1374 25 35718 https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/ac463a653b71fa88a80fb3f0903c1746.JPG 827f4c688c2ccefafdc00eccd706bc5a https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/07e102fdc6cd863246912f3707304bb0.JPG 59d1af27dbe5955ecd3b2db9dfdf5c66 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Program Subject The topic of the resource Strasburg High School (Va) Description An account of the resource 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 3rd, but an insert notes the date was moved to May 20th. At the time, attending High School was a privilege and a sign of a family’s economic prosperity. Students had to pay tuition to continue their education beyond the seventh grade. Those who lived in the county also had to provide their own transportation. Only a few families had the means to provide these funds and to keep their children out of the workforce for four years. So these students would have been members of the town’s most prosperous families. Their diplomas would have provided a fast track into business, government jobs, local politics, and leadership positions. Over time this system would change, and the county began to provide free education through grade 12. Today a high school diploma is considered a right of all and a necessity for almost every job. The students from 1927 would have been pleasantly surprised. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 High Schools Shenandoah County Strasburg Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/ad59daf9496a7d71d9bdb5709582c04b.JPG 7ab5e6e823bd24f96d0740b471e17171 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Arion Store Subject The topic of the resource Quicksburg (Va) Description An account of the resource 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 Quicksburg during the 1920s and 1930s. Their enterprise sold plows, shoes, gasoline, dry goods, machinery and numerous other items to serve the local farming community. An oral history interview notes it was a place where “you could get anything and if you went in there and he didn’t have it, he’d find it somewhere.” Three other similar enterprises also served the community during that period. The store also housed the community’s post office during the Republican administrations of the time period indicating William was a leader in the local party. Today Quicksburg is still home to a post office, one of the few unincorporated communities on the county to retain that service. However, it no longer supports the same number of commercial establishments. Easier transportation, a changing economy, and population shift to larger towns meant the closure of many country stores. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived New Market Library Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Quicksburg Shenandoah County Stores Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/f105b9a3c2c2db79ca2454697cd80dfc.JPG 253d7883f7369908ad05564c4bfa1aa9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ration Book Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Shenandoah County (Va) Wolfe, Neva Landis, India Description An account of the resource On December 11, 1941 rationing began in the United States when the government created 7,500 ration boards around the country to limit the sale of tires and other rubber products. Between that date and 1946 sales of hundreds of other items, including food, sugar, gasoline, toothpaste, bicycles, and flashlights would be limited. During this period each citizen was issued a ration coupon book. Inside were stamps that individuals would use when making purchases. These would entitle the individual to anywhere between 50 and 75% of what was considered to be normal consumption. People involved in war production or essential services, such as Civil Defense, firefighting, and medicine received additional items. This specific ration book was a part of the second series issued. These were the first books to include food. Red books limited meats while blue books covered processed foods. The recipient of this book was Neva Bernice Wolfe who lived west of Mt. Jackson and later moved to Arlington. It was signed by her sister Celia Funkhouser for unknown reasons. The official responsible for issuing the card was India Landis, a local school teacher from Mt. Jackson who died in 1972. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David Markham Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942 Mt. Jackson Rations Shenandoah County Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/1ed88d350c1e239d764bfb3b3a059542.jpg 2e7d794ec24b7042238f1f3f945022b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nazi Prison Horrors Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Holocaust Description An account of the resource On April 23, 1945 the Northern Virginia Daily, published in Strasburg Virginia, printed this editorial expressing outrage toward recent reports about German and Japanese atrocities. During the preceding weeks and months, American, British, and Russian troops had been liberating Concentration Camps across Europe. Only 12 days before American troops had entered Buchenwald and liberated over 21,000 prisoners. There was extensive news coverage of this camp since the famous journalist Edward R. Murrow arrived and broadcast a report on the camp on April 15th. Certainly the Northern Virginia Daily's readers would have been shocked by these reports. This editorial expresses the paper's disbelief all the horrors they had heard were true. Yet, as time would tell, most turned out to be fact. The so called "horror tales of the Middle Ages" would be something the readers, and us, will never forget. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Northern Virginia Daily Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 23, 1945 https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/f8c530259a3fe0b5eb54dbba774b03a8.jpg 4bbb5113c1b40378fea8bd4bb2c6f28b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource War Declared- M&M Market Advertisment Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Shenandoah County (Va) M & M Market (Front Royal Va) Description An account of the resource Three days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this advertisement appeared in the Northern Virginia Daily. It notes that war had been declared before Christmas but encourages individuals to still buy while prices were low. This advertisment highlights the fact that despite the attack on Pearl Harbor life as normal continued for many in the Shenandoah Valley for many months. Most goods were still available without restrictions, Christmas sales were still on, and the draft was still operating at its peace time level. Individuals knew rationing and other controls would soon be implemented but for now they were determined to continue with life as they knew it. Even the front page news articles had changed little. For months the headlines had been dominated by war news from around the world and the United State's military buildup. The only major change was the reports described the involvement of US troops in combat instead of those from other countries. While things would change as the war progressed, the weeks immediately after Pearl Harbor in Shenandoah County were much more like the years of peace preceding them than the war years to follow. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Northern Virginia Daily Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 10, 1941 Homefront Shenandoah County Virginia Warren County WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/bb7cfc9569afea521e432b89157bacc8.jpg 8d75a3d960046454c4b3d64368f014c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Japan's Treacherous Assault Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource This editorial appeared in the December 8, 1941 edition of the Northern Virginia Daily. Published in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it gives insight into how the local community reacted to the assault.  The article echoes sentiments expressed by the entire nation. References to a "treacherous attack" that occurred while the two nations were discussing peace were popular across the country. The idea that the bases attacked were prepared, while known to be false today, was also believed among most citizens who lacked information in the days immediately after the attack.  At the end of this piece, the editor expresses his belief that the war would be long and difficult. While many across the country may have thought the war would end quickly, the Northern Virginia Daily had been writing about the idea of an extended war long before Pearl Harbor. Once the attack occurred, the paper and most local residents quickly accepted the fact that the conflict would define their lives for the next several years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Northern Virginia Daily Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 8, 1941 Homefront Shenandoah County Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/72b7028e5609419463965480c01126bb.jpg bd9c816fb723df25792ed6bef4e494ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Greetings of the Season Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource This Christmas greeting and prayer appeared on the front page of the Shenandoah Herald on December 19, 1941. It reflected on the military service of many county residents and the separation that caused during the holidays. As the article notes, many county residents were already serving around the world. The peace time draft, begun in September of 1940, had already called up many residents before the war began. This, combined, other efforts to place the United States on a war footing before Pearl Harbor, and a lack of rationing that would dominate the next several holidays, meant that Christmas in 1941 was not that much different than the one that proceeded it. Even the Shenandoah Herald was relatively the same. News articles still focused on local stories and social events. The issue following Pearl Harbor only included two articles relating to National Defense. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah Herald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 19, 1941 Homefront Shenandoah County Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/80438216672077c8ea677c1882688507.png c6f3fdfd9ab2bedff42a8e6b88a1e616 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "On Guard at Woodstock" Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource Newspaper clipping showing one of the observation towers built in Shenandoah County during the early part of World War Two. These sites were designed to watch for incoming enemy planes and to monitor US aircraft overhead. They were staffed by volunteer watchers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah Herald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 30, 1942 Homefront Shenandoah County Virginia Woodstock WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/8191d00278a95173222feeb644130e58.png a3e44de56866fee340bef57c71017128 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "More Pilots in Training at Valley Airways" Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource Newspaper clipping showing local men involved in the Civilian Pilots Training Program at the Winchester Airport. The program allowed civilians to be trained to fly aircraft in advance of any induction into military service. It was sponsored by the Civilian Aeronautics Authority and the Chamber of Commerce. The men on the end of the "V" were Shenandoah County residents. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah Herald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 23, 1941 Homefront Pilots Shenandoah County Virginia Winchester WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/0bad206bbc1f2a9cbaecfd7602618d6a.jpg 8969d23894dc1165062f5056bcdb581d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Volunteers Needed For Lookout Posts" Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Woodstock (Va) Description An account of the resource This article appeared in the December 12, 1941 edition of the Shenandoah Herald. In it local defense official Cecil Newcorn announced he had received a message ordering the county's lookout posts to be manned around the clock. Eventually sixteen of these posts would be operated throughout the county. These posts became a integral part of life in Shenandoah County during the war years. Hundreds of area residents volunteered to staff them. Like other war related activities, like Civil Defense clubs, scrap drives, and bond sales, they became a way for residents to participate in the war even if they were not directly involved in the fighting. A social aspect also developed as these events replaced the pre-war community programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah Herald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microfilm Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 12, 1941 Homefront Shenandoah County Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/86fbc26da10a74a8501f8537214405b8.jpg 838f711e4664ca3e3622dbe6a9237ff1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter, J.S. Patterson Jr. to Samuel Spiggle Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1914-1918 Description An account of the resource This letter was sent from J.S. Patterson to Samuel Spiggle on October 2, 1919. Both were members of the 80th Infantry Division during the First World War and this piece of correspondence discusses efforts to locate old comrades and their life after the war. As the letter indicates, veterans felt a need to connect with the individuals the served with after the war had ended. The experiences they shared transcended geographic boundaries and the differences created in ordinary life. Spiggle, or "Spig", was a farmer while Patterson was a government employee. Yet the jokes and experiences referenced in this letter tie them together. These connections were especially important at the time since very few people understood how the war effected those who experienced it. Veterans relied on each other for support as they returned to civilian life. Organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars were formed by veterans to serve in this capacity. Samuel Spiggle and many of the other residents of Shenandoah County who fought in the First World War joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars Massanutten Post in Edinburg. When he died in 1960 they showed their support by attending the service together. In addition, the majority of his pallbearers were members of his army unit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J.S. Patterson Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spiggle Family Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 2, 1919 Army Military Shenandoah County Veterans Virginia WWI https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/19c4e324f9395e8d074b6bcb97838160.jpg 92fe55688956c38f05bd74ff4713f14d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Order to Report- Samuel L. Spiggle Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1914-1918 Spiggle, Samuel Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource On September 3, 1917 Shenandoah County's draft board issued this order to report to Samuel L. Spiggle of Lantz Mills VA. Though only considered an alternate at the time of this order, Mr. Spiggle did enter the US Army and served throughout the First World War. His unit, the 80th Infantry Division was activated in September 1917 and arrived overseas in June 1918. It was present at the First Battle of the Somme, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and the Battle of Saint-Mihiel. It suffered a total of 6,029 casualties during these campaigns and was deactivated in May of 1919. The system that had been established by the US government to conscript soldiers to fill divisions like the 80th relied on the participation of local draft boards. Established members of the community and local government officials were selected to serve on these boards. They were responsible for randomly selecting residents to fill the county's quota and for evaluating the ability of these residents to serve in the armed forces. Shenandoah County's board met at the Historic Courthouse. According to his draft card, issued in June of 1917, Samuel Spiggle was employed by the Virginia Highway Department as a road worker and belonged to the Union Forge Methodist Church in Lantz Mills. He had been born on August 22 1895 and was of medium build and height and had black hair and brown eyes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah County Draft Board Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spiggle Family Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 3, 1917 Army Shenandoah County Veterans Virginia WWI https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/b58ee8fb1041aeeaa15313df498fa679.jpg fa80f497fd60ab3d6473857ceeee214d https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/3ea5b5dbab7c30919d7b90f04e650358.jpg da1ef95a88839b7214fbfc2d7b830714 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aiden Zirkle Subject The topic of the resource Zirkle, Aiden World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource 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 post and then refusing treatment. He was awarded the Silver Star. Zirkle had been born in Mt. Jackson Virginia and graduated from Triplett High School. He had found employment in the Baltimore Plant of the Glenn-Martin Company until joining the Marines in 1941. His was married to Mary Peterson of Baltimore and was also survived by his parents of Mt. Jackson and two brothers, both of which were serving overseas. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 1942 Marines Military Mt. Jackson Okinawa Shenandoah County Veterans Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/cc3e390939155326bfd087d988788120.JPG 1a0de45571951b2a20bf6d1a2f3c5d54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Timothy A. Cullens Subject The topic of the resource Cullen, Timothy World War, 1914-1918 Description An account of the resource Photograph showing James L. Cullen of Edinburg Virginia. Cullen served during the First World War. He lived from 1894-1957. During the conflict he was gassed and never truly recovered. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived C.F. Wagniere Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Army Edinburg Military Shenandoah County Veterans Virginia WWI https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/64a6a2be29a2df42b7fe00f26fd0e617.JPG 67b81dcadd45355b7dbfa9d1d849dd69 https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/595a288a57468cd5efb22e04ea92e30c.JPG 4644d91d8d81667f7141bff2396b470e https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/59df768e7a58ec08abfd1df2735e5d11.JPG 5450e2b1bbcdd976413905437554ae70 https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/a4f5c0e981d31ce5cf664fe857885297.JPG c9a9a61c97e7d39bebeef2ba0b67185c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stonewall Jackson Gymnatsics Subject The topic of the resource Stonewall Jackson High School (Quicksburg Va) Gymnastics Description An account of the resource 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 the 1966 team, pictured above, had a successful year. Their yearbook reported they participated in the state gymnastic meet in Roanoke. There Debbi Winoker one the tumbling competition. Shen also placed fifth in the tumbling division and Carolyn Lutz placed seventh in tumbling. The article describing their competitions noted it was their “most successful season.” Based on the photographs in the annual, it appears that the 1966 gymnastics team was a very whimsical group. Their pictures are the most carefree of any sports teams pictured. Despite this, gymnastics would not continue as a sponsored sport in the county and it is no longer offered at any local school. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource "Jacksonian Heritage" Yearbook Staff Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yearbook Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966 Gymnastics High Schools Shenandoah County Sports Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/ddb296ca26ccaded2520ee9dbb71af46.JPG d78417091cf507127ae5e7a0d874e483 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A riding class on a jaunt through the woods Subject The topic of the resource Massanutten Academy (Woodstock Va) Description An account of the resource 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 facilities, large lodges, and ample swimming, the grounds offered equestrian trails that the cadets used on a regular basis. Riding classes were also offered and numerous students took advantage of the opportunity to become successful horseman. In conjunction with the school’s R.O.T.C. program, much of this was done to prepare students to use the horse in armed conflict, something that seems obsolete when compared to the mechanized state of warfare at the time. Camp Lupton would continue to serve as Massanutten Academy’s outdoor facility until late in the 20th century when the camp was closed. In 2013 it was donated to the Commonwealth of Virginia and is slated to become a state park. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Massanutten Academy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Truban Archives: Yearbook Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940 Academies Equestrian Horses Lupton Massanutten Military Shenandoah County Virginia Woodstock https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/2b14699c5260cd91da766d8f81c54f3b.JPG 2ebbb985c59b17c8932e060a5a05d646 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Varsity Swimming Subject The topic of the resource Massanutten Academy (Woodstock Va) Fouts, Leslie "Les" Jacob (1901-1979) Description An account of the resource 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, including freshmen swimmers from North Carolina State University and the University of Virginia. Ultimately they were defeated by Mercersburg Academy at the National Interscholastic swim meet in Philadelphia. However, the school could take pride in the fact they won three different races at that completion and received the George Malphas trophy for the fastest relay team. Team members for that year were, from left to right starting in the rear, Captain L.J. Fouts (coach) and Cadets K. Klein, D. Anderson, Brooke, Trumble, Hardman, R. Clark, D. Boyer, Hobert, Siwa, and Tilley. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Massanutten Academy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Truban Archives: Yearbook Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Not to be reused without permission Academies Massanutten Military Shenandoah County Swimming Virginia Woodstock https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/d86ba11a62eabb9409c5c0194f5ee5d9.JPG d3a1fb5963cd97ce75cb5d9e28843909 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rifle Squad Subject The topic of the resource Massanutten Academy (Woodstock Va) Description An account of the resource 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 terms.” To improve the quality of their student’s marksmanship, a new system was introduced where the entire school would receive enhanced training and then compete to be on the school’s rifle team. This was apparently successful, and the school observed it “made for better shooting in the cadet corps as a whole.” However it did not translate into success in inter-school competitions. To meet R.O.T.C. requirements, the school had to send a team to a regional shooting match. Cadets who outshot their academy cohorts were outmatched at this competition and placed eighth out of ten schools present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Massanutten Academy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Truban Archives: Yearbook Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Not to be reused without permission. Rifles Shooting https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/9fafa098df449ad860ac517210e7c386.JPG 9b0907dd2b6266bf65d0c42927737ba5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aerial View of Mt. Jackson Subject The topic of the resource Mt. Jackson (Va) Description An account of the resource This aerial photograph of the Town of Mt. Jackson Virginia shows a community much different than the one we know today. The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that have changed drastically. Many of the smaller homes and farm fields that are seen here have been replaced by subdivisions needed to house a larger population. The large commercial establishments on the north end of town and the growth in that direction are also absent as Interstate 81 had not yet been built. Transportation arteries have also been altered. Orkney Drive, pictured in the foreground, was once the main road between Mt. Jackson and Orkney Springs. It has since been relegated to a side street since being replaced by Orkney Grade which enters on the south end of town. The rail line, which has been mostly abandoned, was still in use as shown by the presence of railcars in the center of the picture. Many of the buildings that are pictured here have also changed use, been altered, or demolished. • The Triplett School, which once housed the community’s High, Elementary, Middle, and Vocational Schools, sits on the south end of town. Its north wing was demolished for the town’s fire department which moved from its original quarters shown on the north end of town. The building has been vacant since the company moved further south in 2016. • Additions have been completed at both the Lutheran Church and Methodist Churches, pictured prominently in the foreground. • The Nelson Theatre, in the center of town, has been closed and the building now houses other commercial establishments. • The farm bureau building, in the foreground, and the Triplett and Verhencamp Building, on the north end of Main Street were centers of the area’s farming community when the picture was taken. The farm bureau building now houses a flea market and the Verhencamp Building has been demolished. • The Triplett Building, which housed People’s National Bank and has since been demolished for a parking lot, sits prominently on the north end of Main Street. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Garber's Photo Shop, Mt. Jackson Virginia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Mt. Jackson Shenandoah County Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/c4c2f536ca75da0dd15a91b9c8306ad2.JPG 49646806fcd99cdcf9febccf50b216a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ford and Cooley Dairy Bottle Cap Subject The topic of the resource Dairy Woodstock (Va) Description An account of the resource This picture shows a paper milk-bottle cap produced by Woodstock Virginia’s Ford-Cooley Dairy. The dairy was located just south of Woodstock near Narrow Passage. It operated from sometime in the 1930s until around 1960. It would have been used to seal glass milk bottles. These bottles were used to store milk throughout most of the 20th century. Once the milk had been consumed, the bottles would have been returned to the milk producer. Individuals could have purchased their milk at local stores, but most likely they would have had their milk delivered to their house via he local milkman. Many larger dairies offered this service until the late 20th century. Production of the milk that went into these bottles, and other dairy products has been a regular part of Shenandoah County’s economy since cattle were introduced to the United States in the 18th century. Local farmers would have kept milk cows and used their milk, plus the cheese, butter, and cream produced from it, for their family’s personal use. A few entrepreneurs created larger operations to support commercial cheese manufacturing during the middle of the 19th century. One notable cheese factory existed in the Forrestville community. However none of these developed into large scale enterprises or supported a drastic increase in the county’s dairy production. Technological changes occurring at the turn of the 20th century changed this. For the first time milk, and other perishable products could be transported long distances via refrigerated rail cars. Valley farmers began to increase their production of milk and sell the surplus to residents of Washington DC who did not own their own cows. Soon after this farms that raised only milk cows and commercial dairies designed to process this resource emerged. The largest in the area was Valley of Virginia Cooperative Milk Producers Association which was formed in 1926. It produced Shenandoah’s Pride Dairy products until it was sold in 2000. Several other operations, including the Southern Dairy in Woodstock, also operated during the middle part of the 20th century. Today dairy production is conducted by larger, national corporations several of which operate plants in nearby Frederick and Rockingham Counties. Today dairy production continues to be a major part of the county, and the Valley’s economy. Recent reports estimate there are over 1,800 milk cows in Shenandoah County and list the Valley as the state’s top milk producer. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Parker Shenandoah County History Collection: Woodstock Photographs, 1902-ca. 1970 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Agriculture Cattle Dairies Farms Milk Shenandoah County Virginia Woodstock https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/750a108aef0a3c261b2ead83f10c5eaa.jpg b140016661074a2658a0388ab017eb45 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1914-1918 Shenandoah County (Va) Description An account of the resource A collection of materials related to World War One and World War Two, primarily focusing on activities in Shenandoah County and soldiers from the area serving overseas. Much of this material was collected through, or for, the local activities of the World War One Centennial Commemoration Commission and the World War Two 75th anniversary commission. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Victory Potato is Grown at Pythian Home" Subject The topic of the resource New Market (Va) Hines Memorial Home (New Market Va) Second World War (1939-1945) Description An account of the resource This newspaper article appeared in the Daily News-Record on July 17, 1942. During that time period, residents of Shenandoah County were fully mobilized to help fight the Second World War. On the Home Front individuals worked in war plants, harvested crops for soldiers, rationed their use of materials, and grew “Victory Gardens” to help reduce the amount of food they had to purchase. While digging in one such garden at the Hines Memorial Pythian Home in New Market, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Rice discovered a potato imprinted with a “V.” To them, and members of the community, this fact indicated future success for the armed forces of the United States and the local service members serving their country. At the time, any hope of victory was badly needed. In the eight months since the country had entered the war, almost all the news had been bad. The nation’s first real victory, at the Battle of Midway, occurred only a month before this article appeared. Everyone who read this news knew the outcome of the conflict was still very much in doubt. Like today, anything that even hinted at a better way forward, including a “Victory Potato” would have been extremely important for morale. The Hines Memorial Home where the potato was found was a New Market institution for many decades. It was founded in 1927 by the Knights of the Pythias, a national fraternal organization. The home was operated by the statewide Pythian organization and was designed to be a home for the elderly, widows, and orphans associated with the organization. In a time before modern welfare services, homes such as this often provided the best type of care for less-fortunate individuals. Hines Memorial’s site consisted of a large, colonial style building, over 50 acres of land, and a playground for children. A WPA report in 1937 noted sixteen orphans and one adult lived in the home. After World War Two the Pythians moved Hines Memorial Home to Bedford County Virginia. The site in New Market then became the local depot of the Mason-Dixon Trucking Company. Today the structure houses an assisted living facility called the Shenandoah Valley Village. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg Va) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Newspaper Clippings Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 17, 1942 New Market Pythian Shenandoah County Virginia WWII https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/f5cddeb4adb6e7385b84ae0357352802.JPG 91434974e5d032f7c68b9fe29cff86b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edinburg Fire Photograph Subject The topic of the resource Edinburg (Va) Description An account of the resource Fire has always been a threat to any town in America. Edinburg is not immune. This photograph shows the downtown area after it had been ravaged by a destructive fire in December of 1895. The conflagration destroyed six homes, the Edinburg Sentinel Office, a store, the Hotel Murray, two livery stables, a shoe shop, and 22 outbuildings. Other large fire occurred in 1906 which destroyed two stores and three houses. To protect themselves, the community organized a volunteer fire company. The first such organization was founded in 1869 and led by H.H. Riddleberger. This group was little more than an organized bucket brigade since Edinburg lacked a water works. Firemen at the time also specialized in “pulling down” buildings with hooks and axes to prevent the spread of fire. The fire company was reorganized 1903 after the Chief of the Washington DC fire department reviewed the town’s company and made recommendations to improve services. Based on his advice, the town purchased a chemical wagon, in essence a large fire extinguisher, and arranged for the company to use the Masonic Temple/town hall on Centre Street. The volunteers were also supplied with a hose cart to use water directly from the town’s new hydrant system once it was installed in 1907. A hook and ladder wagon was donated by druggist Frank Dinges in 1912 which greatly expanded the company’s ability to protect the town. The current Edinburg Volunteer Fire Company was organized in 1929. The first chief was Mark B. Getz and Ray Coffman served as President. It purchased a Packard touring car that year and modified it to serve as a fire engine. The company operated in the former town hall building until 1954 when it moved to a station on Main Street. In 1977 a new station was completed on Stoney Creek Blvd. where the company continues to operate from. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Williamson Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Edinburg Fire Shenandoah County Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/d30a16609470564ca7a111a60f481c93.JPG 0a2a77a0f2720f4f598ec99346e04091 https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/12c881940b7ae4387222f383a12294f2.JPG 4e22f4dffd49eece541c9d6eb1f4824a https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/09b2557ef361e2bd9d06d5ed9f536288.JPG 85779f95b8714377477106fbe7600408 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Citizens Bank of New Market "Bank of Thrift" Subject The topic of the resource Citizens Bank of New Market (Va) Description An account of the resource This coin bank was produced in the mid-1920s by the Banker’s Thrift Corporation. The company was known for their production of novelty coin banks. They, and their subsidiaries, were acquired by the Banthrico Corporation in 1931. The new company, which operated until the 1960s, called themselves “The Coin Bank People.” Banker’s Thrift’s most popular model during that period was the “book” bank. It was designed to look like a book and could be designed for the custom needs of each buyer. Banks often purchased these and distributed them to customers to promote savings, especially during the 1920s when most patrons were enjoying the post-war desire to focus on enjoying the present instead of preparing for the future. To ensure the saved money reached the bank, keys were not included. Instead customers would bring the coin bank to their financial institution who would open it and deposit the funds inside. This specific coin bank was made for the Citizens National Bank of New Market. The institution was organized in 1897 by a group of local business men led by S.R. Hoover, C.W. Bennick, M.B. Wunder, and E.D. Newman. In 1914 the bank had over $25,000 of capital (over $500,000) today. That year it became a National Bank which meant it was allowed to print its own bank notes, and was regulated by the Federal Government. A second National Bank, the First National Bank of New Market, also operated in town with the same amount of capital. Apart from these facts, very little is known about this particular bank. It operated through the 1920s and the Great Depression but, apart from this coin bank, almost no records exist to detail its history. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mary Ann Williamson Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1924 Banks New Market Shenandoah County Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/d306553d3c4a48a2692047765c33fb52.JPG 15d78e0a78705136349a6bd55421dbba https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/bc357287fa16651c09a566bccbfd896c.JPG db23af58eee76330dd3b2fb961deb979 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Pamphlets Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shenandoah County Automobile Association Subject The topic of the resource Shenandoah County Automobile Association (Va) Shenandoah County (Va) Automobiles-Virginia-Shenandoah County Description An account of the resource Sometime in the early 20th century, a group of automobile owners met in Toms Brook Virginia and organized the Shenandoah County Automobile Association. According to this printed copy of their constitution and bylaws, the purpose of the organization was to provide assistance to the county’s car owners and to advocate for the improvement of roads in the area. Based on the recommendations their executive committee approved in February of 1917, there was concern with how the road taxes were collected and distributed. They also advocated for a change in the way the roads were maintained. During the 18th and 19th century, individuals were appointed in each of the county’s magisterial districts to oversee road work. These individuals usually appointed for political reasons, drafted workers to maintain roads. Since most people travelled on foot or by horse, little roadwork was needed and most of the time these unqualified individuals were able to keep the roads open. However, once cars appeared and transportation changed, better roads were needed and qualified individuals had to be recruited to build them. The effort of the association to recruit such a superintendent was in line with this objective. Apart from the information contained in this publication, we know almost nothing about this Association or its operations. However we do know that similar organizations like it existed throughout the country during this time period. This so called “Good Roads Movement” promoted improved highways across the country from the late 19th century through the 1920s. National, state, and local organizations organized to meet this goal. In Virginia they were highly successful and numerous road building projects, both in Shenandoah County and statewide, were passed during the 1910s and 1920s. The decision of the state to assume responsibility for all roads, and the creation of the state highway department in the 1930s was the paramount accomplishment of this effort. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Parker Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC) Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenandoah County Automobile Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpeg Cars Roads Shenandoah County Virginia https://archives.countylib.org/files/original/30dea447f57b861cbe726e40b9b5eaf6.JPG c0da37b5ce853d62f6bb376ecc3e0f4d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shenandoah County Jail Subject The topic of the resource Shenandoah County Jail (Va) Description An account of the resource Photograph showing the county jail in Woodstock Virginia. It operated from 1906-1974. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Shenandoah County Photograph Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shenandoah County Library. Jails Shenandoah County Virginia Woodstock