Mississippi Coast Region

The Mississippi Coast Region consists of Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Diamondhead, Gautier, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian, Waveland, Wiggans, Cat Island, and Ship Island.

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Jefferson Davis Soldiers Home, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of men in dark suits and hats gathered on the porch, steps, and yard of the Jefferson Davis Soldiers Home, currently named Beauvoir, in Biloxi, Mississippi. The front door and window, porch, white square columns, and front stairs are all that is visible of the home. The men near the bottom of the steps and on the sidewalk in front are wearing hats and many of the men have long, white beards. The title of the card is printed on the back of the card on the left edge. The card is addressed to Mrs. E. S. Bennet. The card is postmarked Peoria, Illinois, July 24, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A transcription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
New Mexican Gulf Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a white, three story Spanish Colonial style hotel with arched windows, a curved portico supported by four white columns, two towers on either side of the portico. The side of the hotel wraps around with a porch and second floor balcony. Trees in the lawn and at the street partially obscure portions of the hotel. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. G. O. Clayton in New Orleans, Louisiana. the card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi, June 23, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper left corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Oaks-"Ring in the Tree", Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration 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. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. H. Zinser in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., February 28, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written in shorthand on the left half of the card.
Old Moss Oak, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a large oak covered in Spanish moss in Biloxi, Mississippi. The oak stands in front of a white picket fence with green lawn in front and houses behind it. A man is depicted leaning against the tree with a bicycle in front of him. The title of the card is printed in small blue ink along the bottom left edge of the card and the publisher's name is printed in the lower right edge. the back of the card is addressed to Mr. Leon Zenier in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., March 6, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written in shorthand on the left half of the card.
Oxen Hauling Logs, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a group of oxen hitched to a series of wagons in a field of pine trees. The title in the upper left reads "Hauling Logs, Ocean Springs, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator 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 March 13, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Clarence Morse. The address is illegible.
Ox Team Hauling Pine Wood, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a man standing beside a team of oxen that are hitched to a wagon loaded with pin wood in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Numbers are written in white on the ends of some of the logs. Trees are seen behind the wagon. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Mae Barr in South Bend, Indiana. The card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, March 1, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Pass Christian High School, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Pass Christian High school in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a three story building with a tall set of white stairs leading to the second story front entrance, white molding and columns, and a white railing along the top of the second story roof. A group of men in dark suits are seated on a bench on the school lawn between some small trees. The title of the card is printed in red along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Master W. Wellington. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi August 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription on the left side of the card reads "Please answer Thelma Merrick"
People Canoeing On the Water, Waveland, MS

This color postcard features ladies in early 20th century clothing rowing two canoes on a body of water surrounded by trees. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Sporting, Waveland, 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 Waveland, Mississippi Aug. 9, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Herbert Roueeff in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Pickwick Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Pickwick Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a two story, L shaped building with a wrap around porch and second story balcony. Trees on the lawn partially obscure the view of the hotel. A wooden pole fence lines the front of the hotel. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. H. J Veith in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, July 28, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription on the left side of the card reads "Fine over here. H [and] T"
Rear Yard of E. C. Maloney Residence, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of the rear yard of the E. C. Maloney residence in Biloxi, Mississippi which features a gazebo built in the middle of a fountain pool accessed by an arched bridge where a man in a suit and hat is depicted as standing. The walkway leading to the fountain and gazebo is lined by small bushes. The yard is enclosed by a fence and trees can be seen in the yard and beyond. Another gazebo and other garden structures are depicted in the distance. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The publisher, "Grant's Drug Store" is printed in the lower left corner. Some scribble is written above the gazebo in the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. HM Pitcher in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., February 21, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Regatta Day, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of boats and small yachts in the Gulfport harbor preparing for Regatta Day. A boardwalk lines the shoreline at the harbor and the boats are gathered near a pier that leads out onto the water from a building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card beneath the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Moore in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, August 10, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Shell Road Drive, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Shell Road Drive in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Waterfront, trees, and a white gazebo are depicted to the left of the white shell road. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Grace Culver in Hartfort, Connecticut. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 4, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
Shucking Oysters at John H. Clark Oyster House

This color postcard features a group of men seated outside of a wood building with a sign on the from for "John H. Clark Oyster House." The men are all dressed casually in slacks and long sleeve button downs and hats. Piles of oysters are in front of them. Two men are standing behind the seated men. The title in the lower left reads "Shucking Oysters, 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, February 6, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. J. H. Marshall in Haynesville, Ohio. The inscription is faded and illegible.
St. Stanislaus' College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the St. Stanislaus' College in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi as seen from the end of the pier in the Gulf waters. Three buildings are shown, all three story structures. The buildings on then feature short bell towers in the center of the roof while the building in the center features a large bell tower at the center entrance. The pier runs right into the beach that borders the college. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Mae Barr in South Bend, Indiana. The card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Miss., March 2, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
The Basin at Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the small craft basin or harbor at Gulfport, Mississippi. Small boats and yachts are seen docked along the shoreline with an expanse of water in the foreground. A postmark for Florence, Mississippi, July 1909 is stamped int the right center of the image. The title of the card is printed along the bottom center of the image. The publisher is printed in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Katherine Suttle in Florence, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, July 9, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The River and Harbor Committee at Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the men and women of the River and Harbor Committee of Gulfport, Mississippi gathered in front of a riverboat that is docked at the harbor. The people are wearing late nineteenth century clothing and the riverboat has a large stack and a raised, enclosed cabin among a system of sail posts. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. An inscription is written along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. John S. Moore in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked twice, though only the Birmingham, Alabama postmark, dated February 1909, is partially readable. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
Trees and Piers on the Coast, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features trees and piers along the coast. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the location as "Pass Christian, Miss." The publisher is named below the title. 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, November 8, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. O. H. Williams in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Tug Boat Building, Scranton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of two tug boats being built on the shore with water in the foreground. The boats are up on scaffolding and people are depicted as standing on various parts of the scaffolding. Trees are seen behind the boats. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image and there is some dark smudges over it. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Wilbur Carver in Seneca Falls, New York. the card is postmarked Orange Grove, Mississippi, April 26, 1909. The postage stamp has been removed and some damage is visible where it had been placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Waterfront View from the Pier in Front of St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This color postcard features a waterfront view from the pier in front of St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postmark, 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, Jan 19, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Clark Southerland, Halls Cor [?] New Jersey.
Bay St. Louis Drugstore

This postcard features a color illustration of a drug store in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The Pickwick Hotel can be seen in the background to the left, with the famous DeMontluzin Drug Store seen on the right. The drugstore is a small, white, clapboard structure on stilts with a porch on the back. A pier is to the left to the drugstore and trees and bushes are in front of the hotel and behind the drugstore. Electric powerline poles are seen to the left to the drugstore. The title of the card is in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Anita Eastes in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked July 9, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
Bird's Eye View, Looking South, Pascagoula, Mississippi

This sepia toned postcard features a series of industrial buildings among trees and near a body of water. A thick smoke stack is in the center of the buildings with smoke or steam emitting from it. The title along the top of the card reads "Bird's Eye View, looking South, Pascagoula, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green on cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked February 4, 1908.
Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, Mississippi, a one story building with a short bell tower with a cross at the peak and a gabled roof. Trees draped with Spanish moss are on the lawn in front of the church. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Daisy Grover in Cupertino, California. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, July 31, 1908 and Cupertino, California, August 5, 1908. The edge of a green postage stamp is in upper right corner.
City Hall, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the three story City Hall in Biloxi, Mississippi. The building has a tower on each end, curved windows, and a balcony at the window above the entrance. Two children are seen standing at the ornamental fountain in front of the building. The title is below the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Hugh Cawood in Bristol, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Bigstone Gap, Virginia, September 15, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]
Courthouse, Scranton, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a large two story building with an iron fence in front. Threes are in front and beside the building and the street and sidewalk are visible in front. The title along the top of the card reads "Court House, Scranton, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. The postage stamp is missing and the area it was place is slightly damaged. The card is postmarked Scranton, Mississippi, January 29, 1908. The card is inscribed and addressed to Miss. H. J. Dodge in Hantsport, Nova Scotia.
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 structure with balconies along the second floor, dormer windows long the roof, and is depicted as having green siding with a red roof. The title is printed on the edge beneath the image and an inscription is written beneath the title. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson in Alabama. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, May 4, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color view of the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi as viewed from the shoreline of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Hotel is four stories tall with dormers, two towers and white trim around the windows and balconies. A United States flag is flying from a pole on the lawn. The title of the card is printed in blue beneath the bottom of the image with the date, June 7th 1908, is written in blue ink in the bottom center of the card. The copyright and publisher is printed in the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Virginia Billow. The card is not postmarked, nor does it include a postage stamp.
Great Southern Hotel Lawn, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Great Southern Hotel lawn in Gulfport, Mississippi with fountain pools and sidewalks. A three story building in the distance and people are standing on the sidewalks on the lawn. The title is printed in blue beneath the bottom left edge of the image. "How are you Lula" is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, January 8, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Great Southern Hotel Lawn, Gulfport, Mississippi

This color postcard features fountains and lawn with a three story building in the distance. People are standing on the sidewalks on the lawn. The title along the bottom identifies the scene as "Great Southern Hotel Lawn, 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, May 28, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ethel Massengale in Atlanta, Georgia.
Greetings from Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a butterfly with images from around Gulfport, Mississippi within the wings. A woman is depicted in the center of the butterfly and the title of the card is printed above the woman. The images within the wings are, clockwise from left, Great Southern Hotel, Northrop's Department Store, English F F Maltby at Gulfport, and Office Building G. and S. I. R. R. Co. The wings behind the images are in hues of orange, yellow, blue, and red. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson in New Orleans, Louisiana. the card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
G. & S. I. R. R. (Gulf and Ship Island Railroad) General Offices, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad General Offices in Gulfport, Mississippi, 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 back of the card is addressed to Miss Ann McNair in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., February 18, 1908 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Harbor and Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the harbor and pier on the coastline in Gulfport, Mississippi. Boats and ships can be seen on the water with a light pink sky on the horizon. A postmark for Tampa, Florida, September 25, 1908 is in the upper left of the image and the title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The publisher is printed in the lower left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. H. O. Pettit in Tampa, Florida. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., September 23, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. The card is inscribed on the left half of the card. [see transcription]
In the Harbor, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of boats in a harbor. The two boats in the forefront have their sails pulled up and are docked very close to each other. Five other boats are anchored in the background. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the card and an inscription is written beside and below it. A postmark for Birmingham, Alabama, May 3, 1908 is stamped upside down in the lower right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, May 30, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Long Beach Depot, Long Beach, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a train depot with early 20th century cars parked in front and a train car parked along the boardwalk behind it. People are seen standing on the boardwalk. Leafy green limbs of a tree are in the upper left corner of the image and an electric power line pole is standing between the cars. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image and the publisher's name is printed along the bottom edge of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Mae Quinn in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Long Beach, Miss., June 10, 1908 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Looking up 27th Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of a street and storefronts as seen from behind a fence and between some flowering trees. People can be seen walking into the stores. The title along the top of the card reads "Looking up 27th Avenue, Gulfport, Miss." A partially illegible inscription is written above 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 Gulfport, September 15, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mande Ellis in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The hotel is depicted as a white, two story building with wood toned columns and trim along the front porch. Leafy trees partially obscure the view of the house. People in late 19th century clothing are depicted out on the grassy lawn among the benches in front the hotel. The title of the card is printed along the bottom right edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Park Kelly in Mattoon, Illinois. The card is postmarked twice: Mattoon, Ill., March 16, 1908 and Pass Christian, Miss., March 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]
Methodist Church and Parsonage, Scranton, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Methodist Church and parsonage in Scranton, Mississippi. The parsonage, to the left, is a two story house with a small front porch and a pitched gables on the front and side. Trees are depicted between the parsonage and the church. The church, to the right, is a white clapboard building with arched windows, an arched door, and a steepled tower in the front center. A white picket fence is depicted along the front of both buildings. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Genevieve Robbins in Nova Scotia, Canada and postmarked Moss Point, Miss., February 11, 1908. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]
Mexican Gulf Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Mexican Gulf Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a three story hotel with arched molding on the porch columns and railing. Dormers line the third floor roof. An early twentieth century car is parked in front of the hotel and trees in the front partially obscure the view of the hotel. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Will Stockton in Maysville, Kentucky. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi, February 2, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The hotel features a turret style tower on the left and a long front port lined with thin white columns. A large tree in front partially obscures the view of the right side of the hotel. The title of the card is printed along the top left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. C. P. Shaver in Thibadaux, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, October 5, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, a two to three story building with a "tower" on the left end and a long front porch with white arched details and railings. Trees and sidewalks are in the front lawn of the hotel and a large tree partially obscures the view of the right end of the hotel. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and "EJ Derbes" is written to the right of it. "Made expressly for Hanson's Pharmacy, Pass Christian, Miss." is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss M. Boydan in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi, July 26, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
New Magnolia, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a three story building with a long front porch with arched trim under the porch roof and a turret on the left end. Bushes line the front of the house. Two large trees partially obscure the view of the hotel. The title of the card is printed below the left edge of the image. An inscription is written on the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lida Babcock in Paxton, Illinois. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
New Magnolia, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a three story building with a long front porch with arched trim under the porch roof and a turret on the left end. Bushes line the front of the house. Two large trees partially obscure the view of the hotel. The title of the card is printed below the left edge of the image. "This is the Hotel we are stopping. Mrs. Coddington" is written on the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Paul Kelley in Mattoon, Illinois. The card is postmarked Mattoon, Illinois, March 1908 and Pass Christian, 1908. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Oyster Shells, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white illustration of oyster shells piled high on either side of a track at an oyster canning factory in Biloxi, Mississippi. A white building with light poles in front is at the far end of the track. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image with an inscription written below it. A postmark for Lincoln, Illinois, February 28, 1908, is stamped in the bottom center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Mary Atkins in Lincoln, Illinois. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, February 26, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Pickwick Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Pickwick Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The hotel is pictured behind a fence and gate and a the view of the hotel is partially obscured by leafy green trees. A sign above the gated entrance read "Pickwick Hotel." The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Anita Eastes in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Miss, July 6, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field}
Sailboats at Harbor, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features three sailboats anchored in a harbor with pier houses and beach houses on the coastline in the distance. The title along the bottom of the card reads "16~Pass Christian, Miss." and names the publisher beneath it. An inscription is handwritten in the white space beneath the title and along the right side. 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, September 28, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Dr. J. D. Williams in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Tulane Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Tulane Hotel in Bay St. Louis as seen from the street outside of the fence. The hotel is a white two story structure with porches and balconies that run the length of the building. Trees and bushes are in the yard of the hotel and one large tree at the sidewalk partially obscures the view of the hotel building. The entrance sign, "Tulane Hotel" hangs above the gated walkway. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image and the date, Aug 23, 1908 is handwritten beneath it. The word's "My room" are written beside a second story window on the right side of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lyda Fellow in Amboy, Indiana. The card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, August 24, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin 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]
View looking East, Main Street, Lucedale, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a dirt street with storefronts and trees on either side. A horse-drawn carriage is on the right side of the street. The title in the lower left reads "View looking East, Main Street, Lucedale, Miss." "Monica Koons" is handwritten beside 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 Ebank, Mississippi, October 6, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. H. J. Koons in Hemlock, Ohio.
View of Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of buildings along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Mississippi, including a large four story hotel and four smaller buildings to the right of it. The beach is in the foreground of the image. The title of the postcard is printed beneath the bottom left edge of the image and an inscription is written along the bottom edge of the card. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi 1908 and is stamped over a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp in the upper right corner of the card.
Water Front Biloxi, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of piers and pier houses on the water along the coast. Trees are seen to the left of the coastline. The title "Water Front, Biloxi, Miss." is in the lower left and an inscription is written to the right of 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 and the card is postmarked Mountville, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1908. The card is addressed to Mrs. Susan A. Biglar in Mountville, Pennsylvania.
West Beach Street, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the view of West Beach Street in Biloxi, Mississippi. Trees and houses are depicted on the left side of the street and a green patch of lant and the Gulf of Mexico is depicted on the right. The Biloxi Lighthouse can be seen in the far distance to the right. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. George Cooper in South St. Louis, Missouri. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., December 10, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written upside down on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Barataria Canning Co., Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the shoreline where the Baratavia Canning Company is located in Biloxi, Mississippi. Buildings and other structures are to the right of the shoreline and two canoes or small boats are cocked on the rocky beach. the title of the image is printed in red beneath the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written beneath the title. The inscription reads, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year--Ada Siran" "Where the Shrimp come from" is written to the side of the title. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. E. S. McKinlay in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. the card is postmarked twice: Biloxi, Miss., December 23, 1907 and Steamboat Springs, Colo., December 28, 1907. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color 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 and an inscription is written in the white space beneath the image. The inscription reads, "Wish you were here to enjoy the water with me. Erna". "Biloxi, Miss. March 21-1907 " is inscribed in the top right corner of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss. Sue Hunt in Jackson, Tennessee. The card is postmarked twice: Biloxi, Miss. Mar. 21, 1907 and Jackson, Tenn. Mar. 22. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.
Camp Grounds, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the camp grounds at Biloxi, Mississippi, several open air structures and a fire tower among a grove of trees at the Seashore Methodist Campground. The title of the card is printed beneath the image and an inscription, dated June 13, 1907 and written in French, is beside and beneath the title. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. E. H. Reynes in New Orleans and postmarked Biloxi, Miss., June 3, 1907. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Canoeing in Waveland, Mississippi

