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  Broadway Looking East, County Courthouse, On Left, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Broadway Looking East in Yazoo City, Mississippi with a view of the Yazoo County courthouse on the left, a building with the clock tower and small dome. A streetcar is seen in the center of the road and buildings line each side of the road. A man is depicted crossing the street ahead of the streetcar. The title of the card is printed in red along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. A. H. Moll in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The card is postmarked Yazoo City, Miss., November 2, 1910 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]

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  Confederate Monument and Public School Building, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a confederate monument in front of a public school building in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The Confederate Monument, located on the Triangle Grounds in Yazoo City, is 24 feet tall on a base and pedestal of granite with bronze figures featuring a Confederate soldier and a woman holding a flag. A small child is depicted as standing at the base of the monument. The unveiling took place in 1909 during a daylong celebration and parade. This memorial is erected to perpetuate the memory of the noble courage and self-sacrificing devotion of the women of the Confederacy. The school building is Yazoo’s Main Street School, a two story, red brick building with a portico of large columns on the right side and an arched entrance on the side facing the monument. Several chimneys are on various places of the roof. Built in 1904, the school building was purchased in 1977 by the Yazoo Library Association through the civic and monetary efforts of citizens and businesses of Yazoo. It now belongs to the city of Yazoo City. A man and young boy are depicted in the lower right of the image, standing on the schoolyard grounds and another person is depicted walking toward the building. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Pearl Blyler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card's postmark is too faded to read and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is placed in the upper right corner. [see transcription field]

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  Courthouse, Attala County, Kosciusko, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story red brick building with a clock tower in the center of the roof and white columns along the front entrance. Trees are to the side and front of the building. A post with the number "13" is in the foreground of the scene. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the building as "Court House, Attala County, Kosciusko, Miss." Publisher information is listed in the bottom right corner. 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 upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Kosciusko, Mississippi, August 4, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Eula Gorden in Meridian, Mississippi, Care of Bennett Bros.

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  Courthouse, Tallahatchie County, Charleston, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Tallahatchie County, Mississippi courthouse in Charleston, Mississippi. The courthouse is a two story building with arched windows and a clocktower dome in the center of the roof and three visible chimneys . Trees and bushes are pictured in the courthouse yard that is surrounded by a chain-link fence. "Feb 8/10 Dad" is written in the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Doll Claron in Springfield, Ohio. The card is postmarked Charleston, Miss., February 8, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription]

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  First Baptist Church, Winona, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a brick church with an inset porch lined with four brick columns. Arched stained glass windows are in the outer corner facades. "First Baptist Church" is lettered beneath the dental molding a the roofline. The title in the upper left reads "First Baptist Church, Winona, 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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  Front Street, Winona, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street in Winona, Mississippi. The street appears to be dirt and is line on the right side by a row of buildings of multiple shapes and sizes. Utility poles line the side of the street, as well. The left side of the street has one building that is visible, the depot. Horses and horse drawn wagons are on the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. "Feb 2/10 Daddy Still warm" is written in the upper right corner. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Marie Clason in Springfield, Ohio. The card is postmarked Winona, Miss., February 2, 1910 over a green, one cent Benjamin Franlin postage stamp in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Gravel Factory, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a wooden ramp leading up to a large bin and a box style house next to a smoke stack behind it. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postal card 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 Greenville, Mississippi, September 18, 1910. the card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. A. L. Ireland in Huntsville, Alabama.

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  Grenada College, Grenada, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of two buildings on the Grenada College Campus in Grenada, Mississippi. The building on the left is three stories with arched windows on the bottom floor and an arched doorway. The building on the right is three stories with thirteen visible two-story white columns across the entire front of the building, railing around a third floor balcony, and dental molding along the top and the inner edge of the roof line. Trees are in front of the building on the left and a tree and a bush are in front of the building on the right. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge and "Doesn't this old place look like old times?" is written across the top. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Frank Ninn in Claremont, New Hampshire. The card is postmarked Grenada, Mississippi, December 26, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Home of John Sharp Williams, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a pink house with white trim and a green roof behind a white picket fence and trees. People are standing on the front porch. The title in the top center reads "Home of John Sharp Williams, Yazoo City, 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. The postage stamp is missing and the postmark is smeared illegibly. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. W. A. Wright in Hillsboro, Indiana.

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  Howard Street Buildings, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the buildings on either side of a dirt street. The building on the front end of the left side of the street has an awning and the building beside it has a turret with a pointed roof. The buildings on the right side of the street all bear covered porches. Utility poles line the street on either side and horse drawn buggies are on the street. The title in the upper right identifies the scene as "Howard Street, Greenwood, Miss." A handwritten inscription is in the upper left corner. 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 February 2, 1910, no location indicated. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Marie Cason in Springfield, Ohio.

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  King's Daughters Home, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a large brick or stone building with a front gable, two story bay windows on each end, three visible chimneys, six white columns along the front porch, and small carport on the right end. A fence runs in front of the building. A plaque beneath the front gable reads "Kings Daughters Home". The date, Feb 12--1910, is handwritten along the bottom edge and the photographer information is named in the upper left corner. The title along the bottom of the image identifies the house as "'Kings Daughters Home', Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, February 12, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Leah Cassell in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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  Levee during high water, Greenville, Mississippi, 1912

  This black and white postcard features steam ships and boats near the levee with high water. The title in the upper left reads "Levee during high water, Greenville, Miss., 1912. Water 12 feet above the level of Greenville Streets." 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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  Natchez Charity Hospital, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Natchez Charity Hospital in Natchez, Mississippi. The hospital building is a three story structure with an octagonal cupola in the center of the roof and four white columns across the entrance in the center of the front. A white slatted fence runs to the left of the building and trees are depicted in several places around the building and on the grounds. This structure dates back to 1849, built as a U. S. Marine Hospital. This hospital may be the most significant hospital in Mississippi’s history. For more on this hospital, see Dr. Lampton’s book “Images in Mississippi Medicine: A Photographic History of Medicine in Mississippi,” pages 47-49. The title of the card is printed in the upper left edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Col. Sam Montgomery in Greenville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Foster, Mississippi, August 6, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written sideways on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Natchez Charity Hospital, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Natchez Charity Hospital in Natchez, Mississippi. The hospital building is a three story structure with an octagonal cupola in the center of the roof and four white columns across the entrance in the center of the front. A white slatted fence runs to the left of the building and trees are depicted in several places around the building and on the grounds. This structure dates back to 1849, built as a U. S. Marine Hospital. This hospital may be the most significant hospital in Mississippi’s history. For more on this hospital, see Dr. Lampton’s book “Images in Mississippi Medicine: A Photographic History of Medicine in Mississippi,” pages 47-49. The title of the card is printed in the upper left edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Col. Sam Montgomery in Greenville, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Foster, Mississippi, August 6, 1910 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right. An inscription is written sideways on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Post Office and Gasoline Engine, Cascilla, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a large group of men gathered behind a gasoline engine at the post office in Cascilla, Mississippi. The post office is a wooden structure with a sign reading "Post Office" across the eave of the porch roof and a group of women are standing on the porch and children are sitting on the edge of the porch. Other wooden buildings are seen beside it. The men, all of whom are wearing dark suits, are gathered on the wood sidewalk where a gasoline engine, a white box with a wheel mechanism attached, is standing. The title of the card is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard Is addressed to Mr. George Fredric in Grand, California. The card is postmarked Cascilla, Miss., January 9, 1910 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]

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  Post Office and Gasoline Engine, Cascilla, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a large group of men gathered behind a gasoline engine at the post office in Cascilla, Mississippi. The post office is a wooden structure with a sign reading "Post Office" across the eave of the porch roof and a group of women are standing on the porch and children are sitting on the edge of the porch. Other wooden buildings are seen beside it. The men, all of whom are wearing dark suits, are gathered on the wood sidewalk where a gasoline engine, a white box with a wheel mechanism attached, is standing. The title of the card is printed beneath the image. The back of the postcard Is addressed to Mr. George Fredric in Grand, California. The card is postmarked Cascilla, Miss., January 9, 1910 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]

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  Scene at a Cotton Gin, Winona, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features several rows of cotton bales with a building and a water tower at the end of the rows. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Scene at Cotton Gin Winona 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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  Street Scene, Cleveland Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of a street scene in Cleveland, Mississippi. People are pictured on the sidewalk in front the buildings, gathered around cars, and seated on a swing. The street appears to be dirt. The title is printed on the lower right of the image. "This place is about like Hubbard TX." is written along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Zula Piner in Hillsboro, Texas. The card is postmarked Cleveland, Mississippi, June 21, 1910 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]

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  Street Scene, Senatobia, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a street with storefronts and horse and wagons. Bales of what appears to be cotton are scattered on a wooden platform in front of a storefront that bares a sign reading "Senatobia." A set of railroad tracks is seen to the right of the wooden platform. The title in the upper left identifies the scene as "Street Scene, Senatobia, Miss." The publisher is listed in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green, partially removed postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Senatobia, Mississippi, March 7, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Tillie Suipkins in Maryland.

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  Sunflower River Bridge, Clarksdale, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a bridge with gridded side rails and a metal covering over the far end. Trees are on either side. The title in the upper left reads "Sunflower River Bridge, Clarksdale, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. Promotional information across the back reads "Style No. 3 Blue and Blue D. T. Process Views of your own community made to order. You send us the photographs. We furnish handsome finished cards like this sample Not less than 500 of each view--$6.25 In lots of 1000 each view--$8.50 per M Art Manufacturing Co., Amelia, Ohio Local View Experts."

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  Winter Scene Around Court House, Cleveland, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image a winter scene of a wagon filled with five cotton bales, a snow-covered landscape, and a Confederate monument in front of the Bolivar County Court House in Cleveland, Mississippi. The courthouse features arched windows and an arched entrance, a tower on the right front corner, and a short tower on the left front corner. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Lottie Gun[?] in Carmi, Illinois. Postmark is unreadable. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field] There is visible water damage and tearing on the front and back of the card.

