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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: 19 (128 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: 12 (138 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: 940 (8 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: 822 (17 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: 691 (24 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: Greene's Retreat
The North Carolina booklet examines General Nathanael Greene’s strategic retreat during the Revolutionary War.
Position: 940 (8 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: 107 (109 views)
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: 619 (28 views)
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.
Position: 494 (35 views)
Virginia, Marylandia et Carolina…
Hand-colored, engraved map: VIRGINIA MARYLANDIA et CAROLINA in America Septentroinali Britannorum industria excultae reparasentae a Ioh. Bapt. Homann S.C.M. Geog. Norimbergae [cartouche, lower right] | 86 [upper right corner, outside plate…
Position: 306 (51 views)
South Front Street, 500 block, north side
View of the north side of the 500 block of South Front Street showing gas tanks and delivery trucks, taken June 1947.
Position: 319 (49 views)
Mary Duffy Hughes standing in front of Tryon Palace Historical Marker
Image showing Mary Duffy Hughes standing beside historical marker on Pollock Street[?] about Tryon Palace.
Position: 633 (27 views)
Duffy Apartments (West wing of Tryon Palace)
Image of the Duffy Apartments, formerly the western wing of Tryon Palace.
Position: 691 (24 views)
Gaston House, Craven Street
Image of the Coor-Gaston House, 421 Craven Street, ca 1950s.
Position: 319 (49 views)
Pollock Street, looking east, during hurricane, September 1955
Image showing flooding along Pollock Street during a hurricane in September 1955.
Position: 359 (45 views)