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  Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Train Engine

  Train engine 413 of the Alabama and Vicksburg railroad is pictured parked in a trainyard in this black and white postcard. Another engine is pictured behind it and various train parts are scattered in the yard around it. "A + V 413" is written on the back of the postcard above an ink stamp for C. W. Witbeck of Brookhaven, Mississippi

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  A Raid on the Watermelon Patch, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a group of men gathered at the fence of the watermelon patch preparing to harvest. Cornstalks can be seen behind them. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Barron Motor Company, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  The two story, red brick storefront of the Barron Motor Company, a Ford and Lincoln dealership in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is featured in this postcard. The building is lined with large windows on stories and the company name is in yellow lettering on the brick. Turn of the 20th century cars are pictured parked outside the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card and a map of Hattiesburg is printed on the back of the card.

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  Bridge 113 Engineers, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  A sepia toned image of a bridge among a number of small cabins, titled "Bridge 113 Engineers" is featured on this postcard. The title is written in white along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Brookhaven High School

  Brookhaven High School, a two story building with a star on the façade above the front entrance, is featured in this black and white photograph. People are pictured seated on the stone bench in front of the front entrance. The location of the photograph is handwritten on the back of the photograph.

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  Canton and Carthage Railroad Train, Canton, Mississippi

  This photo postcard shows train engine 102 is shown parked on the rails in front of the train station. "Canton and Carthage, Canton, Miss" is written on the back of the postcard above an ink stamp that reads "C. W. Whitbeck" with Witbeck's address in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

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  Charles Green Residence, Laurel, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of the three level home of Charles Green in Laurel, Mississippi is featured in this postcard. The house is three levels in the center and two levels on either side with dormer windows along the roof of the center third level. Double round columns flank the front door and trees and shrubs frame the home. A stone and iron fence with an iron gate are in front of the home. The title of the card is printed in black along the top edge of the card.

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  Cherokee Street Looking North from City Hall, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of the storefronts and automobiles on Cherokee Street as seen from City Hall in Brookhaven, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. Threes and tall shrubs are seen to the right of the street and the storefronts, sidewalks, and parked automobiles are to the left of the street. A small fountain in a triangular median is at the end of the street. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the card.

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  Courthouse in Ellisville, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of the Jones County Courthouse in Ellisville, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. The courthouse is a two story building with round columns at the entrances and dental molding around the top edges of the building. Trees and a small gazebo are in the courtyard and a black iron fence runs between the sidewalk and the yard of the courthouse. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Gilchrist Fordney Co. Saw Mill, Laurel, Mississippi

  A color illustration of the Chilchrist Fordney Company Saw Mill in Laurel, Mississippi is featured in this postcard. A group of logs is lined up on the left side of the image and two buildings with a silo and smoke stacks are on the right side. A reflective body of water is in the foreground. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image.

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  Gravel Pit, Six Miles from Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A color illustration of the gravel pit of the Brookhaven Gravel company is featured on this postcard. The railroad tracks, shrubbery, and water holes are depicted. The title is printed along the top, left of the card and an advertisement for the company is printed on the back, touting the gravel pit as one of the largest in the world, shipping seventy-five cars per day.

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  Jones County Courthouse, Laurel, Mississippi

  A sepia toned photograph of the Jones County Courthouse in Laurel, Mississippi, a two story building with round columns at the entrance and dentil molding along the roofline and gable edges is featured on this postcard. A confederate statue is depicted on the courthouse grounds to the left of the courthouse and short black railing runs along the front of the courthouse lawn. The title of the card is printed in white along the bottom edge of the image.

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  Kings Daughters Hospital, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A color illustration of Kings Daughters Hospital in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a three story, red brick building with white molding is featured on this postcard. Trees, bushes and shrubs are depicted around the hospital. The title of the postcard is printed in the upper right edge of the card.

