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Jeanette Ritenour Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2026-0010

Scope and Contents

This collection is stored across two boxes.

Box 1: 1905-ca. 1917 and undated, 11 photograph sleeves

Box 2: November 27, 1917, 1 folder with marriage records

Dates

  • Creation: 1905-1917

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

4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of individuals and groups related to Fort Valley and the communities within that area. There are also individual marriage records from the Ritenour family.

Arrangement

Photographs in the collection were sleeved, foldered, and sorted chronologically with undated items in the back. The marriage records were foldered together and placed in a large box. The finding aid is sorted chronologically with undated items at the end.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Laughlin Auctions as part of the George and Jeanette Ritenour estate sale on November 18, 2021.

Processing Information

Materials were sorted, sleeved or foldered, and boxed.

Title
Guide to Jeanette Ritenour Collection
Author
Rachael Friedenberg
Date
June 5, 2026
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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