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[Postcard of Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi]

Postcard of a photograph of a wide dirt street between two strips of two- to three-story buildings, with small groups of people scattered throughout the street. Horses pull a few carts and buggies through the street, and one man rides a light-colored horse. Most of the people are looking up the street, away from the camera. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Public School in Magnolia, Mississippi]

Postcard of a photograph of three-story, light colored building with a large group of children crowded onto the front steps, under the balcony on the third floor. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a public school in Magnolia, Mississippi. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Lamar]

Postcard of an 11 story brick building with white, yellow, and green accents, described as "Hotel Lamar - Meridian, Miss. An Affiliated National Hotel." The back of the postcard adds, "Meridian's predominant hotel. 200 modernly appointed guest rooms with baths and circulating ice-water. Excellent, New Air-Conditioned Coffee Shop attractively designed in a Spanish motif... famed for fine cuisine. Spacious, new meeting rooms suitable for conventions or groups." The message on the back reads, "Here - Mathew and I spent Monday night Sept. 29th 1941 at this hotel and our may car ride Baltimore Mod. to Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]

Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. J. C. Ward Mrs. S. W. Staggard 1685 Park St. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Monteigne]

Postcard of a cream colored mansion with white columns and accents and light blue roof. Blooming flower gardens line the edges of the house. The back of the postcard adds, "Built in 1855 by the confederate general William T. Martin who represents Mississippi of Stone Mountain. Due to the prominence of the general unusual vengeance was wrecked on his home during the Civil War, furniture was destroyed and horses stabled in drawing rooms."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Monteigne in Natchez]

Postcard of a one story cream-colored building with white columns supporting the roof at the entrance, further described as "Monteigne, Natchez, Mississippi...Built in 1855 by Confederate General William T. Martin. Noted for its classic design and its surroundings of azaleas, camellias, and century-old live oaks. Home of Mrs. W. J. Kendall and famous Member of Pilgrimage Garden Club." The message on the back reads, "Wish you were with us. We loved Rosedawn. It is a beautiful restplace. We will see five houses in Natchez tomorrow. We are spending the night here. Love, Clyde." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Room 311, St. Luke's 6720 Berther St. Houston, Texas."
Date: October 12, 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Linden]

Postcard of a white two story mansion with a fenced terrace and green accents on the windows and chairs on the porch. On top of the picture, the mansion is described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss. " On the back, the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Melrose]

Postcard of a two story red brick building with four white columns at the entrance, white wrought iron fence around the balcony and between the columns, and white and green accents. The postcard adds the following on the back, "One of the best preserved ante-bellum Mansions. House, grounds, and furnishings are practically unchanged since the forties. Suspended over the dining table is a relic of yesteryear, a Punkah. In slave days even after the Civil War, these fans were propelled to and fro by servants during the serving of meals. Built 1845."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pearl River Valley (PRV) #331

A photograph postcard showing Pearl River Valley Railroad (PRV), 2-6-0, ex-MKT, Picayune, MS
Date: December 8, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Columbus and Greenville (C&G) 504

A photograph postcard showing Columbus & Greenville (C&G, also called the "CAGY") 504, 2-8-2, Stewart, MS; originally the Fort Smith & Western (FSW) 24, sold to the C&G. [see also 2008.008.7097 & 7149]
Date: October 4, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Shelled Pecan Advertisement from Sternberg Pecan Company]

Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company in Jackson, Mississippi, advertising sales of fresh shelled pecan halves and listing amounts and prices of pecans available for shipment.
Date: 1952-10-04?
Creator: Sternberg Pecan Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Praline Advertisement from Sternberg Pecan Company]

Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company advertising Sternberg's Creole Pecan Pralines available for shipment and listing quantities and prices.
Date: October 2, 1952
Creator: Sternberg Pecan Company
System: The Portal to Texas History