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  Rear Yard, E. G. Maloney Residence, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a gazebo surrounded by water with a path and bridge leading to it. Small trees line the sidewalk and mature trees are along the fence lines. Water fountains are visible in the water on either side of the gazebo. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Rear Yard, E. G. Maloney Residence, Biloxi, Miss." and the publisher is listed on the left corner of the card. 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 Sparrows Point, Maryland, October 15, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Gerome Preble in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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  Elks Club, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a brown four story building with white trim and inset balconies on the second, third, and fourth floors. The title in the upper left reads "Elks Club, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, March 14, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Hon. J. O. Smith in Centerstone, Florida.

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  Pine Street, Looking East, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard featuring a dirt toad with houses, utility poles, and fences on either side. A church is at the far end of the street. The title in the upper right reads "Pine Street, looking East. Wiggins, Miss." The publisher is listed in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard 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 Wiggins, Mississippi, April 14, 1914. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Hans Hanson in Gilberto, Illinois.

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  A Morning's Catch Spanish Mackerel, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features five men on a covered pier with four lines of fish strung up behind them. Four of the men are seated with their fishing rods and reels and one man is standing. The title along the bottom reads "A Morning's Catch Spanish Mackerel, Biloxi, Mississippi." 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 is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, February 10-1914. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Lydia J. Foster in Memphis, Tennessee.

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  Greetings From Gulfport, Mississippi (A House and Trees)

  This black and white postcard features a house and trees. Men in black suits and hats are leaning against the tree in the forefront. The title in the upper right reads "Greetings from Gulfport, Miss." An inscription is handwritten in the white space on the right edge of the card and along the bottom edge. The back of the card 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 August 14, 1913. The location of the postmark is not legible. The card is addressed to Miss Sara Myers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in care of Miss Farmine Smallwood.

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  Street Parade of Autos for the 4th of July, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a view of a street parade of early twentieth century cars with buildings and utility poles on either side. An inscription on the right edge identifies the parade as a 4th of July street parade in Bay St. Louis. 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, February 28, 1913. The card is inscribed in a shorthand and is addressed to Miss M. Brown in Chicago, Illinois.

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  Flechas' Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a ship surrounded by scaffoldings and cranes. "Flechas' Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi." 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 Pascagoula, Mississippi, August 30, 1912. The card is illegibly inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Hugh Parker in Ragtown, Mississippi.

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  Tabernacle, Seashore Camp Grounds, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a hexagonal shaped white building with a green roof, a rounded skylight in the center of the roof and two brown brick towers at the front entrance. Trees and sidewalks are in the foreground. The title in the lower right reads "Tabernacle, Seashore Camp Grounds, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, April 2, 1912. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Rippard in Austin, Texas.

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  Mississippi State Tennis Tournament, The Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of people, mostly dressed in white early twentieth century clothing, gathered on the white area in front of a large four story hotel. Bushes and other landscaping surround the area in front of the hotel. "Where Gulf Breezes Frolic" is across the top of the image and the title "Mississippi State Tennis Tournament, The Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss." is in the space beneath the image. 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 Donaldsonville, Louisiana, January 22, 1912. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Jenny Platz in South Bend, Indiana.

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  Gathering Oysters, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features two men on a small boat with tools gathering oysters. Other boats and structures can be seen on the water behind them. The title along the bottom reads " Gathering Oysters, Biloxi, Miss." An inscription is handwritten along the bottom edge of the card. A postmark for Troy, New York, September 22, 1911 is in the top center. 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, September 20, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Eleanor D. Goewey in Troy, New York.

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  Ship Island, Light House. Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a lighthouse with other buildings around it and the water behind it. A sailboat is on the water. The title in the upper right corner reads "Ship Island Light House, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, July 18, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Hattie Goeller in Newark, New Jersey.

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  Ship Island, Light House. Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a lighthouse with other buildings around it and the water behind it. A sailboat is on the water. The title in the upper right corner reads "Ship Island Light House, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.

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  General Office of the Gulf and Ship Island RR and Lawn of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large concrete fountain pool with a sidewalk leading up to a large white three story building. The building features arched or rounded windows on the top floor and a flag flying from the center of the roof. Trees and shrubs line the fountain and the building. Other buildings can be seen behind the central building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "General Office of the Gulf and Ship Island RR and Lawn of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana, June 19, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Janie Hanks in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

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  Soldiers Home, Near Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a house on enclosed pillars with a long wrap-around front porch. The porch has thick white posts and white railing with a long set of stairs/steps leading up to it. Several people are standing on the porch and sitting on the stairs/steps. A tree is standing in front of the house and other trees are to the sides. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Soldiers Home, Near Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed crooked in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, May 28, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. S. H. Genge in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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  The Water Front, Showing Style of Pier and Bath House, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a pier and bath house on the water with trees and houses in the distance behind it. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The Water Front, Showing Style of Pier and Bath House, Pass Christian, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 20, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Dr. Henry Williams in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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  Central School, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a three story building with two tower entrances and a cupola in the center of the roof. Small trees are in the yard and a wood fence runs in front of the building. The title in the upper left identifies the image as "Central School, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, December 28, 1909. The card is inscribed in French and is addressed to Mr.. Martin Gorenskowski in LaSalle, Illinois.

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  Harrison County Courthouse, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a building with a rounded exterior on the right and a tall dome in the center and a smaller dome is near the front. Trees are on either side of the building. The title along the top reads "Harrison County Court House, Gulfport, Miss." An inscription written in German is written across the sky portions of the image. 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 Gulfport, Mississippi, December 26, 1909. The card is inscribed in German and is addressed to Mr. Martin Gvienskonski in LaSalle, Illinois.

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  Residence of H. F. Russell, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a street lined with trees and utility poles. A large two story house with tall white columns and a second floor balcony is on the left side of the street. White fencing runs in front of the house and down the side of the street. People are walking along the sidewalk and there are horse drawn wagons on the far end of the street. 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 Ocean Springs, Mississippi, February 4, 1909. "Residence of H. F. Russell, Ocean Springs, Miss." is along the left edge of the card, identifying the house on the front of the card. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Minnie Krueger in Chicago, Illinois.

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  Opening Oysters, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a line of men in hats seated in front of a pile of oysters. Buildings and more piles of oysters are behind them. The title along the bottom of the image reads "Opening Oysters, Biloxi, Miss." And inscription is handwritten along the bottom edge of the card and "Write soon." is written in the upper left corner. The back of the postcard provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The postage stamp has been removed and the space for it is damaged. The card is postmarked Ocean Springs, Mississippi, November 30, 1908. The card is addressed to Mr. Peter Christenson in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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  Methodist Church, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a church with an inset corner tower that is topped by a tall steeple. The church also features arched windows and doors. A tree is to the left of the church. The title "Methodist Church, Bay St. Louis, Miss." is in the upper right corner. An inscription is handwritten along the bottom 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, October 31, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Dr. Thus D. Williams in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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  Southern Home in Waveland, Mississippi

  This sepia toned postcard features a large three story house with striped awnings over some of the second floor windows. Live oaks are in front of the house and a family with a horse and buggy are in front of the house. The title along the bottom reads "Southern Home in Waveland, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard ("carte postale universelle"). A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Waveland, Mississippi, July 27, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ethel Orr in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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  Oysters Schooners, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of oyster schooners on the open water with their sails open. An inscription is handwritten around the center schooner and the signature is written across the sails of the center schooner. The title along the lower left reads "Oysters Schooners, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, April 30, 1908. The card is addressed to Miss Florence Burrow in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  Shell Beach Front, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a beachfront scene. The beach is lined with utility poles and there are several piers with pier houses and boats in the water. "Biloxi, Miss." is in the lower left corner and "Shell Beach Front" is in the lower right corner. Publisher information is along the bottom left edge of the card. 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, March 9, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Hynes Heplon in Houma, Louisiana.

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  Anderson Park, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This color postcard features large leafy trees among some wooden structures and a pier on the water. The title in the top center reads "Anderson Park, Pascagoula, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Scranton, Mississippi, March 4, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Bertha Teess in Ithaca, New York.

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  Front Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This sepia toned postcard features a beach with utility poles, trees, and piers in view. The title along the bottom reads "Front Beach, Biloxi, Miss." The date is handwritten below the title. 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, February 20, 1908.

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  An old Southern Home, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a three story home with three dormers across the roof of the top floor and a chimney on each end of the house. Tall white columns line the front of the house and the house features a second floor balcony. Vines cover a portion of the center of the balcony railing. Trees and bushes are in front and beside the house. The title in the top center of the card reads "An old Southern Home, Pascagoula, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Moss Point, Mississippi, February 4, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss. L. J. Dodge in Hantsport, Nova Scotia.

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  Biloxi Light, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a view of a lighthouse from the water. Piers are visible on the water and people are on the beach in front of the lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by a white fence and stands in front of houses and trees. The title in the lower left reads "Biloxi Light House, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Gulfport, Mississippi, November 23, 1907 and the second postmark is for Belmar, New Jersey, November 26, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Ethel Camp in Belmar, New Jersey.

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  Old Home of Gen. Andrew Jackson, Waveland, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large white house with a wrap around porch and a cupola on the roof . Trees are around the house and the house sits on the waterfront and is reflected on the water. The title along the top reads "Old Home of Gen. Andrew Jackson, Waveland." 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, October 8, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Edna Griffin in Portland, Maine.

