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  The Graves of Sargent S. Prentiss and Winthrop Sargent, the First Governor of Mississippi, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard features a black and white image of a group of grave markers, two of which belong to Sargent S. Prentiss, a Mississippi politician and Winthrop Sargent, the first Mississippi governor. The grave marker to the left is rectangular box shape and the marker in the center is a tall rectangular base with a triangular top and the marker to the right is a large rectangular box shape. foliage and trees are seen withing the cemetery and a stone or brick wall is seen behind the markers. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and the name "Walter" is written in the bottom right corner of the card. The publisher's name is printed in the lower right corner of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss. Helen Wood in Indianapolis, Indiana. The card is postmarked Natchez, Mississippi, March 15, 1907 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is in the upper right corner.

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  Vicksburg, Mississippi Surrender Monument

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Surrender Monument in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The monument is a canon barrel shaped statue commemorating where Gen. Grant and Pemberton met July 4, 1863, to arrange terms for the surrender of Vicksburg. Two men are depicted as standing in front of the monument and trees and bushes are depicted behind and the left of the monument. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image and an inscription is written beneath the title. The inscription reads "Sat. You would be a dead one down here in the heat. A fried piece of pork. ASG” The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Fred Schmitz in Chicago, Illinois. A brief note about the monument is printed in the bottom left corner of the card. The card is postmarked Vicksburg, Miss., April 29, 1907.

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  Watching the Steamboat, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a group of men seated and standing on the dock as a steamboat passes by on the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The men are wearing white or light colored clothing and hats. Dark steam or smoke is seen billowing from the stacks on the steamboat. The title, "Watching the Steamboat" is printed below the right side below the image and "Souvenir of Vicksburg, Miss." is printed in red in the lower right corner of the card. An inscription is written in the white space of the card below the image. [see transcription field] The back of the card is addressed to Miss Elsie K. Reeder in Mount Eagles, Tennessee. The card is postmarked Vicksburg, Mississippi, August 12, 1907 and a red, two cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  City Hall, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large three story building with a rounded left end, small domes topped with statues, a curved front entrance, and tall white columns across the front. People are standing on the sidewalk in front. The title in the upper right reads "City Hall, Vicksburg, Miss." An inscription is written in the white space to the right of the image. 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 Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 3, 1906. The card is addressed to Mrs. C. A. West.

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  General View of Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1906

  This postcard features a black and white image of a bird's eye view of Vicksburg, Mississippi complete with buildings, streets, trees, and a view of the Mississippi River to the right. The title is printed beneath the image with the copyright printed just above it. A handwritten inscription along the bottom edge reads, "4/22/06 Someday Alfred A. Appling". The back of the postcard is addressed to Lillian May Appling in Mr. Washington, Ohio. The card is postmarked 1906 and includes a green, one cent Benjaman Franklin postage stamp in the upper right corner.

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  Jewish Synagogue, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard features a multi-level Jewish Synagogue in Natchez, Mississippi. A wide, arched entrance is flanked by tall columns, two each on either side. An arched, stained glass window is above the door and dental molding lines the cornice of the roof. The front elevation of the gabled roof has a filigree. A small dome is in the center of the roof. The title of the card is printed sideways on the right edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Miss. M. Hewitt. The card is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana, November 23, 1906 and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner.

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  Main Street, Natchez, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the buildings, people and horse drawn buggies on a busy street. The title at the bottom of the image reads "Main Street" and "Natchez, Miss." is in the lower left corner of the card. The publisher is named in the bottom left of the image and the photographer is listed in the lower right corner of the image. An inscription is handwritten in the white space at the bottom of the card. The back of the postcardidentifies 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 Natchez, Mississippi, August 9, 1906. A received mark for Epping New Hampshire, August 13, 1906 is lower left corner.

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  Natchez Institute, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Natchez Institute in Natchez, Mississippi. The building is depicted as a three story red brick with arched columns at the entrance and a bell tower in the middle. The Natchez Institute, said to be the first school in Mississippi to offer a full course of free instruction (i.e. public education), opened in 1845, through the generosity of Alvarez Fisk (A.P. Merrill, “Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of the Natchez Institute,” July 4, 1845, Natchez-Adams County Public School Archives, Natchez). Attendance averaged 610 students from 1845 to 1852 (McLemore, p. 370), and the school operated within the Natchez city school system until 1927. The title of the card is printed in the top left edge of the image.