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  Winter Scene Around Court House, Cleveland, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image a winter scene of a wagon filled with five cotton bales, a snow-covered landscape, and a Confederate monument in front of the Bolivar County Court House in Cleveland, Mississippi. The courthouse features arched windows and an arched entrance, a tower on the right front corner, and a short tower on the left front corner. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Lottie Gun[?] in Carmi, Illinois. Postmark is unreadable. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field] There is visible water damage and tearing on the front and back of the card.

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  Courthouse, Attala County, Kosciusko, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of the Attala County Courthouse in Kosciusko, Mississippi, a two story red brick building with four, two story white columns at the front entrance. Three chimneys, a white railing, and a clock tower are on the roof. Trees are depicted in the yard in front of the courthouse. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card and an inscription is written in the upper right corner of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Carrie Foster in Birmingham, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Grenada, Miss., July 8, 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]

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  Elks Home, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story brick building with four brick columns and a second floor balcony. A faux mounted elk head is in the center of the gable with a plaque beneath it that reads "Cotton-Pickers." Men are standing on the front porch and seated on the front steps. An early twentieth century car is parked in front of the building. The title in the upper right reads "Elks Home, Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item s 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 Greenville, Mississippi, April 2, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Cassell.

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  Leland Oil Works, Leland, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a complex of buildings with smoke stacks and a water tower. A bridge over a river is seen in the forground. A large sign for "Leland Oilworks" is on the facadeof a building on the left. The title in the lower left of the card reads "Leland Oil Works, Leland, 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 in the upper right and the card is postmarked Leland, Mississippi June 2, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. E. L. Folge in St. Louis, Missouri.

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  Methodist Church and Sanitarium, Greenville, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist Church and Sanitarium in Greenville, Mississippi. The church, a two story structure situated on the corner of a street, features a tower on the left corner entrance, arched stained glass windows and arched entry doors. Trees stand at the sidewalk in front of the church where a woman is seen walking and another building is to the right of the church. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image and the photographer's name is printed sideways on the right edge outside the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Martha Hoppe in Cairo, Illinois. The card is postmarked Greenville, Miss., September 11, 1909 and a green, on 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]

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  Methodist Church and Sanitarium, Greenville, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist Church and Sanitarium in Greenville, Mississippi. The church, a two story structure situated on the corner of a street, features a tower on the left corner entrance, arched stained glass windows and arched entry doors. Trees stand at the sidewalk in front of the church where a woman is seen walking and another building is to the right of the church. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image and the photographer's name is printed sideways on the right edge outside the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Martha Hoppe in Cairo, Illinois. The card is postmarked Greenville, Miss., September 11, 1909 and a green, on 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]

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  Methodist Church, Silver City, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist Church in Silver City, Mississippi. The church is a small white structure with a bell tower in the center. The church appears to be in the middle of a rural field. The title of the card is printed beneath the image and n inscription is written to the right of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. O. G. Mosely in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Clarks and Yazoo City RPO, October 13, 1909 and Yazoo City, Miss., Oct. 13, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Methodist Church, Silver City, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Methodist Church in Silver City, Mississippi. The church is a small white structure with a bell tower in the center. The church appears to be in the middle of a rural field. The title of the card is printed beneath the image and n inscription is written to the right of the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. O. G. Mosely in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Clarks and Yazoo City RPO, October 13, 1909 and Yazoo City, Miss., Oct. 13, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Public School, Grenada, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story stone building with a peaked gable in the center of the front elevation. Trees are along the driveway or road leading to the building. A water tower is behind and to the left of the building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Public Library, Grenada, 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 Grenada, Mississippi, June 10, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. J. E. Bahrisen in Checotah, Oklahoma.

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  Scene at the River Landing, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features men loading what appears to be bales of cotton onto a riverboat. The title, "Scene at the River Landing, Yazoo City, Miss.", is along the top of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as postage stamp placement. The date and some illegible words are inscribed.

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  Street Scene, Winona, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a set of railroad tracks that run in front of the yellow, three story Hotel Wisteria and a street in Winona, Mississippi. Buildings are depicted on the right side of the street that runs beside the hotel. the title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. W. F. Harold in Utica, New York. The card is postmarked Birmingham Railroad RPO, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. Various translations of the word "post card" is printed at the top of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Street Scene, Winona, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a set of railroad tracks that run in front of the yellow, three story Hotel Wisteria and a street in Winona, Mississippi. Buildings are depicted on the right side of the street that runs beside the hotel. the title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. W. F. Harold in Utica, New York. The card is postmarked Birmingham Railroad RPO, 1909 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card. Various translations of the word "post card" is printed at the top of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Burning Commercial Hotel, Clarksdale, Mississippi

