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  Beach View with Cows, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a scene of cows standing on the beach in front of a large oak tree. The water and a pier are in the distance behind the cows and tree. The title in the upper right is in red and reads "Beach View, 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, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, Near Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a white house on pilings that are covered by a white underskirt. White posts line the porch that wraps around the house. Matures trees are in the front yard of the house and most of the trees are leaning to the left. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Beauvoir Home of Jefferson Davis Near 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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  Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story building at the end of a pier over the water. A cupola with the flag flying from the top is in the center of the building. A sailboat is docked beside the building. The title along the bottom edge of the card reads "Biloxi Yacht Club, 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.

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  Bird's Eye View of Buildings, Streets, and Trees, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features an aerial view of the buildings, streets, and trees of a town. The tile in the lower left of the card identifies the image as "Bird's Eye View, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Bird's Eye View of Buildings, Streets, Railroad Tracks, and Trees, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a bird's eye view of the buildings, streets, railroad tracks, and trees of a city. The title in the upper left identifies the images as "Bird's Eye View, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Boats at Anchor in the Yacht Harbor in Gulfport With People Standing on the Dock, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features boats at anchor in the yacht harbor in Gulfport with people standing on the dock. "Miss 27" is handwritten in the bottom left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Mississippi--The Magnolia State; Boats at Anchor in the new $400,000 yacht harbor at Gulfport. Among the newest recreation developments on the Mississippi Coast, the yacht harbor and the surrounding park embody numerous entertainment facilities including game courts, a golf range, and a large clubhouse and pavilion. Miss. 27".

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  Buena Vista Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This double sized color postcard features the Buena Vista Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi. The hotel is a white, four story, three wing building with trees and landscaping in the courtyard. An early twentieth century car is depicted as parked on the street in front of the left wing of the hotel. The title along the bottom of the postcard reads "Buena Vista Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi" 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 on the left side of the card reads "The Buena Vista Hotel situated on the beach in the heart of Biloxi, is new, modern, fireproof, and complete in every detail. It has 250 rooms all outside, light and airy, with private or connecting bath. With it's wide verandas overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, and its large and comfortable lounge, lobby, sitting rooms, sun parlors and card rooms--A magnificent Convention Hall and Dancing Pavilion over the water--Boat Landing and Bathing Pier with anchorage for Yachts--All Excursion Boats arrive and depart for our Pier. A Safe Playground for Children--It is the IDEAL place to spend a Vacation. CONVENIENT TO ALL GOLF COURSES. Located in the Arcade of the Hotel are various shops: Drug Store; Novelty Shops; Florist; Barber Shop; Beauty Parlor; Chiropodist; Grill and Coffee Shop. The cuisine is of the best and service first class. The SEA-FOODS are unexcelled. The Hotel is operated on the European plan and rates commensurate with service desired. Address: J. W. Apperson, President and General Manager, Biloxi, Miss."

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  Cabin With People Standing in Front, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two African American women and four children standing in front of a cabin. The women are wearing early twentieth century dresses. The cabin has three doors, a chimney, and is enclosed in a wood slat fence. Laundry is hanging from a line in the enclosed yard space. The title in the upper left reads "Old Negro Cabin, Wiggins, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a church with a corner belfry tower, arched windows, and a green roof. Ivy is growing up the sides of the church and topiaries and an ivy covered fence line the yard. Trees and a yard fountain with a flamingo statue in it are in the yard across the fence from the church. The title along the bottom reads "Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Miss." The publisher is named in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, Biloxi, Mississippi, Partially Obscured by Trees

  This color postcard features a red and white church behind a white iron fence and is partially obscured by trees. The title along the bottom of the postcard identifies the church as "Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, Biloxi, Miss." The publisher is listed in the lower right corner. 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. The image of leaves is behind the words "Post Card."

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  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 "City Hall, Bay St. Louis, Miss." is sideways in the white strip on the right edge of the card. 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. The card is inscribed.