This color postcard features people canoeing in a what appears to be a small lake. The title in the bottom left reads "Waveland, Miss." There is an inscription written at the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and correspondence placement. A green once cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Atlanta, Georgia September 5, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Candel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
City Hall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two story building with brick columns on the bottom floor entrance and white columns and white porch railings on the second floor entrance. Staircases flank the entrance porches. A white trimmed and railed cupola is in the center of the roof and "City Hall, 1905" is on the front gable. People are standing on the porches and stairs. The title "Bay St. Louis, Miss. City Hall" is beneath the image and an inscription is in the white area beneath the image.
City Hall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

The back of the postcard featuring the Bay St. Louis City Hall identifies the item as a postcard and provides the publisher logo as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down and crooked in the upper right and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, June 29, 1907 and the second postmark is for Greensboro Bend, Vermont, July 2, 1907. The card is addressee to Miss Myrtie M. Sacotelle in Greensboro Bend, Vermont.
City Water Tower and Louisville and Nashville Railroad Yards, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the city water tower and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad yards in Biloxi, Mississippi. The water tower is to the left of the railroad tracks near a pink building with trees beside it. A train is depicted in the distance on the tracks with smoke billowing from the smoke stack. other buildings are to the right of tracks and a sign in the foreground reads "Yard Limit". The title of the card is printed near the upper right of the image and the date, 9/29/07 is written at the center of the top edge. The back of the card is addressed to Master and Mrs. Hanson in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss, September 9, 1907 and a green, one cent Captain John Smith postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
County Court House, Gulfport, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a large building with a dome topped by a cupola. Other buildings are seen behind it. The title in the lower right corner identifies the buildings as "County Court House, Gulfport, Miss." The copyright holder is named in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides lines for the address. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, October 10, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Maude Ellis in Enterprise, Mississippi.
Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Miss

