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"Old Glory at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Camp Shelby is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men." Exterior view. Side 1.
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"Old Glory at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Camp Shelby is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men." Exterior view. Side 1.
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- Series: 2
- Item: 1673
- Creator(s): Curt Teich Co.
- Description: "Old Glory at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Camp Shelby is named for a famed leader of men of Colonial Days, Colonel Isaac Shelby. Created during the World War days, the camp was named in honor of a fighter who earned a niche in history's hall by performing valiantly in the Revolutionary War. Camp Shelby is the second largest training camp. Built to accommodate 55,000 men." Exterior view. Side 1.
- Date: 19--
- City/State: Camp Shelby, Mississippi
- County: Forrest County
- Call Number: PI/2015.0023/Series II
- Filename: 133903-1-postcard.tif