Public Library, Hattiesbuerg, Mississippi

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Public library, Hattiesbuerg, Mississippi: This color photo postcard depicts the Hattiesburg Public Library in Mississippi, surrounded by lush greenery.
Public library, Hattiesbuerg, Mississippi

This color photo postcard depicts the Hattiesburg Public Library in Mississippi, surrounded by lush greenery.

Name/Title

Public Library, Hattiesbuerg, Mississippi

Entry/Object ID

chs-017998

Description

This color photo postcard depicts the Hattiesburg Public Library in Mississippi, surrounded by lush greenery. The address side of this postcard was addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Rose Miller in Chester, New York, from Pvt. Edward Kane who was stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The postcard, postmarked November 20, 1942, includes a personal message hoping the recipients are in good health and mentioning the chilly weather. "Free" is written in the postage box. The postcard is marked "Made in USA" and has a faded blue ink

Subject Person/Organization

Kane, Edward Joseph, 1901-1989, Miller, Ross, 1891-1966, Miller, Jessie Cleveland, 1888-1961

Subject Place

Military Post

Camp Shelby (Military Post) - Perry and Forrest Counties - Mississippi

State/Province

Mississippi

Context

During the Second World War, military personnel were granted the privilege to send first-class mail for free by Congressional act of March 27, 1942.

Category

War, Kane
Families

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

War: World War II 1940-1945

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

Oct 20, 1942

Transcription

Public library, Hattiesbuerg, Mississippi [verso] Post Card Free [written over box for postage stamp] Place Stamp Here [postmark] Camp Shelby, Miss. Nov 20 2 PM 1943 Pvt. Edward Kane 106- Engrs. Div. (c) Co. A. Camp Shelby - Miss. A.P.O. #31 - U.S.A. Hello Ross and Jassie - Guess now you are having a little cold weather in Chester But the old sun stays real hot here as yet - Hope you both are in the best of health. Best regards, Ed – 47946 This space for writing (M) [logo] Mr. & Mrs. Ross Miller Chester Orange Co. New York This side is for the address

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Width

13.8 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 13, 2024