Shenandoah County Photograph and Ephemera Collection, 1898/1930

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] Shenandoah County Photographs and Ephemera Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
.5 Linear Feet Documents are stored in a legal, 1/2 size, flip top document box. Photographs are stored in a full size 8x10" print box. Other collections are also stored in these two boxes.
Abstract:
Photographs of Shenandoah County individuals and ephemera from local businesses.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Shenandoah County Photographs and Ephemera Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

Two business newsletters and approximately thirty nine (39) photographs of people and places from within Shenandoah County.

The collection is contained within two boxes.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Laughlin Auctions on April 13, 2022. "Estate Sale" lots 1137, 1177, and 1195.
Processing information:

Items were sorted by sale lot when purchased. Any connection between the items in the lots or between lots is unclear. Items were removed from the lots. Documents were foldered and labeled in accordance with subject matter. Photographs were sleeved, placed in paper envelopes, and then titled based on any existing information including photographer marks and original labels.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically with undated material in the end of the inventory.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives
Physical facet:
The collection consists of two (2) legal size folders and thirty nine (39) print envelopes.