Dellinger Funeral Home Collection, 1858/1961

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] Dellinger Funeral Home Collection, 1858-1961, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract:
This collection contains photographs of the Dellinger Funeral Home locations and of the Dellinger family, owners of the funeral homes.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Dellinger Funeral Home Collection, 1858-1961, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one box.

Box 1: 1858-1961 and undated, six folders containing photographs of the Dellinger family and the Dellinger Funeral Home locations

Biographical / historical:

Dellinger Funeral Home served Shenandoah County and the surrounding area for over 137 years before they closed in 2025.

Acquisition information:
Materials were donated on behalf of the Heishman Funeral Service by Erika Thorpe on August 29, 2025.
Processing information:

Materials were donated, processed, and foldered. Folders were sorted chronologically and boxed.

Arrangement:

The photographs in this collection are grouped together and foldered by subject. The folders are arranged in chronological order with undated items at the back.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives