Record #:

28102

Author(s):

Bryant, Arabelle; Martin-Combs, Claire

Abstract:

The history of West Street Colored Library in New Bern started in 1936 by six citizens including men and women, both black and white from respected civic, religious, and educational backgrounds. The library prospered and grew until 1973 when it was turned over to the Climbers Club, now called the Charlotte Rhone Cultural Center.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007, p14-16

Subject(s):

African Americans--Library resources; New Bern--History; Libraries--History