Pine Belt Region

The Pine Belt Region of Mississippi consists of New Augusta, Prentis, Ellisville, Lumberton, Laurel, Leakesville, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Bassfield, Collins, Columbia, Petal, Purvis, Richton, Sandersville, Soso, State Line, Sumrall, Waynesboro, and Bay Springs.

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White Two Story House with a Tourett, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a white two story house. The house has a wrap-around porch and a matching balcony above it. A three story tourett is on the right end of the house and trees are seen behind the house. Descripitions are handwritten on the bottom and up the right side of the card and initials are handwritten in the upper left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indiction 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, July 11, 1907. The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Whittle in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Administrative Building. Mississippi Woman's College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large three story red brick building with four white columns across the front entrance. A white concrete circular fountain is in the center of a sidewalk that leads to the building. The sidewalk is lined by trees and bushes. The title along the top reads "Administrative Building. Mississippi Woman's College, 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 crooked in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Poplarville, Mississippi, August 7, 1906. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Misses Evelyn and Freda Pahn in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Bird's Eye View Looking South Over Hattiesburg, Mississippi from the roof of Hotel Hattiesburg

This black and white picture postcard features a bird's eye view of Hattiesburg, Mississippi depicting a view of buildings and streets. The title along the bottom of the postcard reads "3353 Birdseye View, looking south from Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Miss. Photo by D. B. Honely" An inscription is written beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August 27. The card is addressed to Mr. W. D. Martin Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland.
Buildings on East Front Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Orr Brothers Furniture Company, Hattiesburg Tailoring Company, H. & S. Kats, Prop., Leleu Signs

This postcard features a black and white image of buildings on East Front Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The building on the left has arched windows on the bottom, arched brickwork above the windows on the second story and a sign that reads "Furniture Orr Bros Furniture" between the windows and the roofline and a vertical sing between the last to windows that simply reads "signs". Awnings are on the three windows on the left. The building on the right has arched windows on the second story and awnings over the windows o the first floor. A sign that says "Restaurant" is between the first and second story windows. The title of the card names all of the businesses located there and is printed below the bottom edge of the image. An inscription is written across the top of the image and across the bottom edge of the card. The copyright and publisher is printed in the lower left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Julian Bailey in Laurel, Mississippi. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., December 28, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right.
First Baptist Church on the Corner of Man and Bushman Streets, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a church with arched windows and a tower with a steeple on the corner entrance of the church. A utility pole is visible in front of the church. The title along the bottom of the card reads "First Baptist Church, cor. Main and Bushman Streets, Hattiesburg, Miss." The photographer is listed just above the title and an inscription is written along all four edges of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg July 12, 1906. The card is addressed o Mr. Stephen Hurt in Angus, New Mexico.
Hotel Hattiesburg, Pine and Mobile Streets, 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 in the upper left corner of the card and the photographer, D. B. Henley, is printed in the lower right corner. The copyright date is printed in the lower right edge of the image.
Kennedy Building Citizen's Bank

This black and white postcard features a corner view of a three story building with arched doorways and windows on the corner entrance. The title in the upper right corner reads "Kennedy Building and Citizen's Bank, Cor. Of Main and Front Streets, Hattiesburg, Miss." An inscription is written along the side of the card beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard, carte postal, postal card and provides photographer information as well as indiction for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Laurel, Alabama December [?] 1906 and the second postmark is in Allison, Illinois December 27, 1906. The card is not inscribed but is addressed to Miss Cora Stewart in Allison, Illinois.
Logging Yellow Pine, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features cut lumber in a pine forest with oxen pulled wagons loaded with lumber. The card is inscribed along the left side and the title along the bottom reads "Yellow Pine for Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for New Orleans, Louisiana September 28, 1906 and the second postmark is Washington, October 1906. The card is addressed to Miss Francis Weeks in Washington, D. C.
New Orleans and Northeastern (N. O. and N. E.) Railroad Bridge Across Leaf River, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a railroad bridge over a body of water. Trees are seen on the bank behind the bridge. An inscription is written across the image of the card. The title along the bottom of the card reads "N. O. & N. E. Railroad Bridge Across Leaf River, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides the publisher and photographer information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, June 29, 1906. "Post Card" is written in pencil above the card's printed "Post Card." The card is addressed to Miss Pearl McDevitt in Hattiesburg, Mississippi."
Residence in Prentiss, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a two story house with bay windows on the right side, a small second floor balcony, and a porch with white posts and railing on the center and left side. A smaller bay window is above the porch and beside the balcony. A black iron fence runs along the front of the house. The handwritten title along the bottom of the card reads "Residence In Prentiss, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Prentiss, Mississippi, September 11, 1905. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mattie Longimo in Columbia, Missouri.
State Charity Hospital Laurel, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large three/four story stone building lined with trees. The roofline of the building features dented molding giving the building a castle-like appearance. Trees and bushes line the building. Early twentieth century cars are parked in an area at the foot of the buildings yard. The title in the upper left identifies the property as "State Charity Hospital Laurel, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement.
Presbyterian Church, Leakesville, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a Presbyterian Church in Leakesville, Mississippi, a one story, brown brick building with arched windows and an arched door, a bell tower and steeple, and a skinny chimney on the left side of the roof. Trees are depicted behind the church. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. An inscription is written sideways across the back of the card. [see transcription field}
The Upper County Bridge Over Leap River, Hatttiesburg, Mississipppi

