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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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  Ship Island Lighthouse

  This postcard features a color image of the Ship Island Lighthouse on Ship Island off the coast of Mississippi in the Mississippi sound. The lighthouse is an angular wooden tower with a railing at the top surrounding the light fixture. A wooden walkway leads up to the lighthouse and a young boy is standing on it. The paragraph on the upper left on the back of the card reads "Ship Island Lighthouse, located 12 miles off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Erected in 1885, this picturesque old lighthouse serves as a landmark for boating enthusiasts as well as for the shrimpers. Its nighttime functions have been taken over by modern electronic devices."

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  Steam Loader at Finkbina Logging Camp, Near Wiggins, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a group of men in work clothes gathered around or on a steam loader machine that is picking up a large log at the Finkbina Logging Camp near Wiggins, Mississippi. The steam loader is at the end of a set of tracks or a path and trees are behind it. Two men are depicted in the field to the right of the steam loader tracks. The title of the card is printed alog the upper left edge of the image.

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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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  Sunset, East Gulfport Beach, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the beach at Gulfport at sunset. Piers are depicted in the water against a view of a soft orange and blue sky. Trees are seen between the beach and the dirt road. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom left edge of the image. The publisher's name is printed beneath the lower right edge of the image.

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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 Pavilion Pleasure Resort, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard is a black and white illustration of the Pavilion Pleasure Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, a two story building with a cupola in the center of the roof. A street car is depicted as being stopped in front of the building. The illustration is set within an oval. The back of the card is addressed to Master Claude L. Parks in Drew, Mississippi and an inscription is written 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 Shell Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the shell road in Biloxi, Mississippi. The road runs along the coastline of the Mississippi Gulf. A wooden fence runs beside the road on the left and piers are visible in the water on the left. The Biloxi Lighthouse is visible in the distance. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the card.

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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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  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 for the resort is printed on the left half on the back of the card that reads "The White House, Biloxi, Mississippi, A modern Summer and Winter resort hotel, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Excellent twenty-seven hole Golf Course adjacent hotel. Boating, fishing and dancing. New annex absolutely fire proof; each room with private bath. Everything essential to a happy vacation. Write for Literature Walter E. White, Manager John T. White, Ass't. Manager"

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  Typical Home on the Beach at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white illustration of a two story house with a long front porch that ends in a rounded porch topped with a turret. A dormer is in the front and two windows are seen in the second story on the side of the house. A carport is seen in the back. Trees are in the front and behind the house and children are depicted as sitting on the lawn with a woman standing near a tree in front of them. The title of card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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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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  Washington Avenue, looking North, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs, Mississippi as seen looking north. A large, two story house is seen on the left behind a white picket fence. Trees and utility poles line the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left 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."

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  Municipal Bathing Pier, Pascagoula, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large tree on the beach and a pier in the water. The title in the lower right corner identifies the image as "Municipal Bathing Pier, Pascagoula, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 4, 1950. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Agnes Vande Laare in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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  New U. S. 90 Sea Wall Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a view of the Gulf of Mexico water, the sea wall, the highway, and trees that line the highway. The title along the bottom of the card reads "New U. S. 90 Between Gulfport and Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, October 16, 1950. The card is inscribed and is addressed to "The Brownings" in Washington C. H. Ohio.

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  Falk's Waffle Shop for Good Coffee--1601 25th Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the exterior of Falk's Waffle Shop in Gulfport, Mississippi. The building is a small, white structure with red horizontal strips across the front and red and white awnings over the windows and the entrance door. A sign reading "Drive-in Drink Barq's It's Good" is hanging from a tall pole with a lower sign beneath it that reads "Genuine Bar-B-Z Pork Falk's Waffle Shop; Coca-Cola; Park for Service Only". A tree is depicted behind the signs with a small round sign reading "curb service" behind it. Another tree is on the right end of the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Paul Harsh in Alliance, Ohio. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., September 6, 1949 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. Text advertising Falk's Waffle Shop is printed at the top left and an inscription is written beneath it on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Beauvoir, the former home of Jefferson Davis in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, one story house on pillars with a wrap-around porch. The porch is lined with square, white columns and white railing and a set of stairs leads to the entrance. Colorful bushes line the pillars of the house. Trees are on either side of the image. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence G. Calvin in Ravenna, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, December 8, 1948 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. Information about Beauvoir is printed in the upper right on the left, "Beauvoir one of the many historical points at the home of Jefferson Davis, on West Beach Boulevard, is where the only President of the Confederacy spent his last days." An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi, a four story building with white trim and dormers periodically across the roof line. A large sign for the hotel is on top of the roof, in the center. The title of the card is in the upper edge of the image. The back of the card includes the location of the hotel printed in the upper left, "Located right on the beach and in the heart of the city, Great Southern Hotel overlooks the scenic harbor." "1948" is written in pencil int he lower left.

