Mississippi Coast Region
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Contributor
Hill, Wally
Description
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.
Transcription
Hi How's everyone up there? We're fine Is still awful hot down here in the morning for Houston. I'll write again soon. Take care of yourselves. Love from both Hattie [sic]
Publication Date
1960
Publisher
Deep South Specialties
Time Period
1960-1969
Subjects
Postcards; Picture postcards; Spiritual retreats--Baptists
Geographic Location
Pass Christian, MS
Object Type
image
Format (original)
postcard
Format (digital)
Digital ID
MSS_837_Postcard_Gulfshore-Baptist-Assembly-Pass-Christian-Mississippi_001
Source
Mississippi State University Libraries, Manuscripts Division, Lucius Marion Lampton, MD Historical Images Collection, Mississippiana Collection, Gulf Coast Sub-Collection
Repository
Manuscripts
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version)
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.MSState.edu.
Recommended Citation
Lucius Marion Lampton, MD Historical Images Collection, Special Collections Department, Mississippi State University