Camp Shelby (Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (CSJFTC))

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  Canteen, 151st Regiment, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of men in uniform gathered on the porch of the canteen at Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card.

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  Leveling off Basketball Court, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features a group of nine young men in dark pants and white shirts standing on a slat of wood and holding on to ropes that are tied to the trailer hitch of a vehicle. A man to the right is seen crouching to take a photograph and a backboard with a basketball hoop is seen to the left. Trees are seen lining the area behind the men. The white edges of the photograph are scalloped. "Camp Shelby 3/42 Leveling off the basketball court!" is handwritten on the back of the photograph.

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  Sports, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image from the World War I era of two bare-chested soldiers wrestling with a crowd of soldiers watching. Ca. 1918. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card.

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  American Red Cross Building, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the American Red Cross building at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, a long split level house with one story on each end and two stories in the center. Four tall columns are across the front of the main entrance. A second entrance is on the left end of the building with a small covered landing. Pine trees are in front of, behind, and beside the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Seth Gilbert in Jeffersonville, Vermont. The card is postmarked twice, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, August 17, 1912. An inscription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]

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  Leveling off Basketball Court, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features a group of nine young men in dark pants and white shirts standing on a slat of wood and holding on to ropes that are tied to the trailer hitch of a truck that is just barely in frame on the left. A basketball back board and net are in the background and a line of trees are seen in the distance with a water tower. The white edges of the photograph is scalloped. "Camp Shelby 3/42 Leveling off Basket Ball Court" is handwritten on the back of the photograph.

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  A 155 Millimeter Gun and Uniformed Crew Standing Behind, Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color picture postcard features uniformed artillerymen standing behind a large military weapon with trees behind them. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A 155 Millimeter Gun and Crew--Camp Shelby Near 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 corner and the card is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi February 10, 1941. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby--Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills, this camp will be one of the largest in the country." The card is inscrbed and is ; addressed to Mr. Alva Frontz in Ohio.

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  Five Scenes of Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard depicts five scenes from Camp Shelby. Clockwise from upper left to the center, the images are as follows: a line of four military tanks, a single military tank, a long line of military tanks being driven by uniformed men, a single military tank driven by two uniformed men, a uniformed man pointing a gun while sitting on a motorbike. The title in the upper right reads "Camp Shelby, Camp Shelby, Miss." "U. S. Armored Regiment" is typed in the bottom center and the photographer and publisher are named in opposing bottom corners. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 30, 1941. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Ermal T. G. Damm in Wadesville, Indiana.

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  Squad Firing A Trench Mortar at Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of uniformed men kneeling on the ground. The two men in the forefront are handling a black cylendar on a tripod. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Squad Firing A Trench Mortar at Camp Shelby, Missisippi." 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, Mississippi, November 8, 1941. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby--Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills this camp will be one of the largest in the country." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Aug Koth in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

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  A Bird's Eye View of Camp Shelby Buildings, Roads, Pine Trees, and The U. S. Flag

  This color postcard features a bird's eye view of buildings, roads, pine trees and a Unites States flag flying on a flagpole. The title along the top of the card reads "Old Glory at Camp Shelby, Mississippi."

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  A Company Street Lined with Tents on Either Side, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a dirt street lined with tents on either side. Two men sit in front of one tent and a uniformed man stands in the street with his hands on his hips. "A Company Street" is handwritten in white ink along the bottom. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. Photographer information stamped in ink on the left of the card. An inscription is handwritten sideways on the left.

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  After the Hike, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed me gathered around a wooden bench, some eated and some standing. The men are removing their shoes and/or wiping their faces with a white cloth. The title along the top of the card reads "After the Hike Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  An Aerial View of Several Rows of Tents and Buildings Depicting A Partial View of the Tented City in Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features an aerial view of several rows of tents and buildings with trees pictured to the left of the tents. The title in the upper right reads "A Partial View of the Tented City, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War Days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55, 000 men."

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  Armed, Uniformed Men Running, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of armed, uniformed men running, presumably in a drill. The title along the top of the card reads "Double Time Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Army Life in Tents, Camp Shelby, Mississippi as Seen at the Entrance to Rows of Tents

  This color postcard features an entrance to rows of tents with a white fenced in area to the left and a uniformed guard standing to the right of the entrance in front of a "Headquarters" sign. The title in the upper right reads "Army Life in Tents, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator and publisher information as well as indication for stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War Days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55, 000 men."