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  Lincoln County Courthouse and Jail, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A black and white image of the Lincoln County Courthouse and Jail in Brookhaven, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. The courthouse, pictured on the left, is a split-level building with a tower on the left, front corner, arched windows, and arched entrance. The county jail, pictured on the right, is a three story building with a cupola in the center of the roof and an gabled front elevation. The windows in of the center of the second floor are arched an all the windows have bars over them. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image and the publisher is printed in small, red print along the right edge of the image.

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  McGrath Building and Post Office, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of the street view of the John McGrath and Sons Building and the post office is featured on this postcard. People are pictured on the sidewalks and in the street and a horse-drawn carriage is pictured in the street. The name of the building is lettered across the roofline above the second story arched windows. The title of the card is printed in red along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Oak Street, Laurel, Mississippi

  A sepia toned image of the storefronts and businesses on Oak Street in Laurel, Mississippi, is featured on this postcard. People, horses, and automobiles are pictured on the side of the street and lampposts and utility poles line the sidewalks. Signs for restaurants and other businesses are visible and a streetcar is pictured in the street. The title of the card is written in white along the bottom right edge of the card. An illegible postmark is on the back of the card beside a green, one cent, George Washinton postage stamp and the note written on the left half of the card is illegible due to damage to the back of the card.

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  Whitworth Avenue, Looking South, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of Whitworth Avenue in Brookhaven, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. Storefronts, including an arcade, E. B. Guess, and Hoffmans are pictured on the right side of the street with a horse and buggy parked in front of the E. B. Guess store and people walking the sidewalk. Utility poles line the street at the sidewalk. A line of automobiles parked at the sidewalk is pictured on the left side of the street. The car in the foreground has four men in hats leaning inside the driver side window. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image.

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  Y. M. C. A., Laurel, Mississippi

  A black and white photograph of the Y. M. C. A. building in Laurel, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. The front section of the brick building is three stories tall and the back section is one story. The windows and the entrances on the second floor of the front section are arched and each entrance includes a tall set of steps with hand rails. The title of the card is written in white in the bottom right of the image.

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  Air View of the Masonite Plant, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Masonite (engineered wood) plant in Laurel, Mississippi, a series of buildings beside a small body of water. A water tower is near the water and a steam or smoke is billowing from a nearby smoke stack. A field of trees is seen on the other side of the water. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image.

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  A Man and a Fish

  This black and white photograph features a man wearing a newsboy cap, light colored shirt, and dark pants standing facing a large fish that is hanging from a wooden plank. A tree and a wooden fence that has a diamond trellis on top is behind the man. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  A Man Holding Two Fish

  This black and white photograph features a man who is wearing a newsboy cap, a dark shirt and pants while holding a large fish in each hand. A tall hedge is behind him and a tree is to the right behind the hedge. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  A Woman and a Man Fishing

  This black and white photograph features a woman standing beside a tree while holding a cane fishing pole with a small fish dangling from the line. A man is seated on a log near her with a lake or pond in front of them. Tall grass and a line of trees are pictured on the other side of the water. The woman is wearing a light colored dress and a broad rimmed hat and the man is wearing light colored shirt and trousers and a light colored cap. "Miss EH." is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Baptismal Scene, Emanuel Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a large group of people gathered around a body of water where six people are in the water preparing for a baptism. The title of the image is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Baseball Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of a crowd gathered in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi baseball park watching a baseball game. Houses are seen beyond the baseball field. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Bay Street Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Bay Street Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The church is a gray, gothic style building with arched stained glass windows, a bell tower on the right corner, a small turret on the left and a small tower on the right side entrance. A house is seen to the left of the church and trees are in front of and to the right of the church. The title of the card is printed along the upper left.

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  Columbia Clinic, Columbia, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a Spanish colonial revival style clinic in Columbia, Mississippi. The clinic is a one story building with a clay tile roof, a curvilinear gable, and an intricately carved doorway. Bushes and ivy partially obscure the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge.

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  Commercial Avenue Looking East, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Commercial Avenue looking east in Laurel, Mississippi. Buildings of various sizes and styles on either side of the street along with horse drawn wagons. The title of the card is printed in red in the upper edge of the image.

