Rockingham County Schools collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Schools Collection, 1895-1961, SC 0371, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 cubic feet 4 folders
Creator:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022, and Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022
Abstract:
Artificially compiled collection of photographs, papers, and ephemera relating to Rockingham County Schools.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Schools Collection, 1895-1961, SC 0371, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

Artificially compiled collection of photographs and papers relating to Rockingham County Schools. Papers include Charles A. Turner's (1875-1969) teaching contracts and teaching certificates for schools in Rockingham County and Hardy County, West Virginia. Printed ephemera includes a Dayton High School commencement program, basketball schedule, and a Turner Ashby High School vs. Harrisonburg High School football program and roster. Shenandoah Collegiate Institute and School of Music (Dayton) ephemera includes an addressed postcard and felt pennant. Photographs document several historic Rockingham County schools: Harmony School, Oak Grove School, Victory Hill School, Sunnyside School, Mt. Tom School, Shady Oakes/Oak Shade School, first school in Keezletown, and Montezuma School.

Biographical / historical:

Due to the artificial and expansive nature of this collection, a biographical/historical note is not provided.

Researchers interested in the history of Rockingham County Schools should consult Larry Huffman's Old Schools in Rockingham County and The Public Schools of Rockingham County, Virginia. Educational Report and History of Schools of County published by the Rockingham County Board of Editors.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Jeffrey S. Evans Associates' Americana Auction on March 22, 2024.
Custodial history:

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard