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The Historic Mount Jackson Colored Cemetery Brochure
A brochure printed to describe the history of the Mt. Jackson Colored Cemetery around the time of the cemetery's re-dedication in 2004.
Public Sale of Slaves Advertisment
Advertisement that appeared in the Sentinel of the Valley, published in Woodstock Virginia, for a public sale of several slaves and other personal property who had belonged to Anthony Spengler deceased. Spengler's slaves had lived on his farm near…
Gwendolyn Tolliver Nickens Oral History Interview
Oral history interview featuring Gwendolyn "Gwen" Tolliver Nickens conducted on February 5, 2016 for the Shenandoah County Library's Black History Month Program. In 1963 Gwen became the first African American student to attend the formally segregated…
Hotel Holtzman
Photograph showing the Hotel Holtzman located in Woodstock Virginia.
The hotel's staff, several of which are African American, and numerous other individuals are also pictured.
This structure stood at the current site of the Shenandoah County…
The hotel's staff, several of which are African American, and numerous other individuals are also pictured.
This structure stood at the current site of the Shenandoah County…
African American Women Photograph Strip
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing two different African American women. Both the women and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
New Mt. Zion M.E. Church
Postcard photograph showing Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock Virginia. Besides the image of this historically black church, the postcard also shows an inset portrait of its minister W.H. Polk and the segregated African American School in…
Unidentified Woman
Photograph showing an unidentified African American Woman. It appears she is wearing a domestic uniform.
Unidentified Boy and Men Playing Marbles
Photograph showing a group of three African American Men playing marbles with an unidentified boy.
Hill Top Lodge Number 143, Knights Pythias
This photograph shows members of the Knights Pythias Hill Top Lodge number 143 in Strasburg Virginia. It was taken by an unidentified photographer on April 11 1908.
Almost nothing is known about this organization except that it was one of the…
Almost nothing is known about this organization except that it was one of the…
Serious Riot
Newspaper article detailing a riot that occurred at Columbia and Liberty Furnaces west of Edinburg in Shenandoah County. It appeared in Shenandoah Herald on January 28, 1880.
The incident was sparked by the furnace owners' decision to hire…
The incident was sparked by the furnace owners' decision to hire…
Lewis McAfee
Portrait of Lewis McAfee wearing a suit and tie.
Lewis McAfee was born in Shenandoah County to Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. His father was a barber and, in 1910, had his own shop. By 1920, however, his father…
Lewis McAfee was born in Shenandoah County to Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. His father was a barber and, in 1910, had his own shop. By 1920, however, his father…
Lewis McAfee and William Timbers
Portrait of Lewis McAfee (left) and William "Wee" Timbers (right) seated together.
Both men were from Woodstock.
Lewis McAfee was the son of Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. He married Elsie F. Pye (1909-1994)…
Both men were from Woodstock.
Lewis McAfee was the son of Arthur and Minnie McAfee. He grew up on Spring Street in Woodstock. He married Elsie F. Pye (1909-1994)…
William "Wee" Timbers
Portrait of William "Wee" Timbers wearing a mustache and round glasses.
His parents were William B. (1848-1905) and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) (1875-1938) Timbers.
William "Wee" Butler never married and spent his career working as a hotel waiter.…
His parents were William B. (1848-1905) and Sarah Evelyn (Bibbs) (1875-1938) Timbers.
William "Wee" Butler never married and spent his career working as a hotel waiter.…
Little Girl Standing
Unidentified African American girl with a bow in her hair is standing beside a bench.
Young Woman in a Gown
Unidentified African American woman standing in a floor-length gown with one hand on her hip.
Man Seated
Unidentified African American man seated on a bench and wearing a sweater under his suit jacket.
Young Man in a Cap
Unidentified African American man wearing a suit and a cap is standing beside a bench.
Two Boys Outside
Two unidentified African American boys in matching clothes are playing together outside.
An early automobile is visible in the background.
An early automobile is visible in the background.
Teacher Genevieve McClain With Graduates
Teacher Genevieve McClain, seated, flanked by three of her students in graduation gowns.
The students are: (l to r) Alfonso Smith, Unknown, Daniel Smith.
These students are most likely ones Genevieve McClain taught while teaching at Creekside…
The students are: (l to r) Alfonso Smith, Unknown, Daniel Smith.
These students are most likely ones Genevieve McClain taught while teaching at Creekside…
Three Unidentified Children
Portrait of three unidentified African American children posed in studio. The youngest is sitting on a chair with the other two standing on either side. Resemblance indicates they are related. Plate damage partially obscures the image.
"Avery"
Portrait of an unidentified African American woman standing in studio.
The name "Avery" is written on the glass plate. The subject may be Martha Avery.
The name "Avery" is written on the glass plate. The subject may be Martha Avery.
Fannie (Timbers) Butler with Daughter
Portrait of Fannie (Timbers) Butler as a young woman sitting on a bench in studio. She is smiling down at her daughter, Fannie (Butler) Washington, who is sitting in her lap.
Fannie (Timbers) Butler was the daughter of William B. and Sarah…
Fannie (Timbers) Butler was the daughter of William B. and Sarah…
Philip E. McAfee
Portrait of Philip E. McAfee as a young man wearing an overcoat over what appears to be a uniform.
Philip was the son of Roy Wayland, Sr. (1891-1966) and Julia Margaret (Spinner) (1890-1963) McAfee, from Woodstock. He had ten siblings. He grew up…
Philip was the son of Roy Wayland, Sr. (1891-1966) and Julia Margaret (Spinner) (1890-1963) McAfee, from Woodstock. He had ten siblings. He grew up…