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  Oyster Schooners Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of oyster schooners gathered around a harbor with factory buildings and piers off the coast. An in scription is handwritten across the top of the image. The title along the bottom reads "Oyster Schooners at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Miss." and the date is written beneath it. 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 sideways in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana September 7, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Daisy Joor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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  Baseball Park, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features six baseball players in their team uniforms standing out on the baseball field during a game. The bleachers are filled with spectators. The title in the upper left is in red and reads "Baseball Park, Gulfport, Miss." 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 Gulfport, Mississippi, August 8, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Agnes Grove in Mobile, Alabama.

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  Yacht Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story building on stilts out on the water. The building has a cupola in the front and each floor has a balcony and railings. The roof also has a covered deck with railing. A sailboat is on the water to the right of the building. The title in the bottom center is in red and reads "Yacht Club, Biloxi, Miss." An inscription is written along the top sky portion of the image. 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, July 1, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Florence Burns in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features two large buildings with the building on the left featuring a bell tower and the building on right featuring a cupola. "Bay St. Louis, Miss." is in the lower left corner and "St. Stanislaus College" is in the lower right corner. 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, April 2, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Evelena Koolsburgen in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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  Scene on Rotten Bayou near Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of people on a covered canoe with a flag on each end and a man standing on stern of the canoe. The canoe is out on the water and trees are behind it. The title, "Scene on Rotten Bayou near Pass Christian, Miss." is along the top of the card. A handwritten inscription is in the top and bottom right corners of the card. 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, February 2, 1907. The card is addressed to Mrs. Thomas McGuire in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  Electric Light and Power Plant, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large multilevel building with a tall smoke stack in the center that is emitting smoke. The building has several pine trees around and in front of it. A horse and wagon is standing in front of the corner end of the building and the wagon is emblazoned with the words: "Pascagoula St. RY and Power Co." then"ICE No. 1." A man appears to be loading something in the wagon. An Note the umbrella over the wagon-driver. Another horse and wagon with two men are parked in front of the entrance to the building. The building has on it "Pascagoula Street Railway and Power Company." The title along the bottom reads "Electric Light and Power Plant, Pascagoula." The publisher information is located in the lower left corner of the image and an inscription is handwritten in the white space beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked July 2, 1907 with the location too faded to read. The card is addressed to Mrs. Lucy M[?] in O'Fallon, Missouri.

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  Regatta at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features several small sailboats out on the open water. The title, "Regatta at Bay St. Louis, Miss." is beneath the image and an inscription is 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, December 3, 1906. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Eva Koch in Golconda, Illinois.

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  The Biloxi Pottery, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two wood clapboard buildings at the turn of the twentieth century. The building in the foreground has a long porch with light colored railing along the length. Two wagons/carriages are parked in front of it. The second building is a two story structure with an Asian style "tower" on the left end that bears a sign reading "Biloxi Art Pottery." A white sign extends from the side of the building. A man in an apron is standing on the side of the street in front of the buildings. Tress and a powerline pole are behind the second building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The Biloxi Pottery, Biloxi, Miss." An inscription is handwritten on the white space along the left edge 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, January 7, 1906. The card is addressed to J. Elmer Tolbert in Carrollton, New York.

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  Office Building Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large concrete fountain pool with a sidewalk leading up to a large white three story building. The building features arched or rounded windows on the top floor and a flag flying from the center of the roof. Trees and shrubs line the fountain and the building. Other buildings can be seen behind the central building. The title "Office Building Gulf [and] Ship Island Railroad, Gulfport, Miss." is along the bottom of the image. A handwritten inscription is written beneath 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 sideways in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, September 24, 1905. The card is addressed to Carrier #2 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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  A Summer Home at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of a two story, white house with a balcony on the front of the second story. Moss draped trees, bushes and a white picket fence partially obscure the view of the house. The title of the card is printed in red a the top of the white strip on the right edge of the card.

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  Aunt Lucy, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of two women seated in a wagon that is hitched to an ox. One woman is seated in the driver's seat and the other woman is seated in the back of the wagon. Trees and a white picket fence are pictured behind them. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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  Beach Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a wagon being pulled by a team of oxen on Beach Road in Biloxi, Mississippi. A man is pictured to the right of the oxen with a whip in his hand. A tree and the waterfront is visible behind them. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image.

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  "Beauvoir" The Old Home of Jefferson Davis, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of people standing on the front steps and in the yard of Beauvoir, the previous home of Jefferson Davis in Gulfport, Mississippi. The house is a one story white house with white columns and porch railings lining the wrap around porch. Threes with Spanish moss hanging from them are in front of and to the side of the house. The title of the card is printed beneath the image.