This postcard of a black and white drawing of Front Street, features gazebos, Spanish moss draped trees, a horse drawn carriage, and a view of the gulf. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Miss." "A 14075" precedes the title. 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 address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice, once in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, July 10, 1907 and once in Clinton, Louisiana, July 12, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Ruth Currie in Clinton, Louisiana.
Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi, a large, four story building with a gabled roof lined with dormers. Sidewalks and walkways are on the lawn in front of the hotel and the gulf waters can be seen behind it. The title of the card is printed in blue beneath the bottom left edge of the image and an inscription is written upside down in the white space below the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, November 20, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field}
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company (G. & S. I. R. R.) Office Building, 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 in the upper right identifies the image as "Office Building G. & S. I. R. R. Co., Gulfport, 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 June 1, 1907, with an illegible location. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Maud Ellis in Mobile, Alabama.
Gulfport Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a view of a four or five story building, identified by the donor as the Great Southern Hotel near the coastline with the Gulfport Pier in view. A streetcar is visible on the right side of the car. "Gulfport, Miss." is titled beneath the image of the hotel and "3083 Gulfport Pier" is titled beneath the pier and streetcar view on the right. A handwritten inscription, not in English, is in the white space at the bottom of the card. Manufacturing information is in the lower left 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 sideways in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, February 2, 1907. The card is addressed to Nathalia Nielsen in Brooklyn, New York.
Harbor and Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

This sepia toned postcard features boats in harbor along a pier with pier houses in view. The title in the upper left identifies the area as "Harbor and Pier, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the item is postmarked twice. The first postmarked is Gulfport, Mississippi, January 29, 1907 and the second postmark is Woodstown, New Jersey, February 1, 1907. The card is addressed to Mr. William Barker in Woodstown, New Jersey.
Looking East From 13th St. Gulfport, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a bird's eye view of a town with buildings and streets. The First National Bank and Banfill's Millinery and Shoe Store are visible on the street in the forefront of the image. An "X" is drawn over a group of buildings in the distance on the left. The title along the bottom of the image reads "Looking East From 13th St., Gulfport, Miss." An inscription is handwritten along the bottom edge and to the right. 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 and the card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, September 29, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Lang in Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Northrop's Department Store, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people crowded in front of George E. Northrop's Department Store in Gulfport, Mississippi. The building is a two story building with arched windows on the second story and dental molding along the roofline. a sign for the store hangs in the middle just above the entrance. A horse and carriage is behind the crowd of people and another horse with the carriage hitch visible is facing the horse and carriage. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson in Mobile, Alabama. The postmark is too faded to read and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription]
Opera House and Merchants Bank, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Opera House and Merchant's Bank in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, pictured behind the railroad crossing arms. A horse drawn buggy at the railroad crossing sign and person on foot across from it are seen passing under the partially lowered railroad arms. A man in a striped shirt and top hat is seen leaning on a fence on the left side of the street near the railroad crossing. The buildings beyond are large, two story structures and the building closest to the railroad crossing has arched windows and thick trim. Utility poles and trees are sein on the sides of the street. The title of the card is printed at the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Sophia Berger in Manistee, Michigan. The card is postmarked Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi and Manistee, Michigan, October 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Pickwick Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Pickwick Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The two story hotel features a front porch and a second story balcony that wrap around the sides of the building. The hotel sits behind several large trees with some benches and other outdoor seating on the either side of the sidewalk that leads to the entrance. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Fred S. Welzill in Castonia, North Carolina. The card is postmarked Montgomery, Alabama, July 19, 1907 and Castonia, North Carolina, July 20, 1907 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.
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. A black iron fence and trees run along the front of the buildings. The title in the lower left reads "St. Stanilaus College, Bay St. Louis, 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 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, June 7, 1907.
The Gulfport Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Gulfport Pier with the view of people walking, trees, a stone retaining wall, and water to the right. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. An inscription beneath the image reads "We will all take a walk on Pier when you come again. "C7". "5/9/07 " is written at the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Mack Robinson in Jackson, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. The left side of the card includes an inscription. [See transcription field.]
Thirteenth Street Near the Beach, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of Thirteenth Street neat the beach in Gulfport, Mississippi. Buildings, utility poles and sidewalks are seen on either side of the street and a streetcar is pictured on the tracks of the street. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Maude Ellis in Enterprise, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., October 9, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Waterfront, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration the Mississippi Gulf waters depicting the piers and boat launches off the beach. Trees line the left side of the street that runs along the beachfront. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the lower left of the image. Inscriptions are written along the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Elsa Lange in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., August 18, 1907 and Cincinnati, Ohio, August 20. A green, one cent Captain John Smith postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Water View, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the water view along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. A street with trees planted in the middle runs along the edge of the water and a long pier is seen in the water. A white building with trees surrounding it is depicted to the left of the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Henry Bowman in Gratis, Ohio. The card is postmarked twice: Bay St. Louis, Miss., December 1907 and Gratis, Ohio, December 26, 1907. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Avenue to Our Lady of the Woods: A Wooded Path Leading to a Gazebo

This black and white postcard features a walkway with trees on either side, leading to a small gazebo. The title "'Avenue to our Lady of te [sic] Woods', Bay St. Louis, Miss." is typed along the bottom of the image with "Pickwick Hotel" handwritten at the end of the title. There is an inscription at the bottom edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and includes publisher information. A one cent postage stamp is located in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark reads "Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, April 4, 1906 " and the second postmark reads "Jackson, Mississippi, April 2, 1906." The card is addressed in black ink to Miss Maurie McQuaid in Jackson, Mississippi.
Beauvoir's Soldiers Home, Near Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white photograph of Beauvoir's Soldiers Home in a rare image which includes several outbuildings around the main home structure, revealing the grounds of the home in its early period. Once the home of Jefferson Davis, the property was used as a Confederate home from 1903 until 1957. In the image, a smaller house is in the forefront with a long front porch that is lined by white columns. A larger house barely visible to the left behind some trees and at least two other houses or buildings can be seen behind the two more visible houses. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image and a handwritten inscription is below it. The inscription reads "9-14-06 I'm still in the lands of living. Hope you all having fun." An illegible signature is written along the right edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Mary Pickering in Collins, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Bay Saint Louis, Miss., September 16, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card.
Church of the Redeemer Covered in Vines, Biloxi, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a church set back into trees. A belfry tower with a cross at the top of its pointed roof is a the front corner of the church and most of the facade of the church is covered in leafy vines. A Spanish moss hung tree is to the left of the church and the church yard is lined by neatly trimmed hedges. The title in the lower left corner identifies the church as "Biloxi, Miss. Church of the Redeemer." A postmark for Seattle, Washington, April 13, 1906 is stamped in the bottom right. An inscription is handwritten along the bottom of the card and "Printed in Germany" is in the bottom left edge. 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, April 12, 1906. An illegible crest image of a lion and a unicorn is in the upper left corner. "1.00 (Tuck)" is handwritten at the top edge. The card is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Slamm in Seattle Washington.
East End Beach Drive, Biloxi, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features the highway and utility poles that run beside the beach. Piers are seen in the water. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "East End Beach Drive" and the area to the right of the image identifies the place as "Biloxi, Miss." An inscription is written the empty whit space to the right of 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 three times. The first postmark is Biloxi, Mississippi, February 17, 1906 and the second and third postmarks are double postmarks for Cincinnati, Ohio February 18, 1906. The card is addressed to Mrs. Chas A. Barndt in Cincinnati, Ohio.
First Bale of Cotton Brought by Wagon to Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a group of men standing behind a wagon with a bale of cotton in it. A man is seated on top of the cotton bale and the wagon is hitched to two donkeys. Railroad tracks are seen behind the group as well as a two story building with ornate moldings and window trims. Other horse drawn wagons are seen near the building. The title of the card is printed along the upper left corner of the image.
Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard of a black and white drawing of Front Street features gazebos, Spanish moss draped trees, a horse drawn carriage, and a view of the gulf. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Miss."; "A 14075" precedes the title. 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 stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice, once in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Feb 1, 1906 and once in Red Beach, Maine, [illegible date]. The card is not inscribed but is addressed to Miss Alice Poor in Red Beach, Maine.
Gulf of Mexico and Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

This color postcard features an image of the buildings of the Great Southern Hotel as it backs up to the Gulf of Mexico. An inset image of a woman in an early twentieth century dress holding flowers in a field. The title beneath the image of the hotel identifies the scene as "Gulf of Mexico and Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi". An inscription is written in the white space below the hotel image. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard-postal card--carte postal and provides indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Mapleclen and Three Tunes, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Laura Fry in Three Tuns, Pennsylvania.
Harbor and Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a harbor and pier off the coast of Gulfport, Mississippi. Five boats are pictured lined up in the water, five of them alongside the pier or dock . The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom left edge of the image and the publisher's name is printed in red ink below the bottom right edge of the image. An inscription is written in the space in the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. John S. Moore in Birmingham, Alabama. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi September 18, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Mackerel and Jack Fishing, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a group of eight men on a fishing boat on the Gulf of Mexico. The men are holding p fish and several fish are on the deck of the boat. The title of the card is printed in white along the bottom edge of the card, though it is faded and hard to read. An inscription is written across the left corner of the image. A postmark for Collins, Mississippi, August 1906 is stamped upside down along the bottom of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Maye Pickering in Collins, Mississippi. A postmarked for Gulfport, Mississippi, August 7, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Mexican Gulf Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Mexican Gulf Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a three story hotel with arched molding on the porch columns and railing. Dormers line the third floor roof. An early twentieth century car is parked in front of the hotel and trees in the front partially obscure the view of the hotel. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Sara J. Leonhard in Bay. St. Louis, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, August 31, 1906 and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, August 31, 1906. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Oyster Factories, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a group of buildings on the edge of the water and peninsulas with boats and pole structures in front. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A14050 Oyster Factories, Pass Christian, Miss." An inscription is written in the white space beneath the image and title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is Jackson and Gulfport R. P. O., August 30, 1906 and the second postmark is Cincinnati, Ohio September 1, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Birtha Dalman in Cincinnati, Ohio.
St. Joseph's Academy, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white photograph of St. Joseph's Academy in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The building is a long, white, two story building with decorative trim along the roof and the balcony. Dormers line the roof and a cross is erected at the dormer in the center of the building. A group of people are gathered in front of the building. The name of the academy is printed beneath the left edge of the image. A handwritten inscription beneath the image reads "Aug. 22/06 Had a nice trip over, and a good rest last night. Madie c/o Mrs. Tenni." The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Duffers in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked August 23, 1906 and green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
The Globe Headquarters for Good Dressers, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the interior retail space of Globe headquarters in Gulfport, Mississippi, a clothing retail business. The Gulfport Directory of 1912 lists the Globe Clothing Company, Inc. “clothing, shoes, and men’s furnishings” located on 14th at the corner of 26th Avenue in Gulfport. The image shows a man in a suit standing behind a glass topped display counter on the left of the image and clothing stacked high on display counters on the right. Men are standing among the clothing display and two glass front cabinets displaying various styles of men's hats are on the wall to the right. More shelves on the right display what appears to be shoe boxes. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image. An inscription is written in what appears to be French along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Charles Lang in Zurich, Switzerland. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, June 13, 1906 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
The Shell Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

This color postcard features a white shell road with wooden fence, piers, trees and utility poles on the left. A lighthouse is seen on the far end of the street. The title in the lower left reads "The Shell Road, Biloxi, Miss." Copyright information is listed in the lower right. An inscription is handwritten along the bottom. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. A red one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is Biloxi, Mississippi, July 20, 1906 and the second is New Orleans, Louisiana, July 20, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss F. Robertson in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Thirteenth Street, Gulfport, Mississippi

This color postcard features a busy street with buildings and utility poles on either side of the street. People are walking the sidewalks and a horses and buggies or wagons are on the right side of the street. A postmark for Somerville, New Jersey, March 20, 1906. The date is inscribed in the upper left and an inscription is handwritten along the bottom edge of the card. The title beneath the image reads "Thirteenth Street, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement, though the postage stamp has been removed. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, March 17, 1906 and is addressed to Mr. Orville Lance in Somerville, New Jersey.
Tulane Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white photograph of the Tulane Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The hotel is a two story, white clapboard structure with a long porch along the front as well as a balcony along the second story. Chimneys are visible in multiple places along the roof. A picket fence runs in front of the hotel and the branches of a large tree partially obscures the right end of the hotel. The title, Tulane Hotel, Bay St. Louis, Miss" is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Sam R. Knight in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The card is postmarked March 12, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjaman Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
New Magnolia, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a three story Victorian style house with a tower on the left with a pointed roof. A woman in an early twentieth century dress is standing beside a child in front of the house. The image is in the left of the card and the title in script below it identifies the house as "New Magnolia Pass Christian, Miss." An inscription is written in the empty space to the right and along the bottom. 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 Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 29, 1905. There is a red ink "rec'd" stamp for May 1, 1905 upside down on the left side. The card is addressed to Mr. J. C. [?] in Montgomery, Alabama.
Pascagoula St. Railways Power Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Pascagoula St. Railway Power Co., a mission style building with the a sign for the business across the front and a smoke stack on the right end. A white picket fence runs in front of the building and two pine trees are a behind the fence. An inscription is written sideways on the left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss. Maude Hall in South Thornton, Maine. The card is postmarked Scranton, Mississippi, October 13, 1905 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
A Tree Lined Street, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a tree lined street with a carriage in the distance. The title in the lower left reads "9--The Drive--Pass Christian, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and correspondence placement. A green one cent stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Pass Christian, Mississippi Jan. 30, 1904. The card is addressed to Mrs. Lillian Kelly in Webster City, Iowa. "RFIL" is written in the lower left; "N80 0.50" is written in pencil in the lower middle.
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Depot, Wiggins, Mississippi, ca. 1904