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  Confederate Monument, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a Confederate monument in front of the Jones County Courthouse in Laurel, Mississippi. The monument is a stone statue of a soldier standing on a pedestal atop the roof of eight paired Tuscan columns on pedestals, that enclose a statue of a woman kneeling in grief, all on a stepped base. "Confederate Soldiers" is engraved on the facing of the monument, flanked by the image of crossed swords. The courthouse is to the right of the monument. The title of the card is printed at the bottom right of the image.

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  Corner Oak and Magnolia Streets, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the building on the corner of Oak Street and Magnolia Street. The building has a cupola on the corner and yellow "Laurel Light and Railway Company" street cars are parked in front. A man in a dark suit and bowler hat is standing in the street near the lead street car.

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  Courthouse, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Forest County courthouse in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a three story building with white columns on the third story of both the side and the front. A round section of the building is in the center and the front entrance includes arched details. Trees are in front of and to the side of the building and a dog is standing in front of the tree on the right.

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  Eighteen Fish on the Ground

  This black and white photograph features eighteen large fish attached to a rope or line spread out in a circle on the ground. Trees are pictured behind them and a car is pictured to the right. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a red brick, three story, neoclassical style church. Lush, green bushes line the exterior and a wide set of steps leads up to the four door entrance. The windows are stained glass and three small dormers are on the roof. A street lamp is depicted a at the sidewalk in front of the church. The title of the card is printed along the upper right edge of the card. the back of the card is addressed to Mrs. J. W. Hicksman in Kiner, Louisiana. The postmark is not readable. A green, one cent George Washington 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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  First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features the First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a three story, red brick, building with two, two story pillar columns on either side of the entrance. Stained glass windows are on the top two floors and a three domes are on the roof. Trees are on the side and front of the church. The title of the card is printed along the upper right edge of the image.

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  First Baptist Church, Purvis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color photograph of the First Baptist Church in Purvis, Mississippi, a one story, red brick building with four pillar columns across the front porch entrance and a bell tower with a steeple on top. The windows on the side of the church are arched. Trees are to the side and behind the church and a small sign for the church is to the right at the sidewalk. The name and location of the church are printed in the upper left corner on the back of the card.

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  First National Bank Building, Lumberton, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the First National Bank Building in Lumberton, Mississippi, a two story brick building with arched molding detail above some of the windows and dental molding along the top of the second story. Liverpool, London, and Globe Insurance Co. is written on the side. In the right corner is the local drug store, with a dog in the doorway, and a Coca-Cola ad in the window. Ca. 1905 Utility poles are on the corner in front and back. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  Front Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with views of the commercial buildings, trees, and utility poles. The tile of the card is printed in red along the upper edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. A. L. Wilkins in Silver Springs, Maryland the card was not mailed. An inscription is written in blue ink on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Front Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with views of the commercial buildings and utility poles as well as a gazebo. The image is in the upper left corner of the card and the title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image.

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  Front Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with views of the commercial buildings and utility poles as well as a gazebo. The title of the card is printed in red along the upper right of the image.

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  Inez Hotel, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the Inez Hotel in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a long, three story building with a second story balcony and arched windows. A tree is on the left end in front of the hotel. The title of the card is printed in red along the bottom left of the card and the publisher is printed in the lower right edge of the card.

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  Inez Hotel, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the Inez Hotel in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a long, three story building with a second story balcony and arched windows. A tree is on the left end in front of the hotel. The title of the card is printed in red along the bottom left of the card and the publisher is printed in the lower right edge of the card.

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  Lamar County Courthouse, Purvis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image o the Lamar County Courthouse in Purvis, Mississippi, a two story building with a two pillar columns at the entrance and white trim. Unreadable signs are on the lawn in front and a mid-twentieth century car is parked at the sidewalk. The identity and location of the image is written in pen on the back of the card.

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  Logging Scene Near Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a wagon of logs hitched to a heard of oxen with trees and utility poles behind them. A man is seen at the head of the oxen.

