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Postcard photograph of a boy standing with a banjo. Where the photograph was taken is unknown. The postcard was from Raymond Garber to Lottie Sheetz.

A photograph of six boys posing for the camera. The boys are identified as Bernie Lambert, Paul Fadley, Harley Barton, Guy Emsweller, Earl D., and Earl Hollar.

Photograph of Daniel Sheetz, a First Sergeant of the Stonewall Brigade, which was led by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

Daniel Sheetz was part of the 2nd Virginia Infantry, which found most of its members from towns that were north of…

A photograph of students sitting outside Edinburg High School for the May Day celebration. A may pole is seen on the lawn in the foreground.

A photograph taken of an unidentified group in front of a church. The photograph was taken near Hawkinstown, Virginia.

A group of eight unidentified individuals sitting in front of the Orkney Springs Hotel.

A photograph of the storefront of C&R Sales. This store was located on the corner of High Street and N. Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. Along with providing gas pumps, the store sold radios, car supplies, and batteries.

Photograph of unidentified group standing in front of an unidentified Reformed Church in Woodstock, Virginia.

Photograph of an unidentified band member. He is wearing a cap with "Stonewall" stitched on.

Photograph of The Shirley, which was located in the south end of New Market, Virginia. It was hosted and owned by Mrs. I.W. Miller. The Shirley was advertised as having "modern rooms for tourists" and a "cabin camp with shower bath." Those staying at…

Photograph of high school class in New Market, Virginia.

Back Row, from left to right:
1: Paul Offman
2: --
3: --
4: Mary Horner (Linhoss)
5: --
6: --
7: --
8: --
9: Charles Horner

Front Row, left to right:
1: Gail Bushong
2:…

Photograph of Elon Linhoss in front of his pharmacy in New Market, Virginia.

Photograph of the home of Christian Shirley, in New Market, Virginia.

In the late 19th century, many traveled to Orkney Springs to benefit from the health spa. Often, those visitors would stay overnight in Mt. Jackson to break up the long trip.

In 1870, the St. Charles Hotel opened its doors to travelers and locals…

Photograph of Chemstone when it burned down. Fred Stickley is pictured in the bottom left.

Photograph of farm buildings in Strasburg. The photograph is labeled with "E739 03461."

Group photograph of six men. Some are holding axes, while others are holding tool boxes. The men are E.G. Dingledine, Will Wolfe, Bob Zirkle, Frank Wolfe, Phil Bowers, and Newt Zirkle.

The Edinburg Fire Department was founded in 1869. H.H. Riddleberger was captain and Robert Ruby and Green Swann were lieutenants. The department consisted of only a bucket brigade because the city did not have a water system. According to accounts,…

Photograph of Frank Racey. Where photograph was taken is unknown.

Photograph of the stable for Woodstock Hotel, located on Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. The hotel's building later became the home of the Walton & Smoot Pharmacy.

Photograph of four unidentified people crossing the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, near New Market. The people are crossing with a carriage and two horses.

Photograph of carriage crossing Stoney Creek. As a child, Patsy Cline lived in the house to the left of the center house.

Group photograph commemorating the Shenandoah Publishing House Picnic. Several are holding a banner recognizing the Woodstock Times.

Photograph of a parade with a focus on a float called "Strasburg: Heart of the Shenandoah Valley." The parade was part of the Apple Blossom Festival.

Photograph of bear in the wild.