Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

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  Anthony Wrywalk and Marvin Imes in Suits in Front of Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

  This black and white photograph features two men, identified as Anthony Wrywalk and Marvin Imes, wearing suits while standing in Grant Park with Buckingham Fountain in the background behind them. Trees and buildings can be seen in the distance behind the fountain.

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  Cityscape of Chicago, Illinois with the Edge of Buckingham Fountain in the Foreground

  This black and white photograph features the Chicago Cityscape of tall buildings as seen from Grant Park. The edge of Buckingham Fountain is seen in the foreground to the right. A sign placed near the fountain's edge reads "Danger Electrically Protected Keep Out."

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  Corporal Tharp Standing in Snow Flurries, Kearns, Salt Lake, Utah

  This black and white photograph features a man identified as Corporal Tharpe, wearing a long dark overcoat, hat, and gloves outside in the snow. A building and people walking are seen behind him in the distance.

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  1937 Plymouth Automobile

  This black and white photograph features a dark 1937 Plymouth automobile parked near a clothes line where two pairs of pants are hanging. Trees are seen in the background to the right. ""37 Plymath"" is handwritten in the bottom center of the photograph.

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  A Baby Sitting Outside in a Push Toy

  This black and white photograph features a baby sitting outside in a metal push toy with houses behind them.

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  A Beached Sailboat

  This black and white photograph features a beached sailboat with a uniformed man standing beside it with his back to the camera. "T8" is stitched or stamped on the sail. The water is seen behind the boat and trees are in the far distance.

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  A C-47 Airplane Taking Off From a Runway

  This black and white photograph features an airplane with the front landing gears extended, taking off from a runway.

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  A Dark Airplane on the Tarmac in Front of a Three Story Building

  This black and white photograph features a dark airplane on the tarmac with a three story building in the background. The wing of an other airplane is visible in the left section of the photo.

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  Aerial View of a Coastal City, Skyscrapers on the Coastline

  This black and white photograph features an aerial view of skyscrapers and buildings on a coastline. The back of the photograph has "6" handwritten in the center.

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  Aerial View of Deer Island

  This black and white photograph features an aerial view of an island surrounded by water. The wing of an airplane is visible in the left of the photograph.

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  Aerial View of Islands in the Water

  This black and white photograph features an aerial view of islands in the water. Part of an airplane propeller is seen to the left. "Botlen" is handwritten in the center bottom edge of the photograph.

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  Aerial View of Skyscrapers Near the Water

  This black and white photograph features an aerial view of skyscrapers and buildings near the water on a coast. The back of the photograph has "6" handwritten in the center.

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  Aerial View of Streets on Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features and aerial view of streets of Keesler Field. The shadow of the airplane flying over is in the upper right of the photograph.

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  Aerial View of Streets on Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features and aerial view of streets of Keesler Field. The shadow of the airplane flying over is in the upper right of the photograph.

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  Aerial View of the Coastline

  This black and white photograph features a tilted aerial view of the coastline of trees.

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  Aerial View of the Keesler Field Headquarters, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features an aerial view of rows of buildings and streets. The title in the lower portion of the image reads "Headquarters, Keesler Field Biloxi, Miss. A Unit of the A. A. F. Technical Training Command." Copyright information is listed in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Aerial View of Town

  This black and white photograph features an aerial view of a coastal town or city, presumably Biloxi, Mississippi. Trees, ponds, lakes, streets, and buildings are seen.

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  A Ferry by the Dock

  This black and white photograph features a ferry at the dock with cars visible on the ferry's deck. Wood pilings of the dock are visible in the center of the photograph and ships can be seen in water at a distance behind the ferry.

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  A Ferry Named "The President" with People Aboard

  This black and white photograph features a ferry named "President" docked with people aboard. The ferry has four decks.

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  A Group of Barracks Buildings With Trees

  This black and white photograph features a view of the barracks buildings with trees and a car in view. Men in uniform are seen entering one of the barracks. "From BKS #7" is handwritten at the bottom edge of the photograph.

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  A Group of People in Swimwear

  This black and white photograph features a group of people, four women and four men, in swimwear seated on the edge of boat.

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  A Group of People Seated on the Edge of a Pier

  This blurry black and white photograph features a group of people, four women and five men, seated on the edge of a pier. The people on the left end of the pier have their feet in the water while the people on the right end of the pier have their feet in the sand. The man at the very end on the right is standing and his head is not visible in the photograph.

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  A Group of Sailboats on the Water Near the Beach

  This black and white photograph features a group of sailboats on the water, near the beach. A man in swim trunks and a small child are standing in the edge of the water looking out at the boats.

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  A Group of Sailboats on the Water While a Plane Flies Overs

  This black and white photograph features a group of sailboats on the water, near the dock. An airplane is flying over the water in the distance.

