Woman and Child
description: Unidentified woman is sitting on a bench and holding the hands of an unidentified young girl standing in front of her. Both are shown in profile. Probably, this was a mother and her child.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Two Children
description: Two unidentified young children are posed together. The girl on the left has short hair and bangs while the younger boy on the right is wearing a sailor-themed outfit. Probably, these were siblings.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Young Man
description: Unidentified young man is standing by a stone bench with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a suit and striped tie.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Same unidentified young man appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 0233317 and 023318.

Young Man
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a suit and striped tie.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Same unidentified young man appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 023317 and 023318.

Unknown Woman
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified woman with her hair pulled back and wearing a necklace and a photographer's drape.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Young Woman in a Hat
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified young woman wearing a hat and a winter coat with a faux fur collar.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Same unidentified woman appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 023320 and 023322.

Young Woman Seated
description: Unidentified young woman with short hair and bangs is seated on a bench facing away from the camera. She is posed looking back around with one arm on the bench for support.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Young Woman in a Hat
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a hat and a winter coat with a faux fur collar.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Same unidentified woman appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 023320 and 023322.

Young Child in a Diaper
description: Unidentified young child is wearing only a diaper and seated on a covered surface.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Older Woman Seated
description: Unidentified older woman in a long, black dress is seated on chair.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Baby
description: Unidentified baby is lying on a stone bench.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Woman in Earrings and a Necklace
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified woman with short hair and wearing earrings and a bead necklace with her dress.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Unknown Woman
description: Unidentified woman with bangs is seated on a bench.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Woman Seated
description: Unidentified woman with her hair styled back and wearing glasses, earrings, a necklace, and a print scarf around her shoulders, is seated on a bench and holding a small purse.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Man in a Bow Tie and Glasses
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified man with round glasses is wearing a suit and bow tie.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Woman on a Bench
subject: African Americans - Virginia - Shenandoah County
description: Unidentified African American woman is seated on a bench and wearing a hat and print dress.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Dr. Frank Wilson Gearing Sr. Exam Room
subject: Medical offices - Virginia - Shenandoah County
subject: Rooms & spaces - Virginia - Shenandoah County
description: Photograph of Dr. Frank Wilson Gearing's medical office located on Main Street in Woodstock Virginia. Cabinets, medical supplies, and an examination table are visible. An open doorway leads to another room.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
contributor: Identified by library staff in 2025 based on other photographs of the exam room.
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Similar medical office images appear in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 002278 and 023331.

Young Woman Seated
description: Unidentified young woman with short hair is seated on a stone bench and wearing a necklace with her sleeveless dress.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Letter to Mr. Edward Rosenberger
subject: Recording & registration - Virginia - Shenandoah County
description: Photograph of a letter from Southland Company Developers in Baltimore, Maryland, to Mr. Edward Rosenberger in York Park, Govans, Maryland dated July 21, 1926. A transcription of the letter follows: Dear Sir, Answering yours of the 16th, we have issued orders to stake out the rear lot lines of your property. Regarding the cellar, I have asked for a report on this and as soon as I am advised the correct condition, will write you. Yours very truly, The Southland Company The letter is signed but the name is illegible.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Letter to Helen
subject: Recording & registration - Virginia - Shenandoah County
description: Photograph of a brief letter written to "Helen" from "Ed". The note is undated and says this: Dear Helen, Please excuse the stationary but I am writing this on the train and it is the best I have. I am on the way to Phila. Just wanted to say how sorry I am that you were not feeling well over the holidays. They were very slow for me. Well darling I hope you are all OK by this time. Will write more later. Yours, Ed
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

Raymon W. Tamkin
subject: Tamkin, Raymon Walter (1902-1989)
description: Portrait photograph of Raymon Walter Tamkin, most remembered as the former owner of Artz Hardware on West King Street in Strasburg. His parents were William (1859-1954) and Mary Ella “Nettie” (Brill) (1866-1908) Tamkin. His father was a well-known schoolteacher in Fort Valley. In September 1930, Ray married Edna Virginia Hoover (1905-2000). Ray worked as a button maker at the time of their marriage. The couple raised their children, a son, Lewis Donald Tamkin, and a daughter, Reba Marie Tamkin, at 201 S. Massanutten Street in Strasburg. The family attended Strasburg Methodist Church and were active in the community. The Northern Virginia Daily Newspaper mentioned them repeatedly as being involved in church or community activities throughout their lives together.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
contributor: Identified in 2011 by Graham Conner, who remembered the subject was a member of the Strasburg Methodist Church.
contributor: Additional biographical information was compiled from public records.
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: Raymon Walter Tamkin appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 008132, 015341, 015342, 022411, 023335, 026085, 030037, 030692, 030996, 030997, and 030998.

Two Children
description: Two unidentified young girls, one sitting on a stone bench and the other one standing beside it, are posed together. Both have short hair and bangs. There is a toy on the bench between the two girls. Probably, these were siblings.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

MMA Cadet
subject: Massanutten Military Academy (Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Va.)
subject: Military academies - Virginia - Woodstock
subject: Cadets - Virginia - Woodstock
description: Unidentified young cadet from Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) is standing in his school's uniform.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED

George Alva and Mary (Saum) Boyer
subject: Boyer, George Alva (1844-1935)
subject: Boyer, Mary Susan Saum (1850-1938)
description: Portrait photograph of George Alva Boyer and his wife, Mary Susan (Saum) Boyer. George Alva Boyer is most remembered as a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted on Christmas Day, 1862 and served until May 1865. He was a member of the 35th Battalion Virginia Cavalry "White's Comanches" Company E. He served under another prominent Shenandoah County citizen, Capt. John H. Grabill. Mr. Boyer was a native of Fort Valley, and came from one of the oldest families in the area. After the war, George A. Boyer farmed for many years near Mt. Calvary before moving to Woodstock where he worked at the National Bank of Woodstock. He was a Director of the bank when he died. His wife, Mary Susan (Saum) Boyer, was the daughter of Elias and Eliza (Sweeney) Saum, of Maurertown. She and George married after the Civil War, in 1877. The couple raised at least three children: Virginia C. Boyer, George W. Boyer, and Clarence L. Boyer. When he died, the Harrisonburg Daily News Record published an obituary on October 16, 1935, that described George Alva Boyer as "one of Shenandoah County's most highly respected citizens and a man of unimpeachable character and integrity".
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
contributor: Identified in 2011 by Harry and JoAnne Lockhart.
contributor: Additional biographical information was compiled from public records.
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
relation: George Alva Boyer appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 000946, 000951, 004397 and 023338.

Young Man
description: Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a suit and tie.
creator: Morrison Studio
source: Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
publisher: Shenandoah County Library
date: The glass plate negative of this image was stored in a box labeled "Dec 1927".
rights: IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED