James City, a Black community in North Carolina, 1863-1900
By: by Joe A. Mobley.
Series: Research reports from the Division of Archives and History ;; no. 1
Publisher: North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Raleigh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 113
Subjects: African Americans -- North Carolina -- James City -- History.; James City (N.C.) -- History.
Description: Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.