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  A Grove of Trees in Front of a Barracks

  This black and white photograph features a grove of trees in front of a white barracks building. "From Bks #7" is handwritten on the bottom edge of the photograph.

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  Aircraft Carrier and Other Ships Docked

  This black and white photograph features an aircraft carrier docked in the water as viewed from either a pier or the deck of another ship. Metal railings and lighting equipment are seen in in the foreground in front of the aircraft carrier. The bow of another ship flying a United States flag is seen on the right side of the photograph. Several other ships appear to be docked in the distance.

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  Aircraft Carrier Docked in New Orleans

  This black and white photograph features an aircraft carrier docked in New Orleans. A sign for Hotel Monteloene is on top of a high rise building the background.

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  Airman in Dark Uniform

  This black and white photograph features a headshot of an airmen in dark uniform and hat.

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  Airman in Uniform Standing In Front of a Building

  This black and white photograph features an Air Force Airman identified as Dick, in uniform, standing in front of a building with is hands clasped behind his back.

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  Airman in Uniform Standing In Front of the Barracks

  This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform and hat standing with his hands clasped behind his back. He is standing in front of the steps of a barracks. A pair of pants is draped over the railing of the steps. "Buys" is handwritten on the bottom edge of the photograph.

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  Airman, Joe Longham, in Dress Uniform with a his wife, Eva

  This black and white photograph features an airman, Joe Longham, in dress uniform posing with his wife, Eva. Buildings and trees are seen behind them.

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  Airmen Eating Hamburgers, Keesler Army Air Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features two United States Air Force airmen eating hamburgers while seated at a table. A bottle of ketchup, glasses, and other bottles are pictured on the table.

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  Airmen in Uniform in Front of Tents

  This black and white photograph features four men in uniform and hats in front of a group of tents. Three of the men are wearing hats. Two men are crouched in front of the other two men.

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  Airmen Seated at the Counter of The Atomic Good Food Restaurant

  This black and white photograph features several airmen in uniform seated at the counter of a restaurant through the restaurant's window. The restaurant's name, The Atomic Good Food, is stenciled on the window.

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  Airmen Walking Across the Airfield, An Airplane Behind Them

  This black and white photograph features a group of five uniformed airmen carrying bags as they walk across the tarmac of the airfield. An airplane with "K-108" on the side of the nose.

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  Airmen Walking Beside a Net on a Field With Trees Behind Them

  This black and white photograph features three airmen in uniform walking beside a net, presumably a net for a sport game. The man in the lead is gesturing toward the net while man in the center has a hand on the net's edge. The man in the rear is holding a stick up to his head. Pine trees and tall grass are behind them.

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  Airplane Flying Over Field

  This black and white photograph features an airplane flying over a field. Trees are seen a the back of the field and cars are seen parked in front of the field.

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  Airplane in Flight

  This black and white photograph features an airplane in flight as seen from the ground.

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  Airplane in the Sky as Seen from the Ground

  This black and white photograph features the underneath of an airplane in the sky as seen from the ground. The plane has two motors and propeller on each wing.

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  Airplane Landing Field

  This black and white photograph features an airplane landing field behind a fence as viewed from across a highway. An airplane on the ground is visible directly behind the fence and a group of airplanes can be seen in the distance.

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  Airplane on the Tarmac at Keesler Field

  This black and white photograph features the tail end view of an airplane on the tarmac at Keesler Field. An airplane hangar is seen to the right and other buildings and a checkered water tower are seen beyond the airplane.

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  Airplane on the Tarmac with a Ladder in the Foreground

  This black and white photograph features an airplane on the tarmac. A hangar is behind the plane. A ladder is in the foreground. The back of the photograph has "522" ink stamped near the center.

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  Airplanes In Front of Operations on the Field at Keesler Field

  This black and white photograph features a group of airplanes on the field. The smaller plane in the foreground features "782" stenciled on the front end of the plane, a star in a circle on the back end, and the numbers "348279" are on the fin/vertical stabilizer. The larger plane behind the plane in the forefront has "IM00 on the side of the front end near the cockpit. Other planes can be seen in the distance and the wing of a plane can be seen above the two planes in the center.

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  Airplanes Lined Up on the Field, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features a line of airplanes on the field. People can be seen walking the field.

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  Airplanes On a Grassy Field with Men Checking Them Out

  This black and white photograph features two airplanes on a grassy field. Each plane has two men standing on near the cockpit. The plane on the right is a bi-plane. Buildings and trees are seen behind the airplanes.

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  Airplanes on the Field, Keesler Field

  This black and white photograph features a group of airplanes lined up on the field, presumable at Keesler Field.