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  Lobby Buena Vista Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the lobby of a hotel with intricate posts, iron chandeliers, and arched doorways. Tables and chairs decorate the area. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Lobby Buena Vista Hotel, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  St. Joseph's Academy, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a three story Spanish Mission style building with arched windows, a curved roof-line, and a cross on top. The entrance is second story covered porch with staircases leading up to it on either side. Trees and bushes are in front of the building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "St. Joseph's Academy-Bay St. Louis, 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, July 12, 1948. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. A Guarino in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  Thigpen Hardware Company, Picayune, Mississippi Holiday Card

  This postcard features Christmas and New Year's greetings from Thigpen Hardware Company in Picayune, Mississippi. The black and white image in the center of the card features a group of men and women standing on the sidewalk at the storefront. The greetings are printed at the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to C. E. Bailey in Macon, Georgia. The card is postmarked Picayune, Miss., December 16, 1948. The green one cent postage stamp in the upper right corner has been partially torn and other signs of damage are on the left half of the card and at the bottom right corner.

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  Three Destructive Walls of Water Rolling In, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a wall of water washing ashore from the Gulf Of Mexico into Biloxi, Mississippi during the 1947 Hurricane. Trees can be seen swaying in the background behind the wall of water. The storm which is most commonly called the 1947 Fort Lauderdale hurricane but is sometimes referred to as Hurricane George, the 1947 New Orleans hurricane, or the 1947 Pompano Beach (or Broward) hurricane, struck the Gulf Coast in September 1947. The title or description of the image is written on right edge of the card above the title photographer's name and the location, C. R. Grey, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

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  Shell Road Lined with a White Fence and Trees, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a shell road line with white fences and trees and the water in the bay can be seen to the left of the road. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Shell Road at Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. Illegible words in pencil followed by "11-15-45" are handwritten on the left.

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  St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard featuring St. Stanislaus College depicts a fence, trees, a flagpole, and a person standing at the fence. The title along the upper right reads "St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, 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 corner and the card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Feb. 7, 1944. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Betty Knippe in Toledo, Ohio. "1.50" is written in pencil beneath the stamp.

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  The Union Bus Terminal at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a three story curved red brick building with a "Greyhound" sign on the right side above the entrance cover. The title in the upper left reads "The Union Bus Terminal at Gulfport, Mississippi." A postmark for Long Island City, New Jersey, May 24 is in the top center 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 postage stamp placement. The card is postmarked U. S. Navy, May 22, 1944. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Hazel Dangel in Newark, New York.

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  Waterfront View of St. Stanislaus College with a Pier, Beach, and Antenna Tower in Front, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the waterfront view of St. Stanislaus College with a pier, beach, and antenna tower visible in front. The title along the bottom reads "St. Stanislaus College, Boys School, Bay Saint Louis, 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 Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, June 5, 1944. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. D. V. Neill in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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  Aerial View of Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of an aerial view of Gulfport, Mississippi. Buildings, trees, trees, piers, and a flag are pictured with a view of the water beyond. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Judy Greaves in Marshfield, Oregon. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., April 24, 1943 and a green "Industry Agriculture Defense" postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. There are torn spots in all four corners. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Biloxi Yacht Club Building in Holiday Attire, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Biloxi Yacht Club building on the coastal waters of Biloxi, Mississippi. The building is a two story structure built on pillars over the water and include a wrap-around porch, a second story balcony, and roof top balcony. A deck surrounds the building at the waterline and the deck, porch, and balconies are crowded with people. Several different flags fly front ropes secured to the roof and a pole on the building. A sailboat is on the water to the right of the building. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the card includes a paragraph on the history of yachting in Biloxi printed in the upper left corner. "Mrs. J. M. Swenzy, Biloxi, Mississippi 5/21/43" is written in pencil on the left half of the card.