This sepia toned photograph is a rare original photograph of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Depot at Wiggins in Stone County in ca. 1904. The City Drug Store, the Western Union Telegraph and Cable office, and the Southern Express Company are shown, as well as dozens of white and black citizens awaiting a coming train. On the side of the Depot is a Wiggins sign, noting Jackson is 125 miles away and the distance of Gulfport. Three sets of tracks are noted next to the two-story Depot. The photograph is mounted on a black board. Wiggins is named after Wiggins Hatten, the father of Madison Hatten, one of the area’s original settlers. It was incorporated in 1904, and the 1910 census reported 980 residents. In the early 1900s, Wiggins was a booming town due to the timber industry, with it serving as headquarters of the Finkbine Lumber Company. On January 21, 1910, more than half of Wiggins was destroyed by large fire, including this depot building.
Rotunda of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the rotunda inside the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. The rotunda consists of chairs placed among several columns. People in early twentieth century clothing. A smaller image of a sailboat on the water is in an oval to the right and an inscription is written beneath it. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the image of the rotunda. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Kath Johnston in Lincoln, Illinois. The card is postmarked Scranton, Miss., November 3, 1904 and Lincoln, Ill., November 5, 1904. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
Biloxi Art Pottery Building

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 publisher information as well as indication for address placement. The green postage stamp in the upper right corner has been mostly removed, only two small bits remain. The card is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi July 23, 1901. The card is addressed to Miss Ellen Goethe in Sacramento, California.
Lynne Castle, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a large, white, two story house as seen from the front walkway. Trees of various sized surround the house, partially obscuring the view of the house. A sidewalk leads to the front entrance of the house and a slatted bench flanks each side of the sidewalk. The title across the top of the postcard identifies the house as being Lynne Castle in Pass Christian, Mississippi. A handwritten inscription that reads "From W. J. R. Mar. 26th 1905" is written to the right of the image. The copyright information is printed along the bottom left edge. The back of the postcard identifies it as a "Private Mailing Card" with indication for postage stamp placement and notes that that side is exclusively for the address.
Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration the Mississippi Gulf waters as seen from a pier in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Fish houses, piers, and the coastline of trees is pictured in the distance across the water. The title of the card is printed in small, red lettering beneath the bottom edge of the image. An inscription is written in the white area below the image and title and the copyright and publisher is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The Back of the card is addressed to Mr. Gary V. Jordan in Chriton, Massachusetts. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Miss. March 8, 1905 and Chriton, Mass. on March 11. A green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.
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 identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Aerial View of the Central Section of Biloxi, Mississippi

This color postcard features an aerial view of buildings, streets, trees, coastlines and water. The title along the top of the card identifies the area as an "Aerial View of the Central Section of 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 corner reads "The view shows the central section of the Biloxi peninsula, with the Gulf of Mexico in the foreground. The historic Back Bay is in the distance."
Along the Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features the street next to the beach and is lined by utility poles. Trees are on the other side of the street. The title along the right of the postcard reads "Along the Beach, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Anderson Park, Pascagoula, Mississippi

This color postcard features a park with trees and white structures. A large tree is to the right near the white structures and other trees are in the distance. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides address and postage stamp placement.
Angelo's Place Advertising, Gulfport, Mississippi

This black and white is postcard advertises Angelo's Place restaurant with text that reads "When visiting the Gulf Coast be sure and dine at ANGELO'S PLACE. ANGELO'S is famous from Coast to Coast for his delicious genuine ITALIAN SPEGHETTIS: a la Caruso--Mushrooms, with Baked Chicken al Napalitaine, with Chicken Livers a la Milanaise. Also for his Broiled Flounder with special Angelo's Lemon Olive Oil Sauce; Speckled trout with Sauce; Shrimp Remoulade; Shrimp al Creole; Shrimp al Newburg. Finest Extra Select Oysters, broiled or baked. Golden Crisp Soft-shell Crabs, all kinds Sea Foods, and Seasonal Cocktails. Sizzling Steaks (only U. S. Choice Cuts), finest ITALIAN Salads with Pure Olive Oil Dressing, Special Angelo Flavoring. The finest imported and domestic Wines. It is a pleasure to dine at ANGELO'S with your family or friends. Here you may dine in our beautiful screened-in Open Air Garden facing the Gulf of Mexico, or in our inside dining rooms, or in your automobile in our own drive-in parking lot. At ANGELO'S you will always fined cleaned and courteous waitresses, always pleasant, to serve you. Also you will find there at all times Mr. and Mrs. Angelo with pleasant smile and ready to give you their personal service. Mr. Angelo is the Chef de Cuisine and personally prepares all meals, and Mrs. Angelo supervises the service to the patrons. DINNER AT ANGELO'S WILL BE A PLEASANT MEMORY ANGELO'S PLACE 3206 West Beach in Gulfport, Miss. (No Branches) (Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Xidis.)" The text is surrounded by a black border. 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 brief description of the restaurant in the upper left corner reads "DINE WITH US--ANGLEO'S PLACE on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Xidis in Gulfport, Miss. (No branches.)

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