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  Becnel Sisters at a Biloxi, Mississippi Resorts

  This postcard features a black and white photograph of two young women in dresses, identified as the Bencel sisters, standing in front of the bushes and landscaping with a Spanish style building behind them. A man wearing a white shirt and fedora is seen to the left standing behind a bush. The photograph is mounted on a black photo album page with "Biloxi Miss. Resort Becnel Sisters" is written in white below the photograph.

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  Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white illustration of the Biloxi Yacht Club, a two story structure constructed in the water. A cupola is on the roof, a porch wraps around the building, and pier leads to it from the beach. Two canoes or small boats are depicted in the water beside the building and a sailboat or yacht is seen out in the open water to the right. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image

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  "Canara" Arriving at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the British cargo ship, "Canara" arriving at Gulfport, Mississippi alongside another boat. The boat on the left has three singular sails and the ship on the right has three tiered sails. A small paddle boat with people aboard is in the forefront of the image above the title that is printed along the bottom edge of the image. The publisher's name is printed along the bottom left of the card.

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  Catholic Church and Convent, Showing a Section of the Sea Wall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a mostly black and white image of the Catholic Church and convent in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The church is a neoclassical style church with a square clock tower on the left and a shorter square tower on the right. Six, white, two story columns at the front entrance. The convent, to the right of the church, is a two story building with smaller white columns at the entrance and scalloped roof line with a cross perched on top. Another two story house with a second floor balcony is to the left of the church. A portion of the sea wall is visible in the foreground. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image.

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  Church and Convent at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard is a blue toned illustration of the catholic church and convent at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The church, on the right, is a neoclassical style church with a square clock tower on the left and a shorter square tower on the right. Six, white, two story columns at the front entrance. The convent, to the right of the church, is a two story building with smaller white columns at the entrance and scalloped roof line with a cross perched on top. A fence runs in front of the buildings and a bare tree is in front of the convent. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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  City of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a cityscape view of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi as seen from the water. A system of piers and fish houses is seen in the water with the view of city buildings and trees that line the waterfront of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The most noticeable building is the tall steeple of a church. The title of the card is printed on the left beneath the image and an inscription is written in what appears to be French in the white space below the image.

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  Colonial Cottages Confederate Inn, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate Inn at the Colonial Cottages in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Confederate Inn is a glass fronted restaurant with a large red sign across the front that bears it's name and advertises seafood, steaks, chicken and Lounge. Trees and other buildings are seen behind the restaurant and a flagpole with five different flags, including the U. S. flag, the Confederate flag, the British flag and two unidentified flags stands near the street in front of the restaurant. The title of the card is the logo of the restaurant and cottages and includes a Confederate flag at the top. The back of the card includes a brief paragraph advertising the food and atmosphere of the Confederate Inn.

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  Dreamland in Waveland, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of to canoes out on an lake or body of water. The canoe on the left has two adults and two children. The canoe on the right has four adults and a child on it with the two adults in the middle are rowing with paddles. Trees and green pasture with a cow grazing can be seen behind the lake. The title of the card is printed below the image with the "Miss." written beside it. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Edna Griffin in Portland, Main. "Thanks for the pretty card. Ideal 2793" is written on the left half of the card.

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  Elks Club, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Elks Club building in Gulfport, Mississippi. The building is a gray, four story, structures with breezeways or balconies in the center of the building and a decorative roofline. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image.

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  Fishing Fleet, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a fleet of fishing boats docked in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Five boats are docked alongside of some fishing shacks on the water. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.

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  Fort Massachusetts and Light House, Ship Island

  This postcard features a color illustration of Fort Massachusetts with the Lighthouse in the distance on Ship Island. Fort Massachusetts is a round structure with square windows. People are depicted as standing along the edge of the first building and small house and lighthouse are depicted in the distance to the right. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image.

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  Fort Massachusetts; Ship Island; 12 Miles off Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white illustration of Fort Massachusetts with the Lighthouse in the distance on Ship Island. Fort Massachusetts is a round structure with square windows. People are depicted as standing along the edge of the first building and small house and lighthouse are depicted in the distance to the right. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.

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  Front Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned view of Front Beach in Biloxi, Mississippi with a line of trees to the left of the sandy beach and the Gulf waters with piers to the right of the beachfront. Electric power poles line the beach. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. The hotel is a large, four story, L-shaped structure with balconies along the second floor of the shorter portion of the building, dormer windows long the roof, and is depicted as having green siding with a red roof. Colorful bushes and trees dot the hotel grounds, a long sidewalk leads to the hotel entrance, and a tennis court is to the right of the sidewalk. A view of the Gulf is seen behind the hotel with boats out on the water. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Gulf Vista, Edgewater Gulf Hotel, in Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Gulf of Mexico from the Edgewater Gulf Hotel grounds with a Palm tree, Oak trees and a pier in view. The title, "Gulf Vista--Edgewater Gulf Hotel--in Mississippi" is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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  Hancock County Courthouse, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the Hancock County Courthouse in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a two story, red brick building with a dome in the center of the roof, six columns across the front, and dental molding along the roofline. Two bare trees stand on the right corner of the courthouse. The title of the card is printed sideways along the right edge of the card.

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  Harrison County Courthouse, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, a two story, red brick, Craftsman style building with a third floor on the center portion of the building. Decorative cornices and corbels decorate the roofline. A line of trees runs in front of the courthouse and a Confederate monument is seen to the left. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. A brief paragraph on the back of the card provides the following history on the courthouse: "The Harrison County Court House was destroyed by fire in 1916, and the new building was erected in 1917. The Monument on the left of the picture was erected in 1911 by the Daughters of the Confederacy in memory of the Confederate Dead."

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  Hill's Motel, Picayune, Mississippi

  This postcard features two black and white images of the Hill's Motel in Picayune, Mississippi. The main image features the exterior of the motel, a mid-century style building with rounded edges and two porticos. A large sign for the motel that advertises "air conditioned" stands beside the motel. The second image is inset in the lower right of the card and features an interior room including a bed, a chair, nightstands, and curtains. The back of the car includes a brief paragraph describing the motel. "I'm at Hill's Motel, Picayune, Miss., 55 miles north of New Orleans, 64 miles south of Hattiesburg, Miss., on U. S. 11, 35 miles from the Gulf Coast. all rooms in this Motel are fully airconditioned, equipped with air-foam mattresses, beautiful furniture, ceramic tile baths with combination tub and shower, telephones, radios and service with a smile. You are served a "Good Morning" cup of coffee and newspaper--compliments of the management."

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  Howard Avenue, (Main Business District), Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Howard Avenue and the businesses located there. Multiple colorful signs are visible on the buildings on either side of the street. Cars are parked on the left side of the street and also depicted as driving. People or depicted on the sidewalks. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card includes the following description of Biloxi: "Biloxi combines he alluring atmosphere of the Old South with the spirit of the new in a charming four-season resort. Nestling among moss-draped oaks that grow along an irregular peninsular shore-line, the city looks out upon the blue waters of the Mississippi Sound. In its interesting history seven flags at different times have flown over the destinies of Biloxi."

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  Ice Factory and Cold Storage Plant, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the ice factory and cold storage plant in Gulfport, Mississippi, a long white building with a smoke stack and a tower on the left end of the building. The entrance has an arched doorway and there are two dormers on the roof. small trees and bushes are in the front lawn of the plant. The title of the card is printed on the upper right of the image.

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  Log Train, Finkbine Lumber Company, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a log train from the Finkbine Lumber Company in Wiggins, Mississippi on the railroad tracks beside a body of water. Logs are seen on the right side of the tracks as well as on the flat rail cars attached to the train. A thick puff of dark smoke is pictured coming from the smoke stack of the train and a small building is seen behind the train. The title is printed along the bottom of the image as "Log Train, Finkbine L'B' R. Co. Wiggins, Miss."

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  Lopez Residence, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Lopez residence in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, two story house with a rounded front porch and second story balcony that have white columns, a cupola on the right end, and decorative moldings an the front facade. White rocking chairs are on the front porch and a black iron fence encases the small yard. Two men and two women dressed in late 19th century clothing are sanding on the sidewalk in front of the house and a water tower can be seen in the distance to the right of the house. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the image.

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  Mary Mahoney's Old French House Restaurant Wine List, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This wine list for Mary Mahoney's Old French House Restaurant Wine List includes an image of a small house on the cover and two pages of various kinds of wine and the last page of a woman in a white dress pillar with a note that reads "Thank you for visiting with us. We hope you return again, soon.

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  Methodist Church, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Methodist Church in Biloxi, Mississippi, a Gothic style church with a bell tower on the left corner, arched doorways and windows and two smaller towers on the right end. People are depicted as standing along the exterior wall on the left side of the church. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image.

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  Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport, Mississippi, December 10th, 1917 to June 10th, 1918, The Coliseum

  This is an official post card of the Mississippi Centennial Exposition featuring the Coliseum, built in the same architectural style as all the exposition buildings--a long, structure with decorative moldings along the roof and arched windows and doors. Flags fly from the roof raised decorative moldings. Flower-lined walkways lead up to the building. The title at the top of the card notes the exposition was supposed to last from Dec. 10, 1917 to June 10, 1918. The title identifying the Manufacturers Building is at the bottom edge of the card.

