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Hendren on Methodism
Elizabeth Hendren wrote about the history of the Methodist Church and its establishment in New Bern. Born in 1837, Elizabeth Mayhew Hendren lived to the age of ninety-two, passing away in 1929. A 1920 newspaper clipping notes that she was the…
Position: 897 (4 views)
Historical Address Given By Mrs. W.F. Dowdy Upon The Occasion of The Celebration of The Hundredth Anniversary of The Benevolent Society of New Bern, N.C.
The Benevolent Society started July 4, 1837 as a group of women that carried out local charities in New Bern. This transcript is from the Society's Centennial Celebration in 1937. The speech was given by one of the youngest members of the group, Mrs.…
Position: 897 (4 views)
Hon. John P. Green
Picture and brief biography of John P. Green, an Ohio legislator born in New Bern, N.C. Appears to be clipped from Twentieth century Negro literature, or, A cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to the American Negro edited by D.W. Culp…
Position: 594 (22 views)
In Honor of His Excellency ye Honorable Oliver Max Gardner Governor of ye State of North Carolina and his Good Ladye...
Invitation, program, and list of open houses for the Historic Celebration and Pageant held in New Bern on June 11, 1929.
Position: 531 (25 views)
In Memoriam, John A. Guion, M.D., New Bern, N.C., 1819-1894
Booklet detailing the history of the Guion family and giving a life story of Dr. John Amos Guion, of New Bern.
Position: 281 (45 views)
Landing of the Troops
An engraving of the Union troops moving into New Bern at the Battle of New Bern, March 14, 1862.
Position: 891 (5 views)
Life of a Confederate Soldier in a Federal Prison
This short volume describes the experiences of a Craven County resident while in a northern prison camp during the latter part of the Civil War.
John B. Ernul (May 28, 1843-January 13 or 14, 1918) enlisted in 1st Co. I, 10th Regiment, NCST, on…
John B. Ernul (May 28, 1843-January 13 or 14, 1918) enlisted in 1st Co. I, 10th Regiment, NCST, on…
Position: 167 (92 views)
List of Names of Committee on the R.R. Celebration, April 29th, 1858
Pamphlet describing the celebration held upon the completion of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad line between New Bern and Goldsboro.
Position: 498 (27 views)
Memorial Day, May 10, 1899, Order of Exercises.
Program of the Memorial Day exercises at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern, N.C., on May 10, 1899.
Position: 312 (40 views)
Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, New River yearbook
A yearbook of life at Montford Point, the camp of the first African-American United States Marine Corps recruits.
Position: 293 (43 views)
Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina, United States Marine Corps
Yearbook of Montford Point Camp depicting the officers and soldiers during their training and leisure.
Position: 325 (39 views)
Mother's Coal and Fuel Company
A blank receipt from Mother's Coal and Fuel Company. Mother's Coal and Fuel Company does not show up until the 1914-1915 New Bern City Directory leading to the conclusion of the business not running until after 1912. This receipt should date between…
Position: 897 (4 views)
Need of an Auditorium
One page flyer detailing the need for an auditorium while building a new school building in New Bern (1908).
Position: 46 (107 views)
New Bern Chamber of Commerce "Industrial Dinner"
Program and menu of the Industrial Dinner held at the Gaston Hotel in New Bern, N.C., on February 11, 1915.
Position: 221 (68 views)
New Bern City Schools Graduating Exercises, Thursday, May 30th, 1918
Program of the Graduation Exercises for the New Bern City Schools on May 30, 1918.
Position: 46 (107 views)