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  Main Street, Mount Olive, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the buildings on Min Street in Mount Olive, Mississippi. The corner building on the left has a sign for Calhoun Drug Co. at the roofline. Utility poles line the street on either side. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image.

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  Man and Woman Holding a Line of Fish

  This black and white photograph features a woman and man holding a line of fish between them while they stand in front of what appears to be a shed. The woman is wearing a head scarf and a long coat and the man is wearing a fedora, a light colored jacket and dark trousers. A table or bench is in the foreground in front of the people. "Miss EH." is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Masonic Temple, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Masonic Temple in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a two story colonial style building with two story pillar columns flanking the entrance, an arched, stained glass window above the front entrance, and hedges surrounding the exterior. "Masonic Temple" is lettered between the gabled roof and the trim of the above the second story. A large tree is on the left corner of the yard and cars are parked at the sidewalk to the left. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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  McLeod Furniture Co., Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features the McLeod Furniture Company in Laurel, Mississippi, a long building with a wall of windows. A pile of wood is in the foreground and railroad tracks run in front of the building and a train car is sitting at the far end. A water tower is seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the card.

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  Mobile and Ohio Depot, Waynesboro, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot in Waynesboro, Mississippi, a long building with a dormer on the roof over the main entrance. There are three doors along the front of the building and the windows have decorative grids. Signs reading "Waynesboro" are on the front and end of the building. People are pictured standing on the platform between the depot building and the railroad tracks. Utility poles are on either side of the railroad tracks. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Mrs. R. B. Campbell Residence, Columbia, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned image of a white, clapboard house with a long front porch, and two dormers on the hip style roof. A chicken wire fence is in front of the house and a chicken can be seen to the left in the yard of the house. A utility pole is directly in front of the house at the sidewalk and trees are seen on the sides, back, and front of the house. "Mrs. R. B. Campbell, [box number] Columbia, Miss." is written on the back of the card.

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  New Orleans and Northeastern (N.O. and N. E.) Railroad Station, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of People standing on the train platform of the New Orleans and Northeast Railroad station in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The platform is connected to a brick building lined with benches and the platform is covered by a long porch with metal railings and buttresses. The title of the card is printed on the lower left edge of the image and there are three inscriptions written on the image in various places. The back of the card is damaged and the in inscription and other information is not readable.

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  Pontiac Eastern Corp. Oil Refinery, Purvis, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the machinery among trees at the Pontiac Eastern Corp. Oil Refinery in Purvis, Mississippi.

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  Portrait of Two Children, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a sepia toned portrait of two children, an infant on the left and a toddler on the right. The infant is in a late nineteenth century or early twentieth century stroller and wearing a white gown. The female toddler Is standing beside the infant wearing a white dress, dark tights and shoes, and a dark bow in her hair. "Layton, Brookhaven, Miss." is embossed in the bottom left corner of the image.

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  Post Office, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Post Office located in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a red brick building with a flat roof and tall arched windows and doors. A narrow set of steps is seen a at the entrance to the left where two men are standing and a wide set of steps is seen along the width of the front entrance. A United States flag is flying on a pole from the roof of the building and a small sign reading "U. S. Post Office" is hanging in the center of the facade above the windows of the front of the building.

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  Residential House, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a one story Craftsman style house with a wide front porch that has brick columns on either end. Potted plants are on the porch, the ledges of the porch steps, and the short brick columns on the outside of the porch. Bushes line the front of the house. A dormer can be seen on the side of the house. A low wire and wood fence runs behind the sidewalk a young tree stands on the opposite side of the fence to the right in front of the house. There is no title printed on the card.

