Items

• Celebration March: 250th Anniversary of New Bern

  A photograph capturing a vibrant parade during the 250th anniversary celebration of New Bern, NC in 1960, featuring majorettes leading a marching band down a festive street.
• New Bern's 250th Anniversary Parade, 1960

  A photograph capturing the vibrant parade in New Bern, NC during its 250th Anniversary celebration in 1960, featuring a marching band and majorettes.
• Union Point Social Gathering, 1968

  A 1968 photo with Bill & Kathleen Dimond, Miss NC Anita Johnson, & unidentified beauty queen in 1968.
• Welcoming Boaters at Union Point Marina

  Bill & Kathleen Dimond are greeted at the Union Point Marina by city officials as the couple makes their way in their boat from Alaska to Key West, Florida in 1968
• 1965 New Bern Beauty Pageant

  A photograph capturing contestants of the 1965 New Bern Beauty Pageant, elegantly dressed and lined up on stage, each holding a numbered placard.
• 1965 New Bern Beauty Pageant Contestants

  Contestants of the 1965 beauty pageant in New Bern, NC, posing with bottles of Pepsi-Cola, capturing a moment of mid-20th-century Americana.
• 1965 New Bern Beauty Pageant Contestants

  Contestants in elegant evening gowns at the 1965 New Bern Beauty Pageant, exuding charm and grace on stage, accompanied by a male presenter in a tuxedo.
• 1959 New Bern Children's Choir Recital

  A charming group photo of a children's choir dressed in formal attire for a 1959 recital in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of youthful elegance and musical celebration.
• Vintage Car Show Extravaganza, 1954

  A bustling 1954 car show in New Bern, NC, showcasing gleaming Buicks under patriotic banners, with a fashion show adding to the lively event atmosphere.
• 1954 New Bern Car Show

  Attendees examine new car models at a 1954 dealer car show in New Bern, NC, featuring Hudson and Packard vehicles under patriotic banners.
• 1954 New Bern Car Show

  A photo showcasing a 1954 car dealer show in New Bern, NC, featuring classic cars like Studebakers under patriotic decorations.
• Vintage Car Show in New Bern, 1954

  A 1954 Dodge car showcase at a dealer event in New Bern, NC, featuring classic models under festive decor and patriotic banners.
• Beach Day with Barbara Crockett, Miss NC 1953

  A joyful moment captured in 1953; Miss North Carolina, Barbara Crockett, surrounded by a group of young boys, enjoying a sunny day at the beach in New Bern, NC.
• Miss North Carolina 1953, Barbara Crockett's Arrival

  Barbara Crockett, crowned Miss North Carolina in 1953, smiles radiantly as she receives a gift from New Bern Mayor Mack Lupton beside a Piedmont Airlines plane, marking a celebratory moment in her reign.
• 1953 Tri-County Fair Appliance Exhibit

  A man proudly displays a Monogram oil heater at the 1953 Tri-County Fair in New Bern, NC, showcasing the latest in home heating technology.
• 1953 Tri-County Fair Refreshment Stand

  A group of people, including a man in a military uniform, enjoy refreshments at a bustling stand during the 1953 Tri-County Fair in New Bern, NC.
• 1953 Tri-County Fair Home Appliance Exhibit

  A vintage photo showcasing a variety of mid-20th-century home appliances at the 1953 Tri-County Fair in New Bern, NC, themed "Look into the Future."
• Vintage Business Advertisement

  A photo of Askew's Inc. sign, promoting hardware and building supplies at 1101 Pollock St., captured at the 1953 Tri-County Fair in New Bern, NC.
• 1953 Tri-County Fair Speech

  A speaker addresses the audience at the 1953 Tri-County Fair in New Bern, NC, surrounded by dignitaries seated against a backdrop of tropical murals.
• Vintage Amoco Exhibit at 1953 Fair

  A meticulously arranged display of Amoco products at the 1953 Tri County Fair in New Bern, showcasing oil and gasoline with promotional materials.
• 1953 Miss New Bern Pageant

  Contestants line up on stage at the 1953 Miss New Bern Beauty Pageant in North Carolina, showcasing a moment in local cultural history.
• 1953 New Bern Follies - Western Theme

  Participants of the 1953 Follies in New Bern, NC, performing on stage dressed in Western attire, embodying cowboy and cowgirl personas in a lively community event.
• 1953 Follies Performance in New Bern

  A group of women performing at the 1953 Follies in New Bern, NC, dressed in glamorous evening gowns and singing on stage, capturing a moment of local entertainment history.
• 1953 New Bern Follies Gala

  Attendees of the 1953 Follies in New Bern, NC, captured in elegant attire during a theatrical stage event, showcasing mid-20th century fashion and community entertainment.
• 1953 New Bern Follies Coronation

  A grand coronation scene from the 1953 New Bern Follies, featuring elegantly dressed individuals on stage in a celebratory moment, complete with crowns and period costumes.