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"A Few Scattering Thoughts Dedicated to the Readers of this Pamphlet By A Young Teacher, Entertaining the Slight Faith That They Might Not Be Without Some Good Effect."
John Stanly Thomas writes to young students urging them to protect their sense of individuality and worth. He also encourages them to follow the Christian Church and read the Bible. He states "...let us be honest with ourselves regardless of human…
Position: 735 (15 views)
Campaign flyer for L.R. (Lee) Morgan
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."
Position: 778 (13 views)
Alderman Election Card for L.R. Morgan
Political election card for Leander R. "Lee" Morgan, who is running for New Bern Alderman in 1971. This card lists many of his qualifications as well as his personal attributes.
Position: 693 (17 views)
Postcard From J.M. Mitchell and Company
A postcard "Compliments of J.M. Mitchell and Co." Beautifully ornate background with a purple flower and gold lettering. J.M. Mitchell and Co. was a business opened in 1912 by James M. Mitchell and his business partner, Aubrey T. Walsh. The company…
Position: 803 (12 views)
New Bern Horticultural Fair Admission Slip
A complimentary admission ticket for James A. Bryan for the New Bern Horticultural Fair, May 21 and 22, 1907.
Position: 844 (10 views)
Photograph of William Gaston's Tomb
A photograph of William Gaston's tomb. The New Bern-born Congressman, Gaston passed away in 1844, leaving a lot of his land and property to be sold into six different partitions.
Position: 823 (11 views)
Gaston's Office
"Gaston's Office--the finished product, Apr. 13, 1949."
Position: 718 (16 views)
Local Craftsmen for the Gaston Law Office Photograph
"Vale" and "Shorty" are photographed during the construction of the chimney for the Gaston Law Office on April 12, 1949.
Position: 778 (13 views)
Construction of the Gaston Law Office Photograph
The reconstruction of the Gaston Law Office is shown in this photograph dated February 16, 1949. Though the office looks different, the foundation and standing of the building is much stronger.
A note on the back of the photographs reads:…
A note on the back of the photographs reads:…
Position: 778 (13 views)
Gaston Office Foundation Photograph
"Foundation of Gaston's office, May 15, 1948, between city hall and church yard. This site was banned and another chosen in north-west corner of city hall yard."
Position: 673 (18 views)
William Gaston's Law Office Photograph
Pictured in the photograph is the original law office of William Gaston before it was moved and reconstructed in 1949. The photo shows the house caving in the middle, but still looks as it did when it was first constructed.
The office originally…
The office originally…
Position: 653 (19 views)
The Gaston Hotel Pamphlet
A Gaston Hotel brochure advertising New Bern as the halfway point between New York and Florida. The second page lists historical fun facts about New Bern and the last page lists the activities for the hotel. The brochure lists J.V. Blades as the…
Position: 778 (13 views)
Frazier-Mayhew House
A photograph of the Frazier-Mayhew House, built circa 1822. Originally built in the present-day 400 block of Middle Street (412), the house was moved to 217 Change Street in 1973.
This 1971 photograph shows the house as The Phone Booth, a club for…
This 1971 photograph shows the house as The Phone Booth, a club for…
Position: 844 (10 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: 883 (7 views)
Eastern North Carolina Railroad Company proxy document
Thomas Gates appoints an unnamed proxy on December 11, 1883, to act in his place for stockholder meetings for the Eastern Carolina Railroad Company. The document was never witnessed
Position: 844 (10 views)