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Geary Hotel
A photograph of the exterior of Geary Hotel.
In 1875, Mike Geary purchased this site and opened Geary’s Hotel. In the 1930s, Massanutten Military Academy bought the hotel and kept it in operation as the Hotel Woodstock. It closed sometime after…
In 1875, Mike Geary purchased this site and opened Geary’s Hotel. In the 1930s, Massanutten Military Academy bought the hotel and kept it in operation as the Hotel Woodstock. It closed sometime after…
George Fravel Tax Receipt
Receipt acknowledging payment from George Fravel to Philip Spengler for taxes in 1820. Both lived in Shenandoah County.
The amount paid included 2 levies, 2 slaves, 5 horses, 351 acres of land, and 2 lots.
The receipt is dated September 12,…
The amount paid included 2 levies, 2 slaves, 5 horses, 351 acres of land, and 2 lots.
The receipt is dated September 12,…
George Rye Rail Pass
Complimentary rail pass issued to George Rye, Treasurer of Virginia, by the "Richmond & Danville and Piedmont Railroad Co's." in 1871. Rye was a resident of Edinburg Virginia
George W. Koontz for Treasurer
Card distributed by George W. Koontz soliciting voters to support him in his attempt to be reelected to the position of County Treasurer for Shenandoah County.
While the date of the card's production is uncertain, the election in which Koontz was…
While the date of the card's production is uncertain, the election in which Koontz was…
Girl on Bicycle
Photograph of an unidentified girl on a bicycle. Most likely she is a member of the Lichliter family.
Girl with Dog
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing a girl holding a dog in various poses. Both the girl and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
Girl's Club, July 4, 1918
A photograph of ten unidentified girls from the girl's club. The photograph is labeled as being taken at the "fairgrounds" and is dated July 4, 1918.
Girls Basketball
Photograph showing Cathy Wakeman, Central High School class of 1978, advancing down a basketball court. Taken from the 1978 Central High School Yearbook's Girls Varsity Basketball page.
Girls on Horseback
Photograph showing a group of unidentified girls on horseback at Camp Strawderman west of Edinburg Virginia.
Girls Varsity Basketball Team
Picture of the 1978 Varsity Girls Basketball Team at Central High School in Woodstock Virginia. Taken from the 1978 Central High School Yearbook.
Girls with Car and Horses
Photograph showing a group of girls at Camp Strawderman in a car and several on horseback. The image is undated and the subjects are unidentified.
The reverse of the photograph is labeled "Which is Blanche? I want to be sure I'll know her."
The reverse of the photograph is labeled "Which is Blanche? I want to be sure I'll know her."
Girls with Flag
Photograph showing a small child and group of girls with a flag at Camp Strawderman west of Edinburg Virginia.
Group at Camp Strawderman
Photograph showing a group of four girls and one boy at Camp Strawderman west of Edinburg, All subjects of the photograph are unknown.
Group at Camp Strawderman
Photograph showing a group of girls and one male subject at Camp Strawderman. The reverse of the image is labeled "Hike to Orkney."
Group at Massanutten Academy
Photograph showing a group of unidentified boys in front of Lantz Hall at Massanutten Academy, now Massanutten Military Academy.
Group at Orkney Springs
A group of eight unidentified individuals sitting in front of the Orkney Springs Hotel.
Group of Woodstock Students
Photograph showing a group of unidentified persons.
Nineteen of these individuals appear to be students at Woodstock Schools. One appears to be a sailor in the US Navy. They are gathered with an older man and woman who is in a wheel chair.
In…
Nineteen of these individuals appear to be students at Woodstock Schools. One appears to be a sailor in the US Navy. They are gathered with an older man and woman who is in a wheel chair.
In…
Group Outside Reformed Church
Photograph of unidentified group standing in front of an unidentified Reformed Church in Woodstock, Virginia.
Growing Up Days of Joseph Locke Bushong
Two photographs labeled "Growing Up Days of Joseph Locke Bushong." Joseph was born in New Market in 1884 and was a member of the family that resided in the Bushong House that is now part of the New Market Battlefield. He later moved to Manassas…
Gulf Station
This photograph shows what was the Gulf Gasoline Station in New Market Virginia. Taken by Mt. Jackson photographer Hoyle Garber, the photograph was most likely used to market the service station when it opened in the late 1940s. Pictured are two…
Guy Wolverton
Photographic postcard labeled "Guy Wolverton Saumsville Va." The card is undated.
The subject is most likely Guy Spiker Wolverton, born June 9 1896 and died August 23 1984. He was married to Bertha Link and they had two daughters, Betty and…
The subject is most likely Guy Spiker Wolverton, born June 9 1896 and died August 23 1984. He was married to Bertha Link and they had two daughters, Betty and…
Gwendolyn Tolliver Nickens Oral History Interview
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…
H.A. Whissen & Bro. Invoice
Invoice issued to the "Corporation of Edinburg" by H.A. Whissen & Brothers, manufacturers of flour, feel, and meal.
The invoice is dated September 6, 1906 and is for $5.35 worth of items purchased between December 1905 and August 1906.
The invoice is dated September 6, 1906 and is for $5.35 worth of items purchased between December 1905 and August 1906.
Harold "Sparky" Sutphin
A picture of Harold "Sparky" Sutphin. It appeared in the Shenandoah Herald when they reported he had been killed in action on November 9, 1950. He was 20 years old.
Harold had deployed to Korea as part of 38th Infantry Division which was…
Harold had deployed to Korea as part of 38th Infantry Division which was…