  This postcard is a black and white image of a small hotel on fire in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Smoke and flames can be seen from the roof of the building and a spray of water from a firehose is visible in the front. A sign on the side of the building reads "Storebought Sells Brothers Oct 4" and the building to the left has signs for "Rabbit's Foot" multiple times along with "Oct 4" as well as unidentifiable images. People are seen gathered on the opposite side of the road. The title of the card is printed in the white section on the right side of the card. "J. B. Ellis, Clarksdale, Miss. Hand Colored" is printed in the white space along the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. H. Stottlemyer in Tortville, Indiana. The card is postmarked Dublin, Mississippi, September 5, 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]

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  Corner Yazoo Avenue and Second Street, Clarksdale, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a man seated on a horse in front of the buildings and trees at the corner of Yazoo Avenue and Second Street in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the card and an inscription reading "Srason Closes Nov. 5-1908" is written in the white space above the card's title. The back of the card is addressed to F. B. Olhausen, M. D. in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The card is postmarked Clarksdale, Miss. November 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]

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  Corner Yazoo Avenue and Second Street, Clarksdale, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a man seated on a horse in front of the buildings and trees at the corner of Yazoo Avenue and Second Street in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the card and an inscription reading "Srason Closes Nov. 5-1908" is written in the white space above the card's title. The back of the card is addressed to F. B. Olhausen, M. D. in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The card is postmarked Clarksdale, Miss. November 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]

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  Cotesworth, Carrollton, Mississippi

  This postcard is a sepia toned image of Cotesworth in Carrollton, Mississippi a Greek Revival mansion the hexagonal library to the right on the south lawn. The mansion is a two story house with six two-story white columns across the front and a small, one story addition on the right end with four white columns. The hexagonal library is to the far right and has a cupola in the center of the roof and. Trees are beside the house and on either side of the library. The title of the card is printed below the bottom edge of the image. "A school for boys JBG" is written in the lower left corner. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Johnson in Lambert, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Parchman, Mississippi, August 4, 1908 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gilbert." is written sideways on the left edge of the card.

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  Cotton Field Near Moorhead, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features an open cotton field. The handwritten description in the white area to the right identifies the scene as "Cotton Field near Moorehead, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Moorhead, Mississippi, May 14, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. J. J. Palenev in Needmore, Pennsylvania.

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  Cowan Hotel, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a hotel with two four story sections with a one story section between them. The roofline of the center section is lined with a white rail. Horse drawn wagons are parked in front. The title in the upper left reads "Cowan Hotel, Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, February 11, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Leah Cassell in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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  Hinds Street Looking North, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street view of two homes with a park and trees between them. The home on the left is white, two stories with a brown roof. The Home on the right is a three story brown brick with a second story balcony. The park between the homes is noted in handwritten inscription as Blanton Park and the home on the right is noted in a handwritten inscription as Elks Home. The title along the top identifies the area as "Greenville, Miss., Hinds Street, looking North." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for communication and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi , January 2, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Sallie Sanders in Carrollton Kentucky.

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  I. C. R. P. (Illinois Central Railroad) Yards, Leading to Shops, Water Valley, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of the yards and shops at the Illinois Central Railroad company in Water Valley, Mississippi. Train cars are seen on the tracks and several buildings, equipment, and train parts are in the yard. After the Civil War, the Mississippi Central was rebuilt under the guidance of Absalom M. West and eventually the Illinois Central Railroad acquired the line by 1872. Illinois Central established their regional headquarters in Water Valley, and based a large maintenance facility there. Famed engineer Casey Jones regularly operated passenger trains along the line, and it was said locals could set their watches by him due to his strict adherence to published schedules. In 1927, Illinois Central started to shift traffic to their Grenada-Memphis route and closed the maintenance facility in Water Valley. In 1941, passenger service ended along the route and five years later the regional headquarters was relocated from Water Valley to Jackson, TN. the title of the card is printed on the upper edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Van Horn in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Water Valley, Miss., October 3, 1908 and 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]

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  Kosciusko Public School, Kosciusko, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a two story building with arched windows, an arched entrance, a chimney in the center and a turret with a cupola on the right end. A sidewalk leads up to the building and trees are in front of it. The title along the top of the card identifies the building as "Kosciusko Public School, Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, Mississippi, October 19, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Emma Mims in Bessemer, Alabama.

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  Me and My Dog

  This postcard features a black and white image of a young girl seated in a chair while holding a small, black and white dog. The girl is wearing a white dress, hairbow, and boots. A floral table is to the right of her and a floral arrangement and a white curtain are behind her. the title below the image reads "Me and my dog". the back of the card is addressed to Miss Sidney Parks in Biloxi, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Drew, Mississippi, August 5, 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]

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  Me and My Dog

  This postcard features a black and white image of a young girl seated in a chair while holding a small, black and white dog. The girl is wearing a white dress, hairbow, and boots. A floral table is to the right of her and a floral arrangement and a white curtain are behind her. the title below the image reads "Me and my dog". the back of the card is addressed to Miss Sidney Parks in Biloxi, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Drew, Mississippi, August 5, 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]

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  River Front, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a river front scene of steamboats , horses and wagons, and a covered storage area. A handwritten inscription is across the top of the card. The title in the lower left reads "River Front, Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, March 6, 1908. The card is addressed to Mrs. Ed. Martin in Birmingham, Alabama.