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  South Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street scene with a Tudor style house surrounded by a stone fence and trees on the left. A horse-drawn buggy is on the left side of the street and an early twentieth century car is on the right. Utility poles are on the right side of the road at the sidewalk. The title on the left beneath the image reads "Vicksburg, Miss. South Street. " An inscription is handwritten 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 address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Vicksburg, Mississippi, October 28, 1906. A description in the lower left reads "South Street is one of the cross streets of the city: while not one of the most important thoroughfares, it presents a pleasing appearance. The buildings are from three to four stories in height, many of them attractive types of a bygone day and generation." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Joe Fletcher in St. Louis, Mississippi.

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  South Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a street scene with a large house on the left that is partially obscured by trees. A horse drawn wagon is in the middle of the street and an early twentieth century card is on the right side of the street. Utility poles line the right side of the street. The title in the lower left reads "Vicksburg, Miss. South Street." The date is hand written in the upper right corner and an inscription is handwritten 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 address placement. The description in the lower left corner reads "South Street is one of the cross streets of the city; while not one of the most important thoroughfares, it presents a pleasing appearance. The buildings are from three to four stories in height, many of them attractive types of a bygone day and generation." A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. Postmark is visible. The card is addressed to Mrs. C. S. Tittle in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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  Servicemen's Center, in Historic Natchez, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white two story building with four tall white columns at the entrance and smaller columns spaced throughout the wrap-around porch. The porch and second story balcony are both lined with white railing. Street lamps line the sidewalk in front and a United States flag is raised on a flagpole near the front entrance steps. The title in the upper right reads "Servicemen's Center, in Historic Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Service Men's Center, In Historic Natchez, Miss. "A Home Away from Home" This beautiful center for visiting service men is an Elks Club Building which has been converted into an ideal center. It contains a lounge room, writing room, billiard room, game room, snack room, showers and swimming pool. This project is sponsored by the City of Natchez for the recreation of service men."

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  Reward for Arrest of M. G. Williams, Natchez, Mississippi

  This postcard offers a twenty-five dollar reward for the arrest of M. G. Williams on behalf of the Chief of Police in Natchez, Mississippi. Williams is described as a twenty-five year-old man, very dark complected, about five and a half feet "high", and missing two toes from his right foot. The card claims that he was traveling with a woman and two children, the eldest of whom is named Audrey. The card goes on to describe him as being dressed fairly well and wearing and slouch hat, being fond of drinking and gambling. A small photograph of a man wearing a dark suit and bow-tie with a white shirt and a dark hat. The back of the card Is postmarked Natchez, Miss., April 18, 1904. Much of the res of the back is damaged.

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  Grant's Headquarters, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of General Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi, a small, wooden house with a dormer on the front of the roof. Trees and bushes surround the house, partially obscuring it. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The copyright and photography company is printed along the bottom of the card.

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  Main Street, Natchez

  This color postcard features a street and storefront buildings. A building with four white columns across the front is on the left corner and a sign on the side of the building beside it advertises Benoist's Clothing House. People are walking the sidewalks on either side of the street and a horse drawn carriage is on the left side of the street. A handwritten inscription is in the upper left corner. The title in the lower left corner identifies the street as "Main Street, Natchez, 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 crooked in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Oreola, Ohio April 6, 1903. The card is addressed to Miss Eva Lee in Columbus, Ohio.

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  All Saints College Showing Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a long road leading past a large white four story building set into the side of a hill. The building has three tall white columns at the entrance and the facing at each end of the building has three tall white columns in front, as well. Trees, buildings and green hills can be seen in the background of the building. The title along the top of the card identifies the location as "All Saints College--Showing Military Park, Vicksburg, 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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  Bridge Near Iowa State Monument, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features an stately white bridge with ornate iron railing over a narrow body of water. A group of children is standing on the bridge peeking through the railing. Trees are seen behind the bridge. The title across the top of the card reads "12147 Bridge and Coons near Iowa State Monument, Vicksburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Cabin Scene at Chickasaw Bluffs, Battlefield, Men Leaning on the Porch of the Cabin, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a long wood cabin with a full length porch and two chimneys. Two men are leaning against the porch and clothing is hanging from a line on one end of the porch. Trees are beside and behind the cabin. The title beneath the image describes it as "Cabin Scene at Chickasaw Bluffs, Battlefield, Vicksburg, Miss." Publisher information is located at the bottom left edge of the card and the date inscription is handwritten in white space of the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. A green one cent stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The top postmark is for Vicksburg, Mississippi, November 19, 1906 and the bottom postmark (stamped upside down) is for Waco, Texas, November 21, 1906. The card is addressed to Mr. Ed. Bauener.

