Shenandoah County Photograph and Ephemera Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2026-0015

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Two business newsletters and approximately thirty nine (39) photographs of people and places from within Shenandoah County.

The collection is contained within two boxes.

Dates

Creation: 1898 - 1930

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

.5 Linear Feet (Documents are stored in a legal, 1/2 size, flip top document box. Photographs are stored in a full size 8x10" print box. Other collections are also stored in these two boxes. ) : The collection consists of two (2) legal size folders and thirty nine (39) print envelopes.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photographs of Shenandoah County individuals and ephemera from local businesses.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically with undated material in the end of the inventory.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Laughlin Auctions on April 13, 2022. "Estate Sale" lots 1137, 1177, and 1195.

Processing Information

Items were sorted by sale lot when purchased. Any connection between the items in the lots or between lots is unclear. Items were removed from the lots. Documents were foldered and labeled in accordance with subject matter. Photographs were sleeved, placed in paper envelopes, and then titled based on any existing information including photographer marks and original labels.