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  Mr. Angelo in Action Putting the Personal Touch to All Orders, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of six chefs in the kitchen at Angelo's place, a restaurant in Gulfport, Mississippi. A long butcher block counter is in the center of the kitchen and five of the chefs are standing behind it while the chef in front holds a plate of food with a ladle poised over it. The other chef or kitchen worker is standing in the left side of the kitchen in front of row of cabinets with the phrase "Cleanliness is our Motto" painted on it. All of the counter tops have plates, dishes of food, pans of lobster, bowls, and other kitchen tools and vessels on them. A pot rack above the center counter displays various styles of pots and pans. The title of the card is printed in the bottom left of the image. Text advertising to "Dine at Angelo's Place" is printed in the upper left of the card, describing the food and atmosphere of the restaurant.

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  New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, three story building with a long, covered front porch, and a rounded tower on the left side of the building at the end of the porch. People are depicted as standing on the front porch steps and trees and benches are seen on the front lawn, including a circular bench with a cone in the center. The title of the card is printed along the bottom right edge of the image.

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  New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, two story building with a covered porch. Large, leafy trees are in the front lawn, partially obscuring the hotel from view. A sidewalk goes from the street to the front porch. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card.

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  Oaks--"Ring in the Tree", Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Oak tree in Biloxi that has a ring or natural hole in a branch. The tree is located behind a white iron fence in front of a white, two story house. A dark, two story house is to the right behind the tree. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the image.

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  Old Home of General Andrew Jackson, Waveland, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a home once occupied by General Andrew Jackson in Waveland, Mississippi. The house, a one story white house with white columns along the porch and a cupola, is situated on the waterfront with one tree on the left and one tree covering the right side of the house. The house is depicted as being reflected on the water. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the back of the postcard though the card was never mailed.

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  Oyster Schooners Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of people gathered on the doc where several carts of oysters are waiting to be unloaded into the oyster shed at the canning factory in Biloxi, Mississippi. The figurehead of the oyster schooner is visible to the right of the dock. The Oyster sheds and the canning factory buildings are visible on shore. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Railroad Tracks in Ansley, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&NRR) train tracks in Ansley, Mississippi. Three men in black suits are standing to the left of the railroad tracks and a large sign reading "Ansley" is among the trees behind the men. The location of the photo is printed beneath the image. An inscription is written on the back of the card.

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  Regatta at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of six sailboats racing out on the open water. A small platform with a red flag is seen out in the water among the boats. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom left the image.

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  Residence on Thirteenth Street, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a house on the left side of Thirteenth Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. The house is two stories with a wrap around porch and second story balcony. The multi-level gabled roof has a window in the front gable and a dormer beside it. A two story round porch is on the right corner of he house with white railing. A white picket fence runs in front of the house and several trees and bushes are between the house and fence, obscuring portions of the house from view. A three story building with arched third floor windows and U. S. flag on the roof is to the right of the house. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The publisher of the card is printed in the lower left of the image.

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  Saw-Mill, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Sawmill in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a long, open air wooden structure with a metal roof set behind some trees that partially obscure the view of the sawmill. A man and some oxen are standing in front of the structure. the title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. An inscription is written on the left half of the back of the card. "This is the most beautiful place you ever saw there are 4 oxen hitched to the wheels" [sic]

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  Scene, Foundry Street, Moss Point, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a streetcar on Foundry Street in Moss Point, Mississippi. The streetcar is on the tracks and a handwritten sign on the front of it reads "Anderson Park Tonight". Trees and a fence are pictured on the right and a trees, utility poles and a house behind a fence are pictured on the left. The utility pole in the foreground has posters taped around it. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Stone County Courthouse, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Stone County Courthouse in Wiggins, Mississippi, a three story, white house at the far end of a dirt toad. A service station is seen to the left at the intersection in the foreground, and a two story building is to the left of the courthouse. A utility pole is in the grass beside the service station. Trees, bushes, and grass are seen in the fields surrounding the courthouse and other building. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the card.

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  Swimming Pool, Edgewater Gulf Hotel--Midway Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Edgewater Park, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of people diving, swimming, and lounging by the pool at Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Edgewater Park, Mississippi. The pool area is crowded with people wearing bathing suits and swim caps. Trees are seen behind the fence to the left of the pool and a building is seen on the far end. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image.

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  The Beautiful Drive Through the Woods, Front Street, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street through the woods in Pass Christian, Mississippi with a view of the Gulf and piers seen through the trees on the left. The title is printed in red along the bottom left of the image.