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  Cotton Sample Room, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features rows of tables piled with cotton. Five people are standing among the tables with windows behind them. The title along the bottom of the card identifies the scene as "Cotton Sample Room, Vicksburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. The title in the bottom left reads "Cotton Sample Room, Vicksburg, Miss."

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  Courthouse and Confederate Monument, Port Gibson, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a white, two story building with a tall dome in the center. A tall confederate monument stands in front. Trees surround the building. The title along the top of the card identifies the scene as "Court House and Confederate Monument, Port Gibson, 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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  Elite Cafe, Interior Booths, Counter, and Tables, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features the interior booths, tables, counter, stools, and kitchen of a restaurant identified in the title at the top as the "Elite Cafe." The image of a man's face is within a circle in the upper right of the card. 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 of the card reads "Elite cafe. "Pride of Vicksburg." Service Deluxe, Open all Nite. Air-Conditioned. 1317 Washington, Frank Saines, Prop. We wish to announce that a compete change in the decorations and furnishings has been made. This gives the public the services of the most modern cafe in the historic city of Vicksburg, backed by 35 years of experience."

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  Entrance to National Military Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white brick archway with columns on either side of the entrance. Fencing and trees are on either side of the archway. Two horses and buggy stand on the stone path in the entrance. The title along the bottom of the image identifies the scene as Entrance to "National Military Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss." Copyright information listed beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Going to Market, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a wagon loaded with bales of cotton and two men. The wagon is drawn by four horses down a dirt road with a field behind them. The title in the upper left identifies the scene as "Going to Market, Vicksburg, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information and indication for postage stamp placement. A handwritten description of the front of the card is written across the length of the card.

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  Illinois State Monument and Old Shirley House, Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features the two houses and a monument on the right side of a dirt road. The monument is white stone near the road. The house nearest the road is round with a dome roof and pillars lining the front porch. The house behind it is two story colonial with two chimneys and a large dormer in the front roofline. A man on a horse and a horse drawn buggy are on the road. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Illinois State Mon't, and Old Shirley House, Known as the White House during the siege, Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, postmark, and postage stamp placement.

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  Iowa State Monument, National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a sketch of a structure of made up of columns and a wide staircase. A monument of a man on a horse with a flag is in the center platform of the structure. The publisher is identified in the left beneath the sketch and the title along the bottom of the card reads "Iowa State Monument, National Military Park, Vicksburg, 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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  Lansdowne, Antebellum House, Natchez, Mississippi

  This black and white picture postcard features a single story white house with a long front porch supported by white columns and a white porch railing. Three Chimneys line the left side of the house and a "crown" railing detail is in the center of the roof. Trees and bushes are along the base of the house and a tree limb hangs from the right corner of the photo and partially covering the front roof pitch. The title handwritten in the lower left corner identifies the house as "Lansdowne, Natchez, 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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  Lattice Dining Room, National Park Hotel, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a dining room with lines of tables dressed in white cloths and silver chairs. Blue rugs run between the lines of tables and square chandeliers are lined along the ceiling. The title in the lower right reads "Lattice Dining Room, National Park Hotel, Vicksburg, 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 logo for NPH is in the upper left corner.

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  Lighted Fountain in Railroad Park, Tex Kounovsky's Antique Shop Housed at the Victoria Hotel, and the Old Lucius Lampton Home on East Laurel Street, Magnolia, Mississippi

  This color postcard features three images from Magnolia, Mississippi. The top image features a park fountain with buildings and trees in the back ground, (lighted fountain in Railroad Park, the bottom left image features a white building with iron railing and a sign for antiques on the facade (Tex Kounovsky's Antique Shop housed at the Victoria Hotel), and the bottom right image features a white two story home with a turret on the right corner (the old Lucius Lampton home on East Laurel Street). The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information and indication for postage stamp placement. The description on the left side of the card describes the front images as "Fountain Antiques Old Home Lighted fountain in the Railroad Park, downtown Magnolia, Mississippi. "Tex" Kounovsky's Antique Shop, downtown Magnolia, Mississippi. Housed in one of the oldest buildings in Magnolia. The Lucius Lampton home, a beautiful example of Victorian architecture, with gingerbread trim, circa 1885; corner East Laurel Street and Railroad Avenue, Magnolia, Mississippi.