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  A Row of Officer's Tents at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a row of tents with a dirt road in front. Men are seen standing in front of the threed tent from the left. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Officer's Tents, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identfies the item as a postcard and includes publisher information as well as a box indicating postage stamp placement.

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  A Scene of Tents and Pine Trees Behind a White Fence on Avenue "B" Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features several rows of tents and pine trees situated behind a white fence with a street in front. The title in the upper right reads "A Scene on Avenue "B", Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War Days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55, 000 men."

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  Assignment of Draftees to Tents, Camp Shelby, Mississippi Depicted as Men Lined Up on the Far End of Several Rows of Tents

  This color postcard features rows of tents among pines with several men lined up on the far end. The title in the upper right reads "Assignment of Draftees to Tents, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War Days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55, 000 men."

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  Bayonet Exercise, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men facing each other through a wooden structure with dummies strung between the posts. The title along the top reads "Bayonet Practice Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Bayonet Practice, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two rows of trainees in blue uniforms pointing bayonets at each other while instructors in brown uniforms look on. Pine trees are behind the men and the camp can be seen in the distance. The title along the top reads "Bayonet Practice, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  Cadets at the Camp Waterbag, U. S. National Guard, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features uniformed men getting water from a hanging waterbag among tents. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Camp waterbag in service at the Encampment, U. S. National Guard--Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Cadets In the Mess Hall, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features uniformed cadets seated at tables in the mess hall, eating. An United States Flag is hung from the ceiling rafters. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. A handwritten description is inscribed.

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  Camp Shelby Regiment Housing, 151st Infantry, Tents and Cabins

  This black and white picture postcard features the regiment housing of tents and cabins in an open field with trees behind them. "This is about where our Co. street is" is handwritten sideways on the left of the card with an arrow pointing to a row of tents behind the cabins. "151 Infantry" is handwritten in white ink along the bottom center. "Young 5" is handwritten in white ink in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard with the photographer's name and address stamped on the left and indication for stamp, address, and correspondence placement; the inscription written sideways on the left reads "This is a view of our Regiment. There are 15 Co.s in a Reg."[sic]; "1.00" is written in pencil in the upper right.

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  Cars Parked at a Flag Raising at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of early 20th century cars parked around a flagpole with people standing around as an American flag is being raised. Tents and trees are seen in the background. The title along the top of the card reads "Flag Raising, Camp Shelby, 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 placement.

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  Chapel, Post Exchange and Recreational Hall Camp Shelby, Mississippi with an Inset

  This color postcard features the chapel and two white buildings along a paved road at Camp Shelby. Men are seen walking on the road and toward the entrances to the buildings. A circle instert in the upper right corner of the card depicts three uniformed men standing near an unidentified weapon. The title in the upper left corner of the card reads "Chapel, Post Exchange and Recreation Hall Cam Shelby, Miss.--29" 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 20, 1943. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Jean Wilkie n Watertown, New York.

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  Chow Line at Noon, Uniformed Men Standing in Line In Front of Tents at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a line of uniformed men standing in front of tents while holding plates, bowls, and cups. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Chow Line at Noon--Camp Shelby Near 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. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby--Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills this camp will be one of the largest in the country.

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  Cleaning Rifles, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men gathered around a wooden table cleaning rifles. The title along the top reads "Cleaning Rifles Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Daily Practice on One of the Target Ranges, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men sitting in a line watching other men on a target range. White targets are lined up in the distance with a row of trees behind them. The title along the top of the card reads "Daily Practice at One of the Target Ranges, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." The back identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accomodate 55,000 men."

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  Digging Trenches, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a line of uniformed men digging trenches in an open field. Various shirts and hats lay discarded behind the men. The title along the top of the card reads "Digging Trenches Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Greetings from Camp Shelby Mississippi

  This color postcard features the message "Greetings from Camp Shelby Mississippi" with various images from the camp depicted within the letters for "Camp Shelby". Magnolia blossoms are depicted in the lower right corner near the word "Mississippi". 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.

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  Hand Grenade Practice at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two rows of uniformed trainees kneeling on the ground, some in blue uniformes and some in green uniforms. The title along the top of the card reads "Hand Grenade Practice at Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accomodate 55,000 men.

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  Indiana" Base Hospital, Administration Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features an long clapboard building with an enclosed porch surrounded by pine trees. An early twentieth century car is parked in front of the building. The title along the top reads "'Indiana' Base Hospital, Administration Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp, address and correspondence placement. "2.00" is written in pencil at the top of the card.

