Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This extraordinary collection of Keesler Air Force Base includes 667 photographs taken between 1941 and 1951 by a single photographer, an unknown airman, with a significant photographic talent. Most of these photographs were taken during World War II and capture both Keesler Field and Biloxi at the height of the war effort. Included are images of various planes with logos on their sides, engines, various views of barracks and the Keesler campus, an image of the Mediterranean Theatre during wartime, multiple images of airmen and their families and girlfriends on the beaches, the Atomic restaurant on the base, multiple panoramic views of Keesler Field, scenes of Biloxi including downtown, City Hall, the Church of the Redeemer, the Yacht Club, Gulf Hills, the Back Bay, the Beauvoir, the Buena Vista Hotel, the Hotel Biloxi, The White House, images of Pass Christian including antebellum homes, Gulfport, including the Grand Southern Hotel, Bay St. Louis, three trips including one to Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama, one to New Orleans featuring street scenes and Jackson Square with fascinating views of streetcars, and one trip to Chicago, IL.
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United States Air Force Airplane, "Urgin Virgin II", with Two Men Shaking Hands
This black and white photograph features two men standing in front of an Air Force airplane named "Urgin Virgin II." The men are shaking hands. One of the men is wearing coveralls and a cap while the other man is wearing a white undershirt and cargo pants. The airplane features a drawing of a pinup girl in short shorts and a bikini top beside the title of the plane. "Dan-Daisey" is stenciled on the other side of the planes title. An unidentifiable drawing is on the nose of the plane. The plane appears to be in front of a parking lot with cars parked in front of steps leading up to the platform where the plane is parked.
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United States Air Force Airplane, "Urgin Virgin II", with Two Men Shaking Hands
This black and white photograph features two men standing in front of an Air Force airplane named "Urgin Virgin II." The men are shaking hands. One of the men is wearing coveralls and a cap while the other man is wearing a white undershirt and cargo pants. The airplane features a drawing of a pinup girl in short shorts and a bikini top beside the title of the plane. "Dan-Daisey" is stenciled on the other side of the planes title. An unidentifiable drawing is on the nose of the plane. The plane appears to be in front of a parking lot with cars parked in front of steps leading up to the platform where the plane is parked.
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United States Air Force, Blonde Airman in Uniform Holding a Tobacco Pipe
This sepia toned photograph features a portrait of an airman, identified as Swartz, in uniform with a tobacco pipe in his right hand.
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United States Air Force, Blonde Airman in Uniform Holding a Tobacco Pipe
This sepia toned photograph features a portrait of an airman, identified as Swartz, in uniform with a tobacco pipe in his right hand.
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United States Air Force Captain Meyers at the Barracks, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features an airman in uniform with a dark glass bottle in his hand, posing in front of the barracks at Keesler Field.
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United States Air Force Planes on the Line
This black and white photograph features lines of airplanes on the tarmac. The airplane in the center of the photo has "K126" stenciled on the side of the front end. Trees can be seen in the distance.
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United States Air Force Uniformed Airmen on Bicycles at the Beach
This black and white photograph features two uniformed Air Force Airmen on bicycles at the beach. The water and a pier is behind them. The airman on the left is wearing sunglasses. The airman on the right is wearing a uniform hat.
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United States Air Force Uniformed Man With a Pipe in His Mouth, Holding a Book
This black and white photograph features a uniformed airman seated with a pipe in his mouth and a book in his hands.
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United States Airman in Uniform Poses with a Woman
This black and white photograph features an Air Force Airman in uniform standing outside with his arm linked with a woman in a dress. Trees and a house are behind the couple
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United States Airman in Uniform Standing on the Side of a Street
This black and white photograph features a uniformed Air Force airman standing on the side of a street. A truck with wood panels encasing the bed is seen driving down the street behind him and houses and power lines/poles are seen on the other side of the street from the airman. "8" is written in ink at the bottom edge of photograph.
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United States Airman in Uniform with A Woman in Front of a Bicycle
This black and white photograph features an Air Force Airman in uniform with a woman in sunglasses and a dress. The couple are leaning against the seat of a bicycle behind them. Trees are in the distance.
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United States Airplanes on the Field
This black and white photograph features a group of Air Force airplanes on the field. The planes have a star within a circle with a white stripe behind it on the tail end of the planes.
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United States Army Airforce Airman and Woman, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features an air force airman in uniform, seated on the arm of an Adirondack chair beside a woman who is wearing a skirt and blazer. A mid-twentieth century car and trees are seen in the background behind the couple.
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United States Army Air Force Mechanics in Coveralls, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features eight airplane mechanics dressed in coveralls and caps, standing in front of an airplane.
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United States Army Air Force Plane Mechanics, Keesler Field (Keesler Air Force Base)
This black and white photograph features seven men in coveralls and work clothes standing in front of an airplane with "k-106" on the side.
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United States Flag Covering a Building
This black and white photograph features a large United States Flag hanging from the roof of a multistory building, covering the front of the building almost entirely. The first floor of the building is the only part not covered by the flag. Cars are parked in front of the building and the edges of the buildings on either side are visible.
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United States Ship Mississippi (BB-41) Docked at a City Port
This black and white photograph features the U. S. S. Mississippi docked at a city port. A cityscape of tall buildings are seen behind the ship and water is in the forefront.
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Unite States Air Force Airplanes on the Airfield
This black and white photograph features several Air Force airplanes on the field. The plane in the forefront has "K-133" stenciled on the side and the plane directly behind it has "K-127" stenciled on the side. Several planes are lined up in the distance.
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View of a Pier Across the Water from a Bridge
This black and white photograph features the view of a pier across the water from a bridge. The right side of the photograph appears to be overexposed.
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View of a Sunset on the Gulf as Seen From Behind a Lattice Tower
This black and white photograph features a sunset on the gulf waters as seen behind the base of a latticed tower, possibly a ship's latticed mast. The silhouette of an Air Force airman in uniform can be seen to the left of the tower.
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View of Harbor From Deck of a Boat
This black and white photograph features a view of boats docked in the harbor at a pier from the deck of a boat. Various ropes are visible on the deck of the boat.
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View of Park from Path
This black and white photograph features a view of park equipment and trees from a path.
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View of the Biloxi Coastline
This black and white photograph features a view of the Biloxi coastline. Pilings can be seen in the water and trees can be seen beyond the beach. Tree limbs can be seen in the forefront.
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View of the Checkered Water Tower at Keesler Field as Seen From the Barracks
This black and white photograph features a view of the checkered water tower at Keesler Field as seen from the barracks. The handwritten description identifies the water tower and the barracks number it is seen from as barracks number 2.
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View of the Water Tower at Keesler Field As Seen From the Residential Area
This black and white photograph features a view of the checkered water tower at Keesler Field as seen from the residential area of the Air Force base. Barracks, one story houses, cars, trees, and the street are seen in the foreground.
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Waterfront View of Buena Vista Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi
This black and white photograph features a waterfront view of the white, multi-story buildings and trees of the Buena Vista Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi. A pier is visible to the left of the photo and covered pier is seen to the right.
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Water Surrounded by Trees and Tall Grass
This black and white photograph features a small body of water surrounded by trees and tall grass.
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White House Behind a Fence
This black and white photograph features the street view of a large white house with a long front porch. The house is behind a white fence and large arched gate. The back of the photograph has "Velox" ink stamped in the center and "496" ink stamped in the bottom right edge.
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White House Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi, as Seen From the Driveway
This black and white photograph features the White House Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, as seen from the side driveway. A large tree with a wooden sign nailed to it is seen to the right of the hotel entrance. Cars are parked on the side of the hotel and sidewalks lead up to and in front of the hotel. The hotel is a two story building with white columns lining the front porch.
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White Two Story House Surrounded by Trees
This black and white photograph features a white two story house with several windows. The house is surrounded by trees.
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Woman and Two Babies
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress crouched down while holding a baby. Another baby is sitting in a push toy in front of them, looking at the woman and baby. Houses, cars, and trees are in the background behind them.
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Woman and Two Children
This black and white photograph features a woman in a dark dress with ruffled sleeves standing with two children in front of a dark clapboard house. A little girl in a dress is standing in front of her and a boy in a white shirt and dark pants is standing beside her.
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Woman Holding a Baby
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress holding a baby. A white house and trees can be seen behind them.
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Woman Holding a Baby
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress holding a baby. A white house and trees can be seen behind them.
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Woman in a Dark Swim Suit on the Beach
This black and white photograph features a woman in a dark two piece swim suit on the beach. Sand and trees are behind her and she is smiling.
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Woman in a Light Colored Bathing Suit on the Beach
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored two piece swim suit on the beach. Trees are in the distance behind her and she is smiling.
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Woman in a Striped Dress, Playing the Guitar
This black and white photograph features a light haired woman in a striped dress playing the guitar. She is seated on the edge of a bed and the edge of a window can be seen behind her. She is smiling and looking downward toward the guitar.
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Woman Standing Behind a Bush
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress standing behind a bush. Trees and a field is behind her.
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Woman Standing Behind a Bush
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress standing behind a bush. Trees and a field is behind her. The back of the photograph has "121" ink stamped on the bottom edge.
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Woman Standing in a Field with Two Bicycles
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress standing in a field beside two bicycles. She holding sunglasses to her face as though to put them on. Trees are in the background.
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Woman Walking in a Field
This black and white photograph features a woman in a dark skirt and jacket walking across a field. Trees and what appears to be a residential area are behind her.
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Woman Walking on a Covered Walkway With an Aircraft Carrier Behind It
This black and white photograph features a woman in a light colored dress walking on a pier or covered walkway over the water. She is turned to look at the aircraft carrier behind the walkway. A series of railings are visible in the forefront of the photograph.
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Woman with Bicycles
This black and white photograph features a woman in a dress standing between two bicycles in front of trees at the Edgewater Golf Course. The bicycle on the left has a wicker basket in front and the bicycle on the right has a wire basket on the front.
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Young Girl Leaning Against a Car
This black and white photograph features a young girl in a dress leaning against a mid-twentieth century car that is parked in a gravel driveway. Trees are behind the card.
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Young Girl Posing in a Yard
This black and white photograph features a young girl wearing a dress while posing in a yard in front of a house. A bicycle is laying on the ground behind her and a car is parked in the driveway.