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  Sanford A. French Family, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white portrait of the S. A. French Family in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Ca. 1908. Sanford A. French (Sept. 3, 1845-April 18, 1917), a Virginian-born engineer and grocer is pictured with his Kentucky-born wife Harriette “Hattie” E. Hickman French (Oct. 16, 1863-March 9, 1932). Their daughter, Gay is pictured behind Harriette and the two women at the back are unidentified. All the women are wearing white dresses and French is wearing a bowler hat with a suit and bowtie. The group is standing in front of a porch with flowers and plants in front of them. A porch swing is partially visible on the porch to their left. "SA French Hattiesburg Miss Card came from Family estate" is written on the back of the card.

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  Second Street, Columbia, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of Second Street in Columbia, Mississippi, a street split by medians down the center. The medians have bushes and street lamps in them. Cars and buildings are pictured on either side of the street and people can be seen crossing the street in the distance. Trees are seen at the end of the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.

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  Seven Fish Hanging From a Wooden Structure

  This black and white photograph features seven fish hanging from a wooden structure attached to a fence or shed. A man seated in a chair is pictured to the left and pine trees are pictured behind the structure. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Southern Pine Bungalow, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a small, white house or bungalow with a long, low front porch. The columns lining the porch are brick on the bottom and white wood on the top. The right and left ends of the porch are covered in a pergola white the center of the porch, at the entrance to the bungalow is a solid, curved roof. Fencing is seen at the back of the house and trees are seen behind it. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image.

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  The Commercial National Bank and Trust Company, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Commercial National Bank and Trust Company in Laurel, Mississippi, a square, building with curved windows that have a gathered awning at the top, a curved window above the door, and "Commercial National Band and Trust Co." etched into the facade near the roofline at the entrance. Early twentieth century cars are parked in front of the building and two decorative lamp posts stand on the sidewalk. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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  The Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a corner street view of the Hotel Hattiesburg in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a five story brick hotel building with white moldings. The hotel is divided into to tall sections separated by a two story ornate main entrance. The title of the card is printed along the upper right edge of the card. An inscription is written in the white edge on the right of the card and on the left half on the back of the card. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Lula K. Wright in Oliver Springs, Tennessee though the card bears on evidence of having been mailed.

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  Thirteen Fish on a Line

  This black and white photograph features thirteen fish hanging from a line that is strung between two trees. A hedge of flowers is to the right, behind the fish and trees are to the left. The very top corner of a building with dental molding along the roofline is seen just above the hedge on the right. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Fish Hanging From a Pole

  This black and white photograph features two large fish hanging from a horizontal pole. A tree and a wooden fence are behind the fish. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Men Holding Fish From a Pole

  This black and white photograph features two older men, both wearing fedoras, khaki pants and white shirts while holding a pole that has a two fish hanging from it. Trees and a half wall are behind them. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Men Holding Two Fish from a Pole

  This black and white photograph features two men standing in front of a hedge while holding two large fish that are hanging from a pole between them. The man on the left if wearing a newsboy cap, light colored shirt and pants, and boots. The man on the right is wearing a newsboy cap, and a dark shirt and pants. A dog with a spiked collar is pictured at the bottom edge of the photograph. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Men with Four Fish

  This black and white photograph features two men standing in front of a hedge with a long pole braced on their shoulders with four fish hanging from the pole. The man on the left is wearing a newsboy cap and dark overalls over a dark shirt. The man on the right is wearing a fedora, a white stripped shirt and dark trousers with dark suspenders. A large tree is to the left behind the hedge. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Men with Four Fish On a Pole

  This black and white photograph features two men standing in front of a hedge with a long pole braced on their shoulders with four fish hanging from the pole. The man on the right is wearing a newsboy cap and dark overalls over a dark shirt and is holding one hand up and pointing toward the sky. The man on the left is wearing a fedora, a white stripped shirt and dark trousers with dark suspenders. A large tree is to the left behind the hedge. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Two Women With Fishing Poles

  This black and white photograph features two women in light colored dresses, holding cane fishing poles with moss covered trees behind them. Both women are wearing hats. "Miss EH." is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  W. B. Rogers' Residence, Laurel, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the W. B. Rogers' Residence in Laurel, Mississippi, a two story house with a small, a square porch on the left and the front. A dormer is on the front roof line and a wooden fence runs in front of the house. The title of the card is in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Everett Stalkner in Bude, Mississippi. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of West Pine Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The street is split by a grassy median. A large white house is seen on the right and what appears to be a church is on the left. Trees and sidewalks line both sides of the street. Ring shaped clouds are in the sky. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card.

