Photograph of an unidentified teen girl.
Sleeve 2.48, Unidentified Female Adolescent, Susan Holsinger Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC)
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing two different African American women. Both the women and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
Folder 1.1 Unidentified Photograph Studio Strips, undated 1 of 2, Ben Ritter Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing two different women. Both the women and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
Scan of a photograph strip with five images showing a girl holding a dog in various poses. Both the girl and the creator of the photographs are unknown.
Transportation facilities-Virginia-Edinburg
This photograph shows a portion of the "wagonner shed" that was located along the Valley Turnpike (US Route 11) in Edinburg Virginia. The shed was used by crews operating freight wagons on the Valley Turnpike. These wagons carried produce and other local export items to ports and larger markets, typically Alexandria or Baltimore. This shed was a stopping point where crews could rest themselves and their teams over night. During the Civil War it was used to house Federal Troops. The structure was originally located in front of the house located at 211 S. Main Street in Edinburg. At the time of its construction, this property was owned by Phillip Grandstaff whose children Mary and Press lived in the house that still stands on the site. Later the shed was moved to the rear of the house which now houses Edinburg Trucks Hobby Shop and no longer stands.
Edinburg Photographs, Historic and Old Time Festival, ca.1900-1995, Edinburg Series, Mary Ann Williamson Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Holsinger, Alfred Franklin, Sr. (1915-1978)
Photograph of an unidentified wedding party ca. 1942. The photograph is taken inside Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock Virginia. The only two identified persons are Daniel S. Hottel, front row second from right, and Rev. John Perry Derrick, front row far right. Alfred Holsinger Sr. is in the back row, to the right of the groom. The photograph was produced by Morrison Studios of Woodstock Virginia.
Folder 1.1: Wedding, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Woodstock Virginia, ca. 1942, Susan Holsinger Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Columbia Furnace Cemetery Photograph and Letter
Photograph and letter sent to Margaret "Daisy" Hickman from Charles Kessler Coffman in reference to a rose bush Charles had placed on the grave of Margaret's mother Angeline Campbell. Angeline's grave is located in the "Old" Columbia Furnace Union Church cemetery along State Route 42.
Folder 9.15, Letter to Charles Coffman about Columbia Furnace Cemetery, Mary Ann Williamson Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Report of M.M. Campbell Receiver of Liberty Iron Company
Liberty Iron Company (Shenandoah County Va)
Iron industry-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Four page report of "M.M. Campbell" who was the court appointed receiver for the Liberty Iron Company between June 1891 and August 1892. Campbell was appointed receiver of the company by the US District Court while there was a case pending concerning the ownership of the property. In 1891 he managed the court ordered sale of the furnace to an investment group from Philadelphia.
Folder 7.6 Report of M.M. Campbell Receiver of Liberty Iron Company, Receipts and Expenditures, June 24 1891-August 1, 1892, Series VI: Documents, Samuel G. Clark Liberty Iron Furnace Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
W. J. Homan "Retail Dealer in Wines and Malt Liquors" Tax Stamp
Federal Internal Revenue Service Special Tax Stamp issued to W.J. Homan to be a retail dealer in Wines and Malt Liquors in July 1947. W.J. Homan operated "Bills Place" on King Street in Strasburg. Evidence indicates this business operated at least in 1947 and 1948 and also had coin operated amusement machines.
Folder 1.8: W.J. Homan Liquor and Amusement Tax Receipts, Bill’s Place, Strasburg Virginia, 1944-1947, G.H. Ritenour Collection, Trubn Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
"Woodstock Recreation Park-Pool" Dedication
Photomechanical print showing Woodstock Mayor Web O. Riley speaking to a crowd from atop the bathhouse at the Woodstock Pool at the time the pool and new recreation park was dedicated. The image was printed on July 9, 1954 and the dedication ceremony occurred on July 4th of that year. Accounts indicate over 800 people were in attendance at the ceremony.
Shenandoah Herald, January 1-December 31 1954 Volume, Shenandoah-Valley Herald Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
"Dear Friend" Mary Jane Noel to Charlotte Sheetz
Letter from Mary Jane Noel of Vaucouleurs, Meuse, France, to Charlotte Sheetz of Edinburg, Virginia, USA. The letter discusses the war and Charlotte's son Don L. Sheetz who had become acquainted with Mary Jane Noel while serving in France.
Folder 13.4 Letter to Charlotte Sheetz from Mary Jane concerns Don Sheetz, France, May 1919, Document Series, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
1917 varsity baseball schedule for Massanutten Academy, now Massanutten Military Academy, in Woodstock Virginia.
Folder 1.1: Baseball Schedule, 1917, Massanutten Military Academy Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
James "Jimmy" Mahikoa appears in Morrison Studio Collection images 000929, 002564, 003641, 09241, 020140, and 020288.
Flier describing the Valley Pike or Lee-Jackson Highway (US Route 11) which runs through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It includes a map of towns and attractions and description of the road.
FOLDER 2.46: Valley Pike Publication, undated., Shenandoah County History Series, Herb Parker Collection, Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
WILLY AND MARQUETTA MITCHELL ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEW
Oral history interview featuring Willy and Marquetta Mitchell conducted on February 4, 2016 for the Shenandoah County Library's Black History Month Program. Willy and Marquetta were the first two African American students to attend Strasburg High School.
Shenandoah Voices Oral History Collection
Invoice issued to the "Corporation of Edinburg" by H.A. Whissen & Brothers, manufacturers of flour, feel, and meal. The invoice is dated September 6, 1906 and is for $5.35 worth of items purchased between December 1905 and August 1906.
FOLDER 31: Edinburg and Whissen Mill Receipts, 1906, Saum Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Automobile Dealerships-Virginia-New Market
Photograph of Moyers Motor Company in New Market Virginia. The company was a Ford dealership located on Congress Street in New Market. They also operated an Esso Service Station and sold GE appliances. Based on the license plates of the vehicles present, the photograph was taken in 1948. It was taken by local photographer William Hoyle Garber.
Folder 1.8: New Market Photos, undated, Shenandoah County Photograph Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
"The Record," a publication produced monthly by the Woodstock Reformed Church Charge. This edition is Volume II, Number 9 and is dated March 1912. It includes information about services, financial transactions, and church groups.
Folder 3.6 "The Record" Newsletter, Reformed Church, Woodstock Charge, March-June 1912, Series II: Documents, Margaret Hoffman Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Shenandoah County Library Building Dedication Pamphlet
Public Libraries-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Program published for the dedication of the Shenandoah County Library Building dated September 10, 2000. The program features a history of the library system, overview of the building, schedule for the dedication ceremony, and list of donors.
Folder 3.2: Shenandoah County Building Dedication, 2000, Series III: 2000-2009, Shenandoah County Library System Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Congregation
Photograph showing the congregation of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Toms Brook Virginia. The photograph is undated and unlabeled.
Folder 1.30: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Congregation Photograph, Toms Brook Virginia, undated, Mackenzie Grimes Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Advertisement for the "Daily Arrival" at T.B. Richey's store. The advertisement was printed in 1896 in an unknown newspaper. It lists underwear, produce, hardware, and groceries as items for sale. The store was located on Main Street in Woodstock Virginia near the intersection with Court Street.
Folder 2.33 T. B. Richey Hardware and Grocery Store, advertisement, 1896, Series II: General Business, Valley Business Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Funkhouser, Laura Catherine Pence (1872-1949)
Portrait photograph of Laura Catherine Pence Funkhouser. Laura lived in the Pleasant Valley community of Shenandoah County which is approximately 2 miles west of Mt. Jackson Virginia. She married Joseph Funkhouser on March 26, 1896 and had 5 children. He was a farmer, and Laura was listed as a housewife in 1930. She is buried at Cedar Grove Church. This portrait photograph was taken by William Dean, a photographer in Harrisonburg Virginia. While it is undated, it was located in a album with other images dated 1892 so it likely dates to that period.
Folder 2.1 Identified Photographs from ca. 1892 Album, Series I: Documents and Photographs, Moses Getz Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Men Harvesting with Steam Traction Engine
Traction Engine-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Steam engines-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Agricultural equipment-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Harvesting machinery-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Photographic print showing four men atop a steam traction engine and other machinery. They appear to be harvesting corn. The photograph is undated. A label in the left hand corner bearing the word "Engine" followed by an illegible second word is present. It was taken by an unknown photographer somewhere in Shenandoah County. While undated, the scene shown would have occurred during the latter part of the 19th century or early part of the 20th century.
Folder 2.7: Unlabeled Photographs, undated 1 of 5, Series I Documents and Photographs, Moses Getz Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Demolition Building Corner of Commerce and Court Streets
Photograph showing the demolition of a building located at the intersection of Court and Commerce Streets in Woodstock Virginia. The photograph was taken by Woodstock resident George W. Smith and is dated 1985. This building was constructed sometime between 1885 and 1899. It served as a warehouse and was later abandoned before being demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Sleeve 1.37: Demolition Building Corner of Commerce and Court Streets Woodstock Virginia 1985, Series I: Snapshots, George William Smith Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Residence of Mr. Silas Funk, Strasburg, VA
Photograph labeled "Residence of Mr. Silas Funk, Strasburg, VA" and contained within the photograph album "Our Trip to Strasburg." The album was complied by Ellen Bowman and is dated 1901. The Silas Funk referred to is most likely Silas Mortimer Funk (1849-1930) who lived on Washington Street in Strasburg Virginia.
Unknown. Contained within a scrapbook created by Ellen Bowman
Folder 1.35 "Our Trip to Strasburg," Shenandoah County Photograph Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.
Letter, Christian Wissler to John Wissler
Iron Industry – Virginia – Shenandoah County
Letter sent by Christian Wissler to his brother John Wissler. Dated January 25, 1861. The letter discusses business transactions. the weather, travel, and the political climate. At the time the Wisslers were involved in managing several iron furnaces in Shenandoah County.
Folder 1.37 Letter, Christian Wissler to John Wissler, January 25, 1861, Wissler Letter Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia.