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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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  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]

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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 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]

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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 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 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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  Copiah County Courthouse and Jail, Hazlehurst, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Copiah County Courthouse and jail in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, a two story building with two story pillar columns across the front entrance, a domed clock tower with a cupola on top, and a gabled roof. A water tower is seen to the right of the building and other buildings are depicted behind and to the left of the courthouse. The title of the card is printed in red below the bottom left edge of the image. An inscription is written on the edges of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. W. E. Cook in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Hazlehurst, Mississippi, June 23, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. [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]

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  Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a building at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is a three story structure with a tower in the center. The entrance is brick archways and two trees flank the corner of the building. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Minnie Long in Albany, New York. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., July 27, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.

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  New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the New State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a large white building with white columns across the front entrance and across each end of the building. A tall dome topped with an eagle statue is in the center of the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card and an inscription is written in the sky area of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. C. W. Smith in Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson, November 5, 1907 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the New State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a large white building with white columns across the front entrance and across each end of the building. A tall dome topped with an eagle statue is in the center of the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card and an inscription is written in the sky area of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. C. W. Smith in Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson, November 5, 1907 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the New State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a large white building with white columns across the front entrance and across each end of the building. A tall dome topped with an eagle statue is in the center of the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card and an inscription is written in the sky area of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. C. W. Smith in Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, West Jackson, November 5, 1907 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Newton Institute, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Newton Institute in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, a two story building with a long front port and identical second floor balcony. Lattice railing is on the porch and balcony and tall columns line the front. A group of children and teachers are gathered on the front steps of the building. Trees and bushes are in front of the institute, partially obscuring the view of it. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom left edge of the image and an inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Edgar Driver in Monticello, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Mississippi, September 28, 1907 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]

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  Pearl River, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the bridge over Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees are seen on the banks of the river. The title of the card is printed on the right edge of the card and an inscription is written above and below the title. The inscription reads "Dear Rob, I am in Jackson. Have had a great time. Am with Will. Lucille" The back of the card is addressed to Miss Robbie Eades in Hillman, Mississippi. The card is postmarked twice: Oxford, Miss. 1907 and Hillman, Miss. Dec. 3, 1907. A red, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.

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  Post office, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a United States post office in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with columns at each entrance and arched windows on the bottom floor. The title of the card is printed in red at the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., W. Jackson, October 3, 1907 and Vicksburg, Mississippi, October 9, 1907. 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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  Post office, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a United States post office in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with columns at each entrance and arched windows on the bottom floor. The title of the card is printed in red at the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., W. Jackson, October 3, 1907 and Vicksburg, Mississippi, October 9, 1907. 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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  Post office, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a United States post office in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with columns at each entrance and arched windows on the bottom floor. The title of the card is printed in red at the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., W. Jackson, October 3, 1907 and Vicksburg, Mississippi, October 9, 1907. 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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  Souvenir of the Fair--Case Engine Doing Stunts, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of people gathered around a case engine at the State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi while it performs stunts. Signs near the exhibition read "Case Engines are the only real Hill Climbers". Trees, tents, and buildings are seen beside and behind the exhibition. The title of the card is printed below the bottom left edge of the image. An inscription is written in the white space at the bottom of the card. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Jas Spengler in Raymond, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 30, 1907 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Souvenir of the Fair--Case Engine Doing Stunts, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of people gathered around a case engine at the State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi while it performs stunts. Signs near the exhibition read "Case Engines are the only real Hill Climbers". Trees, tents, and buildings are seen beside and behind the exhibition. The title of the card is printed below the bottom left edge of the image. An inscription is written in the white space at the bottom of the card. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Jas Spengler in Raymond, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 30, 1907 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Souvenir of the Fair--Case Engine Doing Stunts, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of people gathered around a case engine at the State Fair in Jackson, Mississippi while it performs stunts. Signs near the exhibition read "Case Engines are the only real Hill Climbers". Trees, tents, and buildings are seen beside and behind the exhibition. The title of the card is printed below the bottom left edge of the image. An inscription is written in the white space at the bottom of the card. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Jas Spengler in Raymond, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 30, 1907 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white building with white columns across the front entrance and across each end of the building. A tall dome topped with an eagle statue is in the center of the building. The image of an eagle in a shield is in the upper right corner. The title along the bottom of the card reads "State Capitol, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greensboro, North Carolina, June 18, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Ala Wilson in Ellett, Virginia.

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  State School for the Blind, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Institute for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story red brick building with balconies on the second and third floor, a clock tower in the center, dormers across the roofline, multiple chimneys, and a tall set of stairs leading to the second floor entrance. Trees and a green lawn surround the building. The tile of the card is printed along the bottom left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Nashville, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., August 6, 1907 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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  State School for the Blind, Jackson, Mississippi, February 24, 1907

  A view of the State School for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi is featured in this black and white postcard. The three story building has balconies on the second and third floor, a clock tower in the center, dormers across the roofline, multiple chimneys, and a tall set of stairs leading to the second floor entrance. Trees surround the building and a sidewalk lined with small bushes leads up to the front steps. The tile of the card is printed along the bottom left of the image. "Hope you are enjoying yourself, and that all is well. A. G. H." is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Florence Ducksworth in Breward, North Carolina. the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, February 24, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner.

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  The Little Gray Church, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a small church with arched windows and a tall steeple in the front center. Trees and electric power line poles are seen in front of and behind the church and a white picket fence is seen to the right. The title of the card is handwritten in the white area beneath the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss H. W. Lameau in Charleston, South Carolina but is not postmarked. An inscription is written along the top edge of the card and on the left side. [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.

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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.

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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.

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  Views of Canton, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features ten buildings around Canton, including 6 churches, schools, banks and the courthouse. The title "Views of Canton, Miss." is in the center of the card. An inscription is handwritten in a scroll shaped white space at the bottom of the card. 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 for Canton, Mississippi July and the second postmark is a received postmark for Crystal Springs, July 1907.

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  Among the Cottages, Mississippi Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a row of two story cottages at the Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The cottages have front porches and second story balconies with white porch columns and railings; Trees are in the yard in front of the cottages with benches surrounding them. The title of the card is printed on the right edge of the card and an inscription is written below it. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Holstein Sojourner in Nashville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., November 8, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Among the Cottages, Mississippi Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a row of two story cottages at the Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The cottages have front porches and second story balconies with white porch columns and railings; Trees are in the yard in front of the cottages with benches surrounding them. The title of the card is printed on the right edge of the card and an inscription is written below it. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Holstein Sojourner in Nashville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., November 8, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Among the Cottages, Mississippi Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a row of two story cottages at the Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The cottages have front porches and second story balconies with white porch columns and railings; Trees are in the yard in front of the cottages with benches surrounding them. The title of the card is printed on the right edge of the card and an inscription is written below it. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Holstein Sojourner in Nashville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Crystal Springs, Miss., November 8, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Bryan Day Reception Committee on Steps of the Governor's Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a group of people gathered on the front entrance steps to the Mississippi Governor's mansion. The group includes two women and seven men. Another man is seated in a chair on the porch area behind the group. The handwritten title in the upper left identifies the group as "Jackson Bryan Day Reception Committee." The donor of this collection has described the people as "Bryan Day Reception Committee with William J. Bryan and James K. Vardaman on steps of Governor's Mansion, with Congressman John Sharp Williams sitting in chair in background, September 1906. Williams gave the "best speech" of the day, it was reported. Vardaman dressed in white with black hat. 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 Jackson, Mississippi, October 17, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi.

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  Bryan Decoration Day, Governor's Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

  This picture postcard features the Mississippi Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi. The mansion is decorated with a large United States flag draped across the rotunda porch. The mansion, itself, is a two story white building with a rounded or rotunda style front entrance with white columns. A black iron fence on top of a brick retaining wall runs in front of the mansion and trees are to the front and sides of the mansion and fence. A description is handwritten along the top of the card that describes the scene as "Decorated for Bryan Day" and M. A. S. is handwritten on the molding along the roof of the porch rotunda. Publisher information is in ink near the bottom left of the image.

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  Davis School and Lee School, Jackson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two Jackson, Mississippi Schools. The school on the upper part of the card is a red brick three story building with a dark roof. The title at the top of the image identifies it as "Davis School, Jackson, Miss." The school in the lower part of the card is a white or light colored three sorry building with four chimney's and arched windows and a tall arched entrance. The title above the image identifies the image as "Lee School, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, January 28, 1906. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss H. C. Fisher in Wesson, Mississippi.

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  Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of an Episcopal Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a Gothic style building with a tower on the right corner, a pitched roofline, arched windows and doorways, and a large, round stained glass window above the front entrance. The title of the card is printed below the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Fred B. Smith in Detroit, Michigan. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 29, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right of the card. There is slight tearing along the bottom of the card.

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  First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a two story, Gothic style church with a tower in the center and arched window, door and porch molding details. Dormers on along the roof on the right side. A water tower is seen behind the church to the left. The title of the card is along the upper edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs.. Dumon in Nashville, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, May 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a two story, Gothic style church with a tower in the center and arched window, door and porch molding details. Dormers on along the roof on the right side. A water tower is seen behind the church to the left. The title of the card is along the upper edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs.. Dumon in Nashville, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, May 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, a two story, Gothic style church with a tower in the center and arched window, door and porch molding details. Dormers on along the roof on the right side. A water tower is seen behind the church to the left. The title of the card is along the upper edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs.. Dumon in Nashville, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, May 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Governors' Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, 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 dental molding on the cornice below the roof line. An iron fence runs in front of the mansion and two trees at the fence line "frame" the mansion. The title is printed along the bottom edge of the card with an inscription written over it. The inscription reads "Many thanks for post card it is beautiful Will send you on from New Orleans" [sic] And "M. B. C." is written in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Emily Boyd in Portland, Maine. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner.

