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Dellinger Funeral Home Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2026-0006

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one box.

Box 1: 1858-1961 and undated, six folders containing photographs of the Dellinger family and the Dellinger Funeral Home locations

Dates

  • Creation: 1858-1961

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

Dellinger Funeral Home served Shenandoah County and the surrounding area for over 137 years before they closed in 2025.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Dellinger Funeral Home locations and of the Dellinger family, owners of the funeral homes.

Arrangement

The photographs in this collection are grouped together and foldered by subject. The folders are arranged in chronological order with undated items at the back.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were donated on behalf of the Heishman Funeral Service by Erika Thorpe on August 29, 2025.

Bibliography

Welch, Matt. "Dellinger Funeral Homes continues under new owners," Northern Virginia Daily, accessed May 15, 2026, https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/dellinger-funeral-homes-continues-under-new-owners/article_6ab09664-0673-50a9-be1f-edbc04352fb5.html.

Processing Information

Materials were donated, processed, and foldered. Folders were sorted chronologically and boxed.

Title
Guide to Dellinger Funeral Home Collection
Author
Rachael Friedenberg
Date
May 15, 2026
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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