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…
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.
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…
Otway Burns was a commander of the war schooner Snap Dragon during the War of 1812, as well as a merchant, politician, and patriot. Born in Swansboro, he worked with recruits from New Bern and sailed as far north as Portland, Maine, during the war.…
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…
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).