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The Burnside Expedition--Bombardment of Newbern, North Carolina
An engraving of the naval attack on New Bern showing both the ships and the town on fire, March 14, 1862.
Position: 890 (7 views)
The Burnside Expedition--The Storming of Fort Thompson, At Newbern, North Carolina, March 14, 1862
An engraving of the surprise attack on Fort Thompson by the Federals, March 14, 1862.
Position: 909 (6 views)
The Fleet Ascending The Neuse River
An engraving of the Union ships coming in through the Neuse River, March 14, 1862.
Position: 909 (6 views)
Landing of the Troops
An engraving of the Union troops moving into New Bern at the Battle of New Bern, March 14, 1862.
Position: 909 (6 views)
Turpentine Manufacture In The Southern States
An article on how turpentine and rosin are collected to be distributed after the Civil War. The turpentine business was lucrative in Eastern North Carolina and Georgia. The article includes illustrations of workers collecting and processing the…
Position: 890 (7 views)
The War In North Carolina--View Of Newbern, From The Interior Of Fort Thompson, After Its Capture Of The National Forces--Burning Of Rosin Works, Railway Bridge And Naval Stores: And Showing Vessels Sunk In The Channel Of Neuse River, To Prevent Approach Of National Gunboats
Engraved is the Union troops after taking over New Bern in 1862 burning major businesses and setting up camp at Fort Thompson.
Position: 909 (6 views)
The War in North Carolina--Landing of National Troops Under General Burnside At The Mouth Of Slocum's Creek, Neuse River, 15 Miles Below Newbern, On Their Way To Attack That City
Pictured in the engraving is Union troops coming into Slocum Creek, fifteen miles below New Bern. General Burnside is sketched on the Alice Price. Men are leaping off of the Pilot Boy eager for battle, and General Reno is on the Patuxent.
Position: 869 (9 views)
General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern: Attack During a Fog
Engraving of General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern carrying his men into battle on March 14, 1862.
Position: 890 (7 views)
Transcript of Oral Interview of Annie Joyner Gavin
Position: 890 (7 views)
Transcript of Oral Interview of Isaac N. Long Sr.
Position: 924 (4 views)
Transcript of Oral Interview of Dorothy and William Spivey
Position: 921 (5 views)
Photograph of Pollock Street looking east from George Street
A photograph of Pollock Street looking east from George Street. The Stevenson House can be seen near the center of the image. Oxen and carts are visible down the street with a few onlookers in the background.
Position: 278 (48 views)
Photo, Interior "Xmas Decorations, 1945"
Photograph of Christ Episcopal Church Sanctuary decorated for Christmas in 1945.
Position: 515 (27 views)
"Decorations of the Chancel of Christ Church New Bern, N.C., Easter April 23rd, 1905." Photo by Wootten.
Decorations for the remembrance of Reverend Alfred Augustia Watson, Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina who died in 1905. The decorations are compliments of William H. Oliver of New Bern and the photograph was taken by Bayard Wootten.
Position: 461 (30 views)
Photograph, First Lieutenant Robert F. Smallwood
Photograph of Robert F. Smallwood taken in 1918 by Walter Scott Shinn, a prominent photographer in New York. Smallwood was appointed a 1st Lieutenant in September 1918 and was discharged in December 1918. He was assigned to the 153rd Engineers and…
Position: 932 (2 views)