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Hays Ray Webb Collection

The Hays Ray Webb digital collection is a collection of selected digitized materials from the Hays Ray Webb collection. The digtial collection contains family correspondence about the Civil War.

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Envelope Hat, Veterans of Foreign Wars

White envelope hat with yellow piping and embroidered lettering that reads "Special Aide-De-Camp 1991-12 Veterans of Foreign Wars" on one side and a Veterans of Foreign Wars patch and lettering that reads "Mississippi Life Member VFW 6473" on the other side.
Magazine Article, Leighton Webb Ray, MD, November/December 1991

This magazine article from the Sonoma County Physician is a tribute about Leighton Webb Ray, MD, a physician in Sonoma County, Californian. The tribute was written by Dr. Ray's colleague, Frank W. Norman, MD and tells some biographical details of Dr. Ray's life as well as personal anecdotes from Dr. Norman's interactions with him.
CVA-43 Coral Sea Embroidered Patch

A CVA-43 Coral Sea Embroidered patch with the image of Navy ship and naval airplanes. The patch is lined in dark blue.
Envelope Hat, State Legislative Chairman, Mississippi

Black envelope hat with red piping and yellow embroidery that reads "State Legislative Chairman Mississippi" on one side and bears a Veterans of Foreign Wars patch and reads "Lifetime member VFW 6473" on the other side.
Newspaper Clipping, Star-Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Hospital Honors Dr. Robert Ray, March 16, 1989

This photograph of Dr. Robert B. Ray is captioned with the details that the hospital board of trustees will dedicated a plaque honoring Dr. Robert Ray for his dedication and hard work in establishing the Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital on March 19, 1989.
Newspaper Clipping, Star-Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Kosciusko Outstanding Citizen to be Named at Annual Banquet, April 13, 1989

This article notifies of the upcoming Outstanding Citizen Banquet to be held on April 25, 1989. The article goes onto provide deadlines for nominations and the activities planned for the banquet. A list of former outstanding citizens is also provided and the accompanying photograph shows several of the alumni including Frank Buchanan, Margaret Ray Buchanan's husband.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Kosciusko Graduates of 1932-33 Reminisce, June 2, 1988

This article with accompanying photographs details the reunion of the 1932 and 1933 graduating classes from Kosciusko High School. The article details the various activities and gatherings during the reunion. Margaret Ray Buchanan is pictured in the bottom photograph with the class of 1933.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Kosciusko Class of 1933 Fiftieth Reunion, May 26, 1983

This article with an accompanying photograph details the fiftieth anniversary and reunion of the class of 1933 at Kosciusko High School. A program of activities and attendees is included in the article. Margaret Ray Buchanan is pictured in the accompanying photograph.
Memorial Card, Reverend Joachim V. Benson, S. T., April 21, 1981

This memorial card features a photograph in memory of Rev. Joachim V. Benson, S. T., Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity. The memorial includes his birth date, the date he entered the ministry, the date he was ordained, and his death date. The second page or back of the card includes Psalm 129 from the Holy Bible with a brief prayer beneath it.
Newspaper Clipping, Times-Picayune/the States Item, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feature Article, Bernadette "Beanie" Beyt, November 4, 1981

This feature article focuses on Bernadette "Beanie" Beyt, a nurse in New Orleans, Louisiana for fifty years. In the article, Beyt talks about what nursing school in the 1920's was like and how far the field of nursing and medical have come during her time working in hospitals. A photograph of Beyt tending a patient is included with the article. A handwritten note is written above the photograph that says "A wonderful article about a wonderful person" with another handwritten note beneath it stating it was written by Pauline Loewenskey. Beyt is the sister of Denise Beyt Ray, Robert B. Ray's wife.
Newspaper Clipping, Tribute to Late Doctor, Emmett Ray, undated

This article with accompanying photographs details the donation of a portrait of Doctor Emmett Ray to the Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital. Pictured around the portrait are several hospital administrators and board members as well as Margaret Ray Buchanan, Dr. Ray's sister, and her husband Frank Buchanan. The estimated date is based on the clothing style in the photograph.
The Diary of Sophia Hays by Donald R. Taylor, undated