This black and white picture postcard features a metal bridge over a river. Trees are on either side of the river. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The Upper County Bridge Across Leap River, Hattiesburg, Miss." An inscription and date is handwritten beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is Hattiesburg, Mississippi, December 3, 1901 and the second postmark is Asbery Park, New Jersey December 5, 1901. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. H. A. Howland in Asbery Park, New Jersey.
Administration Building, Mississippi State Normal School, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a three story red brick building with white posts and railings and a water tower to the left of the building. The title along the top reads "Administration Building, Mississippi State Normal School, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for the postage stamp and address placement.
Administration Building, Mississippi State Normal School, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a three story red brick building with eight tall white columns across the front porch entrance. Decorative white railing runs along the top of the porch roof and the windows along the front porch are all curved. A water tower stands to the left of the building. The title along the top of the card identifies the building as "Administration Building, Mississippi State Normal School, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Administration Building, Mississippi Women's College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi With a Water Fountain in Front

This color postcard features the three story red brick building with three white columns. A fountain is featured in the front along with a sidewalk lined with bushes and trees. The title along the top reads "Administration Building, Mississippi Women's College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. "1569.3d" is written in pencil in the upper right.
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 card 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; "4--" is handwritten in pencil in the upper right.
Aerial View of the Hercules Powder Company Plant Complex

This color postcard features an aerial view of a complex of buildings, streets and rail lines. The title along the top of the card reads "Hercules Powder Co. Plant, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Aerial View of the Mississippi Normal College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features an aerial view of the buildings, roads and landscapes of Mississippi Normal College. The title typed along the top of the card reads "75463 Mississippi Normal College Hattiesburg, Miss."
A Two Story, Brown Brick Library, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with arched windows on the second story and curves staircases at the front entrances. The title in the upper right corner reads "Library, 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. "1570-30" is handwritten in the upper right of the card.
Barron Motor Company Building and Cars

This black and white picture postcard features a two story ornate brick building with "Barron Motor Company" lettered on the facing of one side and "Lincoln Ford Fordson" lettered on the facing of another side. Early twentieth century cars are parked along the side and in front of the building. The title typed along the top reads "94835 Barron Motor Company, Hattiesburg, Miss."
Bathing and Picnicking on Lake Tangipahoa in Percy Quin Park, McComb, Mississippi

This color postcard features people picnicking on the banks of a lake, swimming, and standing on the diving platform with a view of trees and water. The title along the top of the card reads "Bathing and Picnicking, Water that is Pure from the Tangipahoa River, on Lake Tangipahoa in Percy Quin Park" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Bay Street Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Street View

This color postcard features the exterior of a gothic style white church. A turret is on the left side of the building and the belfry tower is on the right front of the church. The windows are arched with white molding. Two bear trees stand in front of the church and a red roofed house is to the left of the church. The title along the top of the card identifies the church as "Bay Street Presbyterian 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.
Bay Street Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Street View

This color postcard features the exterior of a gothic style white church. A turret is on the left side of the building and the belfry tower is on the right front of the church. The windows are arched with white molding. Two bear trees stand in front of the church and a red roofed house is to the left of the church. The title along the top of the card identifies the church as "Bay Street Presbyterian 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.
Belhomie Railroad Train Engine, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features a Belhomie Railroad engine on the tracks. "250" is on the side of the cab. A bell is between the smoke stack and the sandbox. Trees are behind the engine. The words on the tender are not legible. The back of the photograph identifies the train and the location. "Epson" is printed on the paper in multiple places.
Bird's Eye View of Hattiesburg, Mississippi Looking North from the Roof of Hotel Hattiesburg.

This black and white picture postcard features a bird's eye view of Hattiesburg, Mississippi depicting rooftops, trains and railways, and buildings in the distance. The sign on top of the roof on the bottom right reads "Merchants Grocery Co. Wholesale." The title typed across the top of the card reads "13914 Birds eye view looking north from the roof of Hotel Hattiesburg. Miss."
Building at the Memorial Entrance of the State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the building bearing a U. S. flag in te center and the building title on the front of the building reads "Mississippi Normal College". Two buildings can be partially seen in the background on either side. The title along the top of the card reads "Memorial Entrance, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indiction for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Buildings and Street Traffic in Downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features an early twentieth century view of buildings and street traffic in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A street clogged with early horses and carriages runs between several buildings. People can be seen walking the sidewalks and utility poles are depicted on the left side of the street. The title along the top of the card reads "Front Street Looking East from Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi with an illegible date. The card is addressed to Miss F. D. J. George at the Gulf Coast Health Resort, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Buildings on the Mississippi Southern College Campus, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features several buildings and trees on a college campus. The center building featurs a domed rotunda and a U. S. flag flies from a flagpole near the red brick building on the right. The title along the top of the card reads "Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Campus View of the Side of a Two Story Buildings with White Columns, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features the side view of the front of a two story brick building with white columns and landscaping surrounding it. The title in a box at the bottom of the card reads "Campus View, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Miss."
Campus View of the Side of a Two Story Buildings with White Columns, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features the side view of the front of a two story brick building with white columns and landscaping surrounding it. The title in a box at the bottom of the card reads "Campus View, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Miss."
Catholic Church with a Center Bell Tower, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a white church with arched windows and a bell tower in the front center and a cross at the top of the tower's peak. Houses are to the left and behind the church. The title in the upper right reads "Catholic 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.
Catholic Church With Front Tower Steeple, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color picture postcard features a white catholic church with arched windows and a steepled tower at the entrance. Other buildings and homes are seen behind the church. The title in the upper right reads "Catholic 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.
Children at a Public Swimming Pool, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a group of children swimming and hanging out around a swimming pool. The title along the top of the card reads "Swimming Pool, 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.
Citizens Bank and Commerce, a Three Story Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features the corner of a three story brick building. The building features arched windows and entryways, and the right side the building features several business signs. People and vehicles are seen on the street outside the building. The title typed along the top of the card reads "13910 Citizens Bank and Post Office Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the photograph has a handwritten identification of the building pictured.
City Hall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Three Story Red Bricked Building

This color picture postcard features the corner view of a red bricked, three story building with white columns at each entrance. An American flag flies at the front peak. The title along the top 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 postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads, "City Hall, Hattiesburg, Miss. In this building is also the Main Fire Dept., Mayor's Office and Police Dept."
Close-up View of the Administration Building, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard featuring a three story brick building with white columns along the front porch. The title along the top of the card reads "Administration Building, State Teachers College, Hattiesburg, Miss.--2" 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 postmark is illegible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Calhoun.
Commercial Avenue, Laurel, Mississippi

