with "Ridgeland, Miss." primed in red inside. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Tillie Allgayer in Sigourney, Iowa. The card is postmarked Ridgeland, Mississippi, June 7, 1910 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
West Street Scene, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Hinds County courthouse, a federal building, and the Capital National Bank on the left side of West Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The courthouse is a two story white or gray building with arched brick columns on the bottom floor and a white columns across the second floor. The federal building is a three story red brick building with an arched window on the bottom floor and dental molding along the roof line. The Capital National Bank building is a three story building with a five story tower in the front. People are depicted as walking on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The identity of the buildings is printed in red above the individual buildings and the title of the card, "West Street Scene, Jackson, Miss." is printed in red in the bottom right corner. The back of the card is addressed to F. E. Forwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 5, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written of the left half of the card. There is some damage on either end of the card.
West Street Scene, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Hinds County courthouse, a federal building, and the Capital National Bank on the left side of West Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The courthouse is a two story white or gray building with arched brick columns on the bottom floor and a white columns across the second floor. The federal building is a three story red brick building with an arched window on the bottom floor and dental molding along the roof line. The Capital National Bank building is a three story building with a five story tower in the front. People are depicted as walking on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The identity of the buildings is printed in red above the individual buildings and the title of the card, "West Street Scene, Jackson, Miss." is printed in red in the bottom right corner. The back of the card is addressed to F. E. Forwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 5, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written of the left half of the card. There is some damage on either end of the card.
West Street Scene, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Hinds County courthouse, a federal building, and the Capital National Bank on the left side of West Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The courthouse is a two story white or gray building with arched brick columns on the bottom floor and a white columns across the second floor. The federal building is a three story red brick building with an arched window on the bottom floor and dental molding along the roof line. The Capital National Bank building is a three story building with a five story tower in the front. People are depicted as walking on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The identity of the buildings is printed in red above the individual buildings and the title of the card, "West Street Scene, Jackson, Miss." is printed in red in the bottom right corner. The back of the card is addressed to F. E. Forwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 5, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written of the left half of the card. There is some damage on either end of the card.
Bellhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a building at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is a large, white, two story, clapboard structure with a long porch and balcony in front and a shorter porch and balcony on the side. A cupola is in the center of the roof and two dormers line the front of the roof and one dormer is on the side above the side porch and balcony. A tall tree is in front of the front entrance and a large bush is in front of the side entrance. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Ophelia Fox in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Asylum, Miss., July 31, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Blind Institute, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a four story building with white brick on the ground floor and red/brown brick on the upper floors. The building features a tower at the front entrance, a chimney on each end of the building, dormers along the roof, and stairways leading up to both the front and side entrances. Trees dot the landscaping around the building and a swing beneath a tree with people standing near it is in front of the side of the front entrance. The title along the top of the card identifies the building as "Blind Institute, Jackson, Miss." A postmark for Yazoo City, Mississippi, September 1909 is stamped across the top. 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 in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, September 22, 1909 at the West Jackson Station. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Pattie Thompson in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Canton Compress, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Canton Compress, Canton, Mississippi. A "sea" of compressed cotton bales is seen in the foreground with buildings and smoke stack behind them. The title of the image is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Jennie Talbut in Valparaiso, Indiana. The card is postmarked Canton, Miss., February 10, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street, East From Depot, Buildings Along the Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features the three and four story buildings on the left side of a street. A sign for “The Edwards” is just below the roof line of the corner building, a Coca-Cola sign on the street level around the corner, and the sign above the first floor of the corner building reads, "McIntyre Brothers Drug Store". Bicycles can also be seen leaning against street poles. The title in the upper right of the card identifies the images as "Capitol Street, East From Depot, Jackson, Mississippi." The donor notes, "Capitol Street, looking East from Union Depot, Jackson, Miss., 1921. The image is horse and buggy and pre-auto and probably dates to 1905. This is a very early exterior on the right of the Edwards House hotel." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, postmark, and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The postmark at the top of the card is for Newark, Ohio, December 15, 1909 and the postmark across the address is for Dixie, Ohio December 16 with the year illegible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to William Seale in Dixie, Ohio.
