Portrait photograph of John Preston Fravel wearing a suit. A pen is visible in his breast pocket. John Preston Fravel was the son of Malpheus Abner (1874-1945) and Anna L. “Annie” (Wisman) (1872-1933) Fravel. His parents farmed in the Fairview area near Woodstock. His wife was Kathryn Romaine (Coffman) Fravel (1907-1984). The couple were married in 1932 and had a daughter, Betty Lou, born in the early 1940s in Washington D.C. When he registered for the WWII draft, John P. worked for C.W. Sollenberger in a feed and hardware store. He was described as being 5’6” tall and weighing 128 pounds. By 1950, the census found the family in the Stonewall District where John was an assistant manager of a Farm Bureau Store. When he died, his death certificate listed him as a retired manager of a feed and hardware store.
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Identified in 2005 by Landon Walker who was a friend of the subject.
Additional biographical information was compiled from public sources.
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Unidentified young man in a striped bow tie and unusual hairstyle, is standing beside a wicker chair. The name, "Wilson", is written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of George Pappas. George Pappas was the son of Konstantine and Eleni Kotsikakis and was from Evrytanias, Greece, a region of mountains, rivers, and green hills in central Greece. In the 1930 census, George Pappas was one of five Greek men living in Woodstock, Virginia, where they were listed as partners in a restaurant. One of the partners, Pete Blentson, married Rena Pappas, who was George’s sister. George was not yet a US citizen in this record. He married Stella Argeris (born circa 1915) in Chryssou, Greece. He visited when he could. Their oldest daughter, Eva, was born in Marathia, Greece, around 1938. In October 1940, George was listed on the WWII draft registration card for James Kotsianas, as the person who would always know where Kotsianas was. George’s residence was still Woodstock. In February 1942, George registered for the WWII draft himself. His card noted he lived in Pulaski, Virginia, was 44 years old, born in Marathia, Greece (a village in the western part of Evrytania) and was “self-employed”. His emergency contact was John Fuseki. George was described as being 5’4” tall and 140 pounds. George’s wife, Stella and his oldest daughter, Evanthia (Eva), arrived in New York from Piraeus, Greece, aboard the S.S. Marine Carp, on December 1, 1947. The journey by sea had taken about 2 weeks. Eva was only 10 years old but had a U.S. passport issued in Athens. Her mother travelled with her and was a Greek citizen. Her father, Elias Argeris was left behind in Chryssou, Greece. Pulaski was their final destination. In the 1950 census, the family lived in Pulaski, Virginia, where they raised two daughters: Eva, born ca 1938 in Greece; and Helen Rena Pappas, born ca 1950 in Virginia. He operated a restaurant in Pulaski until his death years later. Stella continued to operate it after he died.
Identified by Library Staff in 2024 based on other photographs of George Pappas.
Unidentified little girl with curly hair is standing beside a toy bird cage. The name, "Vic Robinson", is written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young woman, possibly teenaged. The image is cracked and shows other damage as well.
Three Children of Edward Loy Clem and Lula Clem
Photograph of Loy Lee Clem (seated with tie), Frances Clem (standing) and Lawrence Edward Clem (toddler). The name, "E.L. Clem" is written on the glass plate. This refers to their father Edward Loy Clem. Their mother was Lula Virginia Painter Clem. The family lived in Fort Valley Virginia.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man, seated, wearing a zippered jacket over a shirt and tie.
Three unidentified children of varying ages, a girl and two older boys, are posed together. Probably, these were siblings. The name, "Cleek" appears to be written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified older man seated in the studio and wearing a suit and tie.
Unidentified barefoot baby is seated on pillows on a wicker chair. The name, "R.L. Spigel", appears to be written on the glass plate.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man seated in the studio and wearing a suit and tie with a handkerchief visible sticking out of his breast pocket.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man in a suit and print tie.
Unidentified young woman with short dark hair and bangs, is standing beside a wicker chair. The name, "Stout", is written on the glass plate.
Photo of an older photograph of an unidentified man with a beard and mustache, seated, and an unidentified woman standing beside him with a hand on his arm. The woman's dress is floor-length, long-sleeved, and speaks to an earlier time. Possibly, the original image is from the late 19th century. Probably, this was a husband and wife.
Unidentified man standing beside a faux column and wearing a hat and scarf.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a suit, vest, and tie. The name, "Garry Job Coffman" is written on the glass plate negative.
Unidentified barefoot baby is seated on pillows on a wicker chair. The name, "Hollar", appears to be written on the glass plate.
Massanutten Military Academy (Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Va.)
Portrait photograph of an unidentified cadet from Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) wearing his school's uniform. His looking to the side, almost in profile.
Two unidentified young children are posed together with a toy bird cage between them. The girl standing on the left has short dark hair and is older than the child on the right who is wearing a hat. Probably, these were siblings. The name, "Missich", appears to be written on the glass plate. While it is uncertain, this may refer to the Messick family.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young woman with short curly hair and wearing a faux pearl necklace.
Same unidentified woman appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 002624 and 002757.
Unidentified young girl with short hair and bangs, is standing on a bench. The name, "Cra___ Finch", appears to be written on the glass plate
Same unidentified girl appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 008036 and 008037.
Photograph of two unidentified men wearing ties, an older unidentified woman with glasses, and a young girl in the foreground. The group is standing together outdoors.
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a sweater over his collared shirt.
Two unidentified young children, a baby and an older girl, are posed together. An adult is partly visible on the top left and is discretely supporting the baby. Probably, these were siblings. The name, "Cecil Pennell" is written on the glass plate.
Same older girl appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 008036 and 008037.
Hisey, Charlotte Evelyn Wisman (1919-1987)
Portrait photograph of Charlotte E. (Wisman) Hisey as a young woman and wearing a blouse with a ruffled collar. Charlotte was the daughter of Edgar Hammon and Mary Ellen (Downey) Wisman. She was from Edinburg. Her husband was Edwin Wightman Hisey. The couple married in 1950 when Charlotte lived in Woodstock and was working as a bookkeeper in a department store. Edwin lived in Edinburg and was the Assistant Manager of a grocery store.
No ID form. Name was written in the margin of the paper copy.