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• New Bern Public Library construction

  Historical photo capturing the early construction phase of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library on Johnson Street, featuring construction vehicles and skeletal steel structures.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Bern Library

  Community members gather for the groundbreaking ceremony of the New Bern Craven County Public Library on Johnson Street, circa 1965.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Bern Library

  Historical photo capturing the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Bern Craven County Public Library on Johnson Street, featuring library employees and local dignitaries.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Bern Library

  Community leaders participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the New Bern Craven County Public Library on Johnson Street.
• Pre-Construction Site for New Bern Library

  A historical black and white photo capturing the empty lot on Johnson Street, New Bern, NC, before the groundbreaking of the new public library.
• National Library Week Promotion at Holiday Inn

  A vintage black-and-white photo capturing a Holiday Inn sign promoting National Library Week, dated April 21-26, with classic cars and a restaurant in the background.
• New Bern Library Interior, Circa 1960s

  Vintage black and white photo of the New Bern Craven County Public Library’s interior, showcasing rows of bookshelves and seating areas under striking linear lighting.
• New Bern Library Interior

  Vintage black and white image depicting the interior of the New Bern Craven County Public Library, showcasing a reading area with comfortable seating and organized bookshelves.
• Construction of New Bern Library

  An interior view of the New Bern Craven County Public Library during its construction phase, featuring exposed beams and scattered building materials.
• Dedication Ceremony at New Bern Library

  A historical photo capturing a dedication ceremony with library staff and community members at the New Bern Craven County Public Library, featuring a ribbon-cutting moment.
• Temporary New Bern Public Library

  Historical photograph of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library on East Front Street prior to moving to the new Public Library on Johnson Street.
• Celebrating New Bern's Literary Heritage

  A man and woman at the Library Dedication on Johnson Street, showcasing a book titled "Legends of the Outer Banks," reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
• Commemorative Bread for New Bern's 250th Anniversary

  A man holds a loaf of Dainty Maid Bread with a special label celebrating the 250th anniversary of New Bern, NC, captured during a 1960 event.
• Planning New Bern's 250th Anniversary

  Group of committee members gathered in 1960 to plan New Bern, NC's 250th anniversary celebrations, highlighting a moment of community collaboration and historical dedication.
• North Carolina Wildlife Officers, 1960

  A group of North Carolina Wildlife Protection Officers captured in uniform in 1960, underscoring their role in conservation and law enforcement.
• Luncheon with Mayor Mack Lupton

  A historical photo from a luncheon featuring Mayor Mack Lupton and other officials in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of camaraderie and discussion.
• Public Safety Exhibition, New Bern

  Cedric Boyd stands beside a display for New Bern's Inspection Department, showcasing safety measures and city governance, circa mid-20th century.
• Official Ceremony in New Bern

  A historical photograph capturing a formal event in New Bern, NC Gov. Bob Gardner and a city official shaking hands at a podium, with onlookers seated behind them.
• Government Gathering in New Bern

  A black and white photograph capturing a group of officials engaged in conversation, likely during an event in New Bern, NC, with security presence at the New Bern High School auditorium.
• Historical Speech in New Bern

  NC Governor Terry Sanford delivers a speech at a podium with an attentive audience of dignitaries and officials in New Bern, NC.
• Governor Sanford Meeting with Youth in New Bern

  Governor Sanford engages with a group of young people during a visit to New Bern, NC, captured in a moment of candid interaction and smiles.
• Campaign Trail, 1964

  A woman stands beside the "Goldwater Bandwagon" van, promoting Barry Goldwater for President and other Republican candidates in 1964.
• Conservation Efforts in 1940s North Carolina

  A black and white photo depicting three individuals installing a "Keep North Carolina Green" sign, reflecting environmental conservation efforts in North Carolina during the 1940s.
• Civil Air Patrol Base, New Bern

  A vintage photograph of a Civil Air Patrol building at Simmons-Nott Airport in New Bern, NC, capturing the essence of mid-20th-century American aviation and community service.
• Early 20th Century New Bern Power Plant

  Historic photo of New Bern's city power plant, showcasing its prominent smokestacks and industrial architecture, pivotal in the city's development.