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  "Indiana" Company D. 151st Infantry, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features infantrymen lined at attention with a flag flying behind them. The title along the top reads "'Indiana' Company D, 151st Infantry, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. "2.50" is written in pencil at the top.

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  "Indiana" Company M, 152nd Infantry, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features infantrymen marching with camp structures behind them. The title along the top of the card reads "'Indiana' Company M, 152nd Infantry, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and correspondence placement. A pink two cent postage stamp in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, January 27, 1919. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mande Stelle in Ohio.

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  Indiana" Kitchen, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features infantrymen cooking under tents. The title along the top reads "'Indiana' Kitchen, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. "$1.00" is written in pencil in the lower right.

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  "Indiana" Kitchen, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features infantrymen cooking under tents. The title along the top reads "'Indiana' Kitchen, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. "$2.00" is written in pencil at the top of the card.

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  "Indiana" Regimental Band, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the regimental band seated for practice with camp structures in the background. The title along the top reads "'Indiana' Regimental Band, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator information as well as indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. "$1.00" is written in pencil in the lower right of the card.

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  Inspection" Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features infantrymen lined up in front of tents under a blue sky. The title in the upper right reads "'Inspection' Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men in Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  In The Signal Corps at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men gathered around radio and sound equipment with tents and other people seen in the distance. The title along the top of the card reads "In The Signal Corps at Camp Shelby, Mississippi" The back of the postcard provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the top left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Reveolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  Kentucky" Battery C, 138th Field Artillery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features uniformed artillerymen working on field weapons. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' Battery C, 138th Field Artillery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and correspondence placement. A pink two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  "Kentucky Division Bakery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features men walking among a row of tents with a clapboard building behind them. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' Division Bakery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp, address and correspondence placement.

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  Kentucky" Division Bakery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features men walking among a row of tents with a clapboard building behind them. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' Division Bakery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp, address and correspondence placement.

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  "Kentucky" Division Foot Ball Team, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a formal photograph of a football team with trees behind them. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' Division Foot Ball Team, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information and indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement.

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  "Kentucky" Prize Fight in Camp, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features several rows of men in uniform kneeling on the ground outside, facing a line of men in the distance. Trees are also seen in the distance. The title along the top of the card reads ""Kentucky" Prize Fight in Camp, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Motorized Transportation Ready to Enter, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a line of trucks with the bed of the trucks covered in canvas tents. Men in uniforms are standing at each truck. The title along the top of the card reads "Motorized Transportation Ready to Enter, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the top right corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created duringthe World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accomodate 55,000 men."

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  On a Hike, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men with back packs and rifles hiking a dirt trail. The title at the top of the of the card reads "On the Hike Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  One of the Headquarters' Buildings, A Two Story White Clapboard Building at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a white two story white clapboard building. The roof and outter staircase are green and whte awnings are placed over the the first floor windows. The title along the top of the card reads "One of the Headquarters' Buildings, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men.

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  Packing Kit, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men kneeling on the ground packing kits. The title along the top of the card reads "Packing Kits Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  "Ready" on the Target Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features trainees in uniform, some standing with guns facing an open field and others lying on their stomachs on the ground behind the trainees with guns. The title in the upper right reads "'Ready' on the Target Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  Receiving Orders, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of uniformed men standing in a semi-circle, guns in hand, while another uniformed man stands in the center. The title in the upper right of the card reads "Receiving Orders, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp information. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men.

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  Rifle Drill, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a group of uniformed men holding rifles. A body of water is seen behind the group. The title along the top of the card reads "Rifle Drill Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Roll Call, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a line of uniformed men standing in front of on uniformed man. The title along the top of the card reads "Roll Call Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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 not stamped or postmarked but is addressed to Mr. Egant Meloch in Wharton, New Jersey.

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  Rows of Tents Among the Pines at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features rows of tents set among the pines with a paved roads between the tents. The title in the upper right reads "Among the Pines at Camp Shelby, Mississippi." 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. The description in the upper left reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  Service Club Building, a White, Brick, Two Story Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story white brick building with mid-twentieth century cars parked in front. A sign on the front of the building reads "Non Divisional Service Club". An inset photo depicts several uniformed men carrying flags. The title along the top of the card reads "Service Club, Camp Shelby, Miss.--33" 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.

