This collection consists of approximately 18 linear feet of materials. This includes approximately 116 legal size folders, 9 oversize folders, five scrapbooks, five CD-ROMS, a single commemorative coin, and 14 rolled items. They are stored in 13 boxes and are organized into 9 series:
Series 1, 1911-1989, includes photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the library and individuals associated with the library for the years 1911-1990.
Series 2, 1990-1999, includes photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the library and individuals associated with the library for the years 1990-1999.
Series 3, 2000-2009, includes photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the library and individuals associated with the library for the years 2000-2009.
Series 4, 2010-2019, includes photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the library and individuals associated with the library for the years 2010-2019
Series 5, Undated, includes photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the library and individuals associated with the library which are undated.
Series 6, Photographs, includes undated photographic images showing library events, staff, and structures.
Series 7, Physical Objects, includes multimedia and digital storage items along with small objects related to the library's history for the years 2000-2016.
Series 8, Scrapbooks, five scrapbooks with photographs, newspaper clippings, and documents related to the Shenandoah County Library and community libraries for the years 1980-2000.
Series 9, Oversize, includes photographs, documents, blueprints, and newspaper clippings that are either oversize or are connected to oversize items.
In 1983 the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors established the Shenandoah County Library to provide free library services to residents of the county. Two years later the library opened in the basement of the Crestar Bank in Edinburg, Virginia. A new building on Stoney Creek Blvd. was dedicated in 2000.
In 1997 the Shenandoah County Library System was formed to integrate the efforts of the county library and the other community libraries that existed in Shenandoah County. While all of these organizations retain their independence, the system allows them to share items, a common catalog, IT support, and funding sources. As of 2017 the system consisted on the Fort Valley Library, Strasburg Library, Orkney-Basye Library, Mt. Jackson Library, and New Market Area Library. The Edinburg Community Library was a founding member of the system but disbanded in 1999.
All of these libraries provide a wide array of materials and programs for their community. In addition, since 2000 the Shenandoah County Library has maintained the Shenandoah Room and Truban Archives which is a collection of materials related to the history of the area.
The majority of the items were maintained by the Shenandoah County Library and were transferred to the archives. A smaller number of items were donated by library volunteers or supporters.
This collection has been processed over the course of several years as new materials were received. All have been processed based on their association with the library and how they were stored by staff. File names are as close to original as possible.
This collection is arranged in nine series:
Series I: 1911-1989
Series II: 1990-1999
Series III: 2000-2009
Series IV: 2010-2019
Series V: Undated
Series VI: Photographs
Series VII: Physical Objects
Series VIII: Scrapbooks
Series IX: Oversize
These series have been placed in the catalog separately for search maximization but are stored together as one collection. Items within each series are arranged chronologically.
[Identification of item] Shenandoah County Library System Collection, 1911-2017, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.
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.