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An account of the yellow fever epidemic that struck New Bern in September and October 1864. Included in the book is a list of those who died from the epidemic.

A dance card used by ladies at a masquerade ball. The card was slipped over the lady's wrist using the ribbon, and her dances for the evening were penned in the section marked "Engagements"

A booklet describing the bylaws and order of business for the Elm City Riflemen, a militia unit based in New Bern, N.C. Also included is a list of the officers for 1879.

A letterhead from the 1890s of the partnership Bradham and Smith. Caleb D. Bradham, one of the principal partners, invented Pepsi-Cola in 1898.

Billhead for Bradham and Smith, Brokers and Commission Merchants, on Craven Street in New Bern. The principal owners were Caleb D. Bradham, inventor of Pepsi-Cola, and William J. Smith.

Plans for a proposed Masonic Opera House that never was built. Plans include a longitudinal view, plans of the orchestra, and plans for the balcony and gallery.

First- and second-story plans and two photographs of the William B. Blades house at 602 Middle Street in New Bern, North Carolina.

Plans and an after-renovation photograph of the Coor-Bishop home, the residence of Edward K. Bishop.

Plans and a possible photograph of the residence of F.M. Clarke in Beaufort, North Carolina. Photograph by Bayard Wootten.

Plans and a photograph of the summer residence of J.B. Blades in Morehead City, North Carolina. Photograph taken by Bayard Wootten.