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  Mrs. B.B. Willis' Residence, an Antebellum Residence, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a large house with a rounded front facade. A set of stairs leads up to the house from the sidewalk. Trees partially obscure the view of the house. The title ""Mrs. B.B. Willis' Residence, an Ante Bellum Residence, Vicksburg, Miss."" is along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as correspondence and postage stamp placement.

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  Natchez High School Band Portrait

  The Natchez High School Band poses in their uniforms with their instruments in front of trees. The Natchez High School Band banner is held in the front center.

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  Natchez Hotel, Natchez, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a hotel with a large, uncapped cupola on the corner and arched brick columns at the bottom of the cupola. utility poles are visible on the corner sidewalk across from the hotel. The title along the bottom of the card identifies it as "Natchez Hotel, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The initials "T.J.T" are written at the top. The card is addressed to Miss Emma Timm in Chapman, Kansas.

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  National Military Park showing Spanish Fort on top of the Hill, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a scene of cabins, and other structures among trees and a path up a hill. A woman in early twentieth century clothing is leaning against he railing at the base of the trail. The title along the bottom right reads "Picturesque Scene in Vicksburg, Miss. National Military Park, Showing Spanish Fort on top of Hill."

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  National Park Hotel, Old Piazza Hotel, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a large white four story hotel with arched details over the windows on the second and fourth story windows. Shorted buildings are on either side. The title in the upper left reads "National Park Hotel, Old Piazza Hotel, Vicksburg, 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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  Old Porterfield Residence, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story red brick square building with five tall white columns along the front. The roof is flat and two chimneys or on the right. The building sits behind a white picket fence with trees beside it. People in early twentieth century clothing are standing on the street and sidewalk in front. The title along the bottom left beneath the image reads "Vicksburg, Miss. Old Porterfield Residence." A handwritten inscription is along the bottom right edge. The back of the card identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the lower left reads "The old Porterfield Residence is owned by relatives of Jefferson Davis. Mr. Davis resided there during his visits to Vicksburg from Brierfield, his plantation, ten miles south of the city. The home is a splendid type of so-called Colonial days, and is the object, to visitors, of much curiosity." An inscription is handwritten in the center of the card.

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  Pike County Courthouse, Magnolia Public Library, and Magnolia City Hall, Magnolia, Mississippi

  This color picture postcard features three images of building from Magnolia, Mississippi. The top image is of a large white two story building with four white columns across the front entrance. (Pike County Courthouse) The bottom left image is of red brick building with black shudders and white columns across the front. A pine tree is in the front. (Magnolia Library) The bottom right image is of a red brick building with a white Spanish style molding around the front entrance. Bushes are spaced in front of the building and trees are behind it. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A description of the from images is on the left side and reads, "Courthouse, Library, City Hall Pike County Court House, Magnolia, Mississippi. Pike County organized 1815, with County Seat at Holmesville. Magnolia became County Seat 1872. Court House burned 1882, destroying records. Present building occupied 1883, renovated twice. Magnolia Public Library, facility of Pike-Amite Library System. Magnolia City Hall. Magnolia was settled 1810, incorporated 1866."

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  Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a brown church with a short steeple base at the front peak. Arched windows with white moldings are on the front and sides of the church. A building with four columns at the entrance stands next to the church. The title in the upper right corner reads "Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, Miss., where Cannon Ball struck During the Siege." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A handwritten inscription covers the entire back.

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  Residence of Mrs. B. B. Willis, Cherry Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a curved two story white house with tall white columns that line the curved porches. Two chimneys are visible in the center of the roof with a small peak in front. Trees are around and in front of the house. The title along the bottom identifies the home as "Residence of Mrs. B. B. Willis, Cherry Street, Vicksburg, 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.

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  Students In the Lunchroom

  This black and white photograph features several students are seated in metal folding chairs around long tables. The tables are covered in white cloths and metal pitchers and glass candle votives are placed along the center of the tables. Two black poles divide the room and steel pipes run along the top of the wall behind the seated students. The back of the photograph contains handwritten descriptions are written in pencil and an ink stamp stating the studio name and address is in the middle.