This color reproduction photograph features a street with buildings and utility poles on either side. Horse drawn carriages are in the street. The title along the top of the photograph reads "Commercial Avenue, Laurel, Miss."
Confederate Monument in Courthouse Square, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a tall monument with a soldier on top, a woman on the left side of the base and a soldier on the right side of the base. 1861-1865 is engraved on the front of the base. The monument is beside a three story red brick building and trees are behind it. The title along the top of the card identifies the scene as "Confederate Monument in Court House Square, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement.
Confederate Monument in Courthouse Square, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a spherical confederate monument with soldiers depicte at the base of the sphere. The monument stands to the right of a courhouse. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Confederate Monument in Court House Square, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Confederate Monument Outside the Forrest County Courthouse, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a spherical monument with confederate figures on either side and at the top. 1861-1865 is carved into the base of the monument. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Corner View of Columbia Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the corner view of Columbia Street Baptist Church. The church is red brick with four white columns at each entrance and a round rotunda in the center of the building. People are depicted walking up the steps and on the sidewalk in front of the church. The title along the top of the card reads "Columbia Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Miss."
Courthouse and Confederate Monument, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the front view of the red brick three story Forrest County courthouse with a spherical Confederate monumnent to the right of the building. The courthouse features four white columns at the top of the entrance steps. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Court House, Hattiesburg, Miss. reached via "Panama Limited," Illinois Central System." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides ndication for postage stamp placement. The logo for the Illinois Central System is in the upper left corner with the words "Illinois Central The Road of Travel Luxury" in the top center of the card. The description in the lower left corner reads "Route of the "Panama Limited"--the finest train on earth. Barber, maid, valet and bath."
Courthouse and Confederate Statue, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the three story red brick Forrest County Courthouse with the spherical confederate statue. The Courthouse features four white columns at the entrance steps and trees and landscaping surrounding the building. A black iron fence surrounds the courthous square. The title along the top of the card reads "Court House and Confederate Statue, Hattiesburg, Miss.--39" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Cut Trees on a Wagon Pulled by Oxen, Logging Scene Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features an image of cut trees on the back of a wagon that is being pulled by a team of oxen while men stand nearby. The title along the bottom right of the card reads "Logging Scene, near Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Damaged Class Portrait in Front of a Brick Building [check the original to see if the back needs to be scanned]

This black and white photograph features four rows of children posed in front of a brick building with a window. The photo is badly damaged and some faces are obscured. A white label identifying most of the children is place in the bottom center. The children identified are as follows: Clifton Wroten, (?), Adkins Stevens, Chester Stringer, Ernest Holder, Guy Thigpen, Odie Holder, Ellen Lott, Bernice McKenzie, Jessie Rogers, Cassie Hall, Trudie Stringer, Annie Ruth Stevens, Dewey Mae Fail, Robbie Fail, Edith Whitney, Ruth McFarland, Essie Oats, Gracey Massey, Dewey Hinton, Hill Denson, Coburn Hinton, and Boultons.
Dipping and Scraping Rosin Gum for Turpintine Still

This color postcard features men with tools in the forest scraping bark from trees. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Dipping and Scraping Rosin Gum for Turpintine Still." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Eighth Avenue Cottages, Laurel, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a street lined with small houses of varying shapes, colors, and styles. Trees are behind the houses and the leaves of a tree can be seen in the upper right corner. The title along the upper left identifies the area as "Eighth 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. "B16" is handwritten on the right side of the card.
Episcopal Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a brick neo-gothic style church with a squared tower at the front entrance and a rounded end. Arched windows are throughout the structure. The title in the upper left identifies the church as "Episcopal 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.
Fertilizer Factory and Cotton Oil Mills, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features several buildings with a tracks running between them and a water tower in the distance behind them. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Ferterlizer Factory and Cotton Oil Mills, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a red brick gothic style church with arched windows, a tower, and landscaping. The title along the top of the card reads "First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Forrest Club Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a white building with a green roof and white porch rails and columns flanked by trees on either side and a flower lined walkway in front. The title along the top of the card reads "1600 Forrest Club, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address, correspondence and postage stamp placement. "CLUB" is handwritten in blue ink on a piece of tape placd in the center of the card.
Forrest County Courthouse and Confederate Monument, Right Angled View

This black and white photograph features a view of the right side of the Forest County Courthouse and the spherical Confederate monument to the right of the building. A tree partially blocks the view of the entrance. The title typed along the top of the card reads "64764 Forest County Court House. a Confederate. Monument. Hattiesburg. Miss."
Front and Back of the Ball Stadium and Dormitory, Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features two views of a baseball stadium and dormitory. The front view is in the upper right of the card and the back view with a U. S. flag is in the lower left of the card. The title in the upper left reads "Ball Stadium and Dormitory, Mississippi Southern College Hattiesburg, Miss.--26" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Front Street, Looking North, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a busy street with tall buildings on either side. The street is busy with people and early twentieth century cars. The title in the upper part of the card identifies the scene as "Front Street, looking North, 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.
Front View of the Nine Story Forrest Hotel, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the narrow front view of the nine story Forrest Hotel. The hotel features blue and white striped awnings over the first floor windows and a large sign on the roof advertising "Forrest Hotel." The title along the top reads "Forrest Hotel, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Front View of the Nine Story Forrest Hotel, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the narrow front view of the nine story Forrest Hotel. The hotel features blue and white striped awnings over the first floor windows and a large sign on the roof advertising "Forrest Hotel." The title along the top reads "Forrest Hotel, Hattiesburg, Miss."
Front View of Three Story Hattiesburg, Mississippi City Hall

