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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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  Courthouse, Tallahatchie County, Charleston, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Tallahatchie County courthouse in Charleston, Mississippi, a two story building with arched window moldings, three visible chimneys and a domed clock tower in the center of the roof. The courthouse is enclosed behind a chain link fence with trees and bushes on the lawn. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Lulu J. Wallace in Fr. Wayne, Indiana. The card is postmarked Charleston, Mississippi, January 9, 1908 and Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 10, 1908. 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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  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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  First Methodist Church, Main Street, Water Valley, Mississippi

  This postcard features the First Methodist Church on Main Street in Water Valley, Mississippi. The church is three stories with two towers that bear steep spheres. The windows and doorways are arched and the center window contains stained glass designs. the title of the card is printed beneath the image and an inscription is written upside down below the title. "Mitt 1908" is written above the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Ivy Williamson in Windsor, Missouri. The card is postmarked Scobey, Mississippi, November 25, 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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  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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  Street Scene, Winona, Mississippi

  This postcard features a view of two houses from a street in Winona, Mississippi. The house on the left is a two story yell house with white trim and a gabled roof. The house on the right is red with white trim, a gabled roof, and a long front porch. Sidewalks run in front of the house houses and a sidewalk leads from the street to the red house on the right. A white fence runs between the houses and several trees are in the yards in front of the houses. The title of the card is printed below the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss Mabel McIntosh in Monet, Missouri. The card is postmarked Winona, Mississippi, October 5, 1908 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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  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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  Envelope, Hotel Cowan, Greenville, Mississippi

  This envelope bears black and white illustrations of two hotel buildings. The Natchez in Natchez, Mississippi is depicted on the top left of the envelope as a five story hotel with a dome on the corner of the roof that faces the street. Hotel Cowan in Greenville, Mississippi is depicted in the lower left of the envelope as a split, split story building with a two story section between two four story section. The center illustration is of a bundle of cotton with "Hotel Cowan" printed in red ink over it. The Greenville postmarked, dated may 1, 1907 is stamped over the illustration and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the envelope. The envelope is addressed to miss Emma Clap in E. Santa Cruz, California. A postmark for Santa Cruz, California, May 5, 1907 is on the back of the envelope.

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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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  Public School, Kosciusko, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a two story public school building in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The windows and entryway on the building are arched. Chimneys are on the left and a turret is on the right end of the building. Trees are to the right in front of the building and a sidewalk leads to the entrance. "W. S. D. 3-4-07" is written in the upper right corner of the image. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom edge of the image. The photographer is printed along the bottom left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Emily Dellett in Altoama, Pennsylvania. The card is postmarked Kosciusko, Mississippi, March 4, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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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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  South Side Public Square, Grenada, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the south side public square in Grenada, Mississippi. A row of buildings are pictured on the right side of the square with people on the sidewalks in front of them. Trees, grass, and a number people, horses, and wagons are pictured on the street and grass of the square. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. W. Simpson in Memphis, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Grenada, Mississippi, October 14, 1907 and a green, one cent Captain John Smith commemorative 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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  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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  Yazoo City Souvenir Cards

  This souvenir mailing card set of Yazoo City, Mississippi has a black and white images of Main Street Looking South on the cover and includes 12 smaller black and white images inside. The images inside include Brown's Drug store, a three story building; Broadway looking east with the county courthouse on the left; Crain-Hinman Hardware Co., a three story building with the store sign across the front windows; Yazoo Grocery Co, a two story brick building with arched doors; a Yazoo River scene with views of a boat and buildings; Summerfields, a two story department store building; Delta Bank and Trust Col, John Lear, Press, a building with a gabled roof and a wide arched molding across the front facade; Yazoo Furniture Co., a two story brick storefront building with dentil molding and signs lettered on the windows; T. A. Mauch the live Jeweler building, a three story brick building with awnings over the two storefront windows and "T. A. Mauch" lettered over the left awning; The Halder Hotel, a three story building with balconies on all three floors; The Elk's Home, a two story building with dentil molding along the roof line; and the bridge crossing Yazoo River at Yazoo City.

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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 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

  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--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.

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  Scene on the Yazoo River of the Choctaw Steamboat Greenwood, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a double deck steam boat named "Choctaw" docked on the bank of a river. People and stacks of cargo and cloths draped over deck railing are seen on the boat. A wood plank is propped upon the edge of the bottom deck to connect it to the bank. The title in the upper left reads "Scene on the Yazoo River, Greenwood, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information and indication for postage stamp placement.

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  Shelby Street Looking North, Greenville, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street with houses one the left side and large red brick church on the right side. Trees also line the street. The title in the upper left identifies the area as "Greenville, Miss. Shelby St., looking North." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for communications and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, June 27, 1911. A sketch of a peacock identifies the card as a par of the PCK Series. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss C. H. Miles in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  Street Scene, Cleveland, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a busy street with storefronts to the left and early twentieth century cars and people standing on the street and as well as on the sidewalk. The title in the lower right identifies the image as a "Street Scene, Cleveland, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postcard placement.

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  Street Scene, Itta Bena, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a dirt street with buildings and a water tower on the right. Wagons are on the sides of the street. The title in the bottom center edge reads "Street Scene, Itta Bena, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a genuine photo postcard.