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  The Natchez Hotel, Souvenir Postcard, Natchez Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a five story brick hotel with ornate moldings and a large balloon like cupola at the front corner. The title along the top reads "Souvenir of Natchez, Miss." with the publisher named in the upper left corner and "The Natchez" is named in the white space beneath the image. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard, carte postal, postal card and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Tuminello's Kitchen, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This color postcard features a two story brown brick building with white posts and white iron railing detail on the second floor balcony. A mid-twentieth century car is parked in front of the building. Green ivy is growing up over a section of fence on the left of the building. The posts on the first floor each bear porch light fixtures. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Tuminello's Kitchen, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Located on the site of the old Marine Hospital at the foot of Speed Street. Our specialties, Italian Spaghetti, Ravioli, steaks, broiled chicken, and all kinds of sea foods are served in our Air-Conditioned rooms. Recommended from Coast to Coast by Connoisseurs of fine foods.

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  Vicksburg, Mississippi Post Office

  This color postcard features a large three story building with a turret on the right corner. People are walking the sidewalks and horse drawn carriages are in the street. The title along the bottom reads " Vicksburg, Miss. Post Office." 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 lower left reads "The Post Office occupies the same building as the Custom House. While not as architecturally as beautiful as the old Court House (built by slaves in 1848) or the handsome new City Hall, recently finished, it is a substantial structure of brick and stone, three stories in height, with a tower at one end."

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  Washington Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a busy street with buildings on either side. The buildings are decorated with various United States Flags. A sign for Western Union is on the front facadeof the building on the right. People are standing along the sidewalks and an early twentieth century vehicle is driving down the street. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Washington Street, Vicksburg, 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.

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  Janie Gray Alexander, Natchez, Mississippi

  This black and white portrait of a baby in a white dress, seated on a fur blanket, was produced by H. C. Norman, Jr., a photographer in Natchez, Mississippi. The baby is identified as Janie Gray Alexander on the back of the portrait. Janie was born in 1898.

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  Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features the locomotive and tender of a train on the tracks of the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway, stopped in Vicksburg, Mississippi. A house up on a hill behind a wooden fence is seen behind the locomotive. "1890" is written in white near the bottom of the image but is barely seen. Other writing on the lower right is too faded to read. "L N O [and] T Vicksburg, Miss. About 1890" is written in blue ink on the back of the photograph.

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  Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad, Vicksburg, Mississippi

  This black and white photograph features the engine and a line of train cars on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad stopped in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The train engineer or conductor is standing at the opening to the cab of the locomotive. A man in a dark suit and bowler hat is standing int the ditch to the right of the train with one hand raised as he looks toward the train. Utility poles are to the right of the train and the gable of a house can be seen to the left behind the train. The back of the photograph contains a form stating the railroad to by Y and MV, the number of the train car to be 44, the location of the photo being Vicksburg, Mississippi and the date being July 4, 1888.

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  Bird's Eye View of North East Vicksburg

  This sepia toned photograph offers a bird's eye view of the north eastern part of Vicksburg, Mississippi from the courthouse. Trees and buildings are visible. The image appears to have been taken from the cupola of Vicksburg’s famous Court House. The image displays post-Civil War Vicksburg as well the Mississippi River and bluff in the distance. The photograph is faded. The handwritten caption beneath reads “No. 1, Bird’s Eye View of the North Eastern Part of Vicksburg from the Court House.”

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  Portrait of General John C. Pemberton

  This black and white portrait is of General John C. Pemberton, a confederate officer who led the Army of Mississippi from December 1862 to July 1863 and was the commanding officer during the Confederate surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. Pemberton is pictured here with a long beard wearing a double breasted military uniform. His name is written as Genl Pemberton C. S. A. at the bottom of the photograph. His name is also written on the back of the photo.

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  Illinois Central Depot and Shops, McComb, Mississippi

  This postcard features a color illustration of the Illinois Central Depot and Shops in McComb, Mississippi. The Depot is on the right of the railroad tracks and the railroad shops are on the left of the tracks. A truck is seen parked in front of the depot and people are depicted walking toward the tracks. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Hugh C. Cardick in Chicago, Illinois. The card is postmarked M and K P Crfnada[?] RPO, September, 8, 1861 and a green, one cent, George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left side of the card. [see transcription field]