This black and white picture postcard features the front view of a three story brick building with white columns at the entrance. 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 and artist information as well as indication for message placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hewlett, New York, January 14, 1951. A picture of a yellow bird with black and white wings is centered in the portion of the card designated for correspondence and "Clarence" is typed beneath it. The card is addressed to Cynthia Lee Holmes in East Syracuse, New York.
Gen. Wood Addressing Crowd at Court House, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a crowd of people facing a man on a stage. A large tree is prominently visible in the middle of the crowd. The title along the top of the card reads "Gen. Wood Addressing Crowd at Court House, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Group of Young Boys In Front of a Brick Building

This photograph features fifteen young boys wearing suits are gathered in two rows in front of a brick building with a window to the right. The boys in the front row are seated with their legs crossed while the boys behind them are standing. The boys are identified in a white label in the bottom center of the photo. The boys are identified as follows: top row, Clarence Jones, Chester Chisolm, Max Joiner, Coburn Hinton, Unidentified, Willie Denson, Neil Yelverton, and RJ Burnett; bottom row: Herman Thompson, Clifton Wroten, Hill Denson, Donnie Fail, Adkins Stevens, Odis Holder, and Floyd Montgomery. The photograph is mounted on black paper and is partially obscured by a rip down the center that has been repaired with tape.
Hattiesburg Compress, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features railway freight cars on the tracks with buildings and stacks of materials in the yard beside buildings. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Hattiesburg Compress, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Hattiesburg Post Office, a White Columned Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white photograph features a white columned building with people in period clothing and early twentieth century cars in front. A United States flag flies atop the roof of the building. "75457 Post Office. Hattiesburg. Miss." is typed along the top of the card.
Hattiesburg Public Library, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two story brick building with arched windows on the second floor and curved stairs leading to the second floor entrance. The roof of the building is red and trees and shrubbery surrounds the building. The title along the top of the card reads "Public Library, 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.
Hattiesburg Trust and Banking Co. Front Entrance, Hattiesburg, Mississipppi

