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Tryon Palace Grand Opening, Mrs. Kellenberger with Gov. Hodges
Image of Mrs. Kellenberger and Gov. Hodges standing before the gates of Tryon Palace during the grand opening ceremony, April 8, 1959.
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In Honor of His Excellency ye Honorable Oliver Max Gardner Governor of ye State of North Carolina and his Good Ladye...
Invitation, program, and list of open houses for the Historic Celebration and Pageant held in New Bern on June 11, 1929.
Position: 768 (65 views)
A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America
Hand-colored, engraved map: Map of the British and French Settlements in North America. Univ. Mag. T. Hinton Newgate Street [cartouche] | Inset: Fort Frederick at Crown Point built by the French 1731 [inset, center bottom.]
Map shows North America…
Map shows North America…
Position: 56 (174 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: Greene's Retreat
The North Carolina booklet examines General Nathanael Greene’s strategic retreat during the Revolutionary War.
Position: 729 (68 views)
Front View of Christ Church
Pictured here is Christ Episcopal Church on Pollock Street before it burned in 1871. The view shows the front and left side of the building as well as the steeple. In front shows what seems to be a Civil War era soldier stands with his rifle in front…
Position: 589 (78 views)
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: 692 (71 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: Isaac Shelby Revolutionary Patriot and Border Hero
This North Carolina booklet analyzes the Revolutionary-era contributions and military career of Isaac Shelby.
Position: 605 (77 views)
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…
Position: 605 (77 views)
Chapter histories of the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution : a partial list, and a brief compilation of a number of Chapter histories with tabulations and outstanding achievements ...
Position: 996 (39 views)
1893 New Berne Business Directory
One of New Bern's earlier city directories, this volume includes detailed information about the city's businesses and citizens. With the absence of the 1890 federal census, this book constitutes the largest printed listing of the residents of New…
Position: 9 (262 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: 16 (204 views)
A Card, To the Republicans of Craven County
Broadside written by James C. Harrison, Republican Register of Deeds, defending himself against attacks from members of his own party.
Position: 75 (169 views)
The Presentation of the Portrait of Abner Nash
Book containing information about the state of North Carolina's second Governor, Abner Nash. The book covers from his life story to his career and contribution to the American Revolution.
Position: 809 (63 views)
Schedule B. Tax State and County Revenue Act 1899
Broadside by Joseph L. Hahn, Sheriff of Craven County, announcing the tax for Schedule B of the Revenue Act of 1899. Each business of a particular trade is taxed a different rate based on the trade. For example, Gypsies or persons telling fortunes…
Position: 1025 (20 views)
Between Two Rivers Oral Interview With Helen Henry
Interview between Helen Henry and Shirley conducted as part of the African-American Voices Between Two Rivers Oral History Project. Henry discusses family members and life in New Bern from the 1930s to 2009.
Position: 888 (57 views)