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Illustrated City of New Bern, North Carolina, 1914
This profusely illustrated volume includes detailed information about almost every business located in New Bern during 1914.
Position: 398 (42 views)
Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, New River yearbook
A yearbook of life at Montford Point, the camp of the first African-American United States Marine Corps recruits.
Position: 319 (50 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: 91 (112 views)
Bordelais School of Music
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.
Position: 142 (105 views)
An Autobiography of I.P. Hatch of New Bern
A booklet detailing the life of an African-American businessman, Isaiah Prophet Hatch. His reminiscences discuss African-American life in Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, and Lenoir Counties from the period just after the Civil War to the era of…
Position: 20 (129 views)
Vance Academy, broadside
A broadside (ca. 1880s) advertising the rates and services of Vance Academy, a private school in New Bern, located in the Simpson-Oakesmith Home at the south-eastern corner of Pollock and East Front Streets.
Position: 60 (116 views)
Memorial Ceremonies on the Death of Robert E. Lee
Broadside advertising memorial ceremonies on the death of Robert E. Lee held at First Baptist Church on November 3, 1870.
Position: 156 (103 views)
Ladies Memorial Association of Newbern
Pamphlet describing the Confederate Monument at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern, N.C.
Position: 164 (101 views)
Historical Incidents : What "Our Women in the War" Did and Suffered
Personal narrative of the life of Lavinia Ellis Cole Roberts during the Civil War describing the daily life and hardships she faced.
Position: 60 (116 views)
The Great Epidemic in New Berne and Vicinity
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.
Position: 127 (108 views)
Dance Card for the First Annual Ball (Masquerade) of the New Berne Brass Band, January 29, 1873, at Lowthrop Hall.
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"
Position: 135 (106 views)
BY-LAWS of the "Elm City Riflemen" Co. "C," 1st Reg. N.C.S.G. Adopted January 31, 1879.
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.
Position: 164 (101 views)
Bradham and Smith, Letterhead
A letterhead from the 1890s of the partnership Bradham and Smith. Caleb D. Bradham, one of the principal partners, invented Pepsi-Cola in 1898.
Position: 109 (110 views)
Bradham and Smith, Billhead
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.
Position: 142 (105 views)
Plans, Masonic Opera House (proposed), New Bern, N.C.
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.
Position: 48 (119 views)