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  Tallahatchie River near Philipp, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a paddle steam boat on a river with trees behind it. The title along the top of the card reads "Tallahatchie River near Philipp, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement. An advertisement for the Tallahatchie Lumber company on the left side of the card reads "May, the month of flowers which bloom in profusion on the banks of the beautiful Tallahatchie river, but of far more practical value to man are the forests extending for miles on either side of the stream. Red and White Oak and the Red Gum here attain their greatest size and these giants of the forest are seen in all their grandeur reaching Heavenward as if to pluck the star gems from the blue above, and it is from this class of timber we manufacture the High Class lumber we send you; each year sees a diminishing supply, so send in your order now to the Tallahatchie Lumber Co. Philipp, Miss. Stock direct from Manufacturer to Consumer."

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  The Crystal, The Interior of the Drug Store and Soda Fountain, Clarksdale, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the interior of a drug store soda fountain which features a long countertop at the soda fountain with stools lined in front. Small potted palm trees, a shiny tile floor, and ceiling fans make up the rest of the decor. The title in the lower left identifies the room as "The Crystal, Clarksdale, Miss." and the publisher is listed the lower right reads "The Crystal Pub." 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 space designated for the postage stamp is slightly discolored where the stamp has been removed. The card is postmarked but the postmark is too faded to read. The card is illegibly inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. William Stefan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  Washington Avenue, Greenville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a street with trolly tracks running down the center and trees, utility poles, and buildings on either side of it. The title in the lower left reads "Washington Avenue, Greenville, 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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  Woods Scene, Lamb-Fish Lumber Company, Charleston, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of men with a heard of oxen and logging equipment in the woods. The title along the top of the card is in red and reads "Woods Scene, Lamb-Fish Lumber Company, 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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  Cotton Picking, Mississippi, U. S.

  This stereoview card is a sepia toned image of a group of Black men, women, and children picking cotton in a cotton field. A man near the back is carrying a large basket of cotton on his back and a child near the front is standing at a large basket of cotton. The title and copyright information is printed along the bottom right of the card. The publisher's name is printed on the left edge of the card and the location of the publisher is printed along the right edge.

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  Portrait of Charles "Charlie" Willis

  A man identified as Charles "Charlie" Willis is pictured seated with his arms propped on a tasseled stool in this sepia toned portrait. Willis is pictured wearing a hat with a light colored jacket and dark vest and pants with a white shirt. "Yours respectfully Charles" is written along the bottom edge of the photograph. "Charlie Willis" is written along the top edge on the back of the photograph above the photographer, Peirce and Bro., Water Valley, Mississippi.

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  Portrait of Unidentified Man, Sardis, Mississippi

  This sepia toned photograph is of an unidentified man with a mustache and a dark suit. The photograph was taken by W. W. Clinkscales in Sardis, Mississippi, as indicated by the graphics on the back of the portrait. The edges of this cabinet photograph are scalloped.

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  Family in Water Valley, Mississippi

  J. E. France

  This black and white professional photograph stamped by “J. E. France, Water Valley.” is of an unidentified family at Water Valley, Mississippi. James E. France (1864-1929), a Kansas native, is listed as a photographer in Water Valley on Clay Street with wife Addie and daughter Esther in the 1900 U. S. Census. By 1910, France had moved his studio to Corinth. By 1920, France had moved his studio to Greenville, Miss. by 1920. This appears to be a prominent Water Valley family, with 16 people and multiple generations pictured. The attire asserts the prominence of the family, with their house in the background. There are two images, one 11 x 14 and one 8 x 10, and both images appear to be the same image, one with darker tint than the other. Ca. 1885-1905. This copy of the image is mounted on black board with ripping along the edges.

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  Family in Water Valley, Mississippi

  J. E. France

  This black and white professional photograph stamped by “J. E. France, Water Valley.” is of an unidentified family at Water Valley, Mississippi. James E. France (1864-1929), a Kansas native, is listed as a photographer in Water Valley on Clay Street with wife Addie and daughter Esther in the 1900 U. S. Census. By 1910, France had moved his studio to Corinth. By 1920, France had moved his studio to Greenville, Miss. by 1920. This appears to be a prominent Water Valley family, with 16 people and multiple generations pictured. The attire asserts the prominence of the family, with their house in the background. There are two images, one 11 x 14 and one 8 x 10, and both images appear to be the same image, one with darker tint than the other. Ca. 1885-1905. This copy of the image is mounted on black board with jagged corners.

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  Greenville, Mississippi on the Mississippi River

  This stereoview card or stereograph shows two stereoscopic views (two different images) of Greenville, Mississippi on the Mississippi River as a part of the American Scenery Series. The image on the left shows a saloon sign that it cut off from the image on the right. A man driving a horse drawn wagon is pictured driving down the dirt street between the saloon an other buildings while a group of men are standing on the porch outside the saloon. "Greenville, Miss. on the Mississippi River is printed on the bottom of the image on the right. "American Scenery" is printed on either end of the yellow stereoview card. The title of the card is handwritten along the top of the back of the card and "The Treadwell Collection" is stamped at the bottom.

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  Greenville, Mississippi on the Mississippi River

  This stereoview card or stereograph shows two stereoscopic views (two different images) of Greenville, Mississippi on the Mississippi River as a part of the American Scenery Series. The image on the left shows a saloon sign that it cut off from the image on the right. A man driving a horse drawn wagon is pictured driving down the dirt street between the saloon an other buildings while a group of men are standing on the porch outside the saloon. "Greenville, Miss. on the Mississippi River is printed on the bottom of the image on the right. "American Scenery" is printed on either end of the yellow stereoview card. The title of the card is handwritten along the top of the back of the card and "The Treadwell Collection" is stamped at the bottom.