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  Winter View, Episcopal Church, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a church with three towers, all topped with a cross. The church and grounds are covered in snow and people in coats are out in the yard. The title in the lower left reads "Winter View, Episcopal Church, Greenville, Miss." An inscription is handwritten along 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 address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, January 9, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. J. M. D Davidson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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  Jefferson College Baseball Team, ca. 1908

  Norman Photography

  This black and white photograph is a rare Norman photograph (with their imprint) of the Jefferson College Baseball Team, ca. 1908. The uniforms have “Jefferson” emblazoned across them with matching caps and the young men hold their gloves, balls, and bats. The catcher’s face mask and catcher’s glove are also visible. The names of the 12 players, their positions, and their manager are listed. Top row: Estopinal, C. F. (center field); Gemenez (substitute); Gillespie, R. F. (right field); Gray, L. F. (left field and substitute). Middle Row: Shepherd, third base; Prejean, short stop; Thompson, second base; Rivers, first base and captain; Clark, manager. Bottom Row: Kidd, pitcher; Warren, catcher; Torrey, pitcher. Jefferson College, in Washington, Mississippi, was founded as an all-male college but operated primarily as a college preparatory school and later military boarding school during most of its history. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the college was chartered in 1802, but did not begin operation until 1811. Due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties, the facility closed in 1964. The photograph is mounted on a discolored cardboard matt. The back of the board identifies the photographs subject, year, and photographer.

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  Elks' Home, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a side angle view of a three story buildings with second floor balconies on the side and front. Four columns are across the front porch entrance. Trees and streets surround the building and another building is seen behind it. The title "Elks' Home, Greenville, Miss." is in the lower right. An inscription is handwritten across the top of the image. 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 Omega, Mississippi, June 9, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Lena Paxton in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

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  First National Bank, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story building with four columns across the front entrance and ornate moldings on the front gable. "First National Bank" is lettered on the facadejust beneath the front gable and is also in the center bottom edge of the image. "Greenville, Miss." is in the white space on the right edge of the card and "30. W. OY" is hand written beneath. A transcription is written in German along the white edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2, 1907. The card is inscribed in German and is addressed to Virty Wagner in Berlin, Germany.

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  Greenville, Mississippi Jewish Temple

  This postcard features a color illustration of a Jewish temple with a dome in the center of the roof, arched windows and doors, and a Star of David in the front porch gable. A smaller building is seen to the right of the temple. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Greenville, Mississippi Jewish Temple

  This postcard features a color illustration of a Jewish temple with a dome in the center of the roof, arched windows and doors, and a Star of David in the front porch gable. A smaller building is seen to the right of the temple. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Ida Sue Johnson Portrait

  This postcard features a faded black and white portrait of a baby wearing white pants sitting on a white blanket that has a lace edge. "Ida Sue Johnson" is written sideways on the left edge of the back of the card and "Daddy" is written on the right side. According to the donor, this is considered a relative of Adah Rush Johnson.

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  Interior of Cowan Hotel, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the interior of a hotel, including the front reception desk on the left with a man behind the desk, and a seating area on the right where men in suits are seated. Wall decor, chandeliers, moldings, and strait back chairs are depicted throughout. 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 Greenville, Mississippi, March 2, 1907 and the second postmark (in pink) is Los Angeles, California, March 7, 1907. "Mar 22" is ink stamped in red in the upper left. The card is addressed to Edward M. Blaclustoch in Los Angeles, California.

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  Interior of Cowan Hotel, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the interior of a hotel, including the front reception desk on the left with a man behind the desk, and a seating area on the right where men in suits are seated. Wall decor, chandeliers, moldings, and strait back chairs are depicted throughout. 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, near the postage stamp, is for Greenville, Mississippi, March 18, 1907 and the second postmark in the lower left corner is a received stamp for Sidney, Ohio, March 20, 1907. The card is addressed to Mr. Newton Vandermark in Sidney, Ohio.

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  Main Building, Grenada College, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the main building on the Grenada College Campus in Grenada, Mississippi. The building is three stories with a curved front elevation and is lined with two story white columns and a white railing along the front of the third story. The ground level skirting has curved or arched openings and there are three sets of steps leading to the front porch. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Margarete Parks in Durant, Mississippi. The postmark is partially missing though the date, September 24, 1907 and Miss. are still visible.The postage stamp is partially missing as well.

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  Main Street, Moorhead, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a view of buildings from the street. Two men are standing in the center of the street. A handwritten description identifies the area as "Main Street in Moorhead" and is signed "Halsey." 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 Moorhead, Mississippi, December 29, 1907. The card is addressed to Miss Elnora Ross in Kansas, Illinois.

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  McLean's Log Transportation, Grenada, Mississippi

  This postcard is a color illustration of three wagons loaded with large logs. The wagons are being pulled by a mix of oxen and donkey's. Men are at each wagon and Trees and a wooden picket fence is depicted behind the wagons. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper left of the card. An inscription is written at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. . R. M. Winn in Claremon, New Hampshire.The card is postmarked Grenada, Miss., November 19, 1907 and Claremont, N.H. November 29, 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]

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  Mrs. Umphrey's Baby Portrait

  This postcard features a black and white portrait of a baby sitting in a white bowl with a black background. "Mrs. Umphrey's Baby" is written in blue ink on the left edge of the back of the card.