Capitol Street, East From Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen east from the depot in Jackson, Mississippi. The building on the corner is a three story building with a sign above the third floor windows for "The Edward" and a sign above the first floor for McIntyre Bros. Druggist--Drugs. A railing is above the first floor and a fire escape is on one of the windows on the third floor. A Coca-Cola sign is on the ground, propped against a window. The buildings beyond are four story buildings with window storefronts on the first floor. The title of the card is printed in red on the upper right of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Richey in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Franklin, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1909 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, East From Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen east from the depot in Jackson, Mississippi. The building on the corner is a three story building with a sign above the third floor windows for "The Edward" and a sign above the first floor for McIntyre Bros. Druggist--Drugs. A railing is above the first floor and a fire escape is on one of the windows on the third floor. A Coca-Cola sign is on the ground, propped against a window. The buildings beyond are four story buildings with window storefronts on the first floor. The title of the card is printed in red on the upper right of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Richey in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Franklin, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1909 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, East From Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street as seen east from the depot in Jackson, Mississippi. The building on the corner is a three story building with a sign above the third floor windows for "The Edward" and a sign above the first floor for McIntyre Bros. Druggist--Drugs. A railing is above the first floor and a fire escape is on one of the windows on the third floor. A Coca-Cola sign is on the ground, propped against a window. The buildings beyond are four story buildings with window storefronts on the first floor. The title of the card is printed in red on the upper right of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Richey in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Franklin, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1909 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 East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot in Jackson, Mississippi, providing a view of commercial buildings, horse drawn buggies, and people walking the sidewalks and street. A sign for McIntyre Bros Druggist is on the front of the first building on the right. Utility poles line either side of street. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image and in inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marion McDonald in Iuka, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 20, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways on the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street, Looking East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot in Jackson, Mississippi, providing a view of commercial buildings, horse drawn buggies, and people walking the sidewalks and street. A sign for McIntyre Bros Druggist is on the front of the first building on the right. Utility poles line either side of street. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image and in inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marion McDonald in Iuka, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 20, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways on the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street, Looking East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot in Jackson, Mississippi, providing a view of commercial buildings, horse drawn buggies, and people walking the sidewalks and street. A sign for McIntyre Bros Druggist is on the front of the first building on the right. Utility poles line either side of street. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image and in inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marion McDonald in Iuka, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 20, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways on the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Capitol Street Looking Toward Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings, trees, and traffic on Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi, with a view of the Old Capitol building at the end. A cable car and horse-drawn carriages are on the street and people are depicted walking on the sidewalks in front of the buildings. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. L. H. MacIntosh in Connersville, Indiana. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, August 23, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Century Theatre and Seutter Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Century Theatre and Seutter Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings are depicted on the right side of a street among a row of buildings. The Seuttre Building is the light brown brick building beside the red brick Century Theatre building. A green awning is depicted in front of the Century Theatre. Another building, a church with a tall tower, and the S. J. Johnson Dry Goods building are further down the street. Horse drawn buggies and carriages are depicted as being parked in front of the line of buildings. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Perla Williams in Hermanville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked twice: Hermanville, Mississippi, March 12, 1909 and Utica Michigan, march 12, 1909. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Century Theatre and Seutter Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Century Theatre and Seutter Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings are depicted on the right side of a street among a row of buildings. The Seuttre Building is the light brown brick building beside the red brick Century Theatre building. A green awning is depicted in front of the Century Theatre. Another building, a church with a tall tower, and the S. J. Johnson Dry Goods building are further down the street. Horse drawn buggies and carriages are depicted as being parked in front of the line of buildings. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Grace Gregory in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., February 18, 1909 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]