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  Confederate Inn and Rebel Lounge, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white advertisement card features a large sign in front of a small building. A pole of multiple flags is visible on the right edge of the image. The sign reads "Colonial Cottages Confederate Inn Welcome All You Can Eat $1.00" Mid-twentieth century cards are parked in front of the building and trees are behind the building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Confederate Inn and Rebel Lounge." The back of the card provides information about the Inn that reads "Colonial's New Confederate Inn & Rebel Lounge (Formerly Colonial Cafe) Coast's Newest Restaurant and Lounge. Originator of the"All you can eat for $1." Top quality Breakfasts..Lunches..Dinners at Popular Prices Air Conditioned, Beautiful View of the Gulf of Mexico...Comfortable...Where Dining in Beach Clothes Informality is a Treasured Memory. Midway Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi Phone: Gulfport 9301".

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  Country Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a row of three white buildings with dark roofs and dormers. The porches of the buildings are lined with white columns. The buildings sit among trees and a white driveway. The title in the lower right corner identifies the buildings as "Country Club, 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.

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  Dunbar Oyster and Canning Factory, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the coastline with oyster schooners in the water and a sprawling building with a tall smoke stack is in the distance. The title beneath the image reads "Dunbar Oyster and Canning Factory, Bay St. Louis, Miss."

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  Dunbar Oyster and Canning Factory, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard featuring the Dunbar Oyster and Canning Factory identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Ferry Boat, Biloxi River, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features three ferry boats on a river near boat docks and piers. Trees are on the bank of the river. "Ferry Boat, Biloxi River, 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 correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Finkbine Clubhouse, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a two story white house with a front porch that runs the length of the house with white posts spaced evenly. Three dormer windows are in the center of the roof. Tall pine trees are behind the house and a smaller house is barely visible behind them to the left. The title in the upper left identifies the house as "Finkbine Club House, Wiggins, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Fleet of All Nations at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features several ships and boats in the water of a harbor. The title in the upper left reads "Fleet of All Nations at Gulfport, Miss." Photographer information is listed in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a hand-crafted postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement.

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  Fort Bayou Bridge, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a bridge over a body of water with trees and a retaining wall on the bank of the river behind the bridge. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "Fort Bayou Bridge, Ocean Springs, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.

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  Fourteenth Street, Gulfport

  This color postcard features buildings and a street as seen behind a fence. Some of the visible building signs are Cornell Printing Co., Auction House (on the left side) and Bouslog Building (on the right.) The title along the bottom of the card identifies the street as "Fourteenth Street, Gulfport, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcards and provides publisher and art information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Front Beach, Deer Island in Distance, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a fenced in area that contains a water fountain, swans, trees and a view of the beach and Gulf waters. A pier and pier house are seen near the coastline and an island can be seen in the distance. The title in the lower left identifies the scene as "Front Beach, Deer Island in Distance, 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.

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  Giant Live Oak Tree Community House, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a giant live oak tree draped with Spanish moss standing in front of a large white two story house. The house has white columns along the front porch and a second floor balcony. Bushes line the front of the house. Two Adirondack chairs are placed in the front lawn near the live oak. The title in white along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "Giant Live Oak Tree Community House, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  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." An inscription is included in the white space beneath the title. Copyright and publisher information is in the lower right corner.

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  Great Southern Hotel, Playing Card, Ace

  This color playing card is an ace that features the image of a hotel and grounds identified as "The Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss." at the bottom of the image. An inscription is handwritten along the left side of the card above the image.

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  Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (G. & S. I. R. R.) General Offices, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large concrete fountain pool with a sidewalk leading up to a large white three story building. The building features arched or rounded windows on the top floor and a flag flying from the center of the roof. Trees and shrubs line the fountain and the building. Other buildings can be seen behind the central building. The title in the upper right identifies the image as "G. & S. I. R. R. General Offices, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the front and back image of a long white two story building. The front of the building features the arched entrance and peaked front roofline. A United States flag flies from a pole in the center peak. A broad expanse of green lawn is in front of the building. The back view of the building features a brown roof and trees in front. A driveway leads to the side of the building. The title in the upper left and lower right corner identifies the building as "Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi." 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 sideways in the upper right corner. The card is not inscribed, addressed, or postmarked.

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  Hancock County Court House, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story building with six tall white columns across the front entrance and a dome in the center of the roof. People are standing on the front steps. The title on the right edge of the card reads "Hancock County Court House, Bay St. Louis, Miss."

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  Hancock County Court House, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard featuring Hancock County Courthouse identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as address and postage stamp placement.

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  Harrison County Court House and Confederate Monument, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large red brick building with a curved wall on the left, a curved roofline with two white Columns on the right, and a tall dome in the center of the roof. A spherical monument with a soldier on top stands in in front of the building and a black iron fence runs along the sidewalk. The title along the top reads "Harrison County Court House and Confederate Monument. Gulfport, Miss." The photographer is listed in the lower left of the image. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Harrison County Courthouse, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a three and four story split level brick building with a line of Evergreen Camphor trees at the sidewalk in front, partially obscuring the view of the building. A confederate monument is partially visible on the left side of the building. Four early twentieth century cars are parked on the street in front of the building. The title in the upper left identifies the building as "Harrison County Court House, Gulfport, Miss.--1" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A description in the upper left reads "View of the Harrison county Court House, built in 1917, N. W. Overstreet architect, showing the Confederate Monument, Evergreen Camphor trees, and the "White Way" along 24th Street."

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  Hotel Markham on the Gulf, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This advertisement card features a large eight story hotel with United States Flags at several points along the roofline. An airplane is flying over, cars are parked on the street in front, and palm trees are seen around and across from the hotel. A text box in the upper left corner reads "Hotel Markham on the Gulf Gulfport, Mississippi." The back of the advertisement card featuring Hotel Markham reads "Hotel Markham overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and Gulfport's Yacht Harbor Gulfport, Mississippi Courtesy Card Registered No. 12322 Open the Year Around."

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  House Behind a Fence and Spanish Moss Hung Trees

  This color card features the image of a white house behind a white picket fence with Spanish moss hung trees on either side leading up to the house. The image of the house is inset with in an oval surrounded by dogwood blossoms.

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  Howard Street Buildings, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a view of the buildings on either side of a street. The building at the end of the street on the right side features a turret on the corner with a sign on the facing identifying it as a bank. The building directly across, on the left side of the street also bears a sign for a bank. A banner advertising the Theatre is strung over the street. People are walking on the sidewalk and horse drawn buggies are on either side of the street. The title in the lower left corner identifies the scene as "Howard Street, 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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  Lighthouse, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a view of a lighthouse on the beach with houses behind it. The title in the lower left of the postcard reads "Light House, 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 round logo for "Sol-Art Prints" is in the lower left corner.

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  Limb Containing 21 Grape Fruit Weighing 25Lbs taken from Tree 43 Months Old in Grove of W. H. Bouslog Gulfport Miss.

  This color postcard features a limb of grapefruit bearing a sign that reads "Limb Containing 21 Grape Fruit Weighing 25Lbs taken from Tree 43 Months Old in Grove of W. H. Bouslog Gulfport Miss." "2718 A Bunch of Grape Fruit, Gulfport, Miss." is typed along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and includes artist information and indication for postage stamp, correspondence and address placement. A sketch of a ham is in the top center of the card with the words "The H.H. Hamm Series Erie, PA" around and inside of it.

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  L. & N. Bridge and Piers by Moonlight, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features three piers out in the water. The title along the bottom of the card reads "L. & N. Bridge and Piers by Moonlight, Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  L&N Fast Mail Train On the Bridge over Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the L&N Fastmail train on the bridge over highway 90 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information. A green two cent stamp is placed in the upper right corner and is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Aug. 9, 1918. The illegible inscription is signed from Harry. The addressee is mostly illegible.

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  L & N. Station, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  The back of the postcard featuring the L. & N. station identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and reprint information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  L & N. Station, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a busy train station with a train on the left and the station on the right. People are on the platform and horse-drawn wagons are in front of the station by the platform. The title in the upper left reads "L. & N. Station Bay St. Louis, Miss."

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  Lovers Retreat, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a path leading to a small body of water among trees. The title at the bottom reads "Lovers Retreat, Bay St. Louis, Miss." A short inscription is handwritten beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard ("Carte postale universelle") and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The logo of an Eagle carrying a United States Flag among stars for I Pluribus Unum is in the upper left corner.