In this paper, Donald R. Taylor provides a brief biography of the life of Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays as viewed from the perspective of her diaries. Taylor summarizes various parts of the diaries and offers his thoughts on the historical significance of them.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Dr. Emmett B. Ray, Biographical Sketch, October 1976

This newspaper clipping features a biographical sketch of several Attala County, Mississippi doctors, including Dr. Emmett B. Ray, son of Emmett L. and Annie Webb Ray. The sketch provides information on Dr. Ray's family, education, military history, and hobbies.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Dr. Robert Lapsley Dodd, Biographical Sketch, September 1976

This newspaper clipping features a biographical sketch of several Attala County, Mississippi doctors, including Dr. Robert Lapsley Dodd, son of Evelyn Webb Dodd of the Robert B. and Matilda Boyd Webb family. The biographical sketch includes information about his family history, his education, his religious affiliations, and his hobbies. Dr. Dodd died in Kosciusko on May 6, 1954.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Samuel Lapsley Dodd, Biographical Sketch, September 1976

This newspaper clipping features a biographical sketch of several Attala County, Mississippi lawyers and judges, including Samuel Lapsley Dodd, husband of Evelyn Webb Dodd of the Robert B. and Matilda Boyd Webb family. The biographical sketch includes information about his family history, his education, his religious affiliations, and his military affiliations. Dodd died in Kosciusko in January 1928.
Genealogy of William B. Ray Family

This typed genealogy of the William B. Ray lists William Ray's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A note from B. M. Ray on the bottom right of the page requests the recipient to send any information they may have on William B. Ray.
Biographical Sketch of Patterson McNeal and Rachel Ray Family

This typed genealogical sketch of Patterson McNeal and Racheal Brasher Ray's family with their children listed. A brief biography of the family is found below the children's names and some descendants are listed with their locations, as well.
Newspaper Clipping, Doctor-Veteran Remembered, Dr. Robert B. Ray, undated

This newspaper photograph shows a group of people gathered around a headstone that reads "Ray" with a United States flag and a small wreath that bears a ribbon that reads "Lest We Forget" is placed beside the flag. The caption of the photograph states that a graveside ceremony was conducted honoring the late Dr. Robert Ray who died in 1965. The caption shares his military career during World War II and states that the Stonestreet-Rone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and its auxiliary planned the memorial. The wreath was placed by Rehtta Ray Sanders who was delivered by and named after Dr. Ray.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Dr. Robert B. Ray Portrait Dedication, October 16, 1969

This newspaper photograph shows hospital staff, administrators, and medical personnel posing with a portrait of Dr. Robert B. Ray. The caption of the photograph states that Dr. Ray was instrumental in finding donors to take an interest in establishing the Montford Jones Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko. Hospital board chairman, Clarence Morgan and nursing service director, Mrs. Eva Wright are shown on either side of the portrait.
Newspaper Clipping, World Journal Tribune, New York, Ad Leader a Believer, January 26, 1967

This article from the World Journalism Tribune in New York covers the 1937 five point "pace-setting" sales program presented to the International Newspaper Advertising Executives Association by it's new president, Merrell M. Dubois. The article lays out the points made by DuBouis and also provides other insights in the newspaper advertising field. Photographs of several people mentioned are included with the article, with John Calene, husband of Elisabeth Ray Calene, the daughter of Dr. Leighton Webb Ray.
Certified Copy of Record of Birth, Annie Margaret Ray, April 1, 1915

A certified copy of Annie Margaret Ray, born to E. L. Ray and Annie Webb Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 1, 1915. Annie Ray is described as a having been born alive at 1:30 p. m., delivered by dr. E. L Coleman. The copy was certified by Archie Lee Gray, the Mississippi Registrar on October 29, 1965.
Newspaper Clipping, Jackson Daily News, Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Robert B. Ray Obituary, June 1965

This obituary informs of the death of Dr. Robert B. Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi though the headline identifies him as Dr. B. R. Ray. The obituary provides a brief biography of Dr. Ray's life and funeral services.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Dr. Robert B. Ray, June 10, 1965

This obituary informs of the death of Dr. Robert B. Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi. The obituary provides a brief biography of Dr. Ray's life, his surviving relatives, and funeral services. A photograph of Dr. Ray is included below the headline, "Death takes Dr. R. B. Ray Kosy doctor".
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, "Khaki's Comments", Dr. Robert B. Ray, June 17, 1965

This article, taken from the Khaki's Comments column of the Kosciusko, Mississippi's Star Herald, speaks of the high regard in which many in Kosciusko and the surrounding communities held for Dr. Robert B. Ray and extols his virtues. The article describes Dr. Ray as having a "pseudo-gruffness about him that did not permit friends to express sentimental feelings or to praise his accomplishments" and that as such, "we will never know of the untold acts of kindness he performed, the number of people he helped, nor of his charitable works" and ends with the author stating they "hope that you will be able to say half of the nice things about me that are being said about Dr. Robert when I pass."
Election Certificate, Robert B. Webb, Attala County Treasurer, November 3, 1964

This certificate documents that Robert B. Webb was duly elected as the Treasurer of Attala County, Mississippi and certified by the secretary of state C. A. Brougher on November 3, 1864.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, After 50 Years, Who Remembers?, June 25, 1964

This article in the Star Herald in Kosciusko, Mississippi, is a nostalgic look back at the community in Kosciusko, Mississippi fifty years ago. The article speaks on several individuals and their contributions, including Annie Webb Ray, with fond nostalgia.
Warranty Deed, Gertrude C. Watkins to Robert B. Ray and Leighton Ray, May 4, 1964

In this warranty deed, dated May 4, 1964, Gertrude C. Watkins agrees to sell and convey her interest in a lot of land and buildings to Robert B. Ray and Leighton Ray. The deed explains that a survey will need to be done to provide an accurate description of the property named in the deed and goes on to explain that Watkins conveys all undivided interest in the E. L. Ray estate as it was inherited by her husband Emmett Boyd Ray who has since died. The deed was notarized by Attala County Notary Public, Agnes A. Ewing.
Letter, John Stennis to Denise Beyt Ray, June 9, 1965

John C. Stennis

In this typed letter, dated June 9, 1965, Senator John C. Stennis writes to Denise Beyt Ray to express his condolences on the loss of her husband, Robert B. Ray. He talks of his friendship with Robert from their days at Mississippi A & M (Mississippi State University). The letter is carbon copied to Margaret and Frank Buchanan with a handwritten note that reads "Am thinking of all of you. John Stennis" The letter is written on United States Senate Committee of Armed Services letterhead and a United States Senate Committee of Armed Services envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchanan and postmarked Washington, D. C. is included.
Newspaper pages, The Press Democrat, June 21, 1959

These pages from The Press Democrat of Santa Rosa, California feature articles about Father's Day, wedding announcements, local events, and advertisements. One notable article describes a sketch book of Civil War battlefields photographs.
Copy of Bill of Complaint, Ernest Chunn vs. Mrs. Gertrude Cassel Ray, Administrix of the Estate of Emmett Ray, undated

In this unsigned copy of a bill of complaint, the complainant, Ernest Chunn, files against Mrs. Gertrude Cassel Ray as the administratrix of the Emmett Ray estate alleging that the traffic accident in which Emmett Ray died, was caused by Ray's own negligence and has cause irreparable physical damage to Chunn's health and well being. The complaint describes the alleged actions that led to the traffic accident and names several instances wherein Ray broke the law while causing the accident. Chunn asks the court to be paid $25,000 from Ray's estate as damages for his injuries and disability.
Newspaper Clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Dr. Emmett Ray Dies in Auto Crash, December 8, 1953

This article in the Star Herald in Kosciusko, Mississippi, covers the death of Dr. Emmett B. Ray in a car accident. The article explains that Dr. Ray collided with a firetruck as both were responding to a fire at the Blain home in Kosciusko. The article goes on to describe others affected or injured in the accident and ends with a brief biography of Dr. Ray's life. The second half of the article concerning the funeral services is missing.
Newspaper Clipping, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee, Emmett L. Ray, March 4, 1952

