James Arthur "Jim" Strosnider, Jr.
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Title
James Arthur "Jim" Strosnider, Jr.
Subject
Strosnider, James Arthur Jr. (1923-2013)
Athletes - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Bodybuilders - United States - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Description
Image shows Jim Strosnider (1923-2013) in a fitness pose.
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 School and a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II.
He was the weightlifting champion of the United States Navy from 1944-45 and weightlifting champion of Virginia 1946, 1947 and 1948.
Jim was a certified Master Plumber, Certified Master Electrician and a Certified Steam Fitter. He served as the Maintenance Supervisor and Administrative Aid to the superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools for 28 years.
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 School and a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II.
He was the weightlifting champion of the United States Navy from 1944-45 and weightlifting champion of Virginia 1946, 1947 and 1948.
Jim was a certified Master Plumber, Certified Master Electrician and a Certified Steam Fitter. He served as the Maintenance Supervisor and Administrative Aid to the superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools for 28 years.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
Identified by P.M. Fravel, who recognized subject.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Relation
Photographs of James Arthur Strosnider, Jr., appear in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 001853, 001871, 003667, 003673, 004122, 015034, and 027261.
James Arthur Strosnider, Jr.'s U.S. Navy Discharge Certificate appears in Morrison Studio Collection number 026052.
Additional documentation for James A. Strosnider, Jr.'s separation from the Navy appears in Morrison Studio Collection number 027261.
Identifier
001853
Original Format
Glass Negatives
Collection
Citationzork
Morrison Studio, “James Arthur "Jim" Strosnider, Jr.,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed December 5, 2025, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/25367.
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