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  Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Governors' Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, 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 dental molding on the cornice below the roof line. An iron fence runs in front of the mansion and two trees at the fence line "frame" the mansion. The title is printed along the bottom edge of the card with an inscription written over it. The inscription reads "Many thanks for post card it is beautiful Will send you on from New Orleans" [sic] And "M. B. C." is written in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Emily Boyd in Portland, Maine. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner.

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  Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Governors' Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, 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 dental molding on the cornice below the roof line. An iron fence runs in front of the mansion and two trees at the fence line "frame" the mansion. The title is printed along the bottom edge of the card with an inscription written over it. The inscription reads "Many thanks for post card it is beautiful Will send you on from New Orleans" [sic] And "M. B. C." is written in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Emily Boyd in Portland, Maine. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 2, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner.

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  High School, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a high school in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a bell tower at the front entrance, arched or curved windows, and a set of steps leading to the front entrance. Trees are seen on either side of the building. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right beside the edge of the image. An inscription is written along the white edge on the right of the card and across the left upper corner. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Grace Bennett in Belmar, New Jersey. the card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., September 27, 1906 and Belmar, New Jersey, September 29. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Merchants Bank, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Merchants Bank in Jackson, Mississippi, a six story building on the corner of a street. The fifth story windows are arched and dentil molding lines the building beneath the roof. Utility poles are on either side of the corner of the sidewalk in front of the bank building and people are pictured walking on the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. Address for E. M. Rankin in Jackson, Mississippi, is written along the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Gertrude De Ford in Rochester, New York. The card is postmarked in Jackson, Mississippi, November 1906 and Rochester, New York, November 2, 1906. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and "Erie Aqueduct" is written sideways in blue ink on the left edge of the card.

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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Mississippi Mills, one of the earliest and most important manufacturing plants to be established in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was the cotton and woolen mills known as the Mississippi Manufacturing Company, later renamed the Mississippi Mills, which was erected in 1866 at Wesson by Colonel James Madison Wesson. The building is a long, five story structure with six story towers spaced from each corner of the building with one in the front center. A two story building at the right end has a cupola in the center of the roof. Trees are in front of the mill buildings. An electric utility pole is pictured in the left of the image. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T Gibson in San Francisco, California. The card is postmarked Beauregard, Mississippi, December 18, 1906.

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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Mississippi Mills, one of the earliest and most important manufacturing plants to be established in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was the cotton and woolen mills known as the Mississippi Manufacturing Company, later renamed the Mississippi Mills, which was erected in 1866 at Wesson by Colonel James Madison Wesson. The building is a long, five story structure with six story towers spaced from each corner of the building with one in the front center. A two story building at the right end has a cupola in the center of the roof. Trees are in front of the mill buildings. An electric utility pole is pictured in the left of the image. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T Gibson in San Francisco, California. The card is postmarked Beauregard, Mississippi, December 18, 1906.

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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Mississippi Mills, one of the earliest and most important manufacturing plants to be established in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was the cotton and woolen mills known as the Mississippi Manufacturing Company, later renamed the Mississippi Mills, which was erected in 1866 at Wesson by Colonel James Madison Wesson. The building is a long, five story structure with six story towers spaced from each corner of the building with one in the front center. Electric utility poles are spaced along the street in front of the building. The name and location of the building is handwritten along the bottom edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss. Clemmie Tucker in Senatobia, Mississippi with a note that reads, "A good view of the Mill. Frank." the card is postmarked June, 20, 1906 in Wesson, Mississippi and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner.

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  Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Mississippi Mills, one of the earliest and most important manufacturing plants to be established in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was the cotton and woolen mills known as the Mississippi Manufacturing Company, later renamed the Mississippi Mills, which was erected in 1866 at Wesson by Colonel James Madison Wesson. The building is a long, five story structure with six story towers spaced from each corner of the building with one in the front center. A two story building at the right end has a cupola in the center of the roof. Trees are in front of the mill buildings. An electric utility pole is pictured in the left of the image. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T Gibson in San Francisco, California. The card is postmarked Beauregard, Mississippi, December 18, 1906.

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  New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of the New State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a large, three story structure with tall columns across the front entrance and at the ends and sides of the building. A tall dome with an eagle at the top rises from the center of the building. The title is printed at the bottom edge of the image and "Jackson, Miss." is printed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the right edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorna Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., October 13, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right.

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  New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of the New State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a large, three story structure with tall columns across the front entrance and at the ends and sides of the building. A tall dome with an eagle at the top rises from the center of the building. The title of the card is printed in the bottom edge of the image and "Jackson, Miss" is printed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the upper right part of the card above the image that reads "Sorry I did not meet you hope to do so in May. Lieut R. S. Miller c/o Treasurers Office State Capitol, Jackson Miss." The back of the card is addressed to Miss May Pickering in Collins, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., April 3, 1906 and Collins, Miss., April 9. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.