George E. Whitesel papers on Golden Scotch Collie breeding

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
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POC: Tiffany Cole
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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], George E. Whitesel papers on Golden Scotch Collie breeding, 1940-1946, SC 0420, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Whitesel, George E. (George Enos), 1869-1949 and Eclectibles
Abstract:
Three documents related to George E. Whitesel's Golden Scotch Collie dog breeding operation based out of Horse Shoe Spring Farm in Mt. Crawford, Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], George E. Whitesel papers on Golden Scotch Collie breeding, 1940-1946, SC 0420, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

Three documents related to George E. Whitesel's Golden Scotch Collie dog breeding operation based out of Horse Shoe Spring Farm in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. The collection includes two pieces of printed marketing ephemera promoting the key attributes of Collies and positive reviews from Whitesel's customers. A letter, dated April 24, 1946 from George E. Whitesell to J. A. House, a prospective client, details the price of Whitesel's Collies including males, spayed females, as well as a "saucy female" which are all priced according to their white markings.

Biographical / historical:

George E. Whitesel, originally of New York, was a resident of Mt. Crawford, Virginia from 1898 until his death in 1949. He was the proprietor of Horse Shoe Spring Farm, located approximately one mile southwest of the Pleasant Valley station on the B&O Railroad. At the farm, Whitesel oversaw a successful apple orchard as well as a bee and honey, egg and poultry, and Collie breeding operation.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Eclectibles in December 2025.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard