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Varsity Swimming
In 1940 the Massanutten Academy’s Yearbook noted this varsity swim team’s record was “enviable in the best inter-scholastic swimming circles.”
The school had dominated at eight swim meets throughout the mid-Atlantic and over fifty teams,…
The school had dominated at eight swim meets throughout the mid-Atlantic and over fifty teams,…
A riding class on a jaunt through the woods
Little was recorded about horse-back riding at Massanutten Academy in 1940. Apparently most of it was done at Camp Lupton, the academy’s recreation center and maneuver grounds along the Shenandoah River east of town.
In addition to camping…
In addition to camping…
Stonewall Jackson Gymnatsics
For several years during the 1960s and 1970s, Stonewall Jackson High School fielded a competition gymnastics team. At the time, it and cheerleading were the only two sports offered to girls at the time.
While information is sketchy, it appears that…
While information is sketchy, it appears that…
Aiden Zirkle
On April 13, 1945 Corporal Aiden Zirkle died on Okinawa. He was a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, First Marine Division. Reports indicate he succumbed to wounds obtained while leading his unit against an entrenched machine…
Arion Store
The photograph shows the Arion family on the porch of their store in Quicksburg Virginia. From left to right is an unidentified man, Worthington Arion, Catherine Arion, Bessie Arion, William Arion, and Marvin D. Arion.
This family would operate…
This family would operate…
Commencement Program
On May 20, 1927 Strasburg High School’s seniors graduated during commencement exercises held at the Strand Theatre. This invitation was one of numerous cards ordered by the class’ 38 graduates. Originally the event seems to have been planned for June…
Story of Our Flag
Sometime during the First World War this story was written about the United States flag. Though the story is undated, its reference to troops going “over the top” in France indicates it was composed during that conflict. Most likely it was produced…
Shenandoah Valley Drive In Pamphlet
In 1949 the Shenandoah Valley Drive In Theatre opened just south of Woodstock Virginia. The theater had a single screen, large concession stand, and could accommodate 300 cars.
This operation opened at the time when Drive-In Theatres were…
This operation opened at the time when Drive-In Theatres were…
Henkel Educational Print
A vast majority of European immigrants who came to Shenandoah County had a strong German background. With them came the Lutheran faith and the strong desire to preserve their heritage.
The Henkel family of New Market built a printing business…
The Henkel family of New Market built a printing business…
Lichliter Caricature
Sometime between 1900 and 1925, one member of the Lichliter family produced this drawing. Unfortunately, whoever was responsible failed to leave any information behind.
What we do know is that the Lichliters lived on Washington Street in…
What we do know is that the Lichliters lived on Washington Street in…
Bachelor Girls Club
This photograph shows the members of New Market’s “Bachelor Girls Club.” It was most likely taken sometime between 1870 and 1890.
Almost nothing is known about this organization. After the Civil War the male population in the South had been…
Almost nothing is known about this organization. After the Civil War the male population in the South had been…
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.…
Battery "F" Coast Guard Thanksgiving Pamphlet
Pamphlet published by Battery "F" of the 1st Coast Artillery Regiment as part of their Thanksgiving celebration. At the time, the unit was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone at Fort Sherman.
USA Service Roll
Between 1941 and 1945 over 12 million American men and women would serve in the county’s Armed Forces during the Second World War. Among them were several hundred from Shenandoah County.
The parents, siblings, friends, and sweethearts who stayed…
The parents, siblings, friends, and sweethearts who stayed…
Letter from Gus to Mollie Foltz
This letter to Mary (Mollie) Foltz of Forestville VA was written on December 13, 1904 by “Gus,” a man who we know very little about. Records indicate that some of Mary’s family, including the Charlie Foltz mentioned in the letter, had moved to North…
Joseph Pugh Land Transactions
Record of land transactions, including survey notes, for Joseph Pugh. The properties lay just north of Woodstock Virginia. One record indicates property conveyed to Pugh by Leonard Baldice and a second by the Lord Proprietor.
Solomons Lutheran Church Christmas Card
In 1793 Henrich and Dorthea Rausch offered to provide land an almost no cost for members of the Forestville community to construct a church on. The community accepted the offer because the area’s growing population, which had originally travelled…
New Year Card
On December 28th, 1926 Miss Zelda Lichliter of Strasburg Virginia received this New Year’s card from Seona of Richmond Virginia.
New Year cards were initially developed in the 19th century as secular versions of Christmas cards. Their use soon…
New Year cards were initially developed in the 19th century as secular versions of Christmas cards. Their use soon…
Letter, Mary R. Dellinger to Noah Dellinger
December 17 (1862)
Shenandoah County
Dear brother I seat my self to drop you a few line to let you no that we are all well at present and hope that when these few lines come to hand they may find you in the Same state of health. They say that…
Shenandoah County
Dear brother I seat my self to drop you a few line to let you no that we are all well at present and hope that when these few lines come to hand they may find you in the Same state of health. They say that…
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…
Woodstock Brochure
Brochure published by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce highlighting the town's amenities.
Triplett High School FFA-FHA Fair Program
Program created for the Triplett High School's 1954 Fair, sponsored by the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters. This annual event was designed to promote the organizations, the competitions they competed…
1919 Shenandoah County Republican Primary
Handbills printed for the 1919 Republican Primary in Shenandoah County Virginia. They advertise the individuals seeking the party's nomination for local offices and announce the day the primary will occur.
Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixth Annual Convention of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia of the United Lutheran Church of America
Cover page and last page of the Minutes of the Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church, held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Roanoke Virginia.
Woodstock 4-H Booth
Photograph showing the Woodstock 4-H Club's booth at the 1969 Shenandoah County Fair.