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  Reed Hotel Courtyard and Entrance with Lawn Furniture, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the courtyard and entrance to Reed Hotel with lawn furniture in the courtyard. The title in the lower left reads "Reed Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. The card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Nov. 9, 1943. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. F. E. Washer in Bethesda, Maryland.

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  St. Augustine's Seminary Garden and Chapel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and whitepicture postcard features the garden view of the St. Augustine garden and chapel with trees, a statue, flagpole and concrete planters. The title along the bottom of the card reads "St. Augustine's Seminary, Bay St. Louis, 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 Bay St. Louis, Miss. Nov. 20, 19443. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. D. A. Brown in Skamania County, Washington.

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  Tung Oil Trees In Mississippi

  This color postcard features Tung Oil trees in a grove. The title along the upper right reads "Tung Oil Trees in Mississippi" and the title along the bottom of the card reads "Greetings from Picayune, Miss." 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 Picayune, Miss Jan. 20, 1943. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Etta M. Slattery in Knoxville, Tennessee. "Jan. 22, 1943" is handwritten along the upper part of the card. "pds 15" is written in ink below the stamp.

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  U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Basic School, Pass Christian, Mississippi (Formerly Inn-by-the Sea)

  This color postcard features the lily pond view of exterior of the belfry wing of the former Inn-by-the-Sea with palm trees and other landscaping. The title along the bottom reads "U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Basic School, Pass Christian, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. The card is postmarked Harrison Miss. May 11, 1943. The stamp box is marked through and "Free" is written above it. The card is dated "May 11, 1943" in the upper right and the description in the upper left reads "U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Basic School--Pass Christian, Miss." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. John A. Sisak in Cleveland, Ohio. "2--" is written in pencil in the upper right.

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  Sea-wall at White Sand Beach and Lighthouse

  This black and white picture postcard features a sea-wall on the highway with a house, bridge, and lighthouse in view. The card is postmarked Keesler Field, Miss. May 15, 1942. "Sea Wall, White Sand Beach and Lighthouse Biloxi, Miss. B260" is handwritten in the lower left of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. "Free" is written in the postage stamp box and the card is postmarked May 15, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. C. H. Frontman in Butler Penna.

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  Tropical Street Near Hotel Markham, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a line of palm trees in a median in front of a large seven story hotel. Cars are parked on the street in front of the hotel. The title along the bottom reads "Tropical Street Near Hotel Markham Gulfport, Miss. C-42" The back of the postcard 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 Gulfport, Mississippi, September 7, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Huren's W. P. and Pt. Store in Kenton, Ohio.

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  Gem of the Gulf Coast, Saenger

  This black and white photograph features the a street in Biloxi Mississippi with buildings and cars lining the street. A signed hanging above the street advertises the Saenger theatre as the "Gem of the Gulf Coast" with an arrow pointing to the left side of the street. Another sign reading "EAT" is hanging from the building in the forefront on the right. People are seen crossing the street and walking along the sidewalks. "Biloxi, Miss May 10, 1941 (The "Saenger" is a Theatre")" is written on the back of the photograph.

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  Paradise Point Office and Lobby, U. S. 90 Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story white clapboard building with several other buildings and trees behind it. A marquee sign on the roof reads "Paradise Point" and signs on the side of the building read "40 Modern Cottages Paradise Point Office. A sign for "Office" hangs from a pole on the front and signs on the front gable reads "AAA" and "Ice". The title along the bottom of the card reads "Paradise Point Office and Lobby, U. S. 90 Gulfport, Miss."

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  Paradise Point Office and Lobby, U. S. 90 Gulfport, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  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 Gulfport, Mississippi, July 14, 1941. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lyman in Bixby, Oklahoma.

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  Private Sand Beach in Front of Inn-By-The-Sea, Pass Christian, Mississippi with Beach Chairs and Beach Huts on the Sand

  This color postcard features beach chairs and beach huts on a beach with water in the foreground and a hotel in the background. The title along the top of the card reads "Private Sand Beach in Front of the Inn-By-The-Sea, Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, March 25, 1941. The description in the upper left reads "Inn By the Sea--I. T. Rhea, Owner--A delightful Inn and cottages among the pines and moss-hung live oaks, beside the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, open every day in the year." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Noble Crandall in Pepperell, Massachusetts.