Century Theatre and Seutter Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Century Theatre and Seutter Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings are depicted on the right side of a street among a row of buildings. The Seuttre Building is the light brown brick building beside the red brick Century Theatre building. A green awning is depicted in front of the Century Theatre. Another building, a church with a tall tower, and the S. J. Johnson Dry Goods building are further down the street. Horse drawn buggies and carriages are depicted as being parked in front of the line of buildings. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Grace Gregory in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., February 18, 1909 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]
Century Theatre and Seutter Building, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Century Theatre and Seutter Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings are depicted on the right side of a street among a row of buildings. The Seuttre Building is the light brown brick building beside the red brick Century Theatre building. A green awning is depicted in front of the Century Theatre. Another building, a church with a tall tower, and the S. J. Johnson Dry Goods building are further down the street. Horse drawn buggies and carriages are depicted as being parked in front of the line of buildings. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Grace Gregory in Grenada, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., February 18, 1909 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]
First Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the First Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a multi-level building with towers at the corners and a tall steeple on the tower on the left front corner. The title of the card is primed in red along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Edith Weber in Glen Arm, Illinois. The card is postmarked Tougaloo, Mississippi, December 29, 1909 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]
Governor's Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features the street view of the front of the Governor's mansion with steps leading up to it form the sidewalk. The two story front entrance is rounded and lined with tall white columns. Outbuildings and trees are depicted behind and beside it. The title in the upper left reads "Governor's Mansion, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A red two cents postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, September 18, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Genevieve Brown in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Governors' mansion in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mansion, a two-story masonry structure painted white, basically rectangular in plan. Its front facade is five bays wide, each bay articulated by pilasters with scrolled capitals; bays on the side elevations are separated by doubled pilasters. The center bay is larger, and is fronted by a two-story half-round portico supported by four columns. A full entablature encircles the building, ending in a dentillated cornice below the roof line. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Missaus Wade in Atlanta, Georgia. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, March 6, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Hospital for Insane, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Hospital for Insane in Jackson, Mississippi, a series of buildings, the primary one being a three story building with six columns across the front and a cupola on the roof. The other buildings are smaller with smaller cupolas. A dense line of trees are in front of the buildings, partially obscuring them from view. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image and "Sunday Sep. 19/09 12:20 am North Bound" is written beneath the title.
Lover's Bridge Overlooking Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a bridge overlooking a body of water, surrounded by trees. A person is standing near the right end of the bridge. An inscription is handwritten in the white space of the card on the right. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the location as "Lover's Bridge Overlooking Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Miss." The first word in the title is partially obscured by damage. 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 Crystal Springs, Mississippi, July 15, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. James Spingher in Raymond, Mississippi.
North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features houses lining a dirt street, with street car line, electric poles, sidewalks, and three ladies standing outside. The title along the top of the card reads "Jackson, Miss. North State Street." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for communication and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, April 24, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Annie Gellian in Columbus, Ohio.
North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the grand homes along the left side of North State Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The fully visible home is a white, two story house with a row of six white columns along the front porch. Three women in early 20th century dresses are walking front of the house and electric powerline poles are spaced along the grass between the sidewalk and the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. L. J. Jarshishek in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania . The card is postmarked Lake, Mississippi, October 8, 1909 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]
Public School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a two story public school building in Jackson, Mississippi. A bell tower or cupola is in the center of the roof and five chimneys are on the roof, as well. The front entrance is arched. Bare trees are in front of and on the sides of the building. Students are gathered on the sidewalk in front. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Orinda Johnson in Lindon, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Cook, Nebraska, July 24, 1909 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.
Public School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a two story public school building in Jackson, Mississippi. A bell tower or cupola is in the center of the roof and five chimneys are on the roof, as well. The front entrance is arched. Bare trees are in front of and on the sides of the building. Students are gathered on the sidewalk in front. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Orinda Johnson in Lindon, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Cook, Nebraska, July 24, 1909 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.
Public School, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a two story public school building in Jackson, Mississippi. A bell tower or cupola is in the center of the roof and five chimneys are on the roof, as well. The front entrance is arched. Bare trees are in front of and on the sides of the building. Students are gathered on the sidewalk in front. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Orinda Johnson in Lindon, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Cook, Nebraska, July 24, 1909 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.
