Mary Nelson Collection, 1998/2003

Access and use

Location of collection:
Shenandoah County Library
Shenandoah County Library
514 Stoney Creek Blvd.
Edinburg VA, 22824
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Zachary Hottel
Phone: (540) 984-8200
Restrictions:

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Mary Nelson Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 5x7 photograph box, full size.
Abstract:
Color photographs showing views of Shenandoah County cemeteries, some churches, and an assortment of individual tombstones within the cemeteries.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Mary Nelson Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

The Mary Nelson Collection contains approximately 600 5x7-inch color photographs. The photographs document cemeteries within Shenandoah County, tombstones within the cemeteries, some churches where cemeteries are located, and sometimes surrounding communities.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Mary Nelson.
Processing information:

When donated, items were arranged in several packs of photographs wrapped in rubber bands. Rubber bands were removed and discarded. Title cards for each cemetery were also present and information was retained for sleeve titles. Photographs were placed in plastic sleeves and then in paper envelopes with a maximum of three sleeves per envelope.

Arrangement:

Photographs are in original order as donated and retain their original labels (in quotations).

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives