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1913_Craven_Directory_p.pdf
The Craven County Directory from 1913 lists names of citizens in Craven County based off of town and district within each town. It also includes advertisements for cars and buggies, as well as, hat making and groceries.

Position: 303 (38 views)

mitchell0001a.jpg
A postcard "Compliments of J.M. Mitchell and Co." Beautifully ornate background with a purple flower and gold lettering. J.M. Mitchell and Co. was a business opened in 1912 by James M. Mitchell and his business partner, Aubrey T. Walsh. The company…

Position: 802 (9 views)

christchC0001a.jpg
Picture of the main altar of Christ Church with the stained glass window in the center and an organ and pipes on the right. The altar is decorated for a thanksgiving or harvest festival.

Position: 829 (8 views)

422johnsonst0001a.jpg
The house photographed is allegedly Thomas Tomlinson's home on the corner of Hancock and Johnson Street. Tomlinson was the first headmaster at the New Bern Academy established in 1766.

Position: 409 (28 views)

frazier-mayhewhs0001a.jpg
A photograph of the Frazier-Mayhew House, built circa 1822. Originally built in the present-day 400 block of Middle Street (412), the house was moved to 217 Change Street in 1973.
This 1971 photograph shows the house as The Phone Booth, a club for…

Position: 869 (6 views)

newbernacademy0001a.jpg
A photograph of the New Bern Academy that was founded in 1766. The building itself was not completed until 1810. The school building was in use until after March 14, 1862, The Battle of New Bern, when New Bern became under federal control during the…

Position: 461 (25 views)

McDaniel_Vagabond_Verses_p.pdf
J. Gaskill McDaniel of New Bern published poems about life from babies and motherhood to friendship. McDaniel writes a small note on the cover dating to 1931. The small excerpt states that his poetry was read by people "from Sunday School papers to…

Position: 461 (25 views)

morgan_1977_flyer_a_003.jpg
Campaign flyer for Leander R. "Lee" Morgan, who is running for Mayor of New Bern. This flyer lists his qualifications for mayor and his personal attributes. He states that he is "a proven representative of the people."

Position: 759 (11 views)

morgan_1971_card_a_001.jpg
Political election card for Leander R. "Lee" Morgan, who is running for New Bern Alderman in 1971. This card lists many of his qualifications as well as his personal attributes.

Position: 740 (12 views)

stanlyhouseB0001a.jpg
Photograph of the gate of the Stanly House, which belonged to James A. Bryan, during a snowstorm in the winter of 1916. The image is similar to another credited to George Moulton.

Position: 461 (25 views)

neuselumberB0001a.jpg
The Neuse Lumber Company was owned by the Blades family in the early twentieth century. James Vernon Blades is depicted here as the president of the lumber company at the time. Neuse Lumber Company does not show up in the New Bern business directory…

Position: 549 (21 views)

neuselumberA0001a.jpg
The Neuse Lumber Company was owned by the Blades family in the early twentieth century. James Vernon Blades is depicted here as the president of the lumber company at the time. Neuse Lumber Company does not show up in the New Bern business directory…

Position: 549 (21 views)

nbathlectic0001a.jpg
This certificate of stock from the New Bern Athletic Association, Inc. states that C.S. Hollister Jr. owns one share of Capital Stock, valued at $10. Secretary H.E. Barlow and President Wm. B. Blades signed the certificate.

Position: 759 (11 views)

hortfair0001a.jpg
A complimentary admission ticket for James A. Bryan for the New Bern Horticultural Fair, May 21 and 22, 1907.

Position: 878 (5 views)

nbcottonA0001a.jpg
A calendar for the New Bern Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company issued in 1912 depicts a couple kissing while checking under the hood of their vehicle that was drawn in 1910. Under the picture there is a line that states "short circuited under the…

Position: 802 (9 views)

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