Items

• Map of Confederate Positions in New Bern, NC

  Historical map illustrating Confederate troop positions and railroad connections around New Bern, NC during the Civil War, emphasizing strategic military locations.
• Civil War Quarters in New Bern

  Historical photo depicting soldiers outside Company A’s quarters in New Bern, NC, while on provost duty during the Civil War era. Located on the200 block of Pollock Street on the south side.
• Fort Macon in Historical Context

  A vintage view of Fort Macon, North Carolina, showcasing its strategic structure and enduring presence, set against a backdrop of coastal grasslands and distant maritime activity.
• Memorial Monument at Greenleaf Gardens

  A serene photograph showing a prominent memorial structure with an engraved quote and a large cross, located in Greenleaf Gardens, New Bern, NC.
• Aerial View of Greenwood Cemetery, New Bern

  Historical aerial photograph of Greenwood Cemetery in New Bern, NC, capturing its layout amidst surrounding residential and commercial buildings.
• Rural Life in Mid-20th Century New Bern

  A historical photograph capturing a rural landscape in New Bern, NC, featuring simple wooden structures and vintage automobiles along a dirt road.
• Cotton Harvesting in New Bern

  A historical photo capturing African-American individuals engaged in cotton picking in a rural area near New Bern, NC, reflecting agricultural practices of the past.
• Rest Amidst the Cotton

  A historical photo depicting an African-American individual taking a restful nap on a soft bed of cotton, surrounded by large baskets, capturing a moment of peace in rural work life.
• Plowing the Fields

  A historical photograph depicting a farmer using a horse-drawn plow in a field, capturing the essence of rural agricultural life in early 20th-century North Carolina.
• Harvesting History

  A historical photograph depicting African-American laborers picking cotton in a rural field, capturing a moment of agricultural life from the past.
• Rustic Homestead in New Bern

  A vintage photograph depicting a rustic log cabin with a thatched roof, likely a dwelling from rural New Bern, North Carolina, showcasing early 20th-century rural life.
• Mid-Century Office Portrait

  A photograph capturing a businessman at his desk, smoking a cigarette, circa 1960s. A glimpse into mid-20th-century office life.
• Kress Store Protest, 1960s

  Demonstrators carry signs in front of the S.H. Kress & Co. store during a civil rights sit-in, advocating for racial equality and desegregation in New Bern, NC.
• Protest at Kress, 1960s

  A young man and woman hold protest signs in front of the S. H. Kress & Co. store during a civil rights sit-in, challenging racial segregation and injustice.
• Smiling Man in 1960s New Bern

  A photograph of a smiling man in a tie and white shirt, taken during the 1960s in New Bern, NC, during a significant event at Kress Store.
• Protest at Kress Store, 1960s

  African-American protestors in New Bern, NC, carrying signs in front of the Kress Store during the 1960s, advocating against discriminatory policies.
• Aftermath of the Storm

  A haunting view of the hurricane's impact in New Bern, NC, featuring dilapidated boats and a devastated shoreline.
• Aftermath of Hurricane in New Bern

  A photograph capturing the damage in a residential area of New Bern, NC, following a hurricane, with children playing amidst debris.
• Housing in 1950s New Bern

  A photograph depicting a row of wooden houses in New Bern, NC, from 1950, illustrating the living conditions under the housing authority projects.
• Housing Conditions in 1950s New Bern

  A 1950 photograph from New Bern, NC, depicting the living conditions in an African-American neighborhood managed by the local housing authority. The image shows cramped shacks and scattered belongings.
• Housing Project in New Bern, 1950

  Photo depicting a residential area in New Bern, NC, under the Housing Authority in 1950, showing weathered wooden houses along a dirt road.
• New Bern Housing Project, 1950

  Historical photograph of a housing authority project in New Bern, NC, showcasing wooden residences in a row, dated August 27, 1958.
• Housing Project, New Bern, 1950

  A 1950 photograph of a housing project in New Bern, NC, showing weathered wooden buildings and an urban residential setting.
• Historical New Bern Housing, 1950

  A 1950s photograph depicting a row of weathered wooden houses in New Bern, North Carolina, potentially highlighting socio-economic conditions of the era.
• Southeast View of Miller Street, 1950

  Historical photo depicting the Housing Authority development in New Bern, NC, showcasing a southeast view on Miller Street, dated July 25, 1950.