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  Portrait of a Man in Front of a Tree

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a young man standing in front of a tree. The man is pictured wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a bowler hat. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Ada Rush in Lambert, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Lambert, Miss., October 16, 1907 and a green, one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  River Front, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a river front scene of steamboats , horses and wagons, and a covered storage area. A handwritten inscription is across the top of the card. The title in the lower left reads "River Front, Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, April 29, 1907. The card is addressed to Prof. W. E. B[?] in Winona, Mississippi.

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  Attala County Courthouse, Kosciusko, Mississippi, 1906

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of the Attala County Courthouse in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The image is backlit, making the details difficult to see but there appears to be a clock tower in the center of the roof and multiple chimneys. A horse and carriage appear to be parked just outside the courthouse to the left. A handwritten inscription along the bottom and up the right side reads "Well, I am still at home. Guess I will be there on Mon. Rec'd your letter and yes am burning up. LJM" The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Emily Connell in Mayhew. The card is postmarked Aberdeen and Durant RR, June 1906 and includes a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp in the upper right corner. The identity of the courthouse and location was provided by the donor, Dr. Lucius Marion Lampton.

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  Attala County Courthouse, Kosciusko, Mississippi, 1906

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of the Attala County Courthouse in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The image is backlit, making the details difficult to see but there appears to be a clock tower in the center of the roof and multiple chimneys. A horse and carriage appear to be parked just outside the courthouse to the left. A handwritten inscription along the bottom and up the right side reads "Well, I am still at home. Guess I will be there on Mon. Rec'd your letter and yes am burning up. LJM" The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Emily Connell in Mayhew. The card is postmarked Aberdeen and Durant RR, June 1906 and includes a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp in the upper right corner. The identity of the courthouse and location was provided by the donor, Dr. Lucius Marion Lampton.

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  Hotel Cowan, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a four story hotel with arched main entrance doors. A postmark for New Haven, Connecticut, August 15, 1906 is stamped in the top center. The title in the lower left identifies the hotel as "Hotel Cowan, Greenville, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. Once for Greenville, Mississippi, August 12, 1906 and the second is for New Haven, Connecticut August 14, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Florence Thompson.

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  Lake Henry, Itta Bena, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of Lake Henry, a lake located just 3.4 miles from Itta Bena, in Leflore County. The lake is surrounded by trees. The identity of the lake is handwritten directly beneath the image. A handwritten inscription is written along the white portion of the left, top, and right edges outside the image. The inscription reads "Hello Miss Son! I am safe at home and just burning up and it is awful here and I just so tired all the time and work has begun on my house and when its finished you must come to see us and hope you are well and Best Wishes, Lucile." The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Donna Robertson in Scobey, Mississippi. the card is postmarked September 10, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card.

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  Lake Henry, Itta Bena, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of Lake Henry, a lake located just 3.4 miles from Itta Bena, in Leflore County. The lake is surrounded by trees. The identity of the lake is handwritten directly beneath the image. A handwritten inscription is written along the white portion of the left, top, and right edges outside the image. The inscription reads "Hello Miss Son! I am safe at home and just burning up and it is awful here and I just so tired all the time and work has begun on my house and when its finished you must come to see us and hope you are well and Best Wishes, Lucile." The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Donna Robertson in Scobey, Mississippi. the card is postmarked September 10, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card.

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  Public School Building, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large brick building with four white columns across the front entrance, two chimneys, and a side entrance. Trees and a utility pole are in front of the building and two people are seated on the side entrance steps. The title beneath the image reads "Public School Building, Yazoo City, Miss." The photographer is listed in the lower right of the image. An inscription is handwritten along the bottom of the cards. 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 Yazoo City, Mississippi, September 17, 1906 and the second postmark is Staunton, Virginia, September 18, 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Margaret Cunningham in Staunton, Virginia.

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  Sheriff of Calhoun County, Mississippi, as a Soldier

  This black and white postcard features an inset photograph of an early twentieth century soldier. The photo is set against a black and white abstract background. An inscription is handwritten in the top left corner and along the right edge of the card. The back of the card 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 Water Valley, Mississippi, May 10, 1906. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Meaders Upchurch in Water Valley, Mississippi.

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  A View on North Main Street, Looking North, Grenada, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street lined with sidewalks, houses, trees and utility poles. The title in the upper right reads "A View on North Main Street, Looking North, Grenada, 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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  Band Mill of Lamb-Fish Lumber Co., Charleston, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a series of metal buildings and scaffoldings. Two tall smoke stacks tower over everything. A water tower and a burner tower are to the right. The title in the upper left is in red and reads "Band Mill of Lamb-Fish Lumber Co., Charleston, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, postmark, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed.

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  Birdseye View of Lamb-Fish Lumber Company and Yard, Charleston, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features multiple large stacks of lumber in a lumber yard. Two smoke stacks, a water tower and a burner tower are seen in the center of the image. The title in the upper right is in red and reads "Birdseye View of Lamb-Fish Lumber Co.'s Yards, Charleston, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, postmark, and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked March 22, [1906]. The location of the postmark is not visible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Don F Wright Esq. in Ticumseh, Michigan.

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  Bridge and Snow, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a bridge over the water with snow covered land around it. Houses and buildings are seen on the far side of the water. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The Bridge in Winter of 1894, Greenwood, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenwood, Mississippi, November 27, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. C. J. Phillips in Sulfur Springs, Arkansas.

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  Buildings and People on Howard Street, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features buildings and people lined up on the sidewalk in front. A horse drawn carriage is parked on the far end of the street. A sign for shoes is visible on one of the buildings. The barely visible title along the bottom identifies the street as "Howard Street, Greenwood, Miss." This 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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  Carroll County Courthouse and Confederate Monument

  This black and white picture postcard features a two story building with a cupola in the center of the roof. The entrance doorway is arched. A confederate monument with a soldier on the top of column stands to the left of the building. Trees are in front and on the sides and an iron fence runs across the front. The handwritten title along the bottom identifies the scene as "Carrollton, Miss. Carroll Co." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  City Hall and Fire Station Number One, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story red brick building with belfry and three visible chimneys. And early twentieth century car is parked on the street in front and a man and a woman are walking in front of the car. The title in the upper left identifies the building as "City Hall and Fire Station, No. 1., Yazoo City, 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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  City Hall, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a tan two story building with four chimney's and a bell tower on the left end. A tree stands in front of the building and a horse and carriage is on the right end of the building. The title in the upper left reads "City Hall, Yazoo City, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information.

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  Confederate Place, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a three story red brick building with a confederate monument and a fountain in front. A church is across the street to the right of the building and monument. utility poles line the street. The title in upper left identifies the scene as "Confederate Place, Yazoo City, Miss."

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  Conveyor and Burner of Lamb-Fish Lumber Company, Charleston, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the conveyor that leads to an opening in the burner tower of a lumber yard. A water tower, a smoke stack and a building are seen behind them. Some lumber yard workers are standing in the yard in front of the conveyor. The title along the top reads "Conveyor and Burner of Lamb-Fish Lumber Co., Charleston, 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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  Cotesworth, Carrollton, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story house with tall white columns across the front. A long landscaped driveway leads to the house and trees are beside and behind the house. "Cotesworth" is handwritten above the image and an inscription is handwritten along the right edge of the cards. 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 twice. The first postmark Greenwood, Mississippi, December 20, 1906 and the second postmark is Lancaster, Ohio, December 22, 1906. The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Augustine J. Smith in Lancaster, Ohio.

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  County Courthouse, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story white building with a two story dome in the front center. Four columns are at the front entrance. The title in the upper left corner identifies the building as "Court House, Greenwood, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Philipp, Mississippi, March 22, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. A Schroeder.

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  Court Square, Lexington, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a busy town square with buildings, utility poles, horse drawn wagons, a monument and trees. The title along the bottom reads "Court Square, Lexington, 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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  D. B. Turner's Home, A White Two Story Home with Columns, Winona, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a white two story house with a front porch that runs the length of the house. White columns are spaced evenly along the front porch and ferns are hanging from the porch ceiling. A variety of rocking chairs are placed on the left side of the front porch. Dental molding runs along the roofline. Trees are seen on either end of the house. The handwritten title along the bottom identifies the house as "D. B. Turner's Home, Winona, 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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  Graded School, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large three story building with a tower I the center and a turret on the right. The entrance is arched and two chimney's and one dormer window are visible on the roof. The title in the upper left reads "Graded School, Greenwood, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Greenwood, Mississippi and the second is for Greenville, Mississippi. Both postmarks are dated February 12, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Sam Montgomery in Greenville, Mississippi.

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  Green Garden Club Meeting, Women Gathered Around a Table

  This black and white postcard features twelve women in dresses gathered around a table set with dessert cups and glass wear. The wall behind them is covered in floral wallpaper and there is a hutch with dishes behind them, as well. 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. The card is not postmarked nor is it addressed. An inscription is handwritten in green ink on the left.

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  Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Como, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a church with a steep pitched roof, an arched entrance with a steep pitched roof, and arched saint glassed windows on either side of the entrance. A cross is at the top of the entrance roof pitch and a white picket fence is in front of the church. A person is standing on the front porch. "Holy Innocent' Episcopal Church, Como, Miss." is beneath the image of the church and fundraising information is on the right side of the card. The fundraising information reads "The Ladies' Guild of the Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church earnestly request your subscription to THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL or THE SATURDAY EVENING POST--or both. A liberal part of the money will go to our Guild, and possibly a large cash prize. Will you assist us? Would not THE JOURNAL or THE POST make splendid gifts to your friends? If a renewal, to be started at the expiration of a present subscription, please state that fact. The subscription price on each magazine is $1.50. Kindly make check or money order or express order payable to Mrs. John J. Craig, and mail to her at Como, Miss., or to me. Kindly help us? Sincerely yours," 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 place in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Como, Mississippi, November 29, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Lucile Lynn in Hernando, Mississippi.

