Portrait photograph of Ethel I. (Ryman) Bowers as a young woman. Ethel was the daughter of Edward Andrew "Eddie" Ryman and Susan Frances "Sudie" (Huffman) Ryman. Her husband was Alfred Lender Bowers (1921-2017), whom she married in 1946.
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Aug 1945".
Identified in 2012 by Danny Hottel who remembered she was the sister of Johnny Ryman.
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Ethel (Ryman) Bowers appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 006924, 022667, and 025524.
Gardner, Ann Rebecca "Becky" Golladay (1925-2008)
Nichols, Charlotte Virginia Golladay (1928-2019)
Sacrey, Dorothy Neeb Golladay (1914-2004)
Photograph of Dorothy Neeb (Golladay) Sacrey (left), Ann Rebecca "Becky" (Golladay) Gardner (center), and Charlotte Virginia (Golladay) Nichols (right), seated together.
Charlotte and Becky Golladay were identified in 2012 by Arlene Hamman and Danny Hottel.
Dorothy Neeb (Golladay) Sacrey was identified in 2025 by library staff based on other images of her in the Morrison Studio Collection.
Dorothy N. (Golladay) Sacrey appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 004853, 004856, and 025523.
Ann Rebecca "Becky" (Golladay) Gardner appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 004853, 004856, and 025523.
Charlotte (Golladay) Nichols appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 004853, 004856, and 025523.
Unidentified young boy is seated on a bench and wearing short pants and a striped shirt. The name, "Amos Huffman", is written on the glass plate.
Photograph of Emily Lois (Shipp) Dinges asa young woman seated on a bench. Born in St. Luke, Emily was the daughter of Lester Levi and Lillie Alice (George) Shipp. On Christmas Eve, 1948, she married Clifton Eli Dinges. At the time, he was a truck driver from Edinburg. She is buried in Columbia Furnace.
Identified in 2012 by Phyllis Wright who was a neighbor on the subject.
Emily (Shipp) Dinges appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 024827, 024828, 025520, and 025521.
Photograph of Emily Lois )Shipp) Dinges asa young woman seated on a chair. Born in St. Luke, Emily was the daughter of Lester Levi and Lillie Alice (George) Shipp. On Christmas Eve, 1948, she married Clifton Eli Dinges. At the time, he was a truck driver from Edinburg. She is buried in Columbia Furnace.
Sailors - American - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Unidentified seaman in his U.S. Navy uniform is seated beside Katherine Cook, who is standing. Each has an arm around the other. The names, "Powell Cook", are written on the glass plate.
Katherine Cook was identified in 2012 by Arlene Hamman.
Katherine Cook appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 017962, 018168, and 025519.
Soldiers - American - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Unidentified man wearing a U.S. Army uniform is standing beside an unidentified woman wearing a corsage. Probably, this was a husband and wife. The name, "Shirley Frye", is written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of Myirl Haun as a young woman wearing her graduation cap and gown. The name, "Haun", is written on the glass plate.
Unidentified young toddler seated on a pillow on a chair. The name, "Mrs Harry Jett", is written on the glass plate.
Chellini, Charlotte Marie (Funk) (1926-2017)
Portrait photograph of Charlotte Funk Chellini as a young woman. Charlotte was one of many children born to Oliver Milton (1898-1980) and Florence Virginia (Fogle) (1900-1994) Funk. Charlotte was a lifelong Woodstock resident and member of the St. John Bosco Catholic Church there. In August 1946, she married Miguel "Mike" Angel Chelini, Jr. (1924-1992), a graduate of Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) born in Venezuela. He was a Spanish teacher at Central High School for several years and active in the community. Two years later, the couple bought a house and 3 acres near Readus, west of Woodstock, for $7,000. During their years together, the Northern Virginia Daily newspaper reported on several of their family’s milestones including a visit from Mike’s relatives from Venezuela, the birth of their son, Michael, and a large 50th wedding anniversary party held at their home for Charlotte’s grandparents. Mike and Charlotte had two sons, Michael III, and Richardo Anthony Chellini. Unfortunately, Richardo died unexpectedly when he was just 18 years old.
Additional biographical information was compiled from public records.
Charlotte (Funk) Chellini appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 002718, 003109, 003118, 025515, 029144, 030034, and 030071.
Photograph of Charlotte (Funk) Chellini's marriage certificate appears in Morrison Studio Collection number 027126.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young woman is wearing a graduation cap and gown. The name, "LaFollette", is written on the glass plate.
unidentified woman with a bow in her short hair is seated and holding an unidentified baby. The name, "Peggy Hepner", is written on the glass plate.
Unidentified young child with short curly hair is seated on a chair. The name, "Nelson E. Fansler", is written on the glass plate.
Recording & registration - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Photograph of a short note to Sterling Insurance Company dated August 3, 1949. Transcribed, the letter reads: "To Whom it may Concern, I stayed and nursed Emery Bushong, from the 30th of Jan. to the 19th of Feb, each night, at $2.00 = $40.00" The note is signed by both Carl O'Neal and Mrs. Emery Bushong (widow).
William Berlyn Fleming's U.S. Navy Discharge
Photograph of the document certifying that Electrician's Mate First Class William Berlyn Fleming was honorably discharged from the Navy in Bainbridge, Maryland, on October 7, 1945.
Galen Jestis Funkhouser's U.S. Navy Discharge
Photograph of the document certifying that Seaman First class Galen Jestis Funkhouser was honorably discharged from the Navy in Bainbridge, Maryland, on March 4, 1946.
Garland C. Keeler's USMC Discharge Paperwork
Photograph of a form pertaining to Garland C. Keeler's discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946. He was born on 19 April, 1921, in Front Royal, Virginia. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in June 1942 and served as a Sergeant when he was discharged. He qualified as a rifle marksman and automobile mechanic. He also served in the Southwest-Pacific area from 23 Dec 1944 to 3 April 1946. He participated in operation against enemy Japanese forces from 1 April 1945 to 14 April 1945, and as an element of the X army on Okinawa Island, Ryukyu Islands. He was discharged from Norfolk, Virginia, and given a travel allowance to get him to Washington D.C.
The certificate issued for Garland Cecil Keeler's discharge from the USMC appears in Morrison Studio Collection number 026210.
Unidentified young woman with short curly hair is seated on a bench and wearing a corsage on her blouse.
The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Feb 1946".
Same unidentified woman appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 025483 and 025507.
Unidentified barefoot baby wearing only a diaper is posed face down on a covered surface. The word, "Fairfax", is written on the glass plate.
Unidentified young child is seated on a chair. The name, "Jno Richards", is written on the glass plate.
Unidentified young girl, shirtless, and showing signs of a significant skin injury or disease. The name, "Raymond Polk", is written on the glass plate.
Same unidentified girl appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 025503 and 025504.
Unidentified young girl is seated on a bench with one leg folded under the other. The name, "Raymond Polk", is written on the glass plate.
Same unidentified young girl appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 025503 and 025504.
African Americans - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young African American woman with shoulder-length hair and wearing a necklace. The name, "Dorothy Dennis", is written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified, young, African American woman wearing a necklace and striped dress. The name, "Mitz Scott", is written on the glass plate.
Reynard, Elizabeth Elaine Scott (1923-2001)
Photograph of Elizabeth Elaine (Scott) Reynard as a young woman. Known as Elaine, she grew up in Woodstock, the daughter of Charles Jacob "Whitey" Scott and Fannie H. (Holloway) Scott. Her husband was William L. Reynard (1915-1980).