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Bacillary White Diarrhea Test Letter
Letter sent from the Virginia Department of Agriculture, Division of Markets, to Fred C. Didawick of the Edinburg Hatchery outlining test results conducted for the Bacillary White Diarrhea disease among the hatchery's chickens. The results announced…
Knupp's School Souvenir
Souvenir for Knupp's School (Number 15) issued following the 1904-1905 school year to Ada S. Andes. The school was located in the southwest portion of the county and burned in 1910.
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…
Cheer Practice
Photograph of several unidentified girls participating in cheer practice at Stonewall Jackson High School in Quicksburg Virginia. The photograph is taken from that school's 1981 yearbook.
Strasburg Land and Improvement Company Letter
Form letter from the Strasburg Land and Improvement Company sent to stockholders in July 1891. It discusses the sale of shares, dividends, and the need for payment from shareholders.
The company was a real estate business that subdivided and sold…
The company was a real estate business that subdivided and sold…
Library Stockholder's Certificate
Certificate for two shares in the "Mt. Jackson Circulating Library" issued to Joseph Homer Tisinger of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
The certificate appears to be issued by "The Collins Library Company, Thomas J. Collins, Manager." It is dated February 6…
The certificate appears to be issued by "The Collins Library Company, Thomas J. Collins, Manager." It is dated February 6…
"Susan Ludholtz"
Photograph of Mary Susan Crabill Lutholtz of Toms Brook Virginia.
The image is labeled on the reverse "Susan Ludholtz A Sister of Harrison Crabill."
The image is labeled on the reverse "Susan Ludholtz A Sister of Harrison Crabill."
Toms Brook Hi Times, Winter 1950
"Toms Brook Hi Times," winter 1950. This newsletter was published by the Toms Brook High School on January 31 1950. It details school activities, academic accomplishments, sporting events, gossip, social activities, and local advertisements for the…
Woodstock 250th Anniversary Flag
Small flag produced as part of festivities commemoration the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the town of Woodstock Virginia.
Flags were produced by the American Legion Post 199 in Woodstock in conjunction with the 250th Anniversary…
Flags were produced by the American Legion Post 199 in Woodstock in conjunction with the 250th Anniversary…
Anna Lee Emswiler
Photograph showing Anna Lee Emswiler. Taken from the 1957 Triplett High School Yearbook. It noted Anna was a "Lee Class Office," Beta Club Officer, FHA Officer, on the Paper and Annual Staffs, and a member of the school's SCA.
Selena Hines
Photograph showing Selena Hines. Taken from the 1957 Triplett High School Yearbook. Selena was secretary of that school for many years.
Triplett Trumpeter
Scan of the Triplett Trumpeter from May 24, 1943. The Trumpeter was a newspaper produced by the students and staff of Triplett High School in Mt. Jackson Virginia. Four (4) pages total.
Men Harvesting with Steam Traction Engine
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…
The photograph is undated. A label in the left hand corner bearing the word "Engine" followed by an illegible second word is…
Walter Boyd on his Tractor
Undated photograph showing Walter Boyd driving his auto track that he used as a tractor. Behind the truck is hay rakewith an unidentified individual on board.
This photograph is labeled:
Granddaddy Walter and his Tractor
Picture Boyd taken…
This photograph is labeled:
Granddaddy Walter and his Tractor
Picture Boyd taken…
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…
Unidentified Group of Women
Photograph showing a group of nine unidentified women. It is part of a group of photographs from a camping trip to Red Banks along the Shenandoah River. It was conducted by the Edinburg "XYZ Club."
Unidentified Woman
Photograph of an unidentified elderly woman sitting in a chair.
Bus Crash
Photograph showing people coming from a crashed Monumental Motor Tours bus. The crash was located at the Burgess Nelson house on the southern end of Mt. Jackson, the present site of Holtzman Oil Corporation.
The date of the incident is March 2,…
The date of the incident is March 2,…
Seven Girls at Camp Strawderman
Photograph showing a group of seven unidentified girls at Camp Strawderman.
Strawderman is a girls only camp located in a rural part of Shenandoah County west of Edinburg.
While the photographer who took the picture is unknown, the print was…
Strawderman is a girls only camp located in a rural part of Shenandoah County west of Edinburg.
While the photographer who took the picture is unknown, the print was…
Triplett and Vehrencamp
Throughout the 20th century, one of Mt. Jackson’s most prominent commercial establishments was Triplett and Vehrencamp, a farm supply and hardware business. Located on Main Street, near the current town hall, this organization occupied a sprawling…
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…
Mother and Daughter Story About Marriage
A poem written concerning a mother and daughter discussing marriage. The author of the poem is unknown. It is dated January 1 1857 and is labeled as being written in Timberville Virginia.
April 11, 1918 Snow, Edinburg Virginia
Five photographs showing various portions of Edinburg Virginia following a snow story. The pictures are dated April 11, 1918. They include images of the Cedar Hill Academy, Piccadilly Street, Main Street, and Center Street. All were taken by an…
December Weather Report
Report of an extraordinary amount of snow and extremely frigid temperatures that occurred in Shenandoah County in December of 1880. The author is unknown, but it was kept by the Saum family of Edinburg Virginia.
Shenandoah Alum Springs
Photograph showing an unidentified group of four men and women standing near the Shenandoah Alum Springs Hotel. Located in what is now the Bayse Community, Shenandoah Alum Springs was a popular resort that was founded sometime around 1874. It was…