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- Collection: Books, Pamphlets, and Ephemera Collection
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1893 New Berne Business Directory
One of New Bern's earlier city directories, this volume includes detailed information about the city's businesses and citizens. With the absence of the 1890 federal census, this book constitutes the largest printed listing of the residents of New…
Position: 12 (124 views)
Advertisement for Trees
Damaged advertisement (top one-third missing) for trees to be delivered at the New Bern depot on December 9, 1870.
Position: 152 (98 views)
Annual Concert Recital, Bordelais School of Music
Broadside detailing the participants and selections of music in the Bourdelais School of Music Annual Concert Recital for 1927.
Position: 85 (107 views)
An Autobiography of I.P. Hatch of New Bern
A booklet detailing the life of an African-American businessman, Isaiah Prophet Hatch. His reminiscences discuss African-American life in Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, and Lenoir Counties from the period just after the Civil War to the era of…
Position: 60 (110 views)
Billhead, J.C. Whitty & Co.
J.C. Whitty & Co. billhead for 1 "S B G C Standard" sold to Trent Store Co. on March 28, 1916.
Position: 17 (120 views)
Billhead, New Bern Grocery Company
New Bern Grocery Company billhead dated October 19, 1914 for items sold to Trent Store Co.
Position: 113 (103 views)
Bishop J.W. Hood, D.D.
Picture and brief biography of James Walker Hood, Bishop in the A.M.E. Zion Church, who lived in New Bern, N.C. Item appears to be clipped from Twentieth century Negro literature, or, A cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to the…
Position: 32 (114 views)
Bordelais School of Music
Pamphlet describing the school, teachers, and courses of the Bourdelais School of Music, which began operation in New Bern in 1913. The school continued until shortly before the death of Mr. Bordelais in October 1932.
Position: 140 (100 views)
A Card, To the Republicans of Craven County
Broadside written by James C. Harrison, Republican Register of Deeds, defending himself against attacks from members of his own party.
Position: 140 (100 views)
Charter and Constitution and By-Laws of the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company
Pamphlet detailing the charters and rules for running the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company in New Bern.
Position: 66 (109 views)
Check of the National Bank of New Bern, North Carolina, 1877
Check (#1092) drawn on the National Bank of New Bern payable to J.L. Watkins or bearer for $13.27. A. Miller and Brothers signed the check dated January 11, 1877. The check was printed by William Mann of Philadelphia. Vignette on the check is a…
Position: 113 (103 views)
Citizens Committee Leaflet
Leaflet urging voters to "express themselves on school affairs" in an upcoming election [appears to be the election on 2 May 1933].
Position: 147 (99 views)
Colonel Clarke, a la Capt. Jinks
Poem about William John Clarke around the time of the Kirk-Holden War (1870).
Position: 76 (108 views)
Complimentary Ball Given to General Washington at Newbern, N.C., April 24, 1791. Centennial Assembly in Commemoration of General Washington's Visit to Newbern, N.C. April 24, 1891.
Description of a centennial celebration of George Washington's 1791 visit to New Bern.
Position: 152 (98 views)
Complimentary Ball to the Elm City Base Ball Club
Invitation and a ticket to a ball held in honor of the Elm City Base Ball Club on November 6, 1874.
Position: 171 (94 views)