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  Airplanes on the Field, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features various types of Air Force airplanes on the field, some of them lined up. The hangar can be seen to the left.

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  Airplanes on the Field, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features various types of Air Force airplanes on the field, some of them lined up. The hangar can be seen to the left.

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  Airport Vehicles On the Tarmac

  This black and white photograph features airport vehicles or trucks on the tarmac.

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  A Man and Woman in Bathing Suites

  This black and white photograph features a man and woman in bathing suites, hugging. Sand and trees are seen behind them.

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  A Man and Woman on a Front Porch

  This black and white photograph features a man standing on the front porch of a house while a woman is seated on the side of the front steps. A porch light, two doors, and decorative trim are pictured.

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  A Man Holding a Baby

  This black and white photograph features a man wearing coveralls, holding a baby. The pair are identified as Dick and "Chum" Arnold S.

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  A Man in Coveralls and Cap Leaning Against a Plane

  This black and white photograph features a man in coveralls and a cap leaning against what appears to be the exterior of an airplane with a star painted on it.

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  A Man in Coveralls Holding a Toy Airplane by a String

  This black and white photograph features a man in coveralls and a cap holding a toy airplane by a string. A street, buildings, and light poles are in the background.

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  A Man in Coveralls on a Cot

  This black and white photograph features a man in coveralls on a cot with his upper shoulders on the wood planked wall behind him.

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  A Man in Coveralls on a Cot

  This black and white photograph features a man in coveralls on a cot with his upper shoulders on the wood planked wall behind him.

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  A Man in Coveralls Outside the Barracks

  This black and white photograph features a man, identified as Tharpe, wearing coveralls, a cap and boots, standing outside with the barracks in the background.

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  A Man Standing Beside a Bicycle on a Pier

  This black and white photograph features a bare-chested, barefooted man in shorts, identified as Russell Retrum, standing beside a bicycle on a pier. Water and trees can be seen behind him.

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  A Man Standing on the Bank of a Body of Water

  This black and white photograph features a man standing on the bank of a body of water. Trees surround the water.

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  A Man Standing on the Bank of a Body of Water

  This black and white photograph features a man standing on the bank of a body of water. Trees surround the water.

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  A Man Wearing Sunglasses at a Pond

  This black and white photograph features a man wearing sunglasses staring out at the water. Trees and bushes surround the water.

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  A Man, Woman, and Baby Posing in Front of a Building

  This black and white photograph features a man in a suit and tie holding a baby in a white dress while a woman in a skirt, blouse, and blazer stands next to them. A clapboard building is behind them.

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  A Mid-Twentieth Century Car Parked in a Driveway

  This black and white photograph features a mid-twentieth century car parked in a driveway with trees and a small structure behind it.

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  A Mid-Twentieth Century Car Parked in Front of a House

  This black and white photograph features a mid-twentieth century car parked in front of a house with a tree behind it.

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  A Mid-Twentieth Century Car Parked in the Street

  This black and white photograph features a mid-twentieth century car parked on the street with houses and trees behind it while a small child plays on the sidewalk in front of it.

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  An Airman in Dress Uniform Standing in Front of Tents, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features an airman identified as Frank in dress uniform standing in front of a group of tents at Keesler Field. The back of the photograph has damage from scrapbook removal and "3071" is ink stamped in the bottom edge.

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  An Airman Named Joe in Dress Uniform Standing In Front of Tents, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features an airman identified as Joe in his dress uniform standing in front of a group of tents. The back of the photograph has damage from scrapbook removal and "3071" is ink stamped in the bottom edge.

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  An Airman Walking the Street in Front of the Barracks, Keesler Field, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a man in uniform walking the street in front of a row of barracks housing at the Keesler Field. Tall pine trees are seen between each structure. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A Typical Street Scene at Keesler Field--Biloxi, Miss." Photographer information is listed in the bottom left corner of the card and "Keep 'em Flying" is in the bottom right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left of the card reads "Keesler Field--Born out of a National Defense Effort, and now providing a finished product--Airplane Mechanics--for a War Effort. . . .Keesler Field-Biloxi, Miss. First troops arrived at the Air Corps Technical School during the summer of 1941. Historic Naval Reserve Park is located on the Field."

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  An Airplane Flying Low Over a Building

  This black and white photograph features an airplane flying low over a building. People are walking the street and sidewalk near the building and trees are visible behind and beside the building.

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  An Airplane Flying Low Over a Group of Buildings

  This black and white photograph features an airplane flying low over a group of buildings. The plane is seen from behind. People walking near and around the buildings.

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  An Airplane Flying Low Over Trees

  This black and white photograph features an airplane flying low over a line of trees. An open field is in front of the trees and a dirt road is to the right of the field.

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  An Airplane in the Sky

  This black and white photograph features an airplane high in the sky as seen from the ground.

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  An Amphibious Airplane Landing on the Water Near a City

  This black and white photograph features an amphibious airplane landing on a body of water near a city or group of large buildings. A portion of a bridge can be seen on the left side of the photo.

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  A One Story White Building With White Pillars

  This black and white photograph features a one story white building with four pillars along the front porch and four steps leading up to the entrance.

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  A Pier with Boats Docked [missing back scan]

  This black and white photograph features a group of small boats docked around a pier in the water.

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  A Ship and A Ferry on the Water in the Harbor

  This black and white photograph features a ferry coming into harbor while a ship is anchored near the dock. Buildings surround the dock.

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  A Superb Camera on a Building Stoop

  This black and white photograph features a close-up of a Superb double lensed camera with a focus hood. The camera is sitting on the stoop or top step of a building. The bottom of a door can be seen to the left behind the camera.

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  A Swan and a Small Duck on the Water

  This black and white photograph features a close-up of a swan on the water with a small dark colored duck swimming behind it.

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  A Swan and Two Ducks on the Water

  This black and white photograph features a close-up of three swans on the water.

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  A Toddler in a Stroller Outside

  This black and white photograph features a child in a stroller outside with buildings and a car in the background.

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  B-24 Airplane Taking Off From Runway of Grassy Airfield

  This black and white photograph features a B-24 airplane taking off from the runway of a grassy field. Other airplanes are lined up on the field behind the runway.

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  B-32 Airplanes Lined Up on a Field

  This black and white photograph features a group of B-32 Airplanes lined up on a field. Trees are seen behind the line of planes.

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  Baby at Keesler Army Air Field Housing

  This black and white photograph features a baby wearing a white colored onesie and white shoes on the grass in front of what appears to be housing at Keesler Field. Houses and a mid-twentieth century car are in the background.

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  Baby Lying on a Bed

  This black and white photograph features a baby wearing a white dress, lying on a white blanket in the center of a full sized bed. The headboard wood and curvy.

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  Baby Outside in a Push Toy

  This black and white photograph features a baby wearing overalls sitting in a push/ride toy on the sidewalk. Trees, homes and a mid-twentieth century card are seen behind the baby.

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  Baby Sitting in a Riding/Push Toy

  This black and white photograph features a baby wearing a white onesie sitting in a metal push/riding toy outside on the sidewalk. A car and house are visible in the background.

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  Baby Sitting on a Sidewalk

  This black and white photograph features a baby sitting on the edge of a sidewalk in front of a house. The baby is wearing a light colored onesie and white shoes.

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  Baby Sitting Up in a Chair

  This black and white photograph features a baby wearing a white short sleeved onesie while sitting up in a ladder back wooden chair outside. The siding of a house is in the background.

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  Barracks at Keesler Army Air Field (Keesler Air Force Base) [back may need to be scanned]

  This panoramic black and white photograph features a view of the white two story wood barracks of Keesler Army Air Field as seen behind wire fencing.

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  Barracks at Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features a street of two story barracks at Keesler Field with the street and a car in view.

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  Barracks at Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features the two story barracks community at Keesler Field. Uniformed me can be seen walking the street in front of the barracks. The photographer's shadow is visible in the bottom center of the photo.

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  Barracks Community, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features a community of barracks at Keesler Field. Trees dot the landscape between the buildings.

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  Barracks Community with a Water Tower, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features a view of the barracks community with a water tower in the midst. The shape of a man's head is visible in the lower left corner of the photograph.

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  Base of a Lighthouse, Detail Shot

  This black and white photograph features a detail shot of the decorative molding at the base of a lighthouse. A short tree or bush is at the doors to the lighthouse and tall trees surround the lighthouse.

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  Base of a Lighthouse, Detail Shot

  This black and white photograph features a detail shot of the decorative molding at the base of a lighthouse. A short tree or bush is at the doors to the lighthouse and tall trees surround the lighthouse.

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  Beach View of Gymnasium

  This black and white photograph features a beachfront view of a gymnasium style building with other smaller buildings, a flag on a flagpole, and trees. The back of the photograph has "948" ink stamped on the right bottom edge.

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  Bears in a Zoo Habitat

  This black and white photograph features what appears to be polar bears jumping into the water at a zoo habitat. Rock structures surround the water.

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  Beds and Trunks Inside the Barracks, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)

  This black and white photograph features the beds and trucks inside the barracks. Wood support beams are spaced throughout the wide open room, air ducts run across the ceiling, and a rack of clothing can be seen at the back of the room.

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  Bellingrath Garden

  This black and white photograph features Bellingrath Garden and a greenhouse.

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  Bench and Pier on the Beach

  This black and white photograph features a bench on the sand at the beach with a pier in the water to the right.