Items

• Historical Landmarks of New Bern, NC

  List and illustration of notable sites in New Bern, NC, including the Washington Oak, Three Governors' Boulder, and historic Taylor-Ward House.
• Historic New Bern Residence

  A sketch of a traditional two-story house in New Bern, NC, featuring distinctive shutters and a charming second-floor balcony, capturing the architectural essence of the town's heritage.
• Guide to Historical Sites in New Bern

  A guide highlighting 56 historical sites in New Bern, NC, each marked for easy touring with a special guide book available at city offices.
• Sketch of a Historic New Bern Home

  A detailed sketch depicting a traditional two-story house in New Bern, NC, characterized by its prominent double chimneys and inviting front porch.
• Historical Significance of New Bern, NC

  New Bern, NC, established by Swiss and German colonists in 1710, became the first capital of North Carolina and a pivotal site in early American history, earning the nickname "The Athens of North Carolina."
• Historical New Bern Mansion

  A detailed sketch of a stately mansion in New Bern, capturing the architectural elegance and heritage of this historic North Carolina town.
• New Bern: City of Progress and Promise

  Highlighting New Bern's growth and potential, this excerpt from a publication describes the city's economic and climatic advantages, making it a key destination for industry and tourism.
• Historic New Bern Residence

  A vintage sketch of a traditional home in New Bern, NC, showcasing classic architectural features and a quaint, welcoming porch.
• New Bern: A Hub of Progress and Tradition

  New Bern, North Carolina, emerges as a modern metropolis, blending rich historical roots with vibrant business and cultural opportunities, poised between the past and future.
• Historical Greeting from Craven County

  An excerpt from a vintage publication welcoming visitors and service personnel to Craven County, highlighting its rich history, leisure opportunities, and military establishments in New Bern, NC.
• Community Support During Wartime in New Bern, NC

  A historical document from New Bern, NC, showing support messages from local leaders to service men and women during wartime, emphasizing community spirit and local hospitality.
• Historic New Bern Courthouse

  An artistic rendering of the historic courthouse in New Bern, NC, showcasing its intricate architectural design and prominent clock tower.
• Welcoming Service Members to New Bern

  A historical document highlighting New Bern, NC, as a welcoming Liberty Town for military personnel, emphasizing the town’s hospitality and community efforts to make service members feel at home during and after World War II.
• New Bern - A Historical Overview

  Vintage promotional image depicting New Bern, North Carolina, as the "second oldest city" and "Your Liberty Town," featuring a classic heraldic bear crest.
• The Cub Newspaper, January 20, 1950 Edition

  This 1950 edition of "The Cub" newspaper highlights a successful choral concert, sports achievements, and social events at New Bern High School, capturing the vibrant student activities of the era.
• Evolution of New Bern High School

  This 1950 edition of "The Cub" newspaper celebrates New Bern High School's 190th anniversary, showcasing its transformation from an old building to a modern facility.
• 1951 New Bern High School Football Review

  A 1951 newspaper page from "The Bear Cub" detailing football game reviews and upcoming schedule for New Bern High School, reflecting the school spirit and community engagement of the time.
• 1950 Edition of The Bear Cub Newspaper

  A 1950 issue of "The Bear Cub," the student newspaper from New Bern High School, featuring staff lists, student news, and various local advertisements.
• 1950 Edition of The Bear Cub Newspaper

  An image of 'The Bear Cub' newspaper from January 20, 1950, featuring sections on junior and senior news, local advertisements, and a peek into student life in New Bern, NC.
• 1950 New Bern High School Newspaper Excerpt

  An excerpt from the January 20, 1950 edition of "The Bear Cub," the New Bern High School newspaper, showcasing local sports victories and school club updates.
• The Bear Cub Newspaper, 1950

  A page from "The Bear Cub" 1950 edition, featuring articles on high school events, student achievements, and local advertising in New Bern, NC.
• 1950 Bear Cub Newspaper Staff Listing

  This image displays a page from the 1950 'Bear Cub' newspaper, presenting its staff members and a section of high school news, alongside vintage advertisements.
• 1950 New Bern High School Newspaper Excerpt

  A page from the "Bear Cub," the 1950 New Bern High School newspaper, showcasing local events, student activities, and various advertisements from businesses in New Bern, NC.
• Vintage Newspaper Printing Press in Action

  Historical photo of workers operating a printing press at the Sun Journal in New Bern, NC. Features James Mattocks, Julian Blythe, and Jim Dahl in a bustling newsroom setting.
• Journey at the Highway Patrol

  A cheerful woman poses with her bicycle in front of the State Highway Patrol station in New Bern, NC, showcasing a slice of mid-20th-century life.