Residence in Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned image of a two story house with a front porch and second floor balcony with scalloped roof lines. The house has a gabled roofline, shingled siding on the second story, and clapboard siding on the first story. A white picket fence surrounds the house and two women in early twentieth century clothing are standing at the fence. A shed is seen at the back behind the house a wooden ladder is leaned against the back end of the house. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. E. H. Sojourner in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, August 1, 1909 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]
Residence in Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned image of a two story house with a front porch and second floor balcony with scalloped roof lines. The house has a gabled roofline, shingled siding on the second story, and clapboard siding on the first story. A white picket fence surrounds the house and two women in early twentieth century clothing are standing at the fence. A shed is seen at the back behind the house a wooden ladder is leaned against the back end of the house. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. E. H. Sojourner in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, August 1, 1909 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]
Residence in Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned image of a two story house with a front porch and second floor balcony with scalloped roof lines. The house has a gabled roofline, shingled siding on the second story, and clapboard siding on the first story. A white picket fence surrounds the house and two women in early twentieth century clothing are standing at the fence. A shed is seen at the back behind the house a wooden ladder is leaned against the back end of the house. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. E. H. Sojourner in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, August 1, 1909 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]
State Street, Looking South, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of State Street looking south in Jackson, Mississippi. Commercial buildings of various styles and sizes line the right side of the road and trees line the left side. Utility poles line both sides of the street and horse drawn buggies are seen driving on the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Cameron Turner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 20, 1909.
State Street, Looking South, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of State Street looking south in Jackson, Mississippi. Commercial buildings of various styles and sizes line the right side of the road and trees line the left side. Utility poles line both sides of the street and horse drawn buggies are seen driving on the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Cameron Turner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 20, 1909.
State Street, Looking South, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of State Street looking south in Jackson, Mississippi. Commercial buildings of various styles and sizes line the right side of the road and trees line the left side. Utility poles line both sides of the street and horse drawn buggies are seen driving on the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Cameron Turner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 20, 1909.
Wesson High School, Weson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a woman wearing a white dress and red hat. A purple pennant banner with WHS embroidered on it is stitched or glued over the illustration. The tile of the card is embossed in gold at the top edge of the card and the school's fight song is printed at the bottom of the card, partially over the illustration. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Alma Rea in McComb, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Wesson, Mississippi, February 18, 1909 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 Orphanage, 1908

This sepia toned photograph is a rare Daniel photograph (with their imprint) from Jackson, Mississippi of the Baptist Orphanage in Jackson, Mississippi. The extensive nineteenth century institution is shown with buggies, dozens of children, and extensive buildings and grounds. The photograph is mounted on black board with damaged edges and the back of the board identifies the location and year of the photograph. The orphanage was located on the current site of the Jackson Medical Mall. The Baptist Orphanage admitted the first child to care on May 12, 1897. In 1906, the orphanage reported a property value of $100,000 with 108 children being cared for. The Baptist Orphanage relocated in the 1960s and continues to operate as the Baptist Children’s Village.
Boating on Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the shoreline of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Several boats can be seen on the water and in the distance, people are gathered on the shore with a tent behind them. Small buildings and cabins can be see in the distance, as well. Trees line the bank. The title of the card is printed below the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Mem. Grenada and New Orleans RPO (railway post office and Slidell, Louisiana, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An in scription is written on the left half of the card.
Boating on Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the shoreline of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Several boats can be seen on the water and in the distance, people are gathered on the shore with a tent behind them. Small buildings and cabins can be see in the distance, as well. Trees line the bank. The title of the card is printed below the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Mem. Grenada and New Orleans RPO (railway post office and Slidell, Louisiana, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An in scription is written on the left half of the card.
Boating on Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the shoreline of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Several boats can be seen on the water and in the distance, people are gathered on the shore with a tent behind them. Small buildings and cabins can be see in the distance, as well. Trees line the bank. The title of the card is printed below the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Mem. Grenada and New Orleans RPO (railway post office and Slidell, Louisiana, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An in scription is written on the left half of the card.
Courthouse, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the courthouse in Canton, Mississippi though much of the courthouse building is obscured by trees with only the bottom of the front entrance pillars and the windows on the right side visible. The courthouse yard is surrounded by an iron fence at the sidewalk and a utility pole and utility lines are prominent in the foreground of the image. "Court House" is written in white in the lower left edge of the image and "Canton Miss" is written in the lower right edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. James M. Edwards in Iron City, Illinois. The card is postmarked Canton, Miss., November 14, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Courthouse, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the courthouse in Canton, Mississippi though much of the courthouse building is obscured by trees with only the bottom of the front entrance pillars and the windows on the right side visible. The courthouse yard is surrounded by an iron fence at the sidewalk and a utility pole and utility lines are prominent in the foreground of the image. "Court House" is written in white in the lower left edge of the image and "Canton Miss" is written in the lower right edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. James M. Edwards in Iron City, Illinois. The card is postmarked Canton, Miss., November 14, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Courthouse, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the courthouse in Canton, Mississippi though much of the courthouse building is obscured by trees with only the bottom of the front entrance pillars and the windows on the right side visible. The courthouse yard is surrounded by an iron fence at the sidewalk and a utility pole and utility lines are prominent in the foreground of the image. "Court House" is written in white in the lower left edge of the image and "Canton Miss" is written in the lower right edge. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. James M. Edwards in Iron City, Illinois. The card is postmarked Canton, Miss., November 14, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Governor's Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a white two story house with a rounded front porch lined with white columns. Trees surround the house and an iron fence runs in front of it. The title in the lower left corner identifies the house as "Governor's Mansion, Jackson, 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 corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, March 18, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Alene Barry in Roodhouse, Illinois.
Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Governor's mansion in Jackson, Mississippi. The mansion is a two-story, rectangular masonry structure painted white. Its front facade is five bays wide, each bay articulated by pilasters with scrolled capitals; bays on the side elevations are separated by doubled pilasters. The center bay is larger, and is fronted by a two-story half-round portico supported by four columns. A full entablature encircles the building, ending in a dentillated cornice below the roof line. Trees are pictured behind and to the side of the mansion. The title of the photograph is printed in the upper right corner of the card and the publisher's name is printed in the bottom right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Helen White in Oxford, North Carolina. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, April 3, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
In the Path of the Copiah County Cyclone, February 2, 1908, Near Hazelhurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the debris and damage in Copiah County caused by a cyclone or tornado in February 1908. Several men in long black coats and dark hats are standing among the debris and two men are on horseback. The title or description of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. An inscription is written along the bottom edge of the card. [see transcription field] the back of the card is addressed to Miss Rosa Moody in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Hazelhurst, Mississippi, April 21, 1908 and Crystal Springs, Mississippi, April 22, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
In the Path of the Copiah County Cyclone, February 2, 1908, Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a forest that has been decimated by a tornado or cyclone in Copiah County near Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Fallen trees cover the ground among trees that have been snapped and fallen halfway and some that are leaning or still standing. A man in a light colored coat and pants and a dark hat is on the left edge of the image, standing between two of the fallen frees. The title of the card is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Gertrude Shriver in Hudson, Ohio. The card is postmarked Gallman, Miss., March 30, 1908 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]
In the Path of the Copiah County Cyclone, February 2, 1908, Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a forest that has been decimated by a tornado or cyclone in Copiah County near Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Fallen trees cover the ground among trees that have been snapped and fallen halfway and some that are leaning or still standing. A man in a light colored coat and pants and a dark hat is on the left edge of the image, standing between two of the fallen frees. The title of the card is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Gertrude Shriver in Hudson, Ohio. The card is postmarked Gallman, Miss., March 30, 1908 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]
In the Path of the Copiah County Cyclone, February 2, 1908, Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a forest that has been decimated by a tornado or cyclone in Copiah County near Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Fallen trees cover the ground among trees that have been snapped and fallen halfway and some that are leaning or still standing. A man in a light colored coat and pants and a dark hat is on the left edge of the image, standing between two of the fallen frees. The title of the card is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Gertrude Shriver in Hudson, Ohio. The card is postmarked Gallman, Miss., March 30, 1908 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]
Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The lake is surrounded by trees and bushes and cabins and small structures are on the left side of the lake. People are gathered on the bank of the lake and a small boat and two canoes are out on the water. The back of the card is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, April 23, 1908 an Slidell, Louisiana, April 28, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right of the card. An inscription is on the left half of the card. [see transcription field field]