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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
High School, A Three Story Red Brick Building, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a three story red brick building with a staircase on each end of the building. A woman is pictured standing on the sidewalk in front of the building. The title along the top of the building reads "The New High School, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." 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 is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, September 8, 1922. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. James R. Cloy in Laurel, Mississippi.
High School, New Augusta, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a tall two story building partially obscured by trees. People are on the grounds around the building. The handwritten title in the lower left reads "Heigh School New Augusta, 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 Leakesville, Mississippi, August 8, 1922. The card is inscribed and is address to Des Annie Wite in New Augusta, Mississippi.
Marion County Courthouse, Columbia, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Marion County, Mississippi courthouse in Columbia, Mississippi. The courthouse is a two or three story building with two tall white columns at the front entrance, a small dome on each end of the building, and a domed clock tower in the middle of the roof. Trees and other buildings are seen nearby. The title of the card is printed along the upper right of the image. The back of the postcard has "1920's written on the upper right.
Residence Mrs. Geo. Gardiner, Laurel, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a white two story colonial style house with four tall columns on the front porch, dental molding along the roofline, and dark shutters. Trees are in front of the house and an iron gate flanked by stone pillars stands at the walkway from the sidewalk. The handwritten title, "Residence Mrs. Geo. Gardiner Laurel, Miss." is along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard.
West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a two lane street divided by a grassy median in the center. A sidewalk and a church with a gothic tower on the left and a sidewalk and a large white house on the right. Trees in in front of the church and at the end of the street. The title in the lower left reads "West Pine St. 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.
Confederate Monument in Court House Square, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate monument in the courthouse square in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, an obelisk flanked by statues of soldiers in uniform and a statue of a confederate general at the top. The Forest County courthouse, a three story, red brick building, is seen to the left of the monument. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Albert A Seering in Paterson, New Jersey. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., Shelby Branch, January 25, 1918 and two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written in green ink on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Trinity Episcopal Church, A Gothic Style Church with a Bell Tower on the Right, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a gothic style brick church with arched windows and a bell tower on the right side. Trees are pictured next to the church. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Trinity Episcopal Church, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August 29. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Fern Hall in Ohio.
Mississippi Industrial and Training School Band, Columbia, Mississippi, ca. 1918

Charles L. Franck

This black and white photograph is a rare original photograph of the Mississippi Industrial and Training School Band of Columbia, Mississippi. The photograph is taken on the steps in front of a columned structure. The band members are all boys, uniformed, displaying their instruments with the Training School banner behind them. The back of the photograph is stamped with the photographer's information in the center and "Jack Sanford" is handwritten near the top. The photograph is mounted on a dark board and the edges of the board are torn.
River Scene Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a river with a road on the left and trees on the right. The title in the upper left corner of the card reads "Scene Near Hattiesburg, Miss."
River Scene Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a river with a road on the left and trees on the right. The title in the upper left corner of the card reads "Scene Near Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A red two cent postage stamp is place in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, December 29, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss May McCrim in Burlington, Vermont.
Y. M. C. A., Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features a four story red brick building with four tall white columns across the front porch entrance and four shorter columns across the side entrance. The roof of the front entrance porch, as well as the roof of the side porch are lined with intricate white railing detail. The title in the upper right reads "Y. M. C. A., 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 Hattiesburg, Mississippi Shelby Branch, September 29, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. C. W. Schneider in Louisville, Kentucky.
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 and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, April 3, 1916. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. D. C. Parshall in Cimaron, Kansas.
U. S. 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. An early twentieth century car is parked in front of the building and people are walking on the sidewalk and up the stairs. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Post Office, 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 upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, June 12, 1916. The card is inscribed and is addressed to the Jones' in Fernwood, Mississippi.
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 left 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 and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi August 25, 1915. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Garnet Shockey in Ohio.
Green Plants on Display at the Exhibit of the Hattiesburg Commercial Club at Mississippi State Fair

This color picture postcard features green plants, some in containers and some hanging from the ceiling. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Exhibit of the Hattiesburg Commercial Club at Mississippi [?]. 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 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, April 26, 1915. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Garnet Shockey in Ohio.
Slogan Sign on Top of A Five Story Building Advertising Hattiesburg as "The Hub" of Natchez, Jackson, Meridian, Mobile, Gulfport, and New Orleans

This color postcard features a five story building with a circular lit sign on top of it that advertises Hattiesburg as "The Hub". Natchez, Jackson, Meridian, Mobile, Gulfport, and New Orleans are lit in the outter part of the circle. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Slogan Sign, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, July 11, 1915. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. L. S. Trombly in Mobile, Alabama.
Main Street Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Looking South

This color postcard features buildings on the left side of a street with the sign for S. H. Kress and Co. 5-10 Cent Store visible. People are depicted walking along the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The sign along the top of the card reads "Main Street looking North, Hattiesburg, 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 sideways in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, May 14, 1914. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ruth Hellen in Hornell, New York.
Academic Building, State Normal, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the academic building on the State Normal College (University of Southern Mississippi) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The three story building is red brick with nine visible two story columns with white railings across the top. Dental molding is along the roofline and gabled peaks are on each end of the building. People are depicted as standing on the front steps. The title of the card is printed in red along the top of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Fred Neight in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., February 7, 1913 and 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]
Bay Springs Girls Basketball Team

This black and white photograph features the 1913 Bay Springs girls basketball team laying on their stomachs on the ground in front of a white building. Their feet in the air behind them and the sixth girl from the left is holding a basketball with the number '13 handwritten in white on it. A white label in bottom right of the photograph's matt identifies the girls pictured as the Girls Basketball Team 1913, Annie Yelverton, Angie Massey, Viva Thigpen, Robbie Fail, Virgie Johnston, Pattie Mae Denson, Lou Alice Small, Jessie Lee Hinton, Annie Massey, Trudie Stringer, Cassie Hall, Ruth McFarland, Edith Stringer. "Bay Springs" is handwritten at the bottom of the label. The back of the photograph contains handwritten notations of a name and a year.
Front Street, Looking North, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This color postcard features buildings on either side of the street with people walking in the street and on the sidewalks. Early twentieth century cars are parked on the street and a sign for a lumber store can be seen on one of the buildings to the right. The title in the top center of the card reads "Front Street Looking North, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcardidentifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, May 27, 1913. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Susie Wilton in Nashville, Tennessee.

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