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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: 895 (9 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: 895 (9 views)
Bulletin of the Craven County Farm Life School, Vanceboro, N.C., 1919-1920
The bulletin for the school year, 1919-1920. The bulletin includes important events of the school year, a list of teachers and staff, curriculum and the history of the area and school. The Craven County Farm Life School was established in 1912 in…
Position: 876 (10 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: 876 (10 views)
A Preliminary Report for the Use of the Archeological Project at the Site of Tryon's Palace in New Bern, N.C.
Before the reconstruction in the fifties, an archeological dig was conducted in the forties for Tryon Palace. This is a report on the history of Tryon Palace and what can be and cannot be found on that site.
Position: 926 (7 views)
Craven County Hospital Pamphlet
A pamphlet commemorating the opening of the new Craven County Hospital building in 1963. The original hospital, St. Luke’s in downtown New Bern, was purchased by the county from a group of nuns from New Jersey in 1962. The new facility was built to…
Position: 909 (8 views)
Battlefield of NewBerne, N.C.
A map of the battlefield for the Battle of New Bern on March 14, 1862.
Position: 876 (10 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: 895 (9 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: 909 (8 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: 909 (8 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: 926 (7 views)
The Fleet Ascending The Neuse River
An engraving of the Union ships coming in through the Neuse River, March 14, 1862.
Position: 895 (9 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: 909 (8 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: 864 (11 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: 895 (9 views)