Charles L. Abernethy Jr.'s traveling campaign headquarters, parked in front of his home at 608 Pollock Street
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Title
Charles L. Abernethy Jr.'s traveling campaign headquarters, parked in front of his home at 608 Pollock Street
Subject
Streets--North Carolina--New Bern--Pollock Street--600 block
Campaigns--Equipment
Abernethy, Charles Laban, Jr., 1901-1968
Description
A description by Gertrude Carraway reads:
"Adapting to the modern trend towards living and working on wheels to politicking on wheels, Charles L. Abernethy, Jr., of New Bern, has equipped a traveling headquarters in a mammoth trailer for his campaign for Congress against Representative Graham A. Barden, of New Bern, who defeated him two years ago and his father, Congressman C. L. Abernethy, four years ago. In the trailer is victrola equipment that plays musical selections so loudly that they can be heard for blocks, drawing crowds before the candidate begins his political speeches. During the last campaign, Mr. Abernethy, a unique campaigner, made more religious addresses than the political speeches, giving lectures on the Holy Land at scores of churches throughout the third district."
"Adapting to the modern trend towards living and working on wheels to politicking on wheels, Charles L. Abernethy, Jr., of New Bern, has equipped a traveling headquarters in a mammoth trailer for his campaign for Congress against Representative Graham A. Barden, of New Bern, who defeated him two years ago and his father, Congressman C. L. Abernethy, four years ago. In the trailer is victrola equipment that plays musical selections so loudly that they can be heard for blocks, drawing crowds before the candidate begins his political speeches. During the last campaign, Mr. Abernethy, a unique campaigner, made more religious addresses than the political speeches, giving lectures on the Holy Land at scores of churches throughout the third district."
Creator
Carraway, Gertrude Sprague, 1896-1993
Date
1938
Contributor
Gertrude S. Carraway Collection
Rights
This item is presented courtesy of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from the New Bern-Craven County Public Library is required for any commercial use.
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
Photographs
Identifier
XVI.12.a
Coverage
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photographs
Physical Dimensions
3-3/4 x 6 inches
Citation
Carraway, Gertrude Sprague, 1896-1993, “Charles L. Abernethy Jr.'s traveling campaign headquarters, parked in front of his home at 608 Pollock Street,” Craven County Digital History, accessed July 3, 2026, https://kellenberger.mycprl.org/digital/items/show/335.
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