Mary Nelson Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2023-0010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mary Nelson Collection contains approximately 600 5x7-inch color photographs. The photographs document cemeteries within Shenandoah County, tombstones within the cemeteries, some churches where cemeteries are located, and sometimes surrounding communities.

Dates

Creation: 1998 - 2003

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 5x7 photograph box, full size. )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Color photographs showing views of Shenandoah County cemeteries, some churches, and an assortment of individual tombstones within the cemeteries.

Arrangement

Photographs are in original order as donated and retain their original labels (in quotations).

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mary Nelson.

Processing Information

When donated, items were arranged in several packs of photographs wrapped in rubber bands. Rubber bands were removed and discarded. Title cards for each cemetery were also present and information was retained for sleeve titles. Photographs were placed in plastic sleeves and then in paper envelopes with a maximum of three sleeves per envelope.