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Rude's Hill Marker Dedication
Photograph of the group of mostly unidentified people gathered for the dedication ceremony of the commemorative highway marker at Rude's Hill, south of Mount Jackson on Route 11.
The plaque reads in part, "Rude's Hill", with the text below it:…
The plaque reads in part, "Rude's Hill", with the text below it:…
Man Holding a Chicken
Unidentified man is standing outside of a chicken house and holding a chicken. Other chickens are all around him.
This photograph was probably taken at the site of "Shaffer's Chicks", an egg hatchery business.
This photograph was probably taken at the site of "Shaffer's Chicks", an egg hatchery business.
Residents of the Shenandoah County Alms House
Damaged photograph of the unidentified residents of the Shenandoah County Alms House in Shenandoah County.
The children posed in front were likely orphans and the people seated on the right may have been mentally handicapped. The unidentified man…
The children posed in front were likely orphans and the people seated on the right may have been mentally handicapped. The unidentified man…
Man Loading Chicken Eggs onto Cart
Unidentified man is standing by a shelved cart filled with chicken eggs.
He appears to be putting another tray of eggs onto the cart.
It is likely this is Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery that was located in the Woodstock area.
He appears to be putting another tray of eggs onto the cart.
It is likely this is Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery that was located in the Woodstock area.
Man Sorting Chicken Eggs
Unidentified man is standing by a conveyor belt filled with chicken eggs. He appears to be sorting them.
It is likely this is Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery that was located in the Woodstock area.
It is likely this is Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery that was located in the Woodstock area.
1937 Strasburg High School Senior Class
Group of unidentified students posed together in rows, outdoors, in the doorway of the school. The students are wearing their graduation caps and gowns.
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Strasburg High School. June 1st, 1937" at the bottom…
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Strasburg High School. June 1st, 1937" at the bottom…
1940 Woodstock High School Seniors
Group of unidentified young men and women in formal attire posed together in rows on the steps of their school's stage.
Two young unidentified children also appear in the front center.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S.…
Two young unidentified children also appear in the front center.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S.…
1941 Woodstock High School Senior Class
Group of unidentified students posed together in rows on the steps of a school stage in their graduation caps and gowns.
The photographer has written, "Seniors-Woodstock High School-1941" at the bottom of the image.
He has also written,…
The photographer has written, "Seniors-Woodstock High School-1941" at the bottom of the image.
He has also written,…
1945 Woodstock High School Seniors
Group of unidentified students posed together in rows in their graduation caps and gowns. Girls are wearing white; boys are wearing black.
The photographer has written, "Senior Class W.H.S. May 30th, 1945" at the bottom of the image.
The photographer has written, "Senior Class W.H.S. May 30th, 1945" at the bottom of the image.
1940 Woodstock High School Seniors
Photograph of the 1940 senior class of Woodstock High School in their graduation caps and gowns.
The students are unidentified.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S. 1940".
The students are unidentified.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S. 1940".
Easter Service at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock
Photograph of Easter Services at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Woodstock Virginia.
Rev. John Paul Derrick is in the center and holding a book.
The adult church choir is on the left and the Children's Church choir is on the right. Most of the choir…
Rev. John Paul Derrick is in the center and holding a book.
The adult church choir is on the left and the Children's Church choir is on the right. Most of the choir…
Large Stone House on a Hill
Photograph of a large two-story stone home on a rise, with four columns supporting a covered front porch.
The photograph was taken from across a field in front of the home.
Outbuildings are visible and an unidentified man and dog are in the…
The photograph was taken from across a field in front of the home.
Outbuildings are visible and an unidentified man and dog are in the…
Couple With Chickens
Unidentified man and woman, both with glasses, are standing outdoors and posed on either side of a cage on which stands two chickens.
The woman is wearing a striped dress and the man is wearing a hat and suspenders.
Probably, this was a husband…
The woman is wearing a striped dress and the man is wearing a hat and suspenders.
Probably, this was a husband…
Three Men Shucking Corn
Three unidentified men standing by a pile of shucked corn with a wall of additional corn behind them.
Man With Basket of Shucked Corn
Photograph of an unidentified man with glasses and wearing an overcoat over a suit and tie is standing in a barn holding a basket of shucked corn.
A large pile of additional shucked corn is visible on the left.
A large pile of additional shucked corn is visible on the left.
Family Group
Large group of unidentified men, women, and children are gathered together outdoors in front of an old two-story home with wood siding and a covered porch. It is in need of repairs.
Probably, this was a family photograph taken during a reunion at…
Probably, this was a family photograph taken during a reunion at…
Farmers Shucking Corn
Unidentified farmers sitting together (one man is standing) and husking corn in a large barn with a growing pile of shucked corn in front of them.
Farmers historically shucked corn in barns as a labor-intensive and communal task that helped…
Farmers historically shucked corn in barns as a labor-intensive and communal task that helped…
1941 Arrival of the First U.S. Post Office Bus
Photograph of the inaugural arrival of the U.S. Postal Service's first-ever Highway Post Office (HPO) bus arriving in Woodstock from Washington D.C. on its way to Harrisonburg.
The square in front of the courthouse is full of people with a band…
The square in front of the courthouse is full of people with a band…
King Street in Strasburg
View of King Street looking east in Strasburg, Virginia. The photograph was taken on King Street about halfway down the block east of Fort Street towards Holliday Street.
Unidentified men are working on the road with hand tools in the foreground.…
Unidentified men are working on the road with hand tools in the foreground.…
Field of Turkeys
Photograph of thousands of turkeys on a field.
Four unidentified men are standing behind them in the center of the image.
Behind the men and up the hill are several buildings.
Four unidentified men are standing behind them in the center of the image.
Behind the men and up the hill are several buildings.
Event in Strasburg Town Park
Photograph of a group of unidentified men and women seated in chairs outdoors, and facing a group of unidentified men and women on a temporary stage.
Identified on the stage, second from the right is C.V. Shoemaker, remembered for having served as…
Identified on the stage, second from the right is C.V. Shoemaker, remembered for having served as…
1930 Vacation Bible School Staff and Attendees
Group of unidentified men, women, and children are posed together in front of a church.
The photographer has noted at the bottom: "Mt Zion and St. Luke D.V.B.S. 1930 Shenandoah Parish. Rev. P.E. Shealy, Pastor".
The abbreviation, "D.V.B.S."…
The photographer has noted at the bottom: "Mt Zion and St. Luke D.V.B.S. 1930 Shenandoah Parish. Rev. P.E. Shealy, Pastor".
The abbreviation, "D.V.B.S."…
1932 State Farm Banquet at Hotel Woodstock
Photograph taken at the 1932 banquet held at the Hotel Woodstock by the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
Unidentified diners are seated at long, formal tables and wearing hats.
The photographer labeled this photograph, "State…
Unidentified diners are seated at long, formal tables and wearing hats.
The photographer labeled this photograph, "State…
Men Working By a Railroad Bridge
Photograph of four unidentified men working beside an unidentified railroad bridge. A fifth man is sitting in the truck.
It appears they are working to install a steel cable and one of the men is on a telephone pole. The vintage truck on the left…
It appears they are working to install a steel cable and one of the men is on a telephone pole. The vintage truck on the left…
St. Luke Brethren Church
Photograph of unidentified members of the congregation of St. Luke's Brethren Church standing outdoors along the front of the building.
Above the door, are the words, "Welcome", "1898", and "St. Lukes Evangelical and Reformed Church".
Above the door, are the words, "Welcome", "1898", and "St. Lukes Evangelical and Reformed Church".