Shenandoah County Aerial Photograph Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2023-0011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains over 300 aerial photographs showing portions of Shenandoah County, Virginia produced in 1989, 1992, and 2000. It also contains documents related to the production of the photographs and placing the order for the images and two large maps of Shenandoah County overlaid with smaller prints of aerial photographs from 2000.

Dates

Creation: 1989 - 2000

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.

Biographical / Historical

Aerial photographs of Shenandoah County were produced by various Shenandoah County departments (now under the management of the Shenandoah County GIS Department) to assist with taxation and assessment.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (One 1/2 linear foot legal box. Two 1 1/2 linear foot legal box. Two oversize folders (Map Case and Oversize Box))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Aerial photographs of Shenandoah County produced by Shenandoah County government for taxation and assessment purposes.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically by date photographs were taken.

For photographs taken on the same date, original order is retained. Original order appears to be based on unique identifiers assigned to each image by the company respondible for producing the photographs. For images produced in 1992 images showing the county's towns were uniquely numbered and are foldered separately.

Order information and supporting documents are placed prior to each year's photographs.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Shenandoah County GIS Department, Chris Way Department Head.

Processing Information

Photographs were donated in original boxes. Photographs from 2000 were in production envelopes. Oversize items were loose and folded.

Photographs were placed in mylar sleeves and foldered. Photographs from different years were placed together.

Oversized items were unfolded, placed in oversize folders, and stored flat. Original envelopes and documentation was foldered separately from photographs.