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R.A. Junior Pangle
Portrait photograph of a young "Junior" Pangle in his U.S. Marine Corps uniform.
Roy Arthur "Junior" Pangle was born on Capon Road in Strasburg to James Arthur and Zelda Belle (Beeler) Pangle.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944 and served…
Roy Arthur "Junior" Pangle was born on Capon Road in Strasburg to James Arthur and Zelda Belle (Beeler) Pangle.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944 and served…
Rosalie (Benchoff) Noel
Photograph of Rosalie Benchoff as a student at Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) in Woodstock.
Rosalie was born in Virginia, the daughter of Howard Johnston and Kathryn (Mahon) Benchoff, originally from Pennsylvania. In the 1920 census for…
Rosalie was born in Virginia, the daughter of Howard Johnston and Kathryn (Mahon) Benchoff, originally from Pennsylvania. In the 1920 census for…
J. Kirby Barb
Portrait photograph of J. Kirby Barb in his U.S. Army uniform.
Kirby Barb was the son of Hosea Columbus and Bessie Victoria (Dellinger) Barb.
His first wife was Margaret Louise (Miller) Barb (1924-1956).
He married again to Anna Elizabeth…
Kirby Barb was the son of Hosea Columbus and Bessie Victoria (Dellinger) Barb.
His first wife was Margaret Louise (Miller) Barb (1924-1956).
He married again to Anna Elizabeth…
Poe Literary Society Banners
Framed picture of Edgar Allen Poe surrounded by championship banners of the Poe Literary Society (PLS) at Massanutten Academy (MMA) from 1909, 1913, 1916, and 1917.
The PLS team held annual declamations against their rival, the Jefferson Literary…
The PLS team held annual declamations against their rival, the Jefferson Literary…
Orndorff Family Record
Handwritten log of Orndorff and Himelright births between 1855 and 1880.
Included are:
Philip P., son of Jacob and Rachel Orndorff (born Feb. 5, 1855);
Margaret R., daughter of Henry S. and Mary C. Himelright (born Aug 11, 1859); and…
Included are:
Philip P., son of Jacob and Rachel Orndorff (born Feb. 5, 1855);
Margaret R., daughter of Henry S. and Mary C. Himelright (born Aug 11, 1859); and…
Tisinger Family Births
Photograph of handwritten entries in a book listing the births of nine Tisingers between 1863 and 1902.
Transcribed, the pages read:
Chas. H. Tisinger, Born Jan. 4, 1868
Sarah V. Tisinger, Born Dec. 18, 1863
Wilbur J. Tisinger, Born March 14,…
Transcribed, the pages read:
Chas. H. Tisinger, Born Jan. 4, 1868
Sarah V. Tisinger, Born Dec. 18, 1863
Wilbur J. Tisinger, Born March 14,…
Cashier's Check
Photograph of a cashier's check from the Boulevard Bridge Bank in Chicago.
It is in the amount of $1,000 and made out to Sarah V. Spitler.
A very faint date stamp is visible that reads, "1924".
It is in the amount of $1,000 and made out to Sarah V. Spitler.
A very faint date stamp is visible that reads, "1924".
Jefferson Literary Society Banners
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson surrounded by Jefferson Literary Society Inter Society Debate winner banners from 1907, 1910, 1912, 1914 and 1915 at Massanutten Academy.
The names of the winning teams are on the banners but most are unreadable in…
The names of the winning teams are on the banners but most are unreadable in…
Harrison Holt Riddleberger
Photo of a photograph of Harrison Holt Riddleberger, who owned a local newspaper and became a prominent political player in Shenandoah County.
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach…
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach…
Woodstock Home
Photograph of a house built by Dr. and Mrs. Walter Wunder at 487 Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia.
House in Trees
Photograph of an unidentified large home, on a knoll, surrounded by trees.
Two Children in Military Costumes
Two unidentified little boys, both wearing military-styled costumes, are standing together.
Probably, these were siblings.
Probably, these were siblings.
Cornelius Bowers
Photograph of a newspaper obituary for Cornelius Bowers.
Mr. Bowers lived in Woodstock and had for many years, worked for the Raymond & Campbell Stove Company. He was also a blacksmith and boilermaker. His wife died in 1916.
In his later…
Mr. Bowers lived in Woodstock and had for many years, worked for the Raymond & Campbell Stove Company. He was also a blacksmith and boilermaker. His wife died in 1916.
In his later…
William "Bill" Rudolph
Portrait photograph of William "Bill" Rudolph wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Bill was born at Zepp, Virginia, the son of Hersel and Daisy (Williams) Rudolph.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II with the 88th…
Bill was born at Zepp, Virginia, the son of Hersel and Daisy (Williams) Rudolph.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II with the 88th…
Gilbert Beidler
Photograph of Gilbert Beidler in his U.S. Navy uniform and seated in a chair.
Mr. Beidler was the son of Roy and Clare Beidler and had an older brother named Robert.
Mr. Beidler was the son of Roy and Clare Beidler and had an older brother named Robert.
Woman Standing
Photo of a postcard photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a full length dress with blousy sleeves.
The original image appears to have been produced by Morrison Studios in Harrisonburg Virginia.
The original image appears to have been produced by Morrison Studios in Harrisonburg Virginia.
James Arthur "Jim" Strosnider, Jr.
Two photographs of Jim Strosnider (1923-2013) in fitness poses.
Jim Strosnider was born in Strasburg, a son of the late James Arthur (1886-1960) and Virgie Alice (Shillingburg) (1889-1975) Strosnider, Sr.
He was a graduate of Strasburg High…
Jim Strosnider was born in Strasburg, a son of the late James Arthur (1886-1960) and Virgie Alice (Shillingburg) (1889-1975) Strosnider, Sr.
He was a graduate of Strasburg High…
MMA Diploma for Walter Lamb Hopkins
Photograph of the Massanutten Academy diploma awarded in June 1934 to Walter Lamb Hopkins.
Walter Lamb Hopkins, Jr. was born in New York City to Walter L. and Anna Lamb. His father was an architect in New York City. He died in the 1920s when…
Walter Lamb Hopkins, Jr. was born in New York City to Walter L. and Anna Lamb. His father was an architect in New York City. He died in the 1920s when…
Girl and Cow
Unidentified young girl with a bow in her hair is holding the halter of a cow and standing in a yard.
Cow in Profile
Lone cow, photographed from her side, in a field.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform and posed in a chair with his hands in his lap.
Frank Walters
Frank Walters photographed standing in his U.S. Navy uniform.
He was the son of Samuel Edward and Sarah Jane (Rinker) Walters and was from Fort Valley.
He married Retha (Crisman) Walters (1918-2022).
He was the son of Samuel Edward and Sarah Jane (Rinker) Walters and was from Fort Valley.
He married Retha (Crisman) Walters (1918-2022).
Raymond & Florence Didawick With Sons
Left to right: Raymond (standing), Charles (seated), and Florence Didawick.
Obscured person on far left is unidentified but was probably Guy Franklin Didawick, Charles' younger brother.
Charles is pictured in his U.S. Army Air Corps uniform.…
Obscured person on far left is unidentified but was probably Guy Franklin Didawick, Charles' younger brother.
Charles is pictured in his U.S. Army Air Corps uniform.…
U.S. Marine
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man with glasses wearing a U.S. Marine Corps uniform.
Emulsion damage is visible on left side of image.
Emulsion damage is visible on left side of image.
MMA Cadet
Unidentified cadet wearing his Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) dress uniform, including a saber.