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  The New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, three story building with a long, covered front porch, and a rounded tower on the left side of the building at the end of the porch. People are depicted on the front steps and trees are depicted in front of and behind the hotel. The title of the card is printed in the lower right corner of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. S. W. Rouff in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Miss., September 22 19[??] and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A transcription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  The Riviera Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Riviera Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, two story, L-shaped building with porches on the first floor and balconies on the second floor of the shorter end of the "L". The primary end of the hotel is mostly obscured by trees. A brick walkway leads from the grassy sided of the road to a pier that extends into the water. Two adults and three children are depicted as standing beside the brick path with the road and the hotel seen behind them. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  The White House, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This double size postcard features a color illustration of the White House resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, multiple large buildings, with the one on the right being a large four story building. The rest of the buildings are partially obscured by large, leafy trees. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. An advertisement card describing the result is included with the postcard.

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  Union Depot, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Union Depot in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Depot building is a long, one story, brick building with curved corners where a double door entrance is located and a long platform in front of the railroad tracks. The roof, supported by buttresses, overhangs to cover part of the platform. People are pictured both seated and standing on the platform and one man is pictured walking among the tracks. The title of the card is printed along the lower edge of the image.

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  Aerial View of Bay-Waveland Yacht Club

  This color picture postcard features an aerial view of the waterfront, a pier, and several boats docked near the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club in 1992. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Bay-Waveland Yacht Club Established in 1896 at Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi BWYC sailors have won more than nineteen National Sailing Championships, including two Adam Cups and two Mallory Cups, representing the Men's and Women's National Championships, respectively. Latitude 30', 19.5' North and Longitude 89', 19.6 West. "

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  Bay St. Louis City Hall

  This black and white picture postcard features the Bay St. Louis City Hall. The building is two stories with white pillars and a porch with white railing on the second floor and stone pillars on the bottom porch. A sign identifying the building as City Hall is placed on the siding of the front gable of the building. Stairs on either side of the building lead to the second floor entrance. Trees and bushes provide landscaping on either side of the building and the background. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. The box indicating stamp placement also indicates that the postcard is on Kodak paper. "Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992" is handwritten in the white space.

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  Bay St. Louis Coastline Aerial View

  This color picture postcard features an aerial view of the coastline of the western shore in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Piers and boat launches are visible in the deep blue water. The title in the lower right corner reads "Bay St. Louis, Mississippi." The back of the postcard provides publisher information. A barcode is in the top right corner and the description in the upper left reads, "Bay St. Louis, Miss. On the western shore of Bay St. Louis is the historic city, it's beauty and charm along with great places to eat, shop and enjoy fun 24 hours a day. Casinos are here, and they are great."

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  First Baptist Church, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a street view of the First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Cars are seen parked to the left of the church. Trees partially block the view of the church and a sign for the church is at the end of the sidewalk that leads to the church. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides indication for postage stamp and address placement. The card is described in pencil as "Baptist Church Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992".

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  Pier and Boat Launch, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a pier and boat launch in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi with dark clouds overhead. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. "Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992" is handwritten in the white space.

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  Greetings from Picayune Mississippi, Advertisement Postcard

  This color postcard features a hayfield, pasture, and farm buildings. The title in the middle of the card reads "Greetings from Picayune, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A purple Lincoln postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Crestview, Florida, October 7, 1985. The card is inscribed and is addressed to the Kelley's in Washington, Penna. [sic]

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  United States Veteran's Administration Facility, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a five story white building with several trees and a sidewalk in front. The title in the upper right reads "U. S. Veteran's Administration Facility, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A description in the upper left of the card reads "The Domiciliary Barracks is one of the principal buildings at the new U. S. National Soldiers Home at Biloxi, Miss. The Home has a frontage of two miles on the Back Bay of Biloxi and is situated among beautiful evergreen trees. The Home is open to the Veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated." The date "Sept. 25, 1961" is written on the top right side of the card.

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  Aerial Drawing of Bay St. Louis Bridge

  This color postcard features an aerial view of the Bay St. Louis Bridge with scenes of houses and trees on the land near the entrance to the bridge and cars are depicted entering the bridge. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard with publisher and copyright information and indication for postage stamp placement. The description of the front photo is located in the upper left of the card and reads "The New Bay St. Louis Bridge, built at a cost of $9,000,000, is four lanes, stretching two miles across the Bay; has double leaf draw bridge clearing 100 feet for the water traffic. This is an ultra-modern engineering triumph of concrete and steel." An inscription is included.

