William and Verdie Lindamood papers

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 open to 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 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 #], William and Verdie Lindamood papers, 1957-1983, SC 0408, James Madison University Special Collections, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.33 cubic feet 4 folders, 1 flat file
Creator:
Lindamood, William E. (William Edward), 1913-1998, Lindamood, Verdie, 1913-2003, and Keach, Jennifer A.
Abstract:
Papers comprising correspondence, cards, church records, and genealogical notes from the estate of Bill and Verdie Lindamood, Broadway, Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], William and Verdie Lindamood papers, 1957-1983, SC 0408, James Madison University Special Collections, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers from the estate of Bill and Verdie Lindamood, Broadway, Virginia comprise correspondence, holiday cards, church records from Rader Lutheran Church in Timberville, genealogical notes concerning the Crider and Orebaugh families, and documents related to the Lindamood farm including a 1957 aerial image of Little North Mountain in Broadway.

Biographical / historical:

William "Bill" (1913-1998) and Verdie (1913-2003) Lindamood resided on North Mountain Road in Broadway, Virginia. The couple married in 1935. Verdie was a homemaker and Bill was employed as a carpenter. Both were members of Rader Lutheran Church in Timberville.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Jennifer Keach, former JMU Libraries faculty, in August 2025.
Appraisal information:

Financial documents with limited research value (multiples of bank statements, insurance policies, receipts, etc.) were not retained.

Custodial history:

Donor purchased materials at a 2002 estate auction at the Lindamood home place located at 15797 North Mountain Road in Broadway, Virginia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard