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Programme and Souvenir of New Bern, North Carolina
The official program and schedule of events for the New Bern Bicentennial Celebration and the State Firemen's Convention in July 1910.
Position: 225 (130 views)
Rough Rhymes of a Soldier.
Booklet of poetry compiled by Pamlico County native, Leo Turrell Brinson (1898-1976). All of the poems were written by Rev. G.A. Studdert Kennedy, a World War I British Army chaplain, and were published in his Rough Rhymes of a Padre in 1918. The…
Position: 333 (103 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)
Short Historical Sketch of Christ Church Parish, New Bern, N.C., 1715-1911
An early history of New Bern's oldest church.
Position: 114 (162 views)
Souvenir of New Bern, North Carolina
A history of New Bern produced for the Bicentennial Celebration in 1910, this volume also includes illustrations of many of New Bern's attractions and businesses.
Position: 313 (108 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: 803 (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 Cypress Tree
Broadside, apparently published in 1929, reprinting an 1882 newspaper article detailing the history of the Cypress Tree in New Bern, N.C.
Position: 4 (328 views)
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)
The Fleet Ascending The Neuse River
An engraving of the Union ships coming in through the Neuse River, March 14, 1862.
Position: 654 (75 views)
The New Bern Morris Plan Company
Annual report of the New Bern Morris Plan Company.
Position: 476 (87 views)
The New Bern Tribune
The New Bern Tribune insert of April 1934 gives insight into local agriculture, politics, railroads, and businesses.
Position: 318 (106 views)
The Panther: Newbold High School
Contains advertisements for local businesses.
Position: 214 (133 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)
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: 536 (83 views)