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African American Baptismal Celebration
A baptism celebration for African Americans in the Neuse River at New Bern. This photograph shows the participants of the baptism standing in the river. The middle of the photograph portrays the baptism as onlookers observe.
Position: 297 (52 views)
Bank Loan from Bank of North Carolina
The document written is a promissory note payable to the Bank of North Carolina for $675 from F. S. Duffy (principle), Charles Duffy, R. Castix, and Walter Duffy (sureties). This payment is given to the cashier Fredrick J. Jones.
Position: 349 (46 views)
Bank of New Bern
Photographed is the Bank of New Bern built in 1819. A man is standing in front of the doorway. A bicycle is propped against the brick fence.
Position: 349 (46 views)
1946 Homes Tour Brochure
The homes tour in 1946, hosted by the New Bern Garden Club, showed off the significant historic parts of New Bern at the time. The tour started at the "Headquarters" which was the Woman's Club House at Union Point, the site of the government house…
Position: 329 (48 views)
Alleged Thomas Tomlinson House
The house photographed is allegedly Thomas Tomlinson's home on the corner of Hancock and Johnson Street. Tomlinson was the first headmaster at the New Bern Academy established in 1766.
Position: 341 (47 views)
1858 Craven County School Census
List of students names for Craven County Schools for the year 1858.
Position: 13 (133 views)
One Small Candle
A collection of Christmas poetry written by Ethel D. Wood.
Position: 383 (43 views)
Sketch of Women's Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church: Elizabeth Hendren Auxiliary
The history of the Women's Missionary Club at Centenary Methodist Church in New Bern was organized by Emma Henderson Dunn and Mary Hendren Vance. The Women's Missionary Club dates back to 1880.
Position: 406 (41 views)
Vagabond Verses
J. Gaskill McDaniel of New Bern published poems about life from babies and motherhood to friendship. McDaniel writes a small note on the cover dating to 1931. The small excerpt states that his poetry was read by people "from Sunday School papers to…
Position: 427 (39 views)
Charter Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of Order of New Berne Steam Fire Engine Co., No. 1
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…
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1915 The Planet
The Planet is a book put together by the students of The West Street Graded School in New Bern. The principal is J.T. Barber. Graduating class rolls, alumni updates, valedictorian speeches, and local advertisements are included as well.
Position: 293 (53 views)
1913 Craven County Directory
The Craven County Directory from 1913 lists names of citizens in Craven County based off of town and district within each town. It also includes advertisements for cars and buggies, as well as, hat making and groceries.
Position: 265 (60 views)
1904 New Bern Military Academy Booklet
This booklet on the New Bern Military Academy is a part of the Charles Duffy Collection. Included within the booklet is a brief history of New Bern, the economic advantages that New Bern brings, and the history and rules of the school. This brief…
Position: 329 (48 views)
J-Hi-Nike, 1960
1960 yearbook for Jasper School
Position: 5 (166 views)
J-Hi-Nike, 1959
1959 yearbook for Jasper School
Position: 14 (131 views)