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43582
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This article is discussing the capturing and execution of a rebel spy in the setting of the Evan Mill Complex. This explanation of events comes from Wm. H. Eaton of company B, 17th Massachusetts Regimen, stationed at the Evan Mill Complex in 1864. While protecting the plantation the company had received word about an unknown individual sneaking around the property. When trying to catch the individual they escaped into a nearby swamp. In the middle of the swamp was a small piece of land covered in tall grass and after searching this area the individual could not be found. In an attempt to look for the man two members of the company began making noise to try and scare the man out. Reports say that the man rose out of the water and was quickly captured. Found on the man was an oiled piece of silk that had a detailed drawing of the Evan Mills Complex which shoed their fortifications. The man was later brought back to New Bern and put on trial which led to his execution.
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43591
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This article is discussing the history of the district of Ghent in New Bern. Ghent’s went through major development between the years of 1912-1941 but the suburb was established in 1894. The land that Ghent is comprised of was originally a plantation owned and ran by the Rhem family. In 1911 the Spencer’s sold the remainder of the land in their holding to Callaghan J. McCarthy, Mayor of New Bern at the time, and Ernest C. Armstrong, an osteopathic surgeon at the time. Through the finical support from Fritz Sitterding the group of men formed the Ghent Land Company in 1912. The company put restrictions of the land like number of house allowed on each plot, the owner of the land is responsible for the construction of sidewalks, minimum cost of the houses is $1,500-$2,000, lastly no lots can be sold to individuals of African descent.
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43592
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This article is discussing how postcards of New Bern shows how the area looked in the past and what mattered most to them at the time. The postcards became availed through a resident that has lived in the area for many years who was Ernest Richardson III.
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43606
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In this article the author is discussing that there are many different cities and communities in Craven County that are not well known. Before the Civil War, post offices could be miles apart which caused mail delivery and pickup for individual in these small communities to be infrequent. After the civil war and the expansion of the railroad system post offices became more abundant because they followed the railroads and communities that were founded because of the railroad. The communities affected the most by this are Ernul, Caton, Askins, Wasp, Honolulu, Maple Cypress, Fort Barnwell, Cobton, Perfection, Jasper, Tuscarora, Thurman, Croatan, Pine Grove, North Harlowe, Bachelor, and Blades. These communities were the few that had a formal post office whereas many small communities did not which caused their residents to have infrequences in their mail.
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43619
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In this article the author is discussing how African American achievements were overlooked due to the Jim Crow laws that were in place at the time. One of the driving forces during this time was Charlotte Rhone who was born in 1842 whose parents John and Henrietta which were former slaves. Charlotte wanted to be a professional nurse but knew this would be a difficult path. Charlotte in 1898 had enrolled in the Freedman’s Hospital School of Nursing. In 1901, Charlotte received her professional credentialed graduate nurse degree. Even after becoming a certified nurse Charlotte found, it difficult to find a job because she was African American. This did not stop Charlotte because she just went into private practice. Charlotte and her achievements were seen to be founded in the values she received from her parents. Lastly, Charlotte dies on June 4th in 1965.
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9230
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For forty years after King Charles II granted a charter to the eight Lords Proprietor for Carolina, little serious effort was made to establish churches and clergymen there. This was because the population was sparse and scattered along the northern Carolina coast. Also many of the colonists were religious dissenters who did not wish to see the Anglican Church established with all its pomp and ceremony. Skaggs discusses the problems the colony dealt with in attracting clergy.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 1, May 2007,
p3-18, il, bibl
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9231
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Lore describes a map of New Bern during the Civil War. The map hangs in the Attmore-Oliver House and was painted by Private George W. Williams of the 44th Massachusetts Infantry. Measuring 7.5 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall, the map depicts all the major streets in New Bern, the landmark churches of the town, and the extensive wharves that lined the shores of the two rivers.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 1, May 2007,
p30-33, map
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9236
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Jones discusses historical maps of New Bern from 1710 to 1817.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 1, May 2007,
p34-44, map, bibl
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28101
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Battlefield tour guides from the New Bern Historical Society are preparing a manual which presents the script that will be used by guides in developing their own oral presentations for the five stations along the battlefield tour trail. Included in the manual is detailed background data about the battle, a bibliography, and related resources for further information.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007,
p3-13, il
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28102
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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.
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28103
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Miss Charlotte Rhone was a founder and the third president of the Climbers Club of New Bern, a non-profit organization of African American women. Rhone was also the first black registered nurse in North Carolina and the first black social worker in Craven County.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007,
p17-18, por
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28162
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The Climbers Club of New Bern was organized in 1921 by nine prominent African American women. The club’s purpose was to unite New Bern citizens by sponsoring activities for women, and to encourage things that make citizens a better and broader group of people.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007,
p19-22, il
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28163
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A stained glass window of Christ Church in New Bern serves as a memorial honoring Dr. Isaac Hughes and his family. The Hughes Family gave considerable attention and means to the improvement of New Bern throughout the nineteenth century.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007,
p23-32, il, bibl
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28164
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John McLellan, a member of the New Bern Planning and Zoning Board, shares his thoughts and predictions about New Bern in the next twenty-five years. He discusses future growth patterns, development, and issues which may temper growth.
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28165
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The brick smokehouse built in 1847 behind the Attmore-Oliver House in New Bern has contributed to the interpretation of the house and social life history. People had a smokehouse because it was used to prepare ham, a resource which represented the peak of gentrified high status. Brick was used to reduce the incident of fire and also reduce stealing.
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