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  Hotel Wisteria, Winona, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Hotel Wisteria in Winona, Mississippi, a three story hotel with double wrap-around balconies on the second and third floor. Three dormer windows and one chimney are on the roof and a sign for "Hotel Wisteria" is on the front roof pitch. People are standing along the porch and a horse and carriage is parked in front. A group of what appears to be children is seated along the front railing of the hotel. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper 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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  Interior View of P. O. Store, Arcola, Mississippi

  This sepia toned picture postcard features the interior of a store with people inside. Merchandise is displayed on the shelves and hanging from the ceiling. The title in the bottom center of the card reads "Interior View of P. O. Store, Arcola, 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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  Jewish Temple, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a temple with a dome on the roof, arched windows, and a large arched doorway. Small trees are to the side of the temple and a sidewalk runs in front and beside it. The title in the upper left identifies the temple as, "Greenville, Miss., Jewish Temple." An inscription is handwritten along the top of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi 1909. The month and day of the postmark is illegible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mary Ratcliffe in Sneeds, Mississippi.

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  Lamar Hotel, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a four story brick building with awnings over the windows on the left side. Early twentieth century cars are parked in front of the building. The facadeon the bottom floor is white stone. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the building as "Lamar Hotel, Yazoo City, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement. ""MP8"" is handwritten in red ink in the address side of the card and there is some discoloration in the upper right corner and along the right side.

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  Lamb-Fish Lumber Yard, Charleston, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a lumber yard with stacks of logs and groups of horses and men. Tall pine trees are seen behind the yard. The title in the upper left reads "Lamb-Fish Lumber Yard, Charleston, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, postmark, and postage stamp placement.

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  Logging Camp near Charleston, Mississippi

  This color postcard features teams of horses and oxen hitched to wagons pulling logs. Men sit atop some of the logs and stand in the distance. Trees are behind them. 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. A purple ink stamp reading "Gilbert Postcard Co Autocolor" is in the lower right of the card.

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  Main Street Looking North, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street with buildings on either side and set of trolley tracks down the middle. The trolley can be seen on the far end of the street and cards are on either side. People are walking the sidewalks in front of the buildings. The title in the upper left reads "Main Street looking North, Yazoo City, 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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  New City Hall, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a corner street view of a red two story building with a cupola or bell tower near the rear. Three chimneys are visible along the roof. People are standing on the sidewalk beside the building. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the building as "New City Hall, Yazoo City, Miss." The publisher is named in the lower right corner.

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  New City Hall, Yazoo City, Mississippi

  The back of the postcard featuring the new city hall in Yazoo City identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  New High School Building, Kosciusko, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large three story building with trees behind it. A sidewalk leads up to the open doors on the left end of the building. The title, "New High School Building, Kosciusko, Miss." is in the lower left of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a black and white postcard and provides publisher information and indication for postage stamp placement.

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  North Howard Street, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a street with utility poles on either side and a sign for "Hardware L. P. Quinn" is strung between buildings across the road. A faded postmark is in the lower center of the image and the title "North Howard Street, Greenwood, Miss." is along the bottom of the image. 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 Greenwood, Mississippi, June 15, 1908.

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  North Howard Street, Greenwood, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a street with buildings on both sides. A banner strung across the street reads "Hardware LP QUINN." An early twentieth century car is in the middle of the street. utility poles line each side of the street. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "North Howard Street, Greenwood, Miss."

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  North Howard Street, Greenwood, Mississippi--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard featuring Howard Street in Greenwood 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 Greenwood, Mississippi, February 21, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. C. Calley in Bay City, Michigan.

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  Presbyterian Church, Leland, Mississippi

  This sepia toned postcard features a small white church with a tower in the front and arched windows. A horse drawn wagon is being driven on the dirt road in front of the church. A house can be seen to the left and utility poles line the street. The title "Presbyterian Church, Leland, Miss." is along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides the publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Public School Class, Itta Bena, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a group of young children seated in three rows on the front steps of a building with an older woman standing behind the last row. The children are a mix of boys and girls. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. H. E. Holliday in Canton, Mississippi and is postmarked Birmingham, R. P. O., October 24, 190?. Inscriptions are written on the left half of the card with the top inscription identifying the image as being from the public school in Itta Bena, Mississippi and identifies Hattie Boone in the middle row, 2nd from left. See the transcription field for the inscription note.

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  Public School Class, Itta Bena, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a group of young children seated in three rows on the front steps of a building with an older woman standing behind the last row. The children are a mix of boys and girls. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. H. E. Holliday in Canton, Mississippi and is postmarked Birmingham, R. P. O., October 24, 190?. Inscriptions are written on the left half of the card with the top inscription identifying the image as being from the public school in Itta Bena, Mississippi and identifies Hattie Boone in the middle row, 2nd from left. See the transcription field for the inscription note.