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Sketch of Women's Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church: Elizabeth Hendren Auxiliary

The history of the Women's Missionary Club at Centenary Methodist Church in New Bern was organized by Emma Henderson Dunn and Mary Hendren Vance. The Women's Missionary Club dates back to 1880.

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Vagabond Verses

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…

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Charter Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of Order of New Berne Steam Fire Engine Co., No. 1

A steam engine was donated by the state of North Carolina to New Bern. The Constitution was organized on January 1, 1865. The secretary of state, R.W. West, certified the document dating July 12, 1867. Below the certification, begins listing the…

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1915 The Planet

The Planet is a book put together by the students of The West Street Graded School in New Bern. The principal is J.T. Barber. Graduating class rolls, alumni updates, valedictorian speeches, and local advertisements are included as well.

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1913 Craven County Directory

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.

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1904 New Bern Military Academy Booklet

This booklet on the New Bern Military Academy is a part of the Charles Duffy Collection. Included within the booklet is a brief history of New Bern, the economic advantages that New Bern brings, and the history and rules of the school. This brief…

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