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  The Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Harrison County Bridge in Distance

  This color postcard features a view of the Gulf waters with flowers and a large Spanish moss hung tree in the foreground and a bridge in the distance. The title in the upper left reads "The Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. Harrison County Bridge in Distance--45". 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 Biloxi, Mississippi, November 15, 1941. The description in the upper left reads "Scenic beauty abounds along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between Biloxi and Gulfport. This is one of the many free toll bridges in Harrison County. The moss covered trees on either side create a beautiful background view of Mississippi." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss M. Pohlman in Little Falls, New Jersey.

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  Aerial View of Waveland, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features an aerial view of roads, trees, buildings, and the beach. The title in the lower left reads "Aerial View of Waveland." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The month and year, September 1947, is written in the lower right corner.

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  Arched Brick Pillar Entrance to St. Augustine's Seminary, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the arched brick pillar entrance to the St .Augustine's Seminary. The title along the bottom reads "Saint Augustine's Seminary--Bay Saint Louis, 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 description in the upper left reads " An institution for the Education and Training of Colored Young Men for the Holy Priesthood and the Religious Brotherhood. 1920-1945"

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  Highway 90 Bridge, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a bridge over the water with a pier and loading dock to the left of it. Spanish moss covered tree branches is pictured to overhang across the top and right of the photo. The words "Highway 90 Bridge Bay St. Louis, Miss. D-7" is handwritten along the bottom of the photo. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. "ca 1942" is written in pencil in the upper left corner.

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  Interior of Historic Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the interior of a church with stained glass windows, wooden pews, chandeliers, and a domed ceiling over the alter. A confederate flag is draped over the back pew. The title in the bottom center of the card reads "Interior of Historic Church of the Redeemer, 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. The description in the upper left reads "In this church, Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America worshipped. The pew that has the flag of The Confederate States draped over is the very pew occupied by Jefferson Davis. This is still done to commemorate his memory."

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  Kitchen--Jefferson Davis Shrine, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a dog trot style log cabin beside a two story house. A tree is visible on the right side of the cabin. The title in the lower left edge reads "Kitchen--Jefferson Davis Shrine--Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Mary Walker Fishing Camp, Gautier, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features an aerial view of cabins, trees, a river, and a boat dock. The title "Mary Walker Fishing Camp, Gautier, Miss." is 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 postage stamp placement. A description in the upper left corner reads "P. O. Box 54, Gautier, Miss. Salt and Fresh Water Fishing Cottages with tile bath and kitchenettes.

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  Moonlight on Bay St. Louis, Miss. And the Wreck of an Old Light Ship

  This color postcard features a color drawing of moonlight over the water in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The title in the bottom right corner reads "Moonlight on Bay St. Louis, Miss. and the wreck of an old light ship. Bay St. Louis, 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 Bay St. Louis, Miss. Aug. 22, 1940. The description at the top left corner reads "Moonlight on Bay St. Louis, Miss. The wreckage of the old Light-ship McClellan, before the civil war known as Merrill's Shell Bank Light. This ship was originally a Gunboat owned by the Austrian." Government and bought by the United States in 1812 to be used in transporting troops up the shallow rivers in Mexico. The inscription reads "Dear Norma, Just getting ready to go to the show. Will you do me a favor. [sic] Find out Jack's address and write to me and let me know. [address omitted] Thanks, Miriam; addressed to Miss Norma Gelbawn in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  Moss Draped Live oaks Arched Over Benachi Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street canopied by live oak trees that are draped with Spanish moss. Houses can be seen on either side of the street. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Moss Draped Live oaks Arch Over Benachi Avenue, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Benachi Avenue--Where moss-hung live-oaks, planted over a century ago, make a cathedral arch over the avenue of two-fifth of a mile at Biloxi, Miss."

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  Oyster Shells and Schooners, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features two schooners out on the water. The sails are open on the schooner in the foreground. A large pile of oysters are on the right side of the image. The title in white along the bottom of the card reads "Oyster Shells and Schooners Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Ramsey Springs Hotel near Wiggins, Mississippi

  This postcard features a mostly black and white image of the Ramsey Springs Hotel in Wiggins, Mississippi. The hotel is a long, three story building with pitched roofs on each end giving the effect of towers. Trees partially obscure the view of the hotel and the sky has been colored a light blue. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Anna Marie Brawn in Effingham, Illinois. The card is postmarked Wiggins, Miss., October 7, 1940 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Saint Augustine's Seminary Chapel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the Saint Augustine's Seminary chapel with Spanish moss adorned trees, a US flag on a flagpole, and other landscaping in the foreground. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Chapel--Saint Augustine's Seminary--Bay Saint Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publication information as well as indication for stamp placement. The description in the top left corner reads "An Institution for the Education and Training of Colored Young Men for the Holy Priesthood and the Religious Brotherhood, 1920-1945."

