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  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.]

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  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.]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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."

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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.

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  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.

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  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]

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  Lamar Building and Pythian Temple, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of the Lamar Mutual Life and Pythian temple buildings in Jackson, Mississippi. The Pythian Temple, also knowns as the Pythian Castle of the Knights of Pythias, is on the left and the Lamar Mutual Life building is on the right. The Pythian castle is a stone structures with a tower-like shape. 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. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Harvey L. Ritz in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 24, 1908, West Jackson, 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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  Lamar Building and Pythian Temple, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of the Lamar Mutual Life and Pythian temple buildings in Jackson, Mississippi. The Pythian Temple, also knowns as the Pythian Castle of the Knights of Pythias, is on the left and the Lamar Mutual Life building is on the right. The Pythian castle is a stone structures with a tower-like shape. 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. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Harvey L. Ritz in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 24, 1908, West Jackson, 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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  Lamar Building and Pythian Temple, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of the Lamar Mutual Life and Pythian temple buildings in Jackson, Mississippi. The Pythian Temple, also knowns as the Pythian Castle of the Knights of Pythias, is on the left and the Lamar Mutual Life building is on the right. The Pythian castle is a stone structures with a tower-like shape. 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. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Harvey L. Ritz in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 24, 1908, West Jackson, 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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  Lotus Lake and Park, Hazlehurst, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two women and a man in a small boat out on a lake. One of the women is holding a red umbrella. Trees are seen in the distance behind the lake. The title along the bottom reads "Lotus Lake and Park, Hazlehurst, Miss." An inscription is written to the right of the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, October 1, 1908. The second postmark is [?] Tennessee, October [?] 1906.

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  Merchants Bank, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a six story brown brick building with people standing on the sidewalk in front. The title "Merchants Bank, Jackson, Miss." is in the upper right of the card. 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 5, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. O. W. Tucker in Grove Hill, Alabama.

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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Wesson, Miss., January 23, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 1908. 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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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Jennie Toufus in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Brookhaven, Mississippi, February 26, 1908 and Lake Arthur, Louisiana, February 28. 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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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Jennie Toufus in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Brookhaven, Mississippi, February 26, 1908 and Lake Arthur, Louisiana, February 28. 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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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Wesson, Miss., January 23, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 1908. 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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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Wesson, Miss., January 23, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 1908. 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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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Mills at Wesson, Mississippi, a long, five story, red brick building with to towers, one on the left corner and one near the center of the building. A white or gray building with a tower is seen to the right of the mill. Trees and a long driveway are pictured in the foreground. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Jennie Toufus in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Brookhaven, Mississippi, February 26, 1908 and Lake Arthur, Louisiana, February 28. 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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  Norvell Hotel, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Norville Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi. The hotel is a four story structure with white columns at the front entrance and front, second story balcony. The second floor windows on the front have decorative molding . A tree is seen on the right side of the hotel, partially obscuring the top right corner of the building. An electric powerline pole is seen at the sidewalk on the left side of the building. The title of the card is printed sideways outside the right edge of the image and an inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Margret Holdor in Kentucky. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., July 13, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.

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  Norvell Hotel, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Norville Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi. The hotel is a four story structure with white columns at the front entrance and front, second story balcony. The second floor windows on the front have decorative molding . A tree is seen on the right side of the hotel, partially obscuring the top right corner of the building. An electric powerline pole is seen at the sidewalk on the left side of the building. The title of the card is printed sideways outside the right edge of the image and an inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Amy Hamilton in East Northfield, Massachusetts. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., June 10, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.

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  Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features an angled view of a three story building with white columns across the front entrance and a dome in the center of the roof. Bare trees are in front of the building. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the building as "Old Capital, 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 upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 29, 1908. The card is addressed to Miss Elizabeth Harning in Adair, Michigan.

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  Pearl River Bridge, Jackson, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a bridge with high metal guardrails over a river. Another bridge is seen in the distance behind it. Trees are on either side of the river. The title along the top of the card identifies the bridge as "Pearl River Bridge, Jackson, Miss." 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 Valdosta, Georgia, May 8, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ehsman F. Price in Roland Park, Maryland.

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  People Gathered at Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a crowd of people gathered on the bank of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Two boats with people aboard are docked at the bank and a building and trees are seen behind the people. "Lake Chautauqua" is written in faded ink in the lower right corner of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, January 27, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 29. Only the bottom edge of a green postage stamp remains in the upper right corner though "a kiss" is written in the box where the stamp had been. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  People Gathered at Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a crowd of people gathered on the bank of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Two boats with people aboard are docked at the bank and a building and trees are seen behind the people. "Lake Chautauqua" is written in faded ink in the lower right corner of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, January 27, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 29. Only the bottom edge of a green postage stamp remains in the upper right corner though "a kiss" is written in the box where the stamp had been. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  People Gathered at Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a crowd of people gathered on the bank of Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Two boats with people aboard are docked at the bank and a building and trees are seen behind the people. "Lake Chautauqua" is written in faded ink in the lower right corner of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to E. H. Sojourner in Slidell, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, January 27, 1908 and Slidell, Louisiana, January 29. Only the bottom edge of a green postage stamp remains in the upper right corner though "a kiss" is written in the box where the stamp had been. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Sand Machine on Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a sand extraction machine over Pearl River in Jackson. A metal tower on the bank of the river is depicted with lines and a bucket or claw dangling over the water. Trees are depicted along the river bank. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Ed Daniels in Salem, Massachusetts. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, April 26, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner. A brief inscription on the left half of the card reads, "Jackson, Miss. 4/26/08 Hello. Very hot here had a fine trip so far. J. M. G.

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  South Methodist Church, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the South Methodist Church in Wesson, Mississippi. The church is a white, clapboard building with three doors across the front and a bell tower in the front center. A sidewalk is depicted in front of the church and houses with a white picket fence to the right of the church. Trees are depicted behind the church and houses. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image and the publisher's name is printed along the bottom right edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Erma McGinley in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked twice: Wesson, Miss., February 10, 1908 and Altoona, Penn., February 12, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card. The inscription on the left half of the card reads, "How are you and the new baby getting along Having any fights. GS [sic]

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  St. Colund's Episcopal Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of St. Colund's Episcopal Chapel in Jackson, Mississippi. The chapel is a one story building with a wide, ivy covered tower in the center above the entrance. Trees and ivy obscure the view of the chapel and the grass is tall in front. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Rosa Moody in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The card is postmarked twice: Jackson, Miss., February 1908 and Crystal Springs, Miss., February 1908. 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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  The Prize Winner, State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi November 5-16, 1907

  This postcard features a black and white image of the State Fair Winner at the Sate Fair in Jackson, Mississippi in November 1907. Men in suits and hats are gathered in front of two large pieces of machinery that are loaded onto wagons. A banner on the ground in front of the machine on the left reads "Gaars Cotton Engineers. A Banner hung behind the machine is mostly blocked by the machine with only the words "And Co. Machinery" visible where it shows on the right end of the machine. Trees, buildings, and utility poles are seen behind the machines. "The Prize Winner State Fair Jackson, Miss. Nov 5-16-07" is printed in white along the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marguerite Naylor in Beaumont, Texas. The card is postmarked Mount Belvieu, Texas, May 23, 1908 and a green, one cent postage stamp is partially visible on the upper right corner though that corner of the card is torn off. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  The Prize Winner, State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi November 5-16, 1907

  This postcard features a black and white image of the State Fair Winner at the Sate Fair in Jackson, Mississippi in November 1907. Men in suits and hats are gathered in front of two large pieces of machinery that are loaded onto wagons. A banner on the ground in front of the machine on the left reads "Gaars Cotton Engineers. A Banner hung behind the machine is mostly blocked by the machine with only the words "And Co. Machinery" visible where it shows on the right end of the machine. Trees, buildings, and utility poles are seen behind the machines. "The Prize Winner State Fair Jackson, Miss. Nov 5-16-07" is printed in white along the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marguerite Naylor in Beaumont, Texas. The card is postmarked Mount Belvieu, Texas, May 23, 1908 and a green, one cent postage stamp is partially visible on the upper right corner though that corner of the card is torn off. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  The Prize Winner, State Fair, Jackson, Mississippi November 5-16, 1907

  This postcard features a black and white image of the State Fair Winner at the Sate Fair in Jackson, Mississippi in November 1907. Men in suits and hats are gathered in front of two large pieces of machinery that are loaded onto wagons. A banner on the ground in front of the machine on the left reads "Gaars Cotton Engineers. A Banner hung behind the machine is mostly blocked by the machine with only the words "And Co. Machinery" visible where it shows on the right end of the machine. Trees, buildings, and utility poles are seen behind the machines. "The Prize Winner State Fair Jackson, Miss. Nov 5-16-07" is printed in white along the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marguerite Naylor in Beaumont, Texas. The card is postmarked Mount Belvieu, Texas, May 23, 1908 and a green, one cent postage stamp is partially visible on the upper right corner though that corner of the card is torn off. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Webster Science Hall, Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story brick building an arched entrance, arched windows on the second floor and a row of three dormers across the roof. A tree stands to the left of the building. The sign along the bottom of the card identifies the building as "Webster Science Hall, Millsaps, College, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher 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 twice. The first postmark is Raymond, Mississippi, August 8, 1908 and the second postmark is Greenville, Mississippi, August 9, 1908. The card is addressed to Mrs. T L Arnett in Greenville, Mississippi in care of Arnett House.

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  Belhaven College Buildings, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story white building with a cupola on the left end. Tall pine trees stand in front of and beside the building. The blurred title in the lower right corner identifies the building as "Belhaven College, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a souvenir postcard, printed in Great Britain, and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, October 2, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Grace C. Holmes in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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  Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a building at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is two stories with a long front porch and second floor balcony and a large cupola in the middle of the roof. People are seen seated on the steps at the porch. A tall tree stump is beside the driveway to the left of the building and a smaller building sits further back at the end of a short driveway. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and inscriptions are written at the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Sulu Rolling in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 8, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a building at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is two stories with a long front porch and second floor balcony and a large cupola in the middle of the roof. People are seen seated on the steps at the porch. A tall tree stump is beside the driveway to the left of the building and a smaller building sits further back at the end of a short driveway. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and inscriptions are written at the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Sulu Rolling in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 8, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a building at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is two stories with a long front porch and second floor balcony and a large cupola in the middle of the roof. People are seen seated on the steps at the porch. A tall tree stump is beside the driveway to the left of the building and a smaller building sits further back at the end of a short driveway. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and inscriptions are written at the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Sulu Rolling in New York City, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 8, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Capital Street, Looking East from Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a busy street with buildings on either side and a streetcar in the center. People are seen on the street and sidewalks. The title in the upper right reads "Capital Street, Looking East from Union Depot, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and correspondence placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark at the top of the card is for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, September 15, 1907. The second postmark on the left McKinney, Texas, September 17, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. I. R. Dillon in McKinney, Texas.

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  Capitol Street, Looking East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot providing a view of commercial buildings, a streetcar, and people walking the sidewalks and street. King's Drugstore is on the left side of the street and a drug store is visible on the right side of the street, a three story building with a balcony at the second floor. The title of the card is printed along the top right edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clyde Bangham in Wilmingham, Ohio. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 27, 1907 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, Looking East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot providing a view of commercial buildings, a streetcar, and people walking the sidewalks and street. King's Drugstore is on the left side of the street and a drug store is visible on the right side of the street, a three story building with a balcony at the second floor. The title of the card is printed along the top right edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clyde Bangham in Wilmingham, Ohio. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 27, 1907 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, Looking East From Union Depot, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street looking east from the Union Depot providing a view of commercial buildings, a streetcar, and people walking the sidewalks and street. King's Drugstore is on the left side of the street and a drug store is visible on the right side of the street, a three story building with a balcony at the second floor. The title of the card is printed along the top right edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clyde Bangham in Wilmingham, Ohio. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 27, 1907 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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  Court House

  This postcard features a sepia toned image a two story courthouse. Arched brick columns line the bottom floor entrance and traditional columns line the second floor balcony. The title beneath the image does not identify where the courthouse is located. An inscription along the top of the card reads "Sick in bed. Will write tomorrow. MC" The back of the card is addressed to Miss Eva Perkins in Owatonna, Minnesota. The card is postmarked twice: Jackson, Miss. April 5, 1907 and Owatonna, Minn. April 8, 1907. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card.

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  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. A canoe with a man in a dark suit in it is to the right on the water. The title is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Harriet Halliday in Canton, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., July 26, 1907 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]

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  Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a lake surrounded by trees. Small structures are one the left bank of the lake. A man in a canoe is on the lake. The title across the top of the card identifies the area as "Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Crystal Springs, Mississippi, July 6, 1907 and the second is for Wilmington, Delaware, July 8, 1907.

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  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. A canoe with a man in a dark suit in it is to the right on the water. The title is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Harriet Halliday in Canton, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., July 26, 1907 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]

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  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. A canoe with a man in a dark suit in it is to the right on the water. The title is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Harriet Halliday in Canton, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., July 26, 1907 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]