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Chapter Histories of the North Carolina Daughters of the Revolution
This book was compiled by the state historian of the North Carolina Daughters of the Revolution in 1930. This book includes the history of each chapter of the D.A.R. including the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter in New Bern. The histories include the…
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Charles L. Abernethy Jr.'s traveling campaign headquarters, parked in front of his home at 608 Pollock Street
A description by Gertrude Carraway reads:
"Adapting to the modern trend towards living and working on wheels to politicking on wheels, Charles L. Abernethy, Jr., of New Bern, has equipped a traveling headquarters in a mammoth trailer for his…
"Adapting to the modern trend towards living and working on wheels to politicking on wheels, Charles L. Abernethy, Jr., of New Bern, has equipped a traveling headquarters in a mammoth trailer for his…
Position: 1009 (1 views)
Charlie Fornes Family Bible
Undated Family Bible of the Charlie Fornes family. One birth recorded in Pantego, N.C.
Position: 226 (101 views)
Charter and Constitution and By-Laws of the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company
Pamphlet detailing the charters and rules for running the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company in New Bern.
Position: 103 (138 views)
Charter Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of Order of New Berne Steam Fire Engine Co., No. 1
A steam engine was donated by the state of North Carolina to New Bern. The Constitution was organized on January 1, 1865. The secretary of state, R.W. West, certified the document dating July 12, 1867. Below the certification, begins listing the…
Position: 473 (62 views)
Check of the National Bank of New Bern, North Carolina, 1877
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…
Position: 160 (128 views)
Check, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
A blank check from the First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Monetary figures are written on the back of the check.
Position: 886 (37 views)
Child in chair
Photograph of a child in a chair. Photograph was taken by Gerock Studio, New Bern, N.C.
Position: 995 (27 views)
Children dressed for historical pageant
Five children, two in colonial costume. Writing on back "Lots of historical pageants when we were growing up in New Bern N C" Identifications are: "Julia Bishop Smallwood in costume, Jane Gibbs, Julia Rountree, Julia Guion, maybe Billy Caroon."
Position: 401 (67 views)
Christ Church
Image of Christ Episcopal Church with view of Elks Temple Building in the background
Position: 483 (61 views)
Christ Church altar
A photo of the altar of Christ Church decorated for a thanksgiving or harvest festival during the 1940s.
Position: 744 (46 views)
Christ Church Altar Window
A holiday, full-color photograph of the stained glass window of the altar in Christ Church, 1958.
Position: 904 (36 views)
Christ Church before it was destroyed by the fire of 1871.
Christ Episcopal Church before the fire of 1871. One man stands in the middle of Pollock Street, while others are walking along the sidewalk. Image taken from Dita Roberts, A Short Historical Sketch of Christ Church Parish.
Position: 518 (59 views)
Christ Church before the fire, about 1870
Depiction of Christ Church, erected 1824, burned 1871.
Position: 557 (57 views)
Christ Church Choir at St. Anne's Photograph
Christ Church of New Bern's choir is pictured out front of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville. The clergyman all the way to the left, facing the camera, is Reverend Darst.
Position: 329 (76 views)