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The Effects of the Proclamation--Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina
An engraving of freed slaves marching into Federal territory after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863.
Position: 769 (67 views)
Flight of the Rebels at Newbern
An engraving of the Confederate troops fleeing New Bern to the train after their defeat, March 14, 1862.
Position: 738 (70 views)
The Burnside Expedition--Bombardment of Newbern, North Carolina
An engraving of the naval attack on New Bern showing both the ships and the town on fire, March 14, 1862.
Position: 800 (65 views)
The Burnside Expedition--The Storming of Fort Thompson, At Newbern, North Carolina, March 14, 1862
An engraving of the surprise attack on Fort Thompson by the Federals, March 14, 1862.
Position: 718 (71 views)
The Fleet Ascending The Neuse River
An engraving of the Union ships coming in through the Neuse River, March 14, 1862.
Position: 652 (75 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: 800 (65 views)
Turpentine Manufacture In The Southern States
An article on how turpentine and rosin are collected to be distributed after the Civil War. The turpentine business was lucrative in Eastern North Carolina and Georgia. The article includes illustrations of workers collecting and processing the…
Position: 535 (83 views)
The War In North Carolina--View Of Newbern, From The Interior Of Fort Thompson, After Its Capture Of The National Forces--Burning Of Rosin Works, Railway Bridge And Naval Stores: And Showing Vessels Sunk In The Channel Of Neuse River, To Prevent Approach Of National Gunboats
Engraved is the Union troops after taking over New Bern in 1862 burning major businesses and setting up camp at Fort Thompson.
Position: 535 (83 views)
The War in North Carolina--Landing of National Troops Under General Burnside At The Mouth Of Slocum's Creek, Neuse River, 15 Miles Below Newbern, On Their Way To Attack That City
Pictured in the engraving is Union troops coming into Slocum Creek, fifteen miles below New Bern. General Burnside is sketched on the Alice Price. Men are leaping off of the Pilot Boy eager for battle, and General Reno is on the Patuxent.
Position: 435 (90 views)
General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern: Attack During a Fog
Engraving of General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern carrying his men into battle on March 14, 1862.
Position: 652 (75 views)
Schedule B. Tax State and County Revenue Act 1899
Broadside by Joseph L. Hahn, Sheriff of Craven County, announcing the tax for Schedule B of the Revenue Act of 1899. Each business of a particular trade is taxed a different rate based on the trade. For example, Gypsies or persons telling fortunes…
Position: 1027 (23 views)
Grand Military Ball invitation, 1876
An invitation to a "Grand Military Ball" given by The Newbern Grays and the Elm City Riflemen for members of the Press Association of North Carolina meeting in New Bern in May 1876. The ball will be held at Stanly Hall. The names of the managers and…
Position: 848 (62 views)
Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1930
This graduation announcement lists the twenty-one members of the class of 1930 along with the class motto (Sunrise not Sunset), the class colors (Lavender and Gold), and the class flower (Sweet Pea).
Graduating members include Mary Gardner…
Graduating members include Mary Gardner…
Position: 1019 (28 views)
Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1928
This graduation announcement lists the nineteen members of the class of 1928 along with the class motto ("Alethea [Truth]"), the class colors (Nile Green and Canary Yellow), and the class flower (Cream Rose).
Graduating members include Edna…
Graduating members include Edna…
Position: 1021 (27 views)
Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1918
This graduation announcement lists the six members of the class of 1918 along with the class motto ("More Beyond"), the class colors (Pink and Green), and the class flower (Sweet Pea).
Graduating members include Sue R. Becton, Lena Ewell, Edith…
Graduating members include Sue R. Becton, Lena Ewell, Edith…
Position: 1023 (26 views)