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Memorial Ceremonies on the Death of Robert E. Lee
Broadside advertising memorial ceremonies on the death of Robert E. Lee held at First Baptist Church on November 3, 1870.
Position: 159 (98 views)
Vance Academy, broadside
A broadside (ca. 1880s) advertising the rates and services of Vance Academy, a private school in New Bern, located in the Simpson-Oakesmith Home at the south-eastern corner of Pollock and East Front Streets.
Position: 39 (114 views)
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: 29 (116 views)
Bordelais School of Music
Pamphlet describing the school, teachers, and courses of the Bourdelais School of Music, which began operation in New Bern in 1913. The school continued until shortly before the death of Mr. Bordelais in October 1932.
Position: 147 (100 views)
Charter and Constitution and By-Laws of the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company
Pamphlet detailing the charters and rules for running the Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Company in New Bern.
Position: 67 (110 views)
Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, New River yearbook
A yearbook of life at Montford Point, the camp of the first African-American United States Marine Corps recruits.
Position: 300 (47 views)
Illustrated City of New Bern, North Carolina, 1914
This profusely illustrated volume includes detailed information about almost every business located in New Bern during 1914.
Position: 359 (40 views)
Craven County, North Carolina and New Bern, Its Capital
This document is an early Chamber of Commerce booklet to entice investors and "home seekers" to locate in New Bern and Craven County.
Position: 256 (58 views)
New Bern, North Carolina, Founded by De Graffenried in 1710
An early, illustrated history of New Bern that includes information on several New Bern businesses in 1905.
Position: 190 (86 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: 11 (127 views)
Annual Concert Recital, Bordelais School of Music
Broadside detailing the participants and selections of music in the Bourdelais School of Music Annual Concert Recital for 1927.
Position: 86 (108 views)
Bishop J.W. Hood, D.D.
Picture and brief biography of James Walker Hood, Bishop in the A.M.E. Zion Church, who lived in New Bern, N.C. Item appears to be clipped from Twentieth century Negro literature, or, A cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to the…
Position: 36 (115 views)
A Card, To the Republicans of Craven County
Broadside written by James C. Harrison, Republican Register of Deeds, defending himself against attacks from members of his own party.
Position: 141 (101 views)
Advertisement for Trees
Damaged advertisement (top one-third missing) for trees to be delivered at the New Bern depot on December 9, 1870.
Position: 152 (99 views)
Citizens Committee Leaflet
Leaflet urging voters to "express themselves on school affairs" in an upcoming election [appears to be the election on 2 May 1933].
Position: 147 (100 views)