A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Alabama
Color print view of a typical oyster fleet in Mobile Bay located in Mobile, AL. Large gathering of boats with tall masts docked at pier, some waving flags. Horse and wagon waiting on pier with people standing near. Building in background. Postmarked November 4, 1922. Divided back postcard.Printed...
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Wade Hall Postcard Collection |
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Troy University Library |
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Troy University Library |
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Alabama postcards |
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Alabama postcards A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Alabama E. C. Kropp Co. |
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Alabama postcards Mobile (Ala.) Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Business and Industry -- Food Products Alabama; Mobile Cities & towns; Oystering; Oyster industry For information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History. |
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Color print view of a typical oyster fleet in Mobile Bay located in Mobile, AL. Large gathering of boats with tall masts docked at pier, some waving flags. Horse and wagon waiting on pier with people standing near. Building in background. Postmarked November 4, 1922. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Ala.-16' Printed on back: 'Mobile is the shipping point for the famous Con Secour oysters. Here is shown a typical "oyster fleet." E. C. Knopp Co., Milwaukee, 19035.'Written on back: 'Dear Fil Jr. We have been having the most fish and oysters to eat down here. Had a great time last week when "Sunshine" and I went hunting and fishing up the river. Will tell you about it when I see you. They may start running the mill at night next week and if they do, Edw may stay a day or two longer. The Lenders agent was my guest yesterday. Friend [illegible]very agreeable. [illegible]. Mr. Fillians L. [illegible] Jr. 2483 Ramsdell Ave. Lousiville, Ky.' |
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A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, AlabamaColor print view of a typical oyster fleet in Mobile Bay located in Mobile, AL. Large gathering of boats with tall masts docked at pier, some waving flags. Horse and wagon waiting on pier with people standing near. Building in background. Postmarked November 4, 1922. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Ala.-16' Printed on back: 'Mobile is the shipping point for the famous Con Secour oysters. Here is shown a typical "oyster fleet." E. C. Knopp Co., Milwaukee, 19035.'E. C. Kropp Co.19222005Troy University Library Mobile (Ala.)Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Business and Industry -- Food ProductsAlabama; MobileCities & towns; Oystering; Oyster industryFor information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.This collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. copyright law.Wade Hall Postcard Collection, Troy University Library, Special Collections.Written on back: 'Dear Fil Jr. We have been having the most fish and oysters to eat down here. Had a great time last week when "Sunshine" and I went hunting and fishing up the river. Will tell you about it when I see you. They may start running the mill at night next week and if they do, Edw may stay a day or two longer. The Lenders agent was my guest yesterday. Friend [illegible]very agreeable. [illegible]. Mr. Fillians L. [illegible] Jr. 2483 Ramsdell Ave. Lousiville, Ky.'Troy University (Troy, Ala.) Library; University of Alabama Library (Digitization)Box 3, ADAtscwhp001427ADAtscwhp001427.1, ADAtscwhp001427.2imageengjpeghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4350 |
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A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Alabama |
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A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Alabama |
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E. C. Kropp Co. |
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E. C. Kropp Co. |
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