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Pearl White Theater
Photograph showing an unidentified individual with bicycle in front of the Pearl White Theater.
The theater was located on Main Street in Edinburg.
The photograph is undated.
The theater was located on Main Street in Edinburg.
The photograph is undated.
Peggy Keller
According to the Shenandoah Valley Herald "Cooking is Peggy Keller's hobby, baking cakes and decorating them is her specialty."
A resident of Toms Brook, she gained experience baking from her time in high school, working at local restaurants, and…
A resident of Toms Brook, she gained experience baking from her time in high school, working at local restaurants, and…
Perry and Irva Riffey
Photograph showing Perry Franklin Riffey and his wife Irva Catherine Rinker Riffey.
The two were married on November 23, 1913 by J.W. Hauserman, a Lutheran minister, at Thomas Rinkers House in Jerome Virginia. At the time Perry was a postal clerk…
The two were married on November 23, 1913 by J.W. Hauserman, a Lutheran minister, at Thomas Rinkers House in Jerome Virginia. At the time Perry was a postal clerk…
Phoebe Tusing
1974 photograph of Phoebe Tusing, a resident of Shenandoah County Virginia.
Portal Staff
Photograph showing the "Portal Staff" at Edinburg High School. The image appeared in the school's 1959 yearbook, "Hi-Lights."
Portal staff were responsible for designing and producing the school's yearbook.
Pictured are Phyllis Benedict,…
Portal staff were responsible for designing and producing the school's yearbook.
Pictured are Phyllis Benedict,…
Postcard Ordering Sleigh Runners
Postcard mailed to Saum & Brothers Store in Edinburg Virginia ordering a pair of sleigh runners. The order was placed by Joseph Hawkins of Hawkinstown Virginia.
Postcard, Jas Wendel to E.D. Newman
Postcard send by "Jas. Wendel" to E.D. Newman of Woodstock Va. The postcard is dated February 26, 1885 and is postmarked Harrisville VA.
The card details instructions for activities Newman should be carrying out for Wendel.
The card details instructions for activities Newman should be carrying out for Wendel.
Postmaster Certificate
Document appointing Joseph W. Evans Postmaster of Edinburg Virginia. He was appointed on July 29, 1868. This document was signed by St. John Bull Skinner, acting postmaster general on August 11 1868.
Joseph Evans would serve as postmaster in…
Joseph Evans would serve as postmaster in…
Powells Fort Community and Improvement League Minutes
Ledger book containing the minutes of the Powells Fort Community and Improvement League Minutes from 1915-1916.
Powhatan Ruritan Club Hat
Powhatan Ruritan Club Hat. The Powhatan Ruritan Club was based in Strasburg and operated from 2002-2018.
President McKinley in Woodstock
On May 20th, 1899 William McKinley, President of the United States, travelled through Shenandoah County aboard a special B&O Railroad Coach. The President was returning to Washington DC after spending time vacationing in Hot Springs Virginia.…
Public Sale Broadside
Broadside for the "Public Sale of Personal Property" from the estate of "Mrs P.C. Holler" (Letitia Bell Hollar) to be held on June 16 1951 at her home in Edinburg Virginia.
The auction was conducted by auctioneer Charles Goltz under the direction…
The auction was conducted by auctioneer Charles Goltz under the direction…
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…
Railway Mail Service Letter
Letter sent from the Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service to the Shenandoah Iron & Coal Company in Liberty Furnace Virginia.
The letter notes the Postal Department had approved delivery of mail using the company's rail line between Edinburg…
The letter notes the Postal Department had approved delivery of mail using the company's rail line between Edinburg…
Re-Elect Congressman Marsh Bumper Sticker
Undated bumper sticker promoting the reelection of US Congressman John O. Marsh Jr. It was issued authority of Leo Snarr, manager.
Marsh served in the US House of Representatives from 1963-1971 as a Representative of the 7th District of Virginia…
Marsh served in the US House of Representatives from 1963-1971 as a Representative of the 7th District of Virginia…
Recruiting for the Confederate Army at Woodstock, Virginia
Print from Harper's Weekly Magazine depicting a scene in Woodstock Virginia where troops were being recruited for the Confederate Army.
Reformation Lutheran Church
Photograph of Reformation Lutheran Church located in New Market Virginia. The picture was featured on a dedication program for the newly constructed church which was held on June 17, 1956.
Regina Karmey
When the Shenandoah Valley-Herald highlighted the work of Dr. Regina Karmy, they noted she believed “a woman’s place is in the home.” They also observed she just as firmly believed she was “entitled to a place in the operating room.”
Dr. Karmy,…
Dr. Karmy,…
Regina Karmy
When the Shenandoah Valley-Herald highlighted the work of Dr. Regina Karmy, they noted she believed “a woman’s place is in the home.” They also observed she just as firmly believed she was “entitled to a place in the operating room.”
Dr. Karmy,…
Dr. Karmy,…
Regular Democratic Ticket, Shenandoah County Virginia, 1887
Card distributed advertising for the "Regular Democratic Ticket" of Shenandoah County Virginia for the election held on November 8 1887.
Rena Coffelt
Photographic postcard showing Rena Frances Coffelt. The image was produced by Woodstock photographer Hugh Morrison and is undated.
Rena Coffelt was born September 19, 1916 in Woodstock Virginia. On April 12, 1938 she married Ernest Albert Copp, a…
Rena Coffelt was born September 19, 1916 in Woodstock Virginia. On April 12, 1938 she married Ernest Albert Copp, a…
Report of M.M. Campbell Receiver of Liberty Iron Company
Four page report of "M.M. Campbell" who was the court appointed receiver for the Liberty Iron Company between June 1891 and August 1892.
Campbell was appointed receiver of the company by the US District Court while there was a case pending…
Campbell was appointed receiver of the company by the US District Court while there was a case pending…
Residence of Mr. Silas Funk, Strasburg, VA
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…
The album was complied by Ellen Bowman and is dated 1901.
The Silas Funk referred to is most likely Silas…
Rifle Squad
This photograph shows the Massanutten Academy's rifle squad in 1940. Due to the military nature of the institution rifle training was standard for each student. The 1940 school yearbook noted it “was practically continuous during the first and second…
Ruins of the Narrow Passage Bridge
Drawing showing the ruins of the Narrow Passage Bridge following its collapse on March 6, 1876. Produced by W.O. Towns of Mt. Jackson Virginia.