Advisory Committee Research Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of approximately 10 linear feet of materials. This includes approximately 213 folders containing an array of local history publications, documents, photographs, and research materials. There are also 17 CDs with digital materials and a single book. They are stored in 9 boxes and one oversize folder. The collection is organized into the following four series:
Series 1, Publications, 1717-2016 includes a wide array of publications. Some of these relate to the history of local groups, businesses, organizations, individuals, and sites. Others are various scientific publications related to local geography, geology, natural features, and buildings.
Series 2, Photographs and Documents, 1792-2016 includes historic photographs and documents, including many copies and transcriptions.
Series 3, Research, 1772-2017 includes information obtained during various research projects conducted by the library, members of the advisory committee, or their associates.
Series 4, Objects, 1829-2013 includes 17 CDs with various audio recordings, scans of objects, and other digital materials. It also includes a single book.
Dates
- Creation: Items were created in or are topically related to the dates 1772-2017.
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
The Shenandoah Room and Truban Archives Advisory Committee was established in 2012 to help manage operations of these resources at a time when the Archivist position remained unfunded. The group remained responsible for overseeing both resources until 2015 when they assumed a more traditional advisory role after the Archivist position was restored.
Extent
11 Linear Feet (8 clamshell legal size document boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder, and one 5x7 photograph box for audio/visual materials. )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of local history items collected or approved for purchase by members of the Shenandoah Room and Truban Archives Advisory Committee during their work as representatives of the library. They include local history publications, especially pamphlets, primary sources, newspaper clippings, research files, and reprints.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in four (4) series:
Series I: Publications, 1717-2016
Series II: Photographs and Documents, 1792-2016
Series III: Research, 1772-2017
Series IV: Objects, 1829-2013
Items within each series are arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
Shenandoah County Library - Truban Archives
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired through the work of the Shenandoah Room and Truban Archives Advisory Committee of the Shenandoah County Library. Some items were acquired at community events, from thrift stores, through anonymous personal donations, or through research projects. Several local history pamphlets, unpublished manuscripts, etc. were transferred directly from the Shenandoah Room Collection.
Processing Information
This collection was originally stored in various ways. Parts were retained by the library in the Shenandoah Room Collection while other items originated from personal collections or were acquired directly from organizations. All have been processed together according to their association with the Advisory Committee in appropriate document and large scale boxes. Items too large for document storage have been placed in oversize folders in the archives map case.
- Title
- A Guide to the Advisory Committee Research Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zachary Hottel
- Date
- December 12, 2017
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Arabic
Repository Details
Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository