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Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Nelson With Another Man and Plane
Photograph of Burgess Nelson (right) shaking hands with an unidentified man.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to Holtzman Oil) and was elected to the Virginia State…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to Holtzman Oil) and was elected to the Virginia State…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Gulf Oil Advertising Event
Two unidentified men in costumes are posed with an early automobile decorated with Gulf Oil Company signs and a small airplane behind them.
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The…
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson. An airplane is behind him.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…
Refrigerators and Vacuums on Display
General Electric refrigerators and vacuum cleaners on display in a Shenandoah County fair tent during one of the annual fairs held in Woodstock.
The banner in the photograph advertises that Edinburg Garage, Inc sponsored the display.
The banner in the photograph advertises that Edinburg Garage, Inc sponsored the display.
Harry & Frank Stoneburner, Frank Dinges, Cecil Cooley
Photograph of four men standing by a wagon and banner advertising Sinclair products.
Identified are (l to r): Frank Dinges, Jr., Harry Stoneburner, his father, Frank Stoneburner, and Cecil Cooley.
Frank Stoneburner is seated on a vintage…
Identified are (l to r): Frank Dinges, Jr., Harry Stoneburner, his father, Frank Stoneburner, and Cecil Cooley.
Frank Stoneburner is seated on a vintage…
Toothbrush Advertisement
Photo of an advertisement for a "prophylactic" toothbrush. The cost was 50 cents.
Advertisement for Shenandoah Valley Apples
Photograph of a poster that advertises Shenandoah Valley Apples and their "Bonus Flavor Brand" that "hits the spot". The ad promise that the apples will "top world's markets".
Shenandoah County Fair Tent
Photograph of the advertisements and displays inside one of the Shenandoah County Fair tents.
Four unidentified men confer under a banner that says, "Letz America's Leading Feed Mill".
Another banner reads, "Whitesel-Sinton Co." in…
Four unidentified men confer under a banner that says, "Letz America's Leading Feed Mill".
Another banner reads, "Whitesel-Sinton Co." in…
Harry and Frank Stoneburner With Sinclair Products
Harry Stoneburner (left) and his father, Frank Stoneburner (right) are posed on either side of an advertising display of Sinclair products that they used on their own farm.
Frank is seated on a vintage tractor. The photograph was taken outdoors…
Frank is seated on a vintage tractor. The photograph was taken outdoors…
Musicians With Snake Posters at the Fair
Group of unidentified musicians, all men, standing with their instruments under large advertisements for a snake show at the Shenandoah County fair.
The fair tent in which the show will take place is behind them.
Possibly, this group of…
The fair tent in which the show will take place is behind them.
Possibly, this group of…
Radios and Electrical Appliances on Display
Display of radios and other electrical appliances in a Shenandoah County Fair tent during one of the annual fairs held in Woodstock.
Byrd Electric Company in Woodstock, Virginia, sponsored the display. Duke L. Shaver and J.B. Bauserman, also from…
Byrd Electric Company in Woodstock, Virginia, sponsored the display. Duke L. Shaver and J.B. Bauserman, also from…
"True Temper Tools"
Photograph of a nighttime storefront displaying "True Temper Tools" in its window. The implements shown are all related to gardening.
Kotex Advertisement
Photograph of a window display advertising Kotex menstrual hygiene products.
Illustration of a Man and a Test Tube
Unidentified illustration of a man in a lab coat holding out in front of him and looking at a test tube of liquid.
The word, "An" is visible in the top right corner. It is unclear what the purpose of the image was.
Significant plate…
The word, "An" is visible in the top right corner. It is unclear what the purpose of the image was.
Significant plate…
Crea-Lyptos Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for Crea-Lyptos, a remedy for coughs. It says the product "hits the spot" and urges consumers to "stop that cough before it stops you."
Kotex Advertisement
Photograph of a window display advertising Kotex menstrual hygiene products.
Sterno Canned Heat Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for Sterno Canned Heat for instant cooking.
The product is advertised as instant heat for any purpose and claims to aid in quickly making food outdoors while posing no threat to forests.
The product is advertised as instant heat for any purpose and claims to aid in quickly making food outdoors while posing no threat to forests.
Find-Ex Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for a state-of-the-art pocket organizer called a "Find-Ex". It billed itself as "More than a wallet" and "Better than a purse".
Kellogg's Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for the Kellogg's Company.
The product was in liquid form and came in a bottle. It was said to help with eliminating nausea and served as a laxative.
The product was in liquid form and came in a bottle. It was said to help with eliminating nausea and served as a laxative.
Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for different book genres. No single company name is highlighted
Gillette Company Advertisement
Photograph of an ad for the Gillette Company which features the slogans, "You can't buy blades in your Bathroom!", "A smooth shave comes from Gillette Goodness" and others.
Bosch Radio Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for the Bosch Radio Company.