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  Gulfshore Baptist Assembly Parking Area

  This color picture postcard features the view of Gulfshore Baptist Assembly parking lot looking toward the beach with buildings in the background. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A purple Lincoln postage stamp is in the upper right corner. The postmark is illegible. The description in the top left corner of the card reads "Gulfshore Baptist Assembly Pass Christian, Mississippi...Located just off U. S. Highway 90 at Henderson Point. Looking towards the beach from the parking area with its moss-draped oaks, showing the manager's residence and conference building in The background. The purpose of the assembly is to strengthen the advance of the work of Christ as it is being done through the churches, boards and agencies of the Mississippi Baptist Convention." "1.50" is written in pencil near the stamp. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Wm Joe Jackson in Foster's Falls, Virginia.

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  NASA S-II-T Being Lowered Into the Test Stand at NASA's Mississippi Test Facility in Hancock County, Mississippi

  This color picture postcard features the NASA S-II-T being lowered into the test stand at NASA's Mississippi test facility in Hancock County, Mississippi. The back of the postcard featuring the S-II-T identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. The description in the upper left reads "Bay St. Louis, Miss.--The all-system test model of the S-II (second stage of the Saturn V space vehicle), known as the S-II-T, is lowered into its test stand at NASA's Mississippi Test Facility in Hancock County, Mississippi, where it was first static fired April 23, 1966. From Mississippi, the S-II flight stages will be shipped by barge to Cape Kennedy, Florida for launch. Official NASA Photo."

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  Jefferson Davis's home, Beauvoir, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features Jefferson Davis's home, Beauvoir. Two green wooden benches are depicted at the two pillars of the marble archway entrance to the courtyard. Historical information about Beauvoir is lettered on each pillar and along the top of the arch. The title of the card reads "'Beauvoir', Jefferson Davis Home, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A two cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, May 10, 1958. The description in the upper left reads, "This view shows "Beauvoir," the last home of President Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy, through the marble archway entrance, erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jay in Biltmore, North Carolina.

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  Gulfside Methodist Assembly View from Pier

  This black and white picture postcard features the view of the grounds and buildings of the Gulfside Methodist Assembly as seen from the pier. A mid-century car is parked at the road in front of the grounds. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Aug. 26, 1953. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Clara [?] in Napoleonville, Louisiana.

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  Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Midway between Gulfport and Biloxi, Edgewater Park, Mississippi: Lobby and Lounge, Showing Unique Fireplace

  This postcard features a color illustration of the interior lobby and lounge of the Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Edgewater Park, Mississippi. The lobby image depicts people seated in burgundy chairs and couches, floral patterned chairs and couches, and at tables. A round fireplace is in the center of the main room and floral curtains decorate the entrances between various spaces in the lobby. The title of the card is printed along the top and bottom edges of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. J. L. Austin in Harvey, Illinois. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., February 29, 1952 and the postage stamp has been removed. An advertisement for the hotel is printed at the top of the left side and an inscription is written beneath it. [see transcription field]

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  Scenic Highway Along the Gulf, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a palm tree lined highway. The title along the top reads "Scenic Highway Along Gulf, Bay St. Louis, Miss.--93 The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information. Two green one cent postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Long Beach, Mississippi, Aug. 30, 1952. The description in the upper left reads "This is a good place to live, being one of the nation's healthiest communities. Nearby are golf courses, numerous shuffleboard courts, beautiful drives, good motion pictures, theatres, shops, good salt water beaches for warm days and almost always the golden sunshine, a great prescription to new health and joy." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Lucy Darnell in Meridian, Mississippi.

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  Entrance of Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Edgewater Park Mississippi Between Gulfport and Biloxi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the entrance of the Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. The hotel is a white, seven to nine story building with the middle section of the building having nine stories. The covered entrance features keyhole style cutouts and keyhole shaped windows and doors. Bushes and small trees line the front of the hotel and along the sidewalk in front. The title of the card is printed in the bottom left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Will Dieters in Dubuque, Iowa. The card is postmarked Edgewater Park, Miss., January 30, 1951 and two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Carolyn and Mary Ann's Gift and Candy Shops, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color advertising postcard features two images of gift and candy shops. The top image is red toned and includes Mary Ann's candy and gift shop. The signs around the exterior of the shop read "Gifts. Chocolate, Fudge, and Pralines. We ship pecans." The bottom image includes Carolyn's Gift Shop. The signs around the exterior of the shop read "Pralines and Chocolate Fudge. We Mail. Carolyn's Gift Shop." The location of the shops "3 Miles West of Bay St. Louis Bridge HI-WAY 90 Bay St. Louis, Miss." is in the center of the card between the images. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Carolyn and Mary Ann's. Located on Highway 90.3 miles west of Bay St. Louis Bridge, in Bay St. Louis, Miss., established 1938. Now serving the traveling tourist faithfully for 16 years. Our own creation of Creamy Pralines. Also, paper shell pecans. J. P. Dauro, Owner-Operator."