This color picture postcard features the front entrance to a building. There is a large white column on either side of the two story entrance, and a balcony is on the second floor above the door. Three men in suits are seen standing on the front steps leading to the door. The facing of the building is carved with the words. The ornate top facing reads "Hattiesburg Trust and Banking Company" and the portion of the facing beneath that reads "Incorparated A. D. 1905." The title along the top of the card reads "Hattiesburg Trust and Banking Co. Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Hercules Employees' Store and Club Room, A White Two Story Concrete Square Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a white two story square concrete building with shrubs lining the left side and an exterior stairway to the second story visible on the right side of the building. The title along the top of the card reads "Hercules Employees' Store and Club Room, Hattiesburg, Miss.--16" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
High School, Red Brick Four Story Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a four story red brick building with white trim and a double door entrance. A United States flag flies on a tall flagpole to the left front of the building and a series of sidewalks leads to and around the building. Trees and colorful bushes provide landscaping to the sides and front of the building. The title in the upper right identifies the building as "High School, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement.
Horse and Buggy Lined Street, Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a busy street with several horse drawn carriages and buggies. The back of the buggy in the lower left corner advertises "Henley Photographer". The title along the bottom of the card reads "Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Hotel Hattiesburg, A Two Tower, Five Story Red Brick Hotel as Viewed from the Left Side of the Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a five story, red brick hotel that is split into two towers with a two story lobby between the towers. A hotel sign protrudes from the front of the two story lobby and people are seen walking the sidewalk in front of the building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Hotel Hattiesburg, A Two Tower, Five Story Red Brick Hotel as Viewed from the Right Side of the Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a five story, red brick hotel that is split into two towers with a two story lobby between the towers. A hotel sign protrudes from the front of the two story lobby and early twentieth century cars are parked on the street in front of the hotel. The title in the upper right of the card reads "Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a corner street view of a five story red brick hotel building with white moldings. The hotel is divided into to tall sections separated by a two story ornate main entrance. People in early twentieth century clothing are walking on the sidewalk in front. The title in the upper right corner reads "Hotel Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Hotel Weidman, D. B. Henly Photo Studio, and Century Drug Store on R. R. Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features buildings identified by the storefront signs as Hotel Weidman, D. B. Henly Photo Studio, and Century Drug Store with men standing outside in front. The title along the bottom of the card reads "View on R. R. Street, Hattiesburg, Miss." The photographer is named in the bottom left 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.
H. S. Haggerty Residence, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a three story spanish style house with several trees and bushes partially obscuring the view of the house. The title along the top of the top of the card reads "Residence of H. S. Haggerty, 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.
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 as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Industrial Cottage--A Two Story Buildings with Dormer Windows on the Roof, Normal College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with white trim around the porch and windows, white porch columns, and white trimmed dormer windows on the front roof elevation. The title along the top of the card reads "Industrial Cottage, Normal College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Industrial Cottage--A Two Story Buildings with Dormer Windows on the Roof, Normal College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with white trim around the porch and windows, white porch columns, and white trimmed dormer windows on the front roof elevation. The title along the top of the card reads "Industrial Cottage, Normal College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
In the Pine Woods Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features an early twentieth century convertible car parked on a winding road among tall pine trees. Two people are visible in the car and a man is seen standing beside one of the pine trees behind the car. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp and address placement.
I.O.O.F (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Building, Lodge no. 127, Front Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi--A Three Story Building With a Horse Standing in Front

This black and white picture postcard features a three story building with an awning over the front door entrance and a balcony on the third floor. The window over the door reads "I. O. O. F." and a small sign to the left of the entrance reads "Oliver and Burkes Contractors." A horse stands on the street in front and a ladder is laying on sidewalk. The title beneath the photo reads "I. O. O. F. Building, Lodge No. 127, Front St., Hattiesburg, Miss. Issued by D. B. Henley, Photographer." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard with indication for stamp, address, and correspondence placement. The card is partially addressed to Miss A. George.
Junction Where the Bouie and Leave Rivers Fork

This color postcard features the tree filled land that forms the junction to fork a river into two. The title along the top of the card reads "Junction of the Leaf and Bouie Rivers, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Kennedy Building Citizen's Bank [needs to be rescanned. Inscription cut off.]

This black and white postcard features a corner view of a three story building with arched doorways and windows on the corner entrance. The title in the upper right corner reads "Kennedy Building and Citizen's Bank, Cor. Of Main and Front Streets, Hattiesburg, Miss." An inscription is handwritten along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard, carte postale, and postal card and provides photographer information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of the lake, including white bridges connecting patches of land in the water, buildings behind the lake and several trees. The title along the top of the card reads "In Beautiful Lake View Park, Hattiesburg, Miss.--17" 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.
Leaf Hotel, A Four Story, White Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a four story white hotel with mid-twentieth century cars parked on the street beside the hotel. The title along the top of the card reads "Leaf Hotel, 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.
Leaf River N. O. and N. E. Bridge, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a metal bridge over a river with trees in the background. The title along the top of the card reads "Leaf River N. O. and N. E. Bridge, 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. The card is inscribed but is not addressed to anyone, doesn't include a postmark, date or postage stamp.
Longleaf Timber Near Laurel, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a grove of tall pine trees with a narrow road running in front. The handwritten title in the lower left corner reads "Long Leaf Timber near Laurel, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A handwritten verse spans across the card.
Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a street view of a two story red brick church with four white columns along the front porch. The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, 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.
Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large red brick church with a dome in the center of the roof and white columns across the porches of the two entrances. The windows are arched stained glass with brick and white moldings and white space above. The title in the upper right identifies the church as "Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Main Street East, Hattiesburg, Missississippi

This black and white postcard features a view of buildings on a street where horsedrawn carriages are parked. A sign for Hattiesburg Hardware is visible on a building to the right. The title at the top reads "4290 Main St., Looking East, Hattiesburg, Miss." An inscription is writeen below the title and a second inscription is written along the right edge of the card. Copyright information is in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard/carte postale/postal card and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark for Hattiesburg, Mississippi is partially obscured. A blue ink stamp in the upper left corner declares "Post Card Union Of America Registered Member". The card is inscribed and is addressed to S. Jaeger in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Main Street, Ellisville, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a street with buildings and utility poles on either side. A tree stands at the far end of the street and horses and wagons are visible in the street. A sign for "Drugstore" is on the side of the building on the left. The title "Main Street, Ellisville, Miss." is on the right edge of the card and the publisher is listed below it. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features buildings on either side of a street with erly twentieth centurty cars on the street. The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi, November 30 [?]. The card is inscribed and is addressed to M. S. Coss in Lancaster Ohio.
Main Street Looking South With Mid-Twentieth Century Cars Parked, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a view of buildings on a street where several mid-twentieth century cars are parked. Some signs on the buildings on the left side of the street advertise "White Kitchen", "Drugs and Soda", and "Citizen's Bank." A building on the right side of the street advertises "Kirkwood." The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street Looking South, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in the U. S. A. and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and addres placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Pearl, Mississippi, April 29, 194?. [postmark partially illegible] The card is inscribed with a list of several names and addresses on the portion of the card designated for correspondence and is addressed to Vivian L Purzjcki in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. A black in stamp with Vivian L. Purzjcki is stamped twice on the card.
Main Street Methodist Church, A Red Brick Building With a Bell Tower on the Left Side, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a gothic style red brick church with ornately arched front windows and a bell tower on the front left corner of the church. The title in the upper right reads "Main Street Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, Miss.--1" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Main Street Methodist Church, Bell Tower View, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the bell tower side of a church as seen from the street. A house with shrubs and landscaping is depicted to the left of the church. The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address and postage stamp placement.
Main Street Showing Courthouse and Confederate Monument, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color picture postcard features a street view of buildings. A man on a bicycle is seen in the street. The title along the top of the card reads "Main Street Showing Courthouse and Confederate Monument, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.
Main Street South, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features buildings on either side of a street with a trolly driving down the street and early twentieth century cars parked on the street. People are depicted on the sidewalk and a sign for Kress 5-10-25 Cent Store is visible on a building on the left. The title along the top of the card reads "Main St. Looking South, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provided publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp information.
McInnis Building, a Five Story Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a five story building on the corner. The signs that wrap around the corner entrance read "Palace Jewelry Store". People are depicted walking the sidewalk in front of the building and early twentieth century cars are depicted parked on the street. The title along the bottom of the card reads "McInnis Building, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
Methodist Hospital, A Large Red and White Brick Three Story Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large, red and white bricked, two story building with a large tree to the left. The title along the top of the card reads "Methodist Hospital, Hattiesburg, Miss. --4" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.
Mississippi Hall, A Three Story Red Brick Building, Mississippi Normal College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a large, three story red and brick building. White colums and white rail balconies are at the front and side entrance of the building and three dormer windows are on the roof above the front entrance. The title along the top of the card reads "Mississippi Hall, Normal College, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp information.
Mobile Street Looking South From Pine, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a street with buildings on either side. Early twentieth century cars are seen parked on the street and people are seen walking. The buildings on the right include signs for the theater, drugs, and the Yellow Pine Myers Co. The title along the right edge of the card reads "Mobile Street Looking South From Pine, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The photographer information is in the bottom right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
National Bank of Commerce, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features the front of a building with ornate carvings and an arch at the entrance. "National Bank of Commerce" is carved into the area above the second story window at the entrance and signs on either side of the door read "National Commerce Bank|Savings Accounts Solicited". The title at the bottom of the card reads "National Bank of Commerce, Main St. Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement.
New Augusta Gin and Milling Company, New Augusta, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features pallets of milled wood among buildings and trees. A group of men are standing among the pallets. The handwritten title in the lower right corner reads "New Augusta Gin and Milling Co., New Augusta, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.
New Orleans and Northeastern (N. O. and N. E.) Railroad Station, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features the N. O. and N. E. Railroad Station as seen from the street side. Bushes are seen in the foreground and railroad cars are seen behind the station platform. The title along the top of the card reads N. O. and N. E. Station, 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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