Funkhouser/Jones Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2024-0001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains 1 box with 33 folders containing postcards, photographs, and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: 1886 - 1920

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 letter sized archival box.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Documents, photographs, and postcards related to the Jones and Funkhouser families of Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically. No original order is retained. Undated items are at the rear.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Laughlin Auctions on June 8, 2023. Auction sale 323.

Processing Information

This collection was received from the auction company in box lots of loose papers and a stack of postcards. All original order had been lost with the exception of the connection between each postcard based on the common addresee.

Materials, except for postcards, were processed at the item level when possible to ensure discoverability. All information about the items, including associated dates, subjects, and subjects, was obtained from the materials.

Images and postcards were sleeved before being placed in folders.

Folders were cataloged chrononologically with undated folders at the rear of the collection.