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  Lumber in Basin, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features rows of lumber in water with ships in the distance. The title in the upper left reads "Lumber in Basin. Gulfport, Miss." The photographer is listed in the lower left. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Manufacturers Building, Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport Mississippi

  This color postcard features a long white Spanish style building with arched windows, ornate moldings, and flags across the roofline. The area in front is landscaped with colorful flowers and green bushes. People are walking up the sidewalk toward the building. The title along the top reads "Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport Miss., Opens February 22, 1919. Manufacturers Building." The title along the bottom identifies the building as "Manufacturers Building." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Mississippi Centennial Exposition Official Postcard of the Southern Film Company Official Exposition Photographers. The card provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Merchants Bank, Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story red brick Spanish style building with arched windows and three chimneys on the ride side of the roof. "Merchant's Bank" is lettered in white on the front window. Trees are on either side of the building. The title "Merchants Bank, Front Street, Bay St. Louis, Miss." is in the upper left. An inscription is handwritten along the right edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Mississippi Building, Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport Mississippi

  This color postcard features a long white building with a dome in the center of the roof. The entrance is curved. Trees and bushes dot the yard and along the front of the building. The title along the top reads "Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport, Miss., Opens February 22, 1919." The title along the bottom identifies the building as "Mississippi Building." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Mississippi Centennial Exposition Official Postcard of the Southern Film Company Official Exposition Photographers. The card provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Mississippi Farms Co. Demonstration Farm, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard features three buildings as seen from the other side of a fence and gate. A water tower is in the center of the image. The title in the upper right reads "Mississippi Farms Co. Demonstration Farm, Wiggins, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  New City Reservoir, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a man-made reservoir of water with houses and trees behind it. A ramp is in the water on the left. The title along the top reads "Gulfport, Miss. New City Reservoir." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard printed in Germany and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The peacock logo for "The PCK Series" is in the top center of the card.

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  Old Hancock County Courthouse, County Seat, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a three story Tudor revival style building with two second story balconies and a tower in the center. A tree is to the left and hitching posts are in the front. The title in the top center reads "County-Seat, Bay St. Louis, Miss."

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  Old Hancock County Courthouse, County Seat, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard featuring the old Hancock County courthouse identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Oxen Drawn Wagon In Front of a Cabin and a Church, Wiggins, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a man standing on a dirt street with a team of oxen that are hitched to a loaded wagon. A woman is seated in the wagon. A two story cabin style building and a wood fence are immediately behind the oxen and a church with a steeple is in the far background. The title in the upper left of the card reads "The Old Time Way, Wiggins, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Oyster Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a coastline with schooners and buildings in the distance. Trees are on the right side of the coast and wooden structures are to the left out in the water. The title in the upper left reads "Oyster Canning Factory, 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.

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  Oyster Dredging, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features schooners out on the water with men standing up holding poles. Piles of oysters are seen in the schooner in the left forefront. The title in the center beneath the image reads "Oyster Dredging" and the publisher information is listed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides address and postage stamp placement.

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  Oyster Fleet, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a fleet of schooners lined up. The schooner on the left forefront is piled high with oysters and the schooner behind it has men standing the bow. The title in the lower left edge reads "Oyster Fleet, 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, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Oyster Schooners Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a dock over the water leading to a group of buildings. Women in early twentieth century dresses and men in dark clothing are on the deck among metal carts. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Oyster Schooner Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Miss."

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  Oyster Schooners Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard featuring oyster schooner unloading in Biloxi identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Park Side of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a five story brick hotel with an expanse of green and a stone retaining wall in front. A horse-drawn carriage and tennis players are depicted on the front expanse. The image of a man fishing in a circular inset to the bottom left. The title along the bottom of the image of the hotel identifies the hotel as "Park Side of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a private mailing card; postal card; carte postale and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Piers and Pier Houses on the Water, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features boats and a number of piers and pier houses on the water. The title in the white space along the bottom of the card identifies the location as "The 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.

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  Planing Mill, Finkbine Lumber Co. Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of industrial buildings. The title in the upper left corner identifies the buildings as "Planing Mill, Finkbine Lumber Co. Wiggins, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Point Oyster Houses, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a dock over the water leading to a group of buildings. Women in early twentieth century dresses and men in dark clothing are on the deck among metal carts. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Point Oyster Houses, 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.

