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Photograph showing Solomons Lutheran Church located near Moores Store in southwestern Shenandoah County.

The reverse of the photograph is labeled "Soloman's Church- Grandmother & Granddaddy went here until 1928 due to common communion cup."

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Photographs showing the "Thomas Hudson House" located near Hudsons Crossroads west of Mt. Jackson.

The house was constructed ca. 1790 atop a spring and is an excellent example of Germanic stone construction in Shenandoah County.

The…

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Advertisement pamphlet produced by R.D. Newland promoting the demonstration of a "Hydraulic Cider Press and Apple Butter Boiller."

Based on included dates, the document was most likely printed in 1898. R.D. (Richard) Newland operated an Apple…

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Photograph showing the "Champs de Elyeese" ca. 1944. The reverse of the photograph is labeled by photographer.

Taken by Gordon Tidler of New Market Virginia who was then serving in the United States Army.

Tidler worked for Endless Caverns…

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Card distributed by George W. Koontz soliciting voters to support him in his attempt to be reelected to the position of County Treasurer for Shenandoah County.

While the date of the card's production is uncertain, the election in which Koontz was…

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Undated photograph showing "Salem Church" in the Hamburg community.

The building was erected in 1877. It originally housed a Disciples of Christ Church and later was home to a Lutheran Congregation. It closed as a church sometime after 1946.

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Photograph of the "Samuel Bowman Store" located in the Hamburg community. The business operated from ca. 1869 until the mid-20th century.

The store was first operated by Samuel Bowman until his move to Woodstock and later by John Eckard.

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Photograph showing the second grade class at the Woodstock School, ca. 1923.

The class was taught by Agnes Fravel in a building on what is commonly called "Lawyer's Row" beside the historic courthouse in Woodstock. This photograph was taken in…

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Photograph of an unidentified man standing and smoking.

The reverse of the image is labeled "Edinburg Va Aug. 1916"

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Twp photographs showing two unidentified men loading or unloading a wagon filled with hay.

Based on the date of a related image, these photographs most likely date to ca. 1916.

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Letter sent from Lantz and Lindamood, Hardwood and Pine Lumber Manufacturers in Strasburg Virginia, to W.R. Merriam, President of Liberty Iron Furnace, in regard to an unpaid bill for a shipment of lumber.

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Undated pamphlet printed by the Shenandoah Valley Loan & Trust Company located in Woodstock Virginia.

The pamphlet outlines products offered by the company including "Time Certificates," its "Savings Department," and "Loans."

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Photograph labeled "Warner About to dive & the bath house"

Location of the pool and identity of Warner is unknown.

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Brochure promoting Strasburg Virginia published ca. 1962.

The brochure includes descriptions of businesses, church, local organizations, local festivals, and historic attractions.

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Photograph showing a steam traction engine pulling two wagons filled with people during a celebration.

The photograph is part of a grouping donated by the Olinger family and dated ca. 1904.

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Photograph showing the exterior of the Morrison photography studio and Miller shoe shop located on W. Court Street in Woodstock Virginia.

The photograph was taken in Woodstock.

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"Architect's Drawing" of an educational building then under construction for St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Strasburg Virginia.

The drawing is dated September 1, 1953. It is taken from the publication "Historical Sketch of St. Pauls Lutheran…

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Receipt acknowledging payment from George Fravel to Philip Spengler for taxes in 1820. Both lived in Shenandoah County.

The amount paid included 2 levies, 2 slaves, 5 horses, 351 acres of land, and 2 lots.

The receipt is dated September 12,…

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Photograph showing the Fourth of July Celebration held on Court Square in Woodstock Virginia. The photograph is dated July 4, 1901. Unknown photographer.

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Photographic postcard showing a view of Saumsville Virginia facing west. The image is dated August 29th 1919.

The small community, located between Woodstock and Toms Brook, is visible in the center of the photograph.

The party responsible for…

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Photographs of an unidentified quarry/stone processing plant. One photograph is identified as "Place where Carl went to work. his office."

The photographs are undated and come from an album containing photographs from members of the Hamilton,…

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Photograph of an unidentified girl at Camp Strawderman.

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Photograph showing a group of six unidentified girls riding on the back of a truck while at Camp Strawderman.

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A photograph of a smiling baby standing up in a crib located outdoors.

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A photograph of four men, three standing and around one who is sitting. Under the photograph, someone has labeled it as "Cal, Arthur, Tom, Barney Miller." The photograph was taken at an unknown location.

A resident of Edinburg, Virginia, Barney W.…
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