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Hon. John P. Green
Picture and brief biography of John P. Green, an Ohio legislator born in New Bern, N.C. Appears to be clipped from Twentieth century Negro literature, or, A cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to the American Negro edited by D.W. Culp…

Position: 687 (73 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: 35 (187 views)

Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1930
This graduation announcement lists the twenty-one members of the class of 1930 along with the class motto (Sunrise not Sunset), the class colors (Lavender and Gold), and the class flower (Sweet Pea).

Graduating members include Mary Gardner…

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Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1928
This graduation announcement lists the nineteen members of the class of 1928 along with the class motto ("Alethea [Truth]"), the class colors (Nile Green and Canary Yellow), and the class flower (Cream Rose).

Graduating members include Edna…

Position: 1022 (26 views)

Craven County Farm Life School Graduation Announcement, 1918
This graduation announcement lists the six members of the class of 1918 along with the class motto ("More Beyond"), the class colors (Pink and Green), and the class flower (Sweet Pea).

Graduating members include Sue R. Becton, Lena Ewell, Edith…

Position: 1022 (26 views)

Welcome to the Craven County Extension Homemakers' Tea-Tasting Shoppe & Colonial Crafts
A program for a tea-tasting activity held at the N.E. Mohn House by the Craven County Extension Homemakers during the Bicentennial commemoration of the First Provincial Congress, August 24–25, 1974.

Position: 533 (83 views)

Life of the Hon. Nathaniel Macon, of North Carolina ...
Biography of the life of Nathaniel Macon, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Position: 367 (98 views)

Revolutionary history of North Carolina in three lectures
A history of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War presented in three lectures plus a preliminary sketch on the Battle of the Alamance. Contents include:
The Battle of the Alamance by Francis L. Hawks
The Mecklenburg Declaration of…

Position: 581 (80 views)

Paper currency, National Bank of New Berne value five dollars
Engraved five-dollar National Bank of New Berne note, called the Columbus Note. Face design: (left) Columbus in sight of land; (right) Columbus with an Indian Princess. Borders on all four sides: alternating “FIVE” and “5.” Main text: (Serial letter)…

Position: 246 (124 views)

Cornelius Harnett: An Essay In North Carolina History
An essay examining Cornelius Harnett, a pivotal North Carolina patriot whose leadership helped overthrow royal authority and ignite the American Revolution in the colony.

Position: 5 (313 views)

The North Carolina Booklet: The Convention of 1788-89 and the Federal Constitution -- Hillsborough and Fayetteville
The North Carolina Booklet recalls the hands that Hillsborough and Fayetteville play in the writing of the Federal Constitution.

Position: 859 (61 views)

Confederate Special Requisition Form
A blank form for special requisition for the Confederate States Army. Lieutenant James A. Bryan is the ordnance officer for the Confederate Army.

Position: 406 (93 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: 124 (161 views)

Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South, New Bern, N.C.
Color postcard of Centenary Methodist Church at the corner of Middle and New Streets.

Position: 433 (90 views)

Post Office, New Bern, N.C.
Post card from 1910s of the New Bern Post Office (current City Hall) at the corner of Craven and Pollock Streets.

Position: 281 (113 views)

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