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  Seawall or Road Protection Project, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two women seated on the steps of the seawall between the open water and the road. A pier and pier house are seen in the distance and trees are on the right side behind the street and seawall. The title, "Seawall or Road Protection Project, Biloxi, 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 address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "The huge concrete seawall protects the Old Spanish Trail Beach Boulevard at Biloxi and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from erosion by Gulf of Mexico waters. The Harrison County seawall cost $3,500,00."

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  Seawall or Road Protection Project, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two women seated on the steps of the seawall between the open water and the road. A pier and pier house are seen in the distance and trees are on the right side behind the street and seawall. The title, "Seawall or Road Protection Project, Biloxi, 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 address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, November 25, 1949. The description in the upper left reads "The huge concrete seawall protects the Old Spanish Trail Beach Boulevard at Biloxi and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from erosion by Gulf of Mexico waters. The Harrison County seawall cost $3,500,00." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Fred Hellier in Portland, Maine.

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  Tivoli Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a tall building behind trees across the street from the beach. A lighted pier and bathhouse are in the water in the foreground. The title in the lower left reads "Tivoli Hotel, Biloxi, Miss. P14 The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Two Modern Breeze-Swept Cottages--Broadwater Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two small red brick and white houses with green roofs. Trees are beside and behind the houses. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Two Modern Breeze-Swept Cottages, Broadwater Beach, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads ", Broadwater Beach--America's finest Hotel Cottages. Exclusive location facing directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Complete hotel service in luxurious accommodations. Club Room, golf, fishing, hunting, and other sports available. Restricted clientele."

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  U. S. 90 Highway Bridge at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the entrance to the U. S. Highway 90 Bridge over the Gulf of Mexico. A sign reading "Bay St. Louis" hangs over the bridge entrance and a diamond shaped sign declaring "Draw Bridge" Is on the right of the bridge's entrance. utility poles run along the road that connects to the bridge. The title along the bottom of the card reads "U. S. 90 Highway Bridge at Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Mississippi Gulf Coast, Year-A-Round Vacationland Postcard

  H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco, California

  This color double length postcard of the Mississippi Gulf Coast shows points of interest, principal highways, and a bird’s-eye view of the best vacationland in America. The front of the card appears as a map with various points of interest illustrations and the title "Mississippi Gulf Coast Year-A-Round Vacationland" in the lower right corner. The back of the card features the caption "The Mississippi Gulf Coast...showing points of interest, principal highways, and a birdeye view of the best vacationland in America." as well as publisher and printer information. Three lines for writing are on the right half of the card and indication for postage stamp placement is in the upper right corner.

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  Beach Drive, Looking North, Waveland, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the coastal road, Beach Boulevard, with water and piers on one side and homes and trees on the other. The title of the card reads "Beach Drive, Looking North, Waveland, 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. The postcard is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Miss., July 8, 1939. The postage stamp has been removed. The card is inscribed. Addressed to Mrs. Dominica in New Orleans, LA.

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  Biloxi Airport, 1939

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of the Biloxi airport as seen from the sky. The image shows a large field with runways, two small buildings, and what appears to be white tents in three separate lines. An arrow has been drawn to point to one of the white tents. Trees line the edges of the airfield. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. C. H. Johnson in Blountsville, Alabama. the card is postmarked Birmingham, Ala., July 15, 1939 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Inn-By-The Sea View from the Pond Featuring the Belfry Tower and Landscaping, in Black and White, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This color picture postcard features the Inn-By-The-Sea from across a pond. The Belfry Tower and landscaping are featured and seen in the reflection in the water. The title across the top right of the card reads "Inn By The Sea, Pass Christian". 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, July 14, 1939. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Tom Pittman in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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  Porch and Gallery at "Beauvoir", Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a long front porch with white box columns and white porch railing. Four rocking chairs and three benches are placed on the porch and the house's windows and shutters are visible. Trees are seen beyond the porch. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "Porch and Gallery at 'Beauvoir' Last Home of Jefferson Davis Midway between Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. A handwritten inscription is written across both sides of the card.

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  Dielmann Evangelical Center, Waveland, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the Dielmann Evangelical Center. Two white buildings, a pergola with a swing, landscaping, trees, and a flag on a flagpole are viewed from the waterfront road. The title across the top right of the card reads "Dielmann Evangelical Center, Waveland, 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 in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Waveland, Mississippi, Jun 30, 1938. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Elise Newerth in New Orleans, LA.

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  Hotel Reed, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard of the ivy covered Hotel Reed with lush green landscaping and Spanish moss draped trees in the foreground. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Hotel Reed, Facing the Gulf of Mexico, on Old Spanish Trail, (U.S. 90), Bay St. Louis, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. "Feb. 15, 1938" is written in pencil in the middle of the card. The description in the upper left corner reads "Hotel Reed--Facing the Gulf of Mexico, on the Old Spanish Trail (U. S. 90), Bay St. Louis, Miss. Modern. Fireproof. Fifty rooms, 50 baths. American or European plan. Reasonable rates."

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  Hotel Weston, Angle View with Landscaping, Driveway, and People, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; ("541" written in ink in both top corners)

  This color postcard features Hotel Weston with the driveway, landscaping and people depicted. The hotel is a two story brick structure in an "L" shape. The title along the top right of the card reads "Hotel Weston, Bay St. Louis, Miss.". "541" is written in ink in both corners. 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Oct. 8, 1936. "2.50" is written in pencil along the top. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. H. C. Stakely, US Veterans Hospital, Oteen, North Carolina.

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  Moonlight Over the Gulf of Mexico

  This color postcard features a bright moon over the water of the Gulf of Mexico with a road, trees, and a pier also pictured. The title reads "Beautiful Moonlight on the Guld of Mexico, Waveland, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked "Waveland, Dec. 20, 1938". The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mary Margaret Grass, Friars Point, Miss.

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  Palm Trees in a Median, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a line of palm trees in the median between two sides of a street. Cars are seen parked on either side and buildings can be seen on the right. The title along the bottom of the postcard reads "Tropical Palms--Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard featuring a line of palm trees in a median identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, April 14, 1938. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Catherine Stirewalt in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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  Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, City Hall

  This color postcard features a distant side view of the Bay St. Louis City Hall. A large oak tree is in the foreground and a building is in the background. People are depicted walking the sidewalks beside City Hall and a man is depicted crossing the street to the side of the building. The drawing appears to be black and white except for the soft blue in the sky; the title in the top left corner reads "City Hall, Bay St. Louis." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A green one cent postage stamp is in the top right corner and a postmark dated Aug. 18, 1936 partially covers the stamp. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. R.M. Hamilton, Glenford, Ohio. "3.00" is written in pencil in the middle of the card.

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  Cloistered Entrance to the Sea Court at Inn-By-The-Sea, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This color postcard features an iron gated entrance to the Inn-By-The Sea. The entrance features a clay tile overhang, foliage, and an ornate concrete planter. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Cloistered Entrance to Sea Court--Inn-By-The-Sea, Pass Christian, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent stamp is located in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Pass Christian, Miss. Jan. 18, 1936. The description in the upper left reads "Inn by the Sea--A delightful Inn and cottages among the pines and moss-hung live oaks, beside the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, open every day in the year." The inscription reads "The Sunny South awaits you." The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Kern in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Great Southern Golf Club, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features three men on a golf course. Two of the men are wearing light colored pants with sweaters and ties while standing near a yard marker. The third man is wearing dark clothing and a hat while pushing a lawn mower. An inscription is written at the top and bottom of the card. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "Great Southern Golf Club, Gulfport, Miss." 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 Gulfport, Mississippi July 25, 1936. The description in the upper left of the card describes the golf course as "The Great Southern Golf Club. An eighteen hole course open to the public the year round. The only course on the Mississippi Coast that borders on the Gulf of Mexico. Velvety greens and beautiful fairways." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Zula Liner in Hillsboro, Texas.