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  Setting Up Exercise, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features men partially dressed in uniform lined up in rows performing excercises. The title along the top of the card reads "Setting Up Exercise Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Shelby Theatre and Y. M. C. A. Buildings, A Gray Barn Shaped Buildig and a Long Brown Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features two buildings. One building is gray and is shaped similarly to a barn with a wide opened front entrance.. The second building is a long brown building with windows and a white "Y. M. C. A." sign on the front. A utility pole stands in front of each building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "No. 217 Shelby Theatre and Y. M. C. A. Buildings, Camp Shelby, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Shelter Tent Inspection at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed officers walking past a line of uniformed men standing in front of small white tents. The title along the top of the card reads "Shelter Tent Inspection Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Sports Arena, A Long and Wide White Building with a Black Roof and Long Covered Porch at the Entrance, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color picture postcard features a long white building with a black roof and a long porch at the entrance. A green field is in front of the building's driveway. The title in the upper right corner reads "Sports Arena, Camp Shelby, 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. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 70,000 men.

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  Squad Drill, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men in groups performing drills. The title along the top of the card reads "Squad Drill Greetings from Camp Shelby, 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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  Squad Loading 75 Millimeter Gun at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features uniformed men loading a large weapon on wheels. Pine trees and a covered truck sourrounded by uniformed me are pictured in the background. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Squad Loading 75 Millimeter Gun--Camp Shelby near 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. The lines for the postmark are visible over the stamp but the postmark, itself, is missing. The card is insribed and is addressed to Mrs. Hawkins in Ohio. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby--Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills this camp will be one of the largest in the country."

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  Street Leading to Camp Shelby Headquarters, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a dusty street with cars driving on it. Several rows of beige tents and pine trees are to the right of the street and utility poles and buildings are to the left of the street. The title along the bottom of the street reads "Street Leading to Camp Headquarters--Camp Shelby Near 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 placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby--Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills this camp will be one of the largest in the country."

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  Tents at Camp Shelby Just Before Sundown, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features men standing outside their tents watching the sunset among trees. The back of the postcard identfies the item as a postcard and provides artist and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men.

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  Theatre at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a structure that is shaped like a barn with vertical wooden boards. Signs on either side of the wide entrance advertises "Vaudville". The title at the bottom of the card reads "Theatre. Camp Shelby, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement.

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  Two Story White Clapboard Classification Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story white clapboard building with an exterior green staircase. Several men are lined up outside the building and pine trees are sporadically placed in front of and behind the building.The title in the upper right of the card reads "Classification Building, Camp Shelby, Mississippi.' The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indicaiton for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner of the card reads "Camp Shelby, Mississippi Is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revoltionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men."

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  Uniformed Men Gathered in Front of the Y. M. C. A., a Long Wood Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a group of uniformed men gathered a long wood building with a Y. M. C. A. sign attached. The title along the top of the card reads "Y. M. C. A. Building, Camp Shelby, 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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  U. S. National Guard, A Mile of Mess Halls, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a long row of buildings. A pile of sticks is in the forground. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. National Guard--Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." A second title in the lower left corner reads "A Mile of Messhalls." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  White Buildings at Camp Headquarters, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a group of white clapboard buildings with pine trees and other landscaping around the buildings. A white sign on wooden posts reads "Camp Headquarters." The title along the bottom of the card reads "Camp Headquarters, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides creator and publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp, address, and correspondence placement. The space designated for the stamp is crossed out and the words "Soldiers Mail" is written over it. The card is postmarked Camp Shelby, July 27 [year illegible]. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Margie Reichard in Hellertown, Pennsylvania.

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  White Clapboard American Red Cross Building, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features an angled view of a white clapboard building with four columns in the middle and pine trees in the background. The title along the bottom reads "American Red Cross Building, Camp Shelby, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for postage stamp and correspondence placement. "10 lp" is written in pencil in the upper right.

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  Band Stand, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of the band stand at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a covered platform enclosed by wooden rails with "Y" shaped columns. A pole stands in front of the band stand and a building is seen behind it. The title of the card is beneath the image and reads "BAND STAND, Band plays every afternoon, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the card is addressed to Miss Alma Parks in Bogard, Missouri. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss., February 16, 1919 and two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. The inscription on the left half of the card reads "Best Regard and Lots of Love. From Harry"

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  "Indiana" Division Foot Ball Team, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a formal photograph of a football team with trees behind them. The title along the top reads " 'Indiana' Division Foot Ball Team, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and correspondence placement. A pink two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, January 18, 1919. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mande Steele in Ohio.

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  Acting Commanding General Standing in Front of a Horse, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard featuring a uniformed man standing in front of dark horse with trees and buildings in the background; the title along the top of the card reads "Acting Commanding General, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard with a red two cent postage stamp and indication for address and correspondence placement. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi June 18, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Josephine Brassmer. The regiment address is handwritten in the top center.

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  Base Hospital, Camp Shelby, Mississipp, 1918

  This image is a black and white World War I panoramic photograph from 1918, taken by photographer Taylor, 130 Base Hospital, Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The cadets are posed in four rows with tents seen behind them.

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  "Kentucky" 149th Infantry Band, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features an infantry band in uniform lined up in a semi-circle with their instruments. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' 149th Inf Band, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The card is postmarked Jersey City, New Jersey June 10, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Rose Nelson

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  "Kentucky" Battery C, 138th Field Artillery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features uniformed artillerymen working on field weapons. The title along the top reads "'Kentucky' Battery C, 138th Field Artillery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and correspondence placement. A pink two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi July 22, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Raymond Reed in St. Petersburg Florida.

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  "Kentucky" Setting Up Exercises, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features the trainees at Camp Shelby participating in "setting up" exercises in an open field with tents in the background and tree stumps in the foreground. The title along the top reads "Kentucky" Setting Up Exercises, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information and indication for address and correspondence information. The postage stamp has been removed and "4--" is written in pencil where the stamp should be. The card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, June 17, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Louise Goldsmith in Bellfontaine, Ohio.

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  Knights of Columbus Building, A Long Two Story Clapboard Structure, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a long, two story, wood clapboard building with a full length porch on the front. Men are seen standing in group on the porch and pine trees are seen in front of the building. The title along the top of the card reads "Knights of Columbus Building, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi, October 26, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Nona Kuchenfeckle in Bridgeport, Wisconsin.

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  U. S. National Guard, A Company Street at the Encampment, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a row of uniformed men lined up with tents behind them and weapons in front of them. The title along the top reads "U. S. National Guard--Camp Shelby, Miss." A secondary title in the lower left corner reads "A Company Street at the Encampment". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. Two green one cent postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi December 12, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. F. Donjak

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  West Virginia" Machine Gun Company, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features trainees in uniform standing at attention in a field. The title along the top reads "'West Virginia' Machine Gun Company, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for address and correspondence placement. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi June 15, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. I. C. Goine [?] in Utica, Mississippi.

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  Birdseye View, Camp Shelby, 1917

  This black and white image is a World War I panoramic photograph, perhaps one of the more important early photographs of Camp Shelby, dated soon after its creation in 1917. This impressive image is a “Birdseye View of Camp Shelby” taken in 1917 revealing the “9 camps” (all noted) that made up the large Camp Shelby at the time it was first occupied. The expansive image reveals thousands of stumps of felled pine trees from the recently cleared land, large water towers, hundreds of horses, many soldiers working on the grounds, and frame buildings and tents, with many of the structures under construction.

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  Buildings at Headquarters, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features three wood buildings with porches that run the length of the front of each building and pine trees behind the buildings. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Buildings at Headquarters, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the picture postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. Two green postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Miss. November 26, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Master Frank Doujak in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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  Side View of Men Walking past the Mess Halls at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a side view of long wood clapboard buildings with uniformed men walking past. A man in a white apron is seen standing in the doorway of the building on the left and the back of a man in overalls is seen on the corner of the building on the right. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Side View of Mess Halls, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. Two green one cent postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Hattiesburg, Mississippi November 26, 1917. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. John Donjah in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

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  Soldiers Posed in Front of Tents at Camp Shelby, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a large group of soldiers posted in front of tents at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "3/11/18" is written at the top of the image and "Corporal Somers" and "Graham" is handwritten at the bottom with arrows pointing to men in the photograph. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is addressed to Nelson Graham in Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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  Chow Line at Noon--Camp Shelby Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features men in uniform lined up in front of tents. Most of the men are holding plates. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Chow Line at Noon--Camp Shelby Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Camp Shelby" Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was established during the World War. Situated on high rolling pine clad hills this camp will be one of the largest in the country."

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  "Kentucky" Prize Fight in Camp, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features several rows of men in uniform kneeling on the ground outside, facing a line of men in the distance. Trees are also seen in the distance. The title along the top of the card reads ""Kentucky" Prize Fight in Camp, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.