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  Whitworth College, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color image of the famous entry gate of Whitworth Female College at corner of W. Cherokee Street and Jackson Street, near where Mary Jane Lampson Auditorium would be built in 1912. A gated, white arch with "Whitworth College" lettered on it, stands in front of a long white walkway. A large building is a the ended of the walkway. Trees line the road to the left of the arch. Whitworth Female College was a Methodist women’s college in Brookhaven, Mississippi, founded in 1858 by Milton Whitworth. It operated until 1938 when it was merged with Millsaps College. It is now the site of the Mississippi School of the Arts. Ca. 1904.

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  Woman Holding a Cane Fishing Pole and a Fish

  This black and white photograph features a woman holding a cane fishing pole in her right hand and a fish that's hanging from a fishing line in her left hand. The woman is wearing a short, sleeveless dress, a broad rimmed hat, and white lace up shoes. She is standing in front of a moss covered tree limb and a small body of water is a little further behind her. The donor indicated that the series of fish/fishing photographs were taken in Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast though locations were not specified on the individual photographs.

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  Main Street Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the street view of a gothic style red brick church with a bell tower on the left corner. The windows of the church are arched with white moldings. Houses and trees are on either side of the church. The title along the top of the card identifies the church as "Main St. Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, 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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  Public Library, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with arched windows on the second floor. Curved staircases on either side of front entrance lead to the second floor entrance. A sign over the entrance identifies the building as a public library. A palm tree stands in front of the building and a mid-twentieth century car is parked in front. Women are walking on he sidewalk. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and press information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A title in the upper left corner reads "Public Library, Hattiesburg, Miss."

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  Images of Three Buildings at Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features three images of buildings at the Mississippi Southern College. The top image is of the two story Joe Cook Memorial Library. The middle image is of the pergolas and flowers in the Sunken Garden. The bottom image is of the the two story brown brick auditorium. The title along the top of the card reads "Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Miss.--35" The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Portland, Oregon, December 21, 1948. The card is inscribed and is addressed to L. H. Peevey in Cresswell, Oregon. An address label for Mrs. Paul J. Watts in Portland, Oregon, is placed sideways in the lower left corner.

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  Leaf Hotel, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Leaf Hotel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a white, four story building with arched windows, a second story balcony, five columns at the front entrance and a red roof. The Leaf Hotel sign is depicted above the second floor balcony. Mid-twentieth century cars are depicted as being parked on the street beside the hotel. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Mrlva Bowman in Dayton Ohio. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., November 17, 1945 and a green, one cent "Freedom of Speech and Religion" 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 Library, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August 11, 1945

  This postcard features a color illustration of the public library in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a two story, brick building with arched second story windows and a red roof. Trees and shrubs line the building and small palm tree is on the front lawn. The title of the card is printed along the upper edge. A Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August 11, 1945 postmark is on the back of the card with a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp. A note is written to Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Lanbach from Hilma.

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  Cotton Warehouse and Compress, Columbia, Miss. Storage Capacity 7500 Bales

  This postcard features a black and white image of men standing in the aisle among bales of cotton in the cotton warehouse and compress in Columbia, Mississippi. The warehouse has a 7500 bale capacity. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. E. Leichter in Columbus, Indiana. The card is postmarked Columbia, Miss., October 6, 1943 and a green, one cent George Washington 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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  Administration Building and Hattiesburg Hall at Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two buildings. The Administration Building on the left side of the card is a two story red building with white trim and white columns at the entrances. A domed rotunda is in the center of the building. Hattiesburg Hall is a three story red brick building on the right of the card. Trees and shrubs are seen in front of and around the buildings and the names of the buildings are typed near each building. The title along the top of the card reads "Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The box indicated for postage is marked through and the word "free" is written inside. The card is postmarked for Camp Shelby, Mississippi, November 5, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Willwernz.

