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Fleming Family Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015-0005

Scope and Contents

Collection contains four items related to the Fleming family and their farming operation. It includes two farm record books.

Dates

  • Creation: 1806 - 1950

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

Beverly Fleming (1930-2023) was a born in Mt. Jackson Virginia on his multi-generation family farm. After attending college and graduate school, he was employed by the Federal Government for a carrer in several departments. He retired in the 1980s and returned to Shenandoah County. There he seved two terms as chair of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors, at professor at Laurel Ridge Community College, was a substitute teacher, and served on many boards and committees.

Biographical / Historical

“Obituary for Beverly Fleming.” Heishman Funeral Home Inc. Heishman/Valley Funeral Service. Accessed September 11 2023. https://www.valleyfs.com/obituaries/Lena-French-Fuller/#!/Obituary.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (1 half size clam shell document box, legal size (portion of) and 1 oversize document box (portion of))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Farm records and personal documents from Beverly Fleming of near Mt. Jackson Virginia.

Arrangement

Items were donated without original order and a loose stack. Items were boxed based on item type and size and arranged chronologically within each box.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Beverly Fleming.

Processing Information

Paper items were foldered and boxed. Books were wrapped, labeled, and boxed.

Title
Fleming Family Collection
Author
Zachary Hottel
Date
August 18 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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