State College MS Mississippi State University Mitchell Memorial Library Postcard

This vintage postcard features the Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State University, located in State College, Mississippi. The library is named after Dr. Fred T. Mitchell, who served as MSU president from 1945 to 1953. The building is depicted in a color photograph by Gilbert Ford, showcasing its stately brick and columned facade under a bright blue sky. The postcard highlights the library's significance as a major repository, housing over a quarter of a million volumes, manuscripts, and a special collection of rare Mississippi books. It also serves as a depository for Atomic Energy Commission publications, reflecting its academic importance.

Published by Deep South Specialties, Inc., a noted regional publisher, this postcard is part of the 'A Deep South Card' series and printed by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco. The card measures the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is a color photo type, typical of mid-20th century souvenir postcards. The detailed description on the reverse adds historical and educational value, making this item a collectible for enthusiasts of university memorabilia, southern history, or architectural postcards.

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