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Lemuel Wolfe Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-0004

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one box.

Box 1: 1907-1943, six bank books

Dates

  • Creation: 1907-1943

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

Lemuel Bruce Wolfe (1875-1956) of Mt. Jackson was the son of Charles and Sarah Filtzmoyer Wolfe. He married Effie Rebecca Zirkle in 1900 and they had three children: Lena, Warren, and Evelyn Wolfe.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (One 8x12 print box (Gaylord PB8121))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of Lemuel Wolfe's bank books from Peoples Bank in Mt. Jackson, Virginia from 1907-1943.

Arrangement

Bank books are arranged with the larger books on the bottom and smaller ones on top in the box. The finding aid is arranged chronologically.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Laughlin Auctions in February 2022.

Bibliography

Stickley, Judy Coffman. Someone You Knew II: A Necrology, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 1869-1989 (Volume 2). 1997. Shenandoah Room, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Processing Information

No original order. Received in a cardboard box. Items were wrapped, labeled, and boxed.

Title
Guide to Lemuel Wolfe Collection
Author
Rachael Friedenberg
Date
May 23, 2025
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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