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- Lee Line artifacts, these 2 finds are from the collection of Ed Provine a true lover of steamboat history. Ed’s widow graciously allowed me to purchase these pieces of family history. The item on the left is a advertising pocket mirror. I am always interested in adding to my Lee Line collection.
- STACKER LEE aground October 1916.
- My Great Uncle George Peters Lee Mississippi beloved river Captain; his chair and dog Trixie article about his passing January 4, 1933.
- Peters Lee at Lee Line Landing Caruthersville MO 1907
- Steamer MORNING STAR at Lee Line landing Greenville MS
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My grandfather, Capt. James Buchanan Smith was a captain for several Lee Line river boats. I have pictures of them. He took his family on board with him. My father said when he was a little boy his job was to take ticket stubs and sell peanuts at the bottom of the gang plank.