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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 (143 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: 54 (128 views)
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: 162 (110 views)
Ladies Memorial Association of Newbern
Pamphlet describing the Confederate Monument at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern, N.C.
Position: 144 (113 views)
Historical Incidents : What "Our Women in the War" Did and Suffered
Personal narrative of the life of Lavinia Ellis Cole Roberts during the Civil War describing the daily life and hardships she faced.
Position: 67 (125 views)
The Great Epidemic in New Berne and Vicinity
An account of the yellow fever epidemic that struck New Bern in September and October 1864. Included in the book is a list of those who died from the epidemic.
Position: 144 (113 views)
Dance Card for the First Annual Ball (Masquerade) of the New Berne Brass Band, January 29, 1873, at Lowthrop Hall.
A dance card used by ladies at a masquerade ball. The card was slipped over the lady's wrist using the ribbon, and her dances for the evening were penned in the section marked "Engagements"
Position: 150 (112 views)
BY-LAWS of the "Elm City Riflemen" Co. "C," 1st Reg. N.C.S.G. Adopted January 31, 1879.
A booklet describing the bylaws and order of business for the Elm City Riflemen, a militia unit based in New Bern, N.C. Also included is a list of the officers for 1879.
Position: 165 (109 views)
Bradham and Smith, Letterhead
A letterhead from the 1890s of the partnership Bradham and Smith. Caleb D. Bradham, one of the principal partners, invented Pepsi-Cola in 1898.
Position: 109 (119 views)
Bradham and Smith, Billhead
Billhead for Bradham and Smith, Brokers and Commission Merchants, on Craven Street in New Bern. The principal owners were Caleb D. Bradham, inventor of Pepsi-Cola, and William J. Smith.
Position: 156 (111 views)
Plans, Masonic Opera House (proposed), New Bern, N.C.
Plans for a proposed Masonic Opera House that never was built. Plans include a longitudinal view, plans of the orchestra, and plans for the balcony and gallery.
Position: 54 (128 views)
Plans and photographs, Residence of Mr. W.B. Blades, New Bern, N.C.
First- and second-story plans and two photographs of the William B. Blades house at 602 Middle Street in New Bern, North Carolina.
Position: 4 (192 views)
Plans and photograph, Residence of Mr. E.K. Bishop, New Bern, N.C.
Plans and an after-renovation photograph of the Coor-Bishop home, the residence of Edward K. Bishop.
Position: 180 (104 views)
Plans and photograph, Residence of Mr. F.M. Clarke, Beaufort, N.C.
Plans and a possible photograph of the residence of F.M. Clarke in Beaufort, North Carolina. Photograph by Bayard Wootten.
Position: 165 (109 views)
Plans and photograph, Summer residence of Mr. J.B. Blades, Morehead City, N.C.
Plans and a photograph of the summer residence of J.B. Blades in Morehead City, North Carolina. Photograph taken by Bayard Wootten.
Position: 150 (112 views)