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  Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a lake with a bridge over it and pine trees behind it. The corner of a building can be seen to the left of it. The title in the left corner reads "Picturesque Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." 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. "Free" is handwritten in the space designated for the postage stamp and the card is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi July 23, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Newton Hahn in Janeytown, Maryland.

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  Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a lake view with a white railed pier and a building on the bank. A mid-twentieth century car is parked near the pier. Tall pine trees line the back portion of the lake's bank. The title in the upper left corner describes the scene as "Picturesque Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, 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 twice. The first postmark is for Camp Shelby, Mississippi, August 3, 1946 and the second is for Caseyville, Illinois, August 8, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Donald Bollman in Caseyville, Illinois.

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  Masonic Temple, A Two Story Brown Brick Bulding, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with large white columns at the front entrance and an arched stained glass window above the front double doors. A tall pine tree is on the corner of the lot and the building is surrounded by shrubs. Mid-twentieth century cars are parked on the street next to the building. 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 item is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi Jun 12, 1942. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haith.

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  Whitworth College, Brookhaven, Mississippi, May 1, 1942

  This black and white postcard features a photograph of a building at Whitworth [Female] College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The three story building bares Spanish Colonial influence with a square, column lined porch at the entrance and an arched window above the attached balcony and an arched facade in center of the roof elevation. Small trees line the front of the building and two threes frame the building. The title of the card is printed in a text box in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard is postmarked Durant, Mississippi, May 1, 1942 and a green, Statue of Liberty postage stamp is in the upper right corner. A note is written to Myrtis (Mrs. W. E. Aaron from Gertrude.

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  Women Walking the Sidewalk, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features several women in dresses walking the sidewalk. Buildings are on the left. Signs for "Coca-Cola," "Drugs," and "Postal Telegraphs" is visible on the side of the buildings and men are walking out of the buildings. The back of the photograph provides the location and date.

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  Mississippi Central Railroad Train, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This is a black and white photograph of a train engine, coal tender, and railway car of a Mississippi railroad train sitting on the tracks. The name of the railroad company is printed on the side of the coal tender. An electric powerline pole is seen behind the train engine. The photographer's name and location is stamped on the back of the photograph and "MSC 152 x Jc 2030.1036 [?] Brookhaven Miss 2.50" is written in blue ink along the bottom edge.

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  Mississippi Central Railroad Train, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This is a black and white photograph of a train engine, coal tender, and railway car of a Mississippi railroad train sitting on the tracks. The name of the railroad company is printed on the side of the coal tender. A man is seen leaning out of the cab and another man is seen standing in front of the open door on the railway car. "Mississippi Central #102 at Brookhaven Miss 8/40 4885" is typed across the top of the back of the photograph.

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  Abandoned Hattiesburg Post Office, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features the old, abandoned post office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a one story building with a hip roof, molding along beneath the roof and two, white pillar columns at the front entrance. Trees and bushes are along the left side and left corner and sconces with globe fixtures on the top flank the entrance. A utility pole and a traffic light is seen in front of the post office and two mid-twentieth century cars are parked beside the post office. An inscription on the back of the photo reads "Hattiesburg P.O. Abandoned Miss" and "1939" is written in the lower right corner.

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  Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the two story, brick high school building in Brookhaven, Mississippi. White molding and rim line the top of the building, the bump outs, and the windows. The roofline has several peaks along the edges with diamond accents. Tall bushes line the front of the building and a small entrance on the left side has a covered porch. A sidewalk runs along the front of the building at the street. The title of the card is printed along the top of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. La Moine Jenkins in Wabash, Indiana. The card is postmarked Hamburg, Mississippi, July 28, 1939 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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  Hattiesburg Post Office, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features the Post Office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a One story building with stone columns across the front entrance and tall windows. Utility poles and a traffic light are seen in front and a mid-twentieth century car is parked on the side of the street across from the post office. The inscription on the back of the card reads "Hattiesburg P.O. new Miss." and "1939" is written in the lower right corner.

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  Administration Building, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a three story building with white columns along the front. Trees and an early twentieth century car are depicted in front of the building. The title along the bottom reads "Administration Building, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and correspondence placement. "Aug. 15, 1938" is handwritten in ink in the upper left.

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  City Hall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Three Story Brick Building

  This black and white picture postcard features the corner view of a three story building with early twentieth century cars parked in front. The title along the bottom of the card reads "City Hall, Hattiesburg, 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. "Aug. 15, 1938" and "1959 1938|21" are handwritten in the space for correspondence.

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  Main Street Looking North, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of Main Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi looking north. Buildings of various sizes and styles line both sides of the street and cars are parked in front of the buildings. People are seen on the sidewalk on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed in the top center of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Clifton Hutchins in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., October 12, 1934 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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  Main Street Looking North, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a downtown street with several early twentieth century cars parked on either side of the street. The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street Looking North, Hattiesburg, Miss.--9" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, April 16, 1934. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. E. P. Golden in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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  Red and White Brick, Multilevel High School, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a multilevel red and white brick building with an American flag flying on a flagpole to the left of the building. The title along the top of the card reads "High School, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information. The postage stamp has been removed and the card is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi, August 22, 1934. The card is inscribed, though several places in the inscription are damaged and illegible. The card is addressed to Mrs. Joe S. Cain in Sallis, Mississippi.

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  One of the Beautiful Homes in Laurel, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white house with white columns across the front. The house is partially obscured by several trees and shrubs in front near the sidewalk. Two brick pillars stand on either side of the driveway and a white streetlamp stands between the sidewalk and the street. The title in the upper right edge reads "One of the Beautiful Homes in Laurel, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.

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  Seventh Avenue Cottages, Laurel, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a row of small one story cottages as seen from the street. A sidewalk with steps leading up to the cottages runs along the side of the road. Trees are seen behind the cottages and on the left side of the street. Small trees line the grassy area between the street and the sidewalk. The title in the upper right reads "Seventh Avenue Cottages Laurel, 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.

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  United States Post Office, Laurel, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a light brick building with tall arched windows on three sides, a hip roof, and hedges across the front. A United States flag is on a tall pole in front and early twentieth century cars are parked on the street. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Post Office--Laurel, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo post card and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Y. M. C. A. Building on Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a four story building with tall white columns across the front entrance and smaller white columns across the side entrance porch. Bushes line the front of the building. The title along the top of the card reads "Y. M. C. A. Building on Main Street, Hattiesburg, Miss. --19" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "First organized in 1913, this unit of the Y, centrally located, was used by soldiers of Camp Shelby. It has excellent facilities and is well patronized."

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  Hattiesburg Post Office, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a white building with decorative columns attached on all sides. An United States Flag flies on a pole on the roof of the building. The title along the top of the card reads "Post Office, Hattiesburg, Miss.-3" 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 postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi October 15, 1929. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Hedwig Troxler in Kenvil, Morris County, New Jersey.

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  Main Street. Leakesville, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of storefronts with people standing out front. Signs for " People's Drug Co." and "People's Restaurant" are on the front of two of the stores. The title "Main Street, Leakesville, Miss." is located along the bottom 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 Leakesville, Mississippi, February 16, 1925. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Wm MaGee.

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  A View of Front Street from Main Street, Downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features buildings and early twentieth century cars in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Front St. From Main, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator 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 Hattiesburg, Mississippi November 12, 1924. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Myrtle Butler in Liberty, Mississippi.

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  Eastern View of Buildings on Pine Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a view of buildings and cars parked on a street. A sign on a building on the right side of the street advertises Rex Car. The title along the bottom of the car reads "Pine St. Looking East, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as postcard and indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, September 19, 1924. The card is inscribed and is addressed to S. W. Wiley Jr. Ruxton, Maryland.