Sheryl Jenkins Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2026-0019

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains fifty four (54) folders of materials. Eight contain documents from Jacob Windle Jr. Approximately 40 contain photographs connected to the Strasburg and Lebanon Church area and families that resided there. The remainder contain a mix of documents and farm records from the same geographic area. The collection dates from 1807 to 2000, with the bulk of the 19th century material related to Jacob Windle Jr.

Dates

Creation: 1807 - 2000

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

1 Linear Feet (One legal size, flip top document box. ) : Collection is housed in 54 legal size folders.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection contains paper records from Jacob Windle Jr. and 20th century photographs from the Strasburg and Lebanon Church Communities.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically based on dates present in documents and photograph labels. Undated items placed at the end of the collection.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Sheryl Jenkins on April 1 2025.

Processing Information

Items were received loose and placed into a cardboard box for original storage. Materials were then articfically sorted based on available information. Jacob Windle documents were in fragile condition and were sleeved before being placed in folders. Photographs were also sleeved and foldered based on available conextual information. Some photographs mounted on black album paper had the paper trimmed due to deteroriation and lack of research value associated with the paper.