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for "Journal of the New Bern Historical Society"
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28095
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The New Bern Historical Society obtained a booklet on the yellow fever epidemic, written by W. S. Benjamin in 1864. Benjamin wrote details about victims of the epidemic, including their location, treatment, how they felt and coped with the fever, and how they died.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 2004,
p21-26, bibl
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28096
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As the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad began to foster hope for economic revitalization, General Ambrose Burnside and his Union troops invaded eastern North Carolina and captured New Bern. The military deprived the railroad of its former vitality and the railroad became neglected.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 2004,
p27-35, bibl
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28097
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George Henry White was one of the most important African American political leaders during the last decade of the nineteenth century. White lived in New Bern for almost two decades, during which he was a teacher, principal, prosecutor, politician, and a civic and religious leader.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Nov 2006,
p3-14, por, bibl
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28098
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In 1822, ushers at the New Bern’s First Presbyterian Church greeted the arriving worshipers and led them to a designated seat facing the congregation. Over the years the church was modernized and additional pews were installed. Today, worshipers are ushered to a seat of their choice.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Nov 2006,
p15-20, il, bibl
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28099
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Union Point Park is a waterfront promenade and gazebo in New Bern. Signs throughout the park tell the history of Union Point. This history ranges from the time of the Chattawka Indians, to the arrival of Baron de Graffenried and his settlers, to Civil War battles, and to a landscaped municipal park that once included the Woman’s Clubhouse.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Nov 2006,
p21-34, il, bibl
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28100
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The Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New Bern Preservation Foundation have significantly slowed the pace of demolition, and preserved over five-hundred intact historic buildings dating as far back as the 1700s. While preservation efforts have progressed, there is still doubt whether preservation can boost the economy.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Nov 2006,
p35-39, il, 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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36122
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In North Carolina, the Tuscarora was one of the six Indian groups whose arrival preceded Europeans by many centuries. The 1713 battle in New Bern yielding the massacre of nine hundred, and knelled their way of life. As for who initiated this battle, it is certain. Was it Europeans wanting the land? Was it other Indian groups wanting to destroy them?
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36123
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New Bern’s denizens have an equivalent of Tara on Washington Post Road. The dwelling built in 1760 translated the reel version of antebellum South to real life, as the Spaight family, the builders of Bellair, experienced it. Thompson’s article offers another connection with Bellair by a letter written in the house in 1776 by Mary Murphrey.
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