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• Sit-in Demonstration, New Bern, NC

  Historical photo depicting a group of African American civil rights activists participating in a sit-in outside Clark’s Drug Store and Kress 5&10 in New Bern, NC, showcasing their fight for equality.
• Riverside School May Day Celebration

  A group of children dressed in historical costumes perform at the Riverside School May Day event, capturing a moment of educational and community celebration in New Bern, NC.
• Riverside School May Day Celebration

  A lively May Day celebration at Riverside School in New Bern, NC, with students performing in a gymnasium to an audience of parents and peers.
• May Day Celebration at Riverside School

  Students perform traditional Maypole dance during a May Day celebration at Riverside School in New Bern, NC, capturing a festive moment in local educational history.
• May Day Celebration at Riverside School

  Children in formal attire perform a traditional dance at Riverside School's May Day event, watched by an audience of families and community members in New Bern, NC.
• Elegance at the Piano Recital

  Group of young adults dressed in formal attire for a piano recital at the Woman's Club in New Bern, NC, captured in the mid-20th century.
• Elegant Piano Recital at the Woman's Club

  A group of young pianists dressed in their recital best, photographed at the Woman's Club in New Bern, NC, showcasing a snapshot of mid-20th century youth culture and community events.
• Evening of Elegance: Piano Recital at Woman's Club

  Captured in New Bern, NC, this mid-century photo shows young attendees at a piano recital event, dressed in formal attire, celebrating a night of musical performances at the Woman's Club.
• Bicentennial Celebration at New Bern

  A historical photo capturing the bicentennial celebration in New Bern, NC, showcasing a bustling crowd along the waterfront on East Front Street, with period costumes and boats, commemorating the city's 200th anniversary.
• Crowning Moment at Maola Beauty Pageant

  A nostalgic scene from a mid-20th century beauty pageant in New Bern, NC, capturing the crowning moment under a floral arch, surrounded by elegantly dressed contestants.
• Stage Performance in New Bern

  A participant dazzles in a shimmering costume at the Maola Talent Show and Beauty Pageant, held in New Bern, NC, framed by a floral archway on stage.
• Elegance at the Maola Pageant

  A photo capturing contestants in ball gowns at the Maola Talent Show and Beauty Pageant in New Bern, NC, celebrating dairy month with elegance and style.
• Elegance at the Maola Talent Show & Beauty Pageant

  A historical photo capturing a beauty pageant at the Maola Milk Products event in New Bern, showcasing contestants in glamorous gowns, circa 1950s.
• Toast at the Maola Talent Show

  Group of seven adults, dressed in formal attire, raising a celebratory toast at the Maola Talent Show and Beauty Pageant in New Bern, NC.
• Luncheon at Governor Tryon Hotel

  A lively gathering at Governor Tryon Hotel in New Bern, featuring local dignitaries and community members engaged in discussions, circa mid-20th century.
• Junior Dairy Show, 1953

  Participants proudly present their calves at the Junior Dairy Show in New Bern, NC, in 1953, showcasing a slice of mid-20th-century agricultural life.
• Junior Dairy Show, New Bern, 1953

  Participants of the 1953 Junior Dairy Show in New Bern, NC, pose with their cows in a community field, showcasing a slice of mid-20th-century rural American life.
• Coastal Carolina Jr. Dairy Show, 1953

  Vintage photograph capturing the bustling scene at the Coastal Carolina Junior Dairy Show held in September 1953, New Bern, NC, showcasing a lineup of classic mid-20th-century cars and busy attendees.
• Young Farmer at Dairy Show

  A young boy proudly presents a Jersey cow at the 1953 Junior Dairy Show in New Bern, NC, showcasing early involvement in agricultural communities.
• Young Farmer at Dairy Show, 1953

  A young boy confidently handles a Jersey cow at the JC Whitty Junior Dairy Show in New Bern, NC, in 1953.
• Halloween Festivities at the Yacht Club

  A lively Halloween party captured at a yacht club in New Bern, NC, showcasing guests in a variety of imaginative costumes, enjoying the festive decorations and camaraderie.
• Festive Spirits at the Yacht Club

  Guests in various costumes celebrate at a Halloween party at the Yacht Club in New Bern, NC, showcasing a lively mix of creativity and humor in their attire.
• Halloween Festivities at the Yacht Club

  A festive group gathers in costume for a Halloween party at the Yacht Club in New Bern, NC, showcasing a variety of imaginative and spirited outfits.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony in New Bern

  Two men participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking event in New Bern, NC, with a third man observing in the background, symbolizing a new development under the city and Chamber of Commerce banner.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony in New Bern

  A historical photo capturing a handshake with Gov. Jim Gardner at the groundbreaking ceremony, overseen by the City of New Bern and Craven County Chamber of Commerce.