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Oral history featuring Reid Barnhart Virginia recorded by Penelope Weinstein of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah Community…

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Oral history featuring Robert Moomaw of Bloomville Ohio recorded by Nathaniel Mayo of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Leroy Polk of Edinburg Virginia recorded by Kati Kissane of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah Community…

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Oral history featuring Betty Dellinger of Woodstock Virginia recorded by Joshua Leechof James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Elmer Curtis Delawder of Bayse Virginia recorded by Jillian Craven of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Ronald Moomaw of Orkney Springs Virginia recorded by Jiahao Shen of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Richard Barb of Bayse Virginia recorded by Emmy Freedman of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah Community…

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Oral history featuring Annabel Reedy of Edinburg Virginia recorded by Emily Schmitt of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Donal Shamburg of Mt. Jackson Virginia recorded by Dillon Broadwell of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring Hubert Barb of Bayse Virginia recorded by Camille Weber of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah Community…

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Oral history featuring Betty Richards of Edinburg Virginia recorded by Ashlen Clark of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah…

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Oral history featuring David Cline of Bayse Virginia recorded by Anthony Green of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird Haven Virginia, the Shenandoah Community…

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Oral history featuring Teddy Delawder of Mt. Jackson Virginia recorded at Morning Star Lutheran Church by Alex Whitehurst of James Madison University. The interview was conducted as part of a project designed to better understand the history of Bird…

Oral history interview featuring Gwendolyn "Gwen" Tolliver Nickens conducted on February 5, 2016 for the Shenandoah County Library's Black History Month Program.

In 1964 Delois became the first African American student to attend what was then…

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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…

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Color postcard with a picture of the Massanutten Bank in Strasburg Virginia.

The bank was located on King Street. In 2022 the building was empty after the closure of a Truist Bank Branch.

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Photograph showing a group of musicians with a drum bearing the name Syncopatin Melody 5 at Massanutten Academy (now Massanutten Military Academy) in Woodstock. The photograph was taken by Hugh Morrison and appears to be in the Academy's Lantz Hall.…

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Color postcard showing a picture of the Mt. Hebron United Brethren Church.

The church is located on Mt. Hebron Road north west of Toms Brook Virginia.

The postcard was printed in 1916 and notes F.B. Chubb was the presiding minister.

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Trifold brochure advertising the Cave Spring Resort in Edinburg Virginia.

The brochure includes information on the motel, local activities, fishing, and the "Shenandoah Valley Bowl" which was a venue for Country, Blue Grass, and Folk music. The…

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Letter sent by Christian Wissler to his brother John Wissler. Dated January 25, 1861.

The letter discusses business transactions. the weather, travel, and the political climate. At the time the Wisslers were involved in managing several iron…

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Photograph labeled "Residence of Mr. Silas Funk, Strasburg, VA" and contained within the photograph album "Our Trip to Strasburg."

The album was complied by Ellen Bowman and is dated 1901.

The Silas Funk referred to is most likely Silas…

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Photograph showing the demolition of a building located at the intersection of Court and Commerce Streets in Woodstock Virginia.

The photograph was taken by Woodstock resident George W. Smith and is dated 1985.

This building was constructed…

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Photographic print showing four men atop a steam traction engine and other machinery. They appear to be harvesting corn.

The photograph is undated. A label in the left hand corner bearing the word "Engine" followed by an illegible second word is…

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Portrait photograph of Laura Catherine Pence Funkhouser.

Laura lived in the Pleasant Valley community of Shenandoah County which is approximately 2 miles west of Mt. Jackson Virginia. She married Joseph Funkhouser on March 26, 1896 and had 5…

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Advertisement for the "Daily Arrival" at T.B. Richey's store.

The advertisement was printed in 1896 in an unknown newspaper. It lists underwear, produce, hardware, and groceries as items for sale.

The store was located on Main Street in…
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