This society page of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee features the obituary for Emmett L. Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi. Described as "Father of three physician-surgeons, and as being part of one of the pioneer families of Kosciusko, Ray was the husband of Annie Webb Ray and father of Doctors Leighton, Robert B. and Emmett B. Ray and Margaret Ray Buchanan. The obituary provides funeral service information and lists the surviving family members. Other obituaries listed are those of W. B. Lundy, Mrs. Tom Watkins, Mrs. Lucy Hale, Roy Clinton Cordell, and Mrs. Tillie Chilcote. Other articles included cover 1952 Jubilee Leaders and the Block on Backers of Hawaii.
Newspaper Clipping The Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Emmett L. Ray Obituary, March 6, 1952

These obituaries in the Star Herald inform of the death of "Prominent Citizen" of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Emmett L. Ray, husband of Annie Webb Ray. The first obituary is a brief notification of Ray's death while the second obituary provides information on Ray's life and contributions to the Kosciusko community.
Funeral Notice, Mr. M. J. Spain, April 2, 1951

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mr. M. J. Spain of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 2, 1951 with Reverends W. L. Robinson and J. A. George officiating. Both active and honorary pallbearers are listed.
Newspaper Clipping, The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Wedding Photos, John L. and Elisabeth Ray Calene, March 4, 1951

In this portion of the society pages of Santa Rosa, California's The Press Democrat, photographs from the Ray-Calene wedding show John L. Calene and his bride, Elisabeth Ray. Ray is the daughter of Leighton Ray, formerly of Kosciusko, Mississippi. The four photographs shown are all captioned.
Woodman of the World Life Insurance Society, Distribution of Savings Deposit Notice, November 1951

This distribution of savings deposit notice documents that Emmett Ray has a total of eight dollars and eighty-one cents from interest earned on savings in his Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society account. An envelope postmarked Omaha, Nebraska, December 12, 1951 is included with the certificate.
Envelope, National Burial Association, Inc., undated

This National Burial Association, Inc. envelope had handwritten notes that that E. L. Ray owes one dollar per week with the premium due on October 23. "Kosciusko Furniture Co. W. A. Lindsey Collector" is written across the envelope in blue ink and "Greenville" is marked through with "Kosciusko" written above it in the "Home Office" section.
Funeral Notice, Mr. Jim Rachel, February 27, 1950

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mr. Jim Rachel of Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 27, 1950 with Reverends A. B. Pierce and A. M. West officiating. The pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. W. N. Betterton, January 8, 1950

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Minnie May Bell of Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 7, 1942. The pall bearers are listed.
Warranty Deed, E. L. Ray to H. G. McMillan, October 16, 1950

In this warranty deed, dated October 16, 1950, E. L. Ray agrees to sell and convey several parcels or tracts of land to H. G. McMillan at a cost of seven thousand dollars, two thousand of which has already been received. The deed outlines the terms of the loan and describes each parcel of land included in the sale.
Funeral Notice, J. M. Gregory, March 5, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of J. M. Gregory of Kosciusko, Mississippi on March 5, 1949 with Reverends Ben Odom and Robert Allen officiating.
Funeral Notice, John C. Goyne, February 15, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of John C. Goyne of Kosciusko, Mississippi with Reverend J. A. George officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Anna Webb Ray, January 25, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Annie Webb Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi on January 25, 1949 with Reverends Rowe C. Holcomb, A. T. Cinnamond, and E. L. Jackson officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Clara Clark Atkinson, October 24, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Clara Clark Atkinson of Kosciusko, Mississippi on October 24, 1949.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Fannie Stokes Sanders, April 18, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Fannie Stokes Sanders of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 18, 1949 with Reverends A. T. Cinnamond, E. L. Jackson, and J. A. George officiating. The pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. J. H. Ford, November 5, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. J. H. Ford of Kosciusko, Mississippi on November 5, 1949 with Reverend W. A. Roper of Meridian officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. J. W. Moore, July 6, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. J. W. Moore of Kosciusko, Mississippi on July 6, 1949 with Reverends E. L. Jackson and A. B. Pierce officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Ruth Sweatt Ricks, June 1, 1949

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Ruth Sweatt Ricks of Kosciusko, Mississippi on June 1, 1949 with Reverends J. A. George and R. L. Ellis officiating.
Last Will and Testament, Emmett L. Ray, March 30, 1949