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  Private Pier at Paradise Point Cottages on U. S. Highway 90 Near Gulfport, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a bench, a pier and a pier house on the beach. The pier house bears signs on the roof and on the siding that reads "Paradise Point; Cottages and Restaurant Best on the Coast." An arrow sits atop the sign on the roof. A small palm tree is in the right edge of the image. The title "Private Pier at Paradise Point Cottages on U. S. Highway 90 Near 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.

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  Racoon Point, Cat Island

  This color postcard features three men and a dog on the beach with water to the left and trees behind them. The title "Racoon Point--Cat Island" is along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Red Creek, Near Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a creek lined with a steep embankment on the left and lined with tall pines. A man wearing a hat is pictured seated on a log on the right embankment. The title in the lower right corner reads "Red Creek, Near Wiggins, Miss." The publisher is named in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Regatta Day, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the image of a building and people gathered along the coastline watching sailboats on the open water. The image is inset with in an oval. The photographer is named in the lower left of the image. The title, "Regatta Day Gulfport, Miss." is along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Satsuma Orange Grove, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two men in an orchard picking oranges. The title, "Satsuma Orange Grove, Gulfport, Miss." is along the upper left of the card. 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. The image of a ham as the logo for "The Hamm Series" is in the top center of the card and "New Orleans and Mississippi Land and Investment Company Gulfport, Mississippi" is ink stamped in the space for the address on the right side of the card.

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  Ships at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features ships at harbor alongside a dock. People are seen walking on the dock and men are also seen standing on some of the mast poles on the ship in the forefront. The title in the upper right reads "Ships at Gulfport, Miss." The publisher is listed in the lower left edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Shucking Oysters, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of men lined up with buckets with piles of oysters and oyster shells in front of them. A wood structure is behind them. The title along the bottom 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, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Soldiers Home, Formerly Residence of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Near Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a house on enclosed pillars with a long wrap-around front porch. The porch has thick white posts and white railing with a long set of stairs/steps leading up to it. Several people are standing on the porch and sitting on the stairs/steps. A tree is standing in front of the house and other trees are to the sides. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Soldiers Home, (Formerly Residence of Jefferson Davis), Beauvoir, Near Biloxi, Miss."

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  Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a statue of a man on a white stone base. Trees and a building are behind the statue. The title along the top of the card reads "Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones, Gulfport, Miss.--80" 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 "Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones--Oil Producer--Penn. and W. Virginia. Whose vision, courage and indomitable energy made possible the construction of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad and the City and Harbor of Gulfport, Mississippi."

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  Steamers Loading Cotton at Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large steam ship with "Argentine Transport" on the side. Cargo boxes and bales of cotton are on the dock beside it. The title in the upper right reads "Steamers loading Cotton at Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Steam Loader at Finkbine Logging Camp, Near Wiggins, Mississippi

  This color postcard features men gathered around a piece of logging machinery. Tall pines are behind them. The title in the upper left identifies the scene as "Steam Loader at Finkbine Logging Camp, Near Wiggins, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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

  This black and white postcard features a large three story white building with a porch and second story balcony that runs the length of the front of the building. The porch and balcony have white railings and intricate trim details. The third floor consists of dormer windows that line the roof. A covered front stoop is at the entrance. Bushes line the front of the building and a group of people are lined up along the bushes. The title in the lower left identifies the building as "St. Joseph's Academy, Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement. An inscription is handwritten in French.

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  St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This color 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 upper right reads "St. Stanilaus 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 correspondence, address and postage stamp placement.

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  Sunset, East Gulfport Beach, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a sunset over the gulf water with a pier, live oaks and a dirt road in the foreground. An inscription is written across the top, right, and bottom edges. The title beneath the image reads "Sunset, East Gulfport Beach, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The card is postmarked Mississippi City, Mississippi, March 1906 and is addressed to Mr. Orville Lance in Somerville, New Jersey.

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  Surf Bathing, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of people splashing around in the open water. The title in the upper left reads "Surf Bathing, Bay St. Louis, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  The Caneva's [Cueva] Homestead, Cat Island

  This color postcard features a wood clapboard cabin style house with a front porch across the front and a pitched roof. A fence and trees are to the left and a tree and a felled log are to the right. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The Caneva's Homestead--Cat Island, Erected in 1812." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  The Cat Island Lighthouse, Cat Island

  This color postcard features a wooden platform lighthouse at the end of a pier. A man is standing on the stairs leading up the landing. The title in the upper left reads "The Cat Island Light House." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement.

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  The Great Southern Hotel Showing the Grounds, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large four story brick hotel with a brown roof and dormers. A long driveway leads through the front yard grounds to the hotel entrance. Trees and bushes line the grounds. The title along the top reads "Gulfport, Miss. The Great Southern Hotel showing Grounds." 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. The image of a peacock identifying the card as part of the "PCK Series" is in the top center of the card.

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  The Pier, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features people in early twentieth century clothing walking along a fenced sidewalk area that goes over the water. The area beside the walkway is a white gravel area with utility poles and beside that area is a railroad track. The Gulf waters is visible in the distance. The title to the left, beneath the image, reads "The Pier, Gulfport, Miss." Publisher information is to the right, beneath the image. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  The Ring in the Oak, Biloxi, Mississippi

  The color postcard features a large Oak tree with a hole or ring in the visible limb. A two story yellow house with white trim stands behind the tree. The title in the lower left reads "The Ring in the Oak, Biloxi, Miss." Publisher information is named in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. An inscription is handwritten across the card.

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  The Wreck of the Hercules, Ship Island, September 27, 1906

  This color postcard features a wrecked ship on the water. Fort Massachusetts is in the distance behind it. The following poem is in the upper right: "Oh, stormy nights be they summer or winter, Hurricane nights like these, When spar and topsail are rag and splinter Hurled o'er the slousing seas. To the jagged edge where the Fort leans over, Climb as you best may climb; Lie there and listen what mysteries hover, Haunting the tides of Time. The crester breaker, on reef and boulder That swirls it cavernous black, Carries a challenge from decks that moulder To ships that never come back." The title beneath the image of the ship identifies it as "The Wreck of the Hercules, Ship Island, Sept. 27th, 1906." "Greetings from Gulfport, Miss." is in the upper left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Turn at Bay St. Louis, Highway 90, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the palm tree-lined curve of the highway with signs on the sides of the road. The title along the top reads "Turn at Bay St. Louis, Highway 90, Gulfport, Miss.--93" 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 "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 picture theatres, shops, good salt water beaches for warm days and almost always the golden sunshine, a great prescription to new health and joy." ".25" is written in pencil in the upper center.

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  Unloading Heavy Timbers in Burns' Boom, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of men on top of a load of timbers on a bridge or pier on the gulf. Ships are in view and buildings are behind the pier. A small boat and other debris is in the water. The title in the upper left reads "Unloading Heavy Timbers in Burns' Boom, Gulfport, 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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  West Wing of the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large five story hotel with white railings and trim. Dormers line the rooftop. A small, bare tree is in the center of the courtyard and building with a tower and a smoke stack is to the left. The title along the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as "West Wing of Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. Damage spots are in each corner, presumably glue spots from having been removed from a scrapbook.

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  Yacht Club Seen from the Pier of Gulfport and New Yacht Harbor

  This color postcard features the view of a long white building with a cupola in the center. A wall of glass windows is beneath the area of the structure where the cupola is located. The building is viewed from a long white pier over the water. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Yacht Club Seen from the Pier of Gulfport and New Yacht Harbor." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Yacht Club--Tourist Club, dressing rooms and lockers for bathers, and amusement facilities are housed in this breeze-swept building at the small craft harbor."

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  Baldwin Camp, Miss. January 6, 1897

  This black and white image of Baldwin Camp, dated January 6, 1897, includes a structure on the dock with trees on either side and the Semper Idem (Latin for Always the Same) Schooner or Yacht docked in front. The back of the image identifies the camp and date. Albert Baldwin, a prominent New Orleans merchant and banker, built this lodge, which was located in Harrison County on the Pearl River near its mouth. The Baldwin Lodge, also called the Club House, was built in 1892 at the east end of the Louisville and Nashville bridge going over the Pearl River. The luxurious lodge had a swimming pool and a large dock. Baldwin died in April 1912. Baldwin was called “Commodore” Baldwin and this image depicts his famous “trim steam yacht” the Semper Idem in 1897. The legendary lodge was destroyed decades later by a hurricane.