Items

• Blades Family Genealogical Record

  A detailed genealogical record of the Blades family, tracing roots in New Bern, NC, and Bishopville, MD, from the late 19th to mid-20th century prepared by L.S. Blades, III.
• Gathering of the Blades Family

  The Dr. L.S. Blades Family including Dr. Blades, his wife Grace Melick Blades, and their four sons, Camden Blades, James Evans "Fats" Blades, Lemuel S. Blades, Jr, and Melick Blades in a relaxed gathering at their home in Elizabeth City, NC.
• Blades Family Name Presentation

  Title page for the "Genealogy of the Greensbury Blades Family " compiled by Mrs. F.D. Viehe in September 1950. Forty pages of genealogy, history, and photographs.
• Blades House of New Bern

  Historic Blades House in New Bern, NC, featuring its intricate Queen Anne style architecture, designed by Herbert Woodley Simpson in 1903 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two articles presented that highlight the most recent restoration of the W.B. Blades House by current owners, the Harakal Family, and a brief history of the James Bishop Blades House, AKA Hotel Queen Anne.
• Correspondence on Blades Family History

  A 2003 letter from Lemuel S. Blades III discussing his grandfather's historical works and family genealogy, intended for the New Bern Preservation Foundation and the New Bern Historical Society. Also, a 2024 letter to Dr. Breck Gibbs, great-great-grandson of James Bishop Blades from Historical Society Curator, Jim Hodges, sharing the rediscovery of the Blades Family History compiled by Dr. L.S. Blades in Elizabeth City, NC.
• Blades Brothers and the American Lumber Industry

  The 1902 American Lumberman article discusses the Blades family's significant impact on the lumber industry in New Bern, NC, detailing their business strategies and industrial growth.
• New Bern Federal Building National Register of Historic Places Registration Application

  The U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House at 413 Middle Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, was nominated and certified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The property was recognized at the local level of significance under National Register Criteria A and C for its historical and architectural importance. Classified as a federally owned public building, it was officially entered into the National Register on August 7, 2018. These images are of the registration application for that designation.
• 1950s Stage Performance in New Bern

  A black and white photo capturing Danny Kellum and Jimmy Jones in a theatrical performance, adorned in elaborate costumes, circa 1950, New Bern, NC.
• New Bern Savings & Loan

  Officers & Directors / 1957, 1. Mark Dunn, 2. Joe Lucas, 3. R.L. Stallings, 4. N.E. Mohn ?, 5. John Parker, 6. C. McCotter, 7. Floyd Gaskins, 8. J.C. Bagg, 9. _____________, 10. John R. Taylor, 11. John Dunn, Jr., 12. Will Dowdy, 13. John Dunn, Sr.
• Christ Episcopal Church, Kindergarten Playground, ~1953

  Standing on culvert: _____________________, Sitting on culvert: Ernie Richardson, Sitting in culvert: ________________________
• Riverside Iron Works, New Bern

  Historical photo outside Riverside Iron Works in New Bern, NC, showing men standing behind fabricated dredging equipment. The Mamie Sadler store on North Craven Street is on the left.
• National Citizenship Conference, Washington, DC, 1963

  Left to Right: Ken McCotter, Jimmy Baxter, ____________
• USO Gathering, New Bern, circa 1953

  A group of Jewish women proudly holding a USO banner in New Bern, NC, around 1953, showcasing community support.
• New Bern Football Team, 1902

  A historical photograph of the 1902 football team from New Bern, NC, showcasing the early sports attire and team spirit of the era.
• 1959 First Presbyterian Baseball Team

  A 1959 photograph of the First Presbyterian Sunday school baseball team from New Bern, NC, featuring players and coaches in their team uniforms.
• New Bern Lions Midget Football Team, 1950s

  A historical black and white photo of the New Bern Lions Midget Football Team from the mid-1950s, showcasing young athletes and their coach in New Bern, NC.
• Gathering of the Woman's Club

  A historical photograph of the Woman's Club members gathered around a decorated table, likely discussing current events in New Bern, NC.
• Elegant Tea Gathering, 1954

  A black and white photograph capturing a 1954 tea party in New Bern, NC, featuring elegantly dressed women around a beautifully decorated table, highlighting the social culture of the time.
• Christmas Celebration at Centenary Methodist Church

  A group of children and adults gather around a candle-lit table at a Christmas party, capturing a festive moment at Centenary Methodist Church in New Bern, NC in 1956.
• Mrs. Sledge’s 3rd Grade Class

  Central School New Bern, NC ~1955 1. Jimmie Toler, 2. _______ Floyd, 3. Phyllis ______________, 4. Herman Franks, 5. Charlotte Ipock, 6. Patricia Hussey, 7. _______________, 8. _______________, 9. Carlton Heath, 10. Mary Ann Whitty, 11. Ann Hodges, 12. _______________, 13. _______________, 14. Ennis Evans, 15. _______________, 16. _______________, 17. _______________, 18. Johnny Mitchell, 19. ________________, 20. ________________, 21. Peggy McCotter, 22. David Baker, 23. ________________, 24. Jimmy Hodges, 25. Mrs. Sledge, 26. Roger Harrell, 27. ________________, 28. ________________, 29. ________________, 30. Dale Hopkins, 31. ________________, 32. ________________, 33. Angie Singleton, 34. Donn Kay Dowdy
• Elegance and Camaraderie at the Modernistic Book Club

  A group of women gathered at a book club meeting in New Bern, showcasing mid-20th-century fashion and socializing around a beautifully adorned table setting.
• Centenary Methodist Church Youth Choir, circa 1952

  Historical photo of the Centenary Methodist youth choir in New Bern, NC, taken in 1952, showcasing a group of children in choir attire in front of church organ pipes.
• Portrait of Janet Latham, New Bern

  A charming mid-20th-century portrait of Janet Latham from New Bern, capturing her joyful expression and elegant style.
• New Bern High School Majorettes on Steps

  Photo of high school majorettes, circa 1969, posing on the steps in their uniforms, showcasing the spirit and style of their era in New Bern, NC.
• The Gray Ladies of 1963

  A group of women, known as the Gray Ladies, photographed in New Bern, NC, in 1963, showcasing their dedication to community service and support at the Craven County Hospital.