In this last will and testament, Emmett L. Ray names his sons as his executors and provides instructions for them. He goes on to bequeath his present homestead to his daughter, Margaret Ray Buchannan and provides the exact location and exceptions to the property. The remainder of the estate is directed to be divided equally among his four children and provides further instructions for the event that one or all of them are deceased at the time of his own death. The will is signed by Ray and two witnesses. the dated of the will's filing and location of the will's recording are handwritten at the bottom of the second page.
Newspaper Clipping, Commercial Appeal, Funeral Notice for Annie Webb Ray, January 26, 1949

This society page of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee features the obituary for Annie Webb Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi. The notice describes her as "mother of three doctors" and as being part of one of the pioneer families of Kosciusko. The notice provides funeral service information and lists the surviving family members. Other obituaries featured on the page are for Bartlett Jones, T. J. M'Cown, Mrs. Prentiss Allgood, Sergeant R. J. Neal, and Lieutenant Elwin Norton. A photograph of Catching High School king and queen is featured at the top center of the page.
Newspaper clipping, Star Herald, Kosciusko, Mississippi, Annie W. Ray Obituary, January 27, 1949

This obituary informs of the death of "Prominent Matron" of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Annie Webb Ray, wife of Emmet L. Ray and daughter of Robert B. and Matilda Boyd Webb. The obituary provides funeral service information as well as a list of the surviving family members.
Receipt, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society to Emmett L. Ray, November 8, 1949

This Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society receipt documents the payment of thirty dollars and seventy-nine cents paid by Emmett L. Ray on November 8, 1949 in payment of certificate loan interest to November 4, 1950.
Funeral Notice, Herbert Warren Jackson, October 30, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Herbert Warren Jackson of Kosciusko, Mississippi on October 30, 1948 with Reverend E. L. Jackson officiating.
Funeral Notice, J. R. Lane, April 1, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of J. R. Lane of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 1, 1948 with Reverends A. H. Muschler and R. L. Ellis officiating.
Funeral Notice, Judge T. P. Guyton, February 14, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Judge T. P. Guyton of Kosciusko, Mississippi with Reverends Rowe C. Holcomb and E. H. Cunningham officiating. Both active and honorary pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. A. B. Hooper, April 17, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. A. B. Hooper of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 17, 1948 with Reverends Rowe C. Holcomb, J. A. George and E. L. Jackson officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. H. P. Plyler, May 10, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. H. P. Plyler of Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 10, 1948. The officiant is not listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Mamie Dean Atkinson, December 18, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Mamie Dean Atkinson of Kosciusko, Mississippi on December 18, 1948. The pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Mary A. Weatherly, October 21, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Mary A. Weatherly of Kosciusko, Mississippi on October 21, 1948 with Reverend Archie Stephens officiating. The pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Minnie Loving Chennault, January 15, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Minnie Loving Chennault of Kosciusko, Mississippi on January 15, 1948. Pallbearers are listed as being grandsons.
Funeral Notice, Perri Suzanne Ray, July 21, 1948

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Perri Suzanne Ray of Kosciusko, Mississippi on July 21, 1948 with Reverend Rowe C. Holcomb officiating. Honorary pallbearers are listed.
Kiwanis Club of Natchez, 1798 Mississippi Territory First Issue Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory with a three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of this Kiwanis Club of Natchez card. The postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Connelly's Tavern on Ellicot's Hill in Natchez, where the American Flag was first raised on the left half of the card along with an illustration of Gov. Winthrop Sargent and a riverboat. The text included among the illustrations reads "150th Anniversary Mississippi Territory. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Governor Winthrop Sargent 's home in Natchez within an outline of the state of Mississippi is on the left half of the card. The text above the house reads " 1798 Commemorating the 150th Anniversary Territorial Mississippi 1798-1948" and the text beneath the illustration reads "Gloucester" Natchez, Miss. Home of Winthrop Sargent first Territorial Governor of Mississippi Territory. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Connelly's Tavern, Natchez, a two story, red roofed building. An image of the seal of the Mississippi Territory is in the upper left of the illustration. "First Day of Issue" is printed above the illustration and the text within the illustration reads "Connelly's Tavern Natchez, where the American Flag was raised. Commemorating the creation of the Mississippi Territory April 7, 1798. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. A gold seal on the left contains the image of an eagle in the center with the text "Seal of the Mississippi Territory 1798" on the edge of the seal. The text below the seal quotes the statement made by President John Adams declaring the Mississippi Territory. A 1798 Mississippi Territory three cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of a blue eagle above red and white stripes is on the left side of the card. The illustration of a scroll is over the red and white stripes and the text within reads "150th Anniversary of the Mississippi Territory creeded by act of Congress, April 7, 1798. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Biloxi Lighthouse, Connelly's Tavern in Natchez, The New Capitol in Jackson, and Governor Winthrop Sargent. The years 1798 and 1948 are depicted within the beams of the lighthouse. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of a steamboat in the water with the text "Mississippi--Admitted as a Territory April 7, 1798. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Ellicot's Hill, the site of the first raising of the American Flag over the Mississippi Territory, the seal of the Mississippi Territory, and a scroll that reads "150th Anniversary of the Mississippi Territory", and a riverboat is on the left half of the card. A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Mississippi Territory 150th Anniversary Postcard and Postage Stamp, April 7, 1948

This postcard commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mississippi's designation as a United States Territory. An illustration of Governor Winthrop Sargent with the outline of Mississippi to his left is on the left half of the card. The text beside and beneath the illustration reads "1798 Commemorating the 150th Anniversary Mississippi Territory". A three cent 1798 Mississippi Territory postage stamp is in the upper right corner of the card and the postmark, dated April 7, 1948 in Natchez, Mississippi, also declares "first day of issue" for the postage stamp.
Newspaper Clipping, Funeral Notice for Perrie Suzanne Ray, July 20, 1948

This article notifies of the funeral held in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Perri Suzzanne Ray, the infant daughter of Dr. Emmett B. and Mrs. Gertrude Cassel Ray. The funeral was the child died at Baptist Hospital in Jackson and the funeral was conducted by Reverend R. C. Holcomb of First Baptist Church. The honorary pallbearers are listed, as well as, the child's surviving family. Emmett B. Ray is the son of Emmett. L and Annie Webb Ray.
Newspaper Clippings, Mississippians in Washington,1947

This article from an unnamed newspaper speaks of the death of Clifton Power Clark, a Kosciusko, Mississippi native who lived his adult life and died in Washington, D.C. Clark died December 31, 1947 at the age of 72. The writer of the article describes him as having been part of the "old crowd from the state that welded into an organization which has been in existence for more than fifty years", referring to the number of Mississippians who moved to Washington D. C.. The article describes the funeral services and goes on to give a brief biography of Clark's life.
Property Tax Receipt, Attala County, Mississippi to E. L. Ray, December 20, 1948

This property tax receipt, dated December 20, 1948, documents the payment of property taxes paid to Attala County for the 1948 fiscal year for property owned by E. L. Ray. The receipt provides the property description, what the allocations are, and how much was paid. The receipt is signed by E. Turner, a deputy sheriff in Attala County, Mississippi.
Property Tax Receipt, Kosciusko, Mississippi to E. L. Ray, January 28, 1948

This property tax receipt, dated January 28, 1948, documents the payment of property taxes paid to Kosciusko, Mississippi for the 1947 fiscal year for property owned by E. L. Ray. The receipt provides the property description, what the allocations are, and how much was paid. The receipt is signed by the city tax collector.
Deposit Slips for Merchants and Farmers Bank, 1947-1948

This collection of deposit slips for Merchants and Farmers Bank tracks bank deposits made by E. L. Ray from November 1947 to February 1948. An envelope for Harvey Gilliland, Sheriff and Tax Collector for Attala County, Mississippi with a note written in red describing the contents as deposit slips M+F Bk 1947-48.
Funeral Notice, Isaac S. Loewenberg, April 12, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Isaac S. Loewenberg of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 12, 1947 with Rabbi Meyer Lovitt officiating.
Funeral Notice, J. M. Weatherly, April 29, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of J. M. Weatherly of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 29, 1947 with Reverend J. A. George and Reverend Ellis officiating. The pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mr. Albert Brown Hooper, July 2, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mr. Albert Brown Hooper of Kosciusko, Mississippi on July 2, 1947 with Reverend Rowe C. Holcomb officiating. Both active and honorary pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Fannie R. Coleman December 23, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Fannie R. Coleman of Kosciusko, Mississippi on December 23, 1947.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. J. I. Peeler, April 12, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. J. I. Peeler of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 12, 1947 with Reverends H. D. Jeffcoat and Paul D. Murphy officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. J. W. Beauchamp, June 14, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. J. W. Beauchamp of Kosciusko, Mississippi on June 14, 1947.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Lina Allen Hollingsworth, March 17, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Lina Allen Hollingsworth of Kosciusko, Mississippi on March 17, 1947 with Reverends J. A. George and E. L. Jackson officiating. The pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Roxie Ray Joplin, August 11, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Roxie Ray Joplin of Kosciusko, Mississippi on August 11, 1947 with Reverend Rowe C. Holcomb officiating.
Funeral Notice, Mrs. Sudie Noah, May 26, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Mrs. Sudie Noah of Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 26, 1947 with Reverend J. A. George and Reverend J. T. McCafferty officiating. Both active and honorary pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, S. J. (Dick) Flanagan, April 14, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of S. J. (Dick) Flanagan of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 14, 1947 with Reverend J. A. George officiating.
Funeral Notice, Thomas Singleton Love, June 14, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Thomas Singleton Love of Kosciusko, Mississippi on June 14, 1947 with Reverends J. A. George, R. C. Holcomb, and E. L. Jackson officiating. Both active and honorary pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, W. H. Fenwick, May 3, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of W. H. Fenwick of Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 3, 1947 with Reverend E. L. Jackson officiating. The pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, William Dulin Nowell, May 29, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of William Dulin Nowell of Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 29, 1947 with Reverends Rowe Holcomb, J. A. George and R. L. Ellis officiating.
Funeral Notice, William Thomas Brown, Sr., April 7, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of William Thomas Brown, Sr. of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 7, 1947.
Funeral Notice, W. J. (Billie) Sanders, July 2, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of W. J. (Billie) Sanders of Kosciusko, Mississippi on July 2, 1947 with Reverends Jodie Moore and J. T. McCafferty officiating.
Funeral Notice, Wright William Cain, April 18, 1947

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Wright William Cain of Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 18, 1947.
Property Tax Receipt, Kosciusko, Mississippi to E. L. Ray, January 10, 1947

This property tax receipt, dated January 10, 1947, documents the payment of property taxes paid to Kosciusko, Mississippi for the 1946 fiscal year for property owned by E. L. Ray. The receipt provides the property description, what the allocations are, and how much was paid. The receipt is signed by the city tax collector.
Warranty Deed, A. D. Comfort and Carrie Sue Comfort to E. L. Ray, November 13, 1947

In this warranty deed, dated November 13, 1947, A. D. and Carrie Sue Comfort agree to sell and convey a tract of land in Attala County to E. L. Ray at a cost of thirty dollars. The deed was notarized by Attala Circuit Court Clerk, C. H. McWhorter. The deed filing information with the Attala Chancery Court is located on the back of the deed.
Funeral Notice, David Ephriam Crawley, November 29, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of November 29, 1946 of Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 7, 1942. The pall bearers and honorary pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, Dr. J. W. Bailey, November 5, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Dr. J. W. Bailey of Kosciusko, Mississippi on November 5, 1946. The pall bearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, D. W. Sims, July 1, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of D. W. Sims of Kosciusko, Mississippi on July 1, 1946 with Reverend R. C. Holcomb officiating.
Funeral Notice, Herbert Thomas Leonard, May 17, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of Herbert Thomas Leonard of Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 17, 1946 with Reverend E. L. Jackson officiating. Both active and honorary pallbearers are listed.
Funeral Notice, J. W. Beauchamp, January 24, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of J. W. Beauchamp of Kosciusko, Mississippi on January 24, 1946.
Funeral Notice, M. M. Hull, August 7, 1946

This funeral notice announces the funeral services of M. M. Hull of Kosciusko, Mississippi on August 7, 1946 with Reverend Erskine Jackson officiating.