Post Office Mural – Leland MS

City:
Leland, MS

Site Type:
Art Works, Murals

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Artist:
Stuart R. Purser

Description

The post office contains a mural painted by Stuart R. Purser, “Ginnin’ Cotton.” Purser’s design was the winning design for Mississippi in the 48-State mural competition.

Source notes

Mississippi Department of Archives and History; Michael W. Fazio, William E. Parrish, Thomas Blackwell, & Curtis Franks, October 1, 1979, in the nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.wpamurals.org/mississip.htm

Site originally submitted by Susan Allen on January 23, 2013.

Location Info

204 N. Broad St.
Leland, MS 38756

Coordinates: 33.404643, -90.89782

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