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  Greetings from Clermont Harbor, Miss., Postcard Advertisement with Cows at the Water

  This color postcard features cows laying among the trees on the bank of a pond. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Greetings from Clermont Harbor, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. The card is postmarked Clermont Harbor, Mississippi, Jul 29, 1936. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Coralee Quarins in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  A Group of Beautiful Biloxi Buildings, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color tourism postcard features four buildings. Clockwise from top left, the buildings are identified as The City Hall, the Post Office and Federal Building, The Elks' Temple, and the Central High School. A postmark for Biloxi, Mississippi, March 11, 1935 is stamped in the top center. The title across the top of the card reads "A Group of Beautiful Biloxi Buildings, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information and provides address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner and reads "Biloxi has a number of pretty buildings that its citizens are proud of. The Elks' Temple shown at lower right is the most beautiful Elks' building in Mississippi. The Post Office and Federal Building shown at top, right, is of marble and is one of the prettiest in the South. The City Hall at the top, left, was recently remodeled. The celebrated Biloxi mineral water drinking fountain is shown directly in front of the entrance. The Central High School at the lower left as been declared by the State High School Inspector of Mississippi, to be the largest and most up-to-date in the state."

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  Divers in Action, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features five men diving from a platform into the gulf. Several people are depicted standing or seated on the pier watching the divers. The title along the top left corner reads "Divers in Action, Biloxi, Miss.--11" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publication information. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Biloxi, Mississippi, April 1, 1935. A description at the top left corner reads "Nowhere is the summer enjoyed more than at Biloxi. The five boys are pictured doing different types of dives from the Hagan and Wachenfeld Bathing piers." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Ben Bertelson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An ink stamp across the middle of the card reads "East Side Office Pay First Wisconsin National Bank 4021 Milwaukee or Order 14012 Bertelson Studio Mrs. H. Bertelson."

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  Tropical Tourist Inn, Front Entrance With Landscaping, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the front entrance and landscaping of the Tropical Tourist Inn. "Reasonable Rate--Electrically Lighted Throughout" is typed along the top; "Where We're Staying" is typed along the bottom. 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 Lake Worth, Florida, Jan. 26, 1935. The description in the upper left reads "Tropical Tourist Inn Pass Christian Highway 90 (the Old Spanish Trail) at Henderson Point, just across the Bay St. Louis Bridge. Fifteen apartments, each with private bath. Beauty Rest mattresses, and Ace Springs. Bathing, swimming, boating, tennis, fishing, two golf courses, private garages--Dining Room and Delicatessen with The Best of Everything at moderate prices. 'A Home Away From Home.'" The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Harry Miller in Vermilion, Ohio.

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  Children Playing in the Water and a Canoe on a Lake, Lucedale, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of children playing in the water and in a canoe at a lake. Trees surround the lake and a boat launch is on the bank where the children are playing. The title along the bottom reads "Greetings from Lucedale, 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 Lucedale, Mississippi, December 1, 1934 and Jefferson City, Tennessee, December 2, 1934. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Berchcooper in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

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  A Beautiful Moonlight Scene on the Gulf, The Most Peaceful Body of Water on Earth, Scene on the Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of sailboats on the open water under a cloudy moonlit sky. The card title along the top reads "A beautiful Moonlight Scene on the Gulf, the Most Peaceful Body of Water on Earth". The bottom of the card reads "Scene on the Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Evelyn Danjis (Daryis?) in San Francisco, California. A one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked "Mobile, Ala. Jun 22, 1933". The card is inscribed and The numbers "57, 19680" and .50 are written in pencil in various places along the top of the card.

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  Belfry and Clock Tower at Inn By the Sea

  This color picture postcard features a view of the belfry and clock tower wing of the Inn-By-The-Sea from behind trees and the waterfront is seen in the lower left corner of the photo. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Inn-By-The-Sea--A delightful In and cottages among the pines and moss-hung live oaks, beside the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, open every day of the year." "Oct. 8, 1933" is written in pencil on the left half of the card.

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  Section of Nine Mile Bay Waveland Sea Wall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a sea wall along the coast. The title along the top of the card reads "Section of 9 Mile Bay Waveland Sea Wall, Bay St. Louis, Miss." The description along the bottom reads "Garden of the Riviera." 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 April 2, 1931. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Dane Nims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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  Apartment Building, Broadwater Beach Hotel, West Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story red brick building with white porch and second floor balcony railing, black shutters, and a green roof. Trees and bushes are in front and beside the building. A wide driveway is in front and a mid-twentieth century car is parked on it. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Apartment Building, Broadwater Beach Hotel, West Beach, Biloxi, Miss."