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Mississippi Capitol Region

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

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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.]
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of Old Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The old state capitol building features a dome with a cupola and six columns across the front. Trees are in front of the building . The title is printed along the bottom left edge beneath the image and the publisher, West Jackson Book Store, is printed along the bottom right edge. A handwritten inscription in the upper right corner reads, "6/2/06 Met Mrs. S. While waiting between trains." The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Mary Burt in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked June 2, 1906. The postage stamp is missing from the upper right corner.
Old Courthouse, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the old Hinds County courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, a white building with tall columns across the front. Trees mostly obscure the building from view. "Old Court House M. A. G. Dec. 31, '06" is written near the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., December 31, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Old Courthouse, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the old Hinds County courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, a white building with tall columns across the front. Trees mostly obscure the building from view. "Old Court House M. A. G. Dec. 31, '06" is written near the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., December 31, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Old Courthouse, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the old Hinds County courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, a white building with tall columns across the front. Trees mostly obscure the building from view. "Old Court House M. A. G. Dec. 31, '06" is written near the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., December 31, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Residence of L. B. Moseley, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a three story house with a turret on the left corner. The house is light colored with dark wood trim. People in early twentieth century clothing are standing on the porch. The title in the lower right of the image identifies the house as "Residence of L. B. Moseley, Jackson, Miss." An inscription is handwritten in the white space along the bottom of the card. The date, 11.12.1906, is written in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A green one cent postage stamp is placed crooked in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, November 12, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Teen Ratliff in Smeden, Mississippi.
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Moseley, Jackson, Miss.,1906

This black and white photograph features a three story house with a turret on the left, a balcony on the second floor, a wide front porch and a long set of stairs leading to the porch. People can be seen standing on the porch and children are seated on the side ledges of the stairs. A tree and a solid fence are on the left and other houses are on the right. A sidewalk runs along the front of the house and a fire hydrant with a hose connected and the streetcar line on the unpaved West Capitol Street are also visible. The donor notes about the image, "On the back of the large photograph is listed in Mr. Moseley’s hand: “Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Moseley, Niles and Lonnie, Tom McAlpin, and Nurse Maggie. Tom is Mrs. Moseley’s brother. He was born in 1871, married Florence Green, and died in 1918, with burial in Jackson’s Greenwood Cemetery. The 1910 Census reveals him living in the Moseley household, with employment as a “mail contractor” and relationship as “brother-in-law.” This image reveals an African American “nurse” named Maggie living with the family, which was standard in the social class the Moseley’s were in."
Souvenir of Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a butterfly with images of the New Capitol, the Old Capitol, Governors Mansion, and Confederate Monument depicted within the wings. A woman in a white dress is depicted as the "body" of the butterfly. The title of the card is split above and below the butterfly. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Fritz Carlson in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, October 25, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
State Insane Asylum, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the State Insane Asylum 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 bottom of the card with the publisher's name stamped above it in blue ink and an inscription is written below it. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Anna McAlphin in Smedes, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, August 15, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
St. Columbs's Episcopal Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of St. Columb'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. An inscription is written on the upper right of the image that reads "St. Columb's Chapel in West Jackson. Built by the late H. M. Thompson. M. A. G." The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right of the card.
St. Columbs's Episcopal Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of St. Columb'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. An inscription is written on the upper right of the image that reads "St. Columb's Chapel in West Jackson. Built by the late H. M. Thompson. M. A. G." The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right of the card.
St. Columbs's Episcopal Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of St. Columb'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. An inscription is written on the upper right of the image that reads "St. Columb's Chapel in West Jackson. Built by the late H. M. Thompson. M. A. G." The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., November 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right of the card.
Street Scene in Hazlehurst, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings and people of a street scene in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. People are seen on the sidewalks and horses and wagons are depicted on the street. The title of the card is printed in red ink beneath the left edge of the image and "Harry Willliams" is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Alma Rea in Wesson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Hazlehurst, Mississippi, December 29, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner.
Street Scene, Residence Part, Canton, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a street scene with trees and houses on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image and a handwritten inscription is written below the title. The inscription reads "Regards to all and be a good little girl. R. H. P." The back of the card is addressed to Miss Bertha Jones in Rutherford, Tennessee with the town of Trenton marked through. The card bears three postmarks: Canton, Miss. November 18, 1906, Trenton, Tennessee, Nov. 20, 1906, and Rutherford, Tenn., Nov. 22, 1906. A green, once cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed crookedly in the upper right corner and is partially obscured by the postmark ink.
Wesson High School Building

This postcard features a black and white image of Wesson High School building. The building is primarily a two story structure with three story towers on each of the front corners. Chimneys line the end of the roof and two trees are seen in the front. The title is printed along the bottom edge of the image and a London, Ontario postmarked dated Dec. 4, 1906 is upside down above the title. An inscription is handwritten along the left, top, and right edges of the card. The inscription reads, "Rec'd card. Thanks. This is our school Bldg. will send another card in a weeks time. Harry Williams 12/1/'06 Wesson Miss." [sic] The back of the card is addressed to Lillian M. Evans in London, Ontario Canada. The card is postmarked Wesson, Miss. Dec. 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.
Capital National Bank Building on the Corner of a Street, Jackson, Mississippi

This color postcard features a five story brick building with white brick arches on the bottom floor. The arches are engraved with the name of the building, "Capital National Bank." Other buildings are connected to the bank. A streetcar is parked in front and people in early twentieth century clothing are gathered around the street car. Other cards and people are on the street beyond the street car. utility poles and a fenced in area are across the street from the bank. The title along the bottom right reads "Capital National Bank, 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. The postmark ink is smeared making it illegible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Lorena Duling in Nashville, Tennessee.
Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mississippi

This pale color postcard features a gothic style church with a bell tower on the right corner and a short turret on the left corner. The windows throughout are arched. A tree is to the right of the church and people in early twentieth century clothing are walking the sidewalks away from the church. The title in the upper right identifies the church as "Episcopal Church, Jackson, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed though no addressed.
Governors' Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned image 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. The publisher's name is printed in red below the bottom right edge of the image. An inscription is written sideways on the left edge of the card that reads "Just arrived 3/20/5 M. M. C.". The back of the card is addressed to Miss Eva Corrick in Dallas, Texas. The card is postmarked Jackson, Miss., March 20, 1905 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right of the card.
New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

This black and white 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. A sidewalk leads up to the entrance staircase. The title "New Capitol, Jackson, Miss." is listed in the center beneath the image. An inscription is written along 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 Jackson, Mississippi, October 3, 1905. The card is addressed to H. A. Don in Laurium, Michigan in care of Laurium Com. Col.
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. What appears to be a dirt road curves in front of the building. The title of the card is printed below the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. James Spurgler in Marion County, Kentucky at St. Mary's College. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, December 5, 1905 and Saint Mary's, December 6. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.