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• 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.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony in New Bern

  A historical photo capturing a groundbreaking ceremony in New Bern, NC, with community and business leaders participating in the event.
• Parade Day Elegance

  Captured in New Bern, NC, this photograph shows Miss NC, Faye Arnold, gracefully waving from a convertible during a sunlit parade, epitomizing the charm of mid-20th-century pageantry.
• Parade Wave in New Bern

  Captured in New Bern, NC, this vintage photo features Miss NC, Faye Arnold, joyously waving from a parade float in front of the iconic Hotel Queen Anne entrance.
• Elegant Dinner at Trent Pines Club

  A formal dinner scene from 1979, capturing three attendees at the Conservation Banquet in the Trent Pines Club, New Bern, NC, reflecting the social gatherings of the era.
• Conservation Banquet

  Group of attendees at the Trent Pines Club's Conservation Banquet in New Bern, NC, posed in front of a brick building. Circa 1950s-early 1960s
• Birthday Celebration

  Children gathered around a birthday cake at a party held at the Woman's Club at Union Point in New Bern, NC, capturing the joy and simplicity of childhood celebrations in the mid-20th century. Early 1950s
• Birthday Celebration

  A charming black and white snapshot from a mid-20th century birthday party held at the Woman's Club at Union Point in New Bern, NC, showing children in party hats gathered around a festively set table. Early 1950s
• Timeless Birthday Celebration

  A black and white photograph capturing a group of children at a birthday party held at the Woman's Club at Union Point in New Bern, NC, complete with balloons and timeless expressions, evoking nostalgia and the simplicity of childhood joys. Early 1950s.
• Bridgeton Dance Royalty, 1960s

  A nostalgic capture from a dance in Bridgeton, showing children dressed in formal attire, seated on stage under a decorated backdrop, embodying the charm and spirit of community events in the 1960s.
• Valentine's Day Dance

  A charming scene from a 1960s Valentine's Day dance in New Bern, NC, capturing children in festive attire, celebrating with decorations and smiles.