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…
View of Centenary Methodist Church in the 500 block of New Street. A fence surrounds the building as several children stand in front of the fence. A bicycle leans against the fence.
Engraved map: Carte General de la Caroline Dresse fur les Memoires le plus Nouveaux Par le Sieua S[anson] A Amsterdam. Chez Pierre Mortier Libraire Avec Privilege de Nos Seigneurs les Etats [cartouche] | Inset of Charles Town harbor showing the…
Hand-colored engraved map: Carolina. By H. Moll Geographer [Cartouche, lower right] | The English claim the Property of Carolina from Lat. 29 &c. Degrees as part of Cabot’s Discoveries who set out from Bristol in 1498, at the Charge of King Henry ye…
Campaign flyer for Leander R. "Lee" Morgan, who is running for Mayor of New Bern. This flyer lists his qualifications for mayor and his personal attributes. He states that he is "a proven representative of the people."
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.
An ink engraving of the Washington Hotel built in 1818 and was burned down during the Battle of New Bern on March 14, 1862. The hotel went through many owners during its standing. The owner on this engraving is W.J. Smith.