Lee District Voter Records Collection, 1902/1963

Access and use

Location of collection:
Shenandoah County Library
Shenandoah County Library
514 Stoney Creek Blvd.
Edinburg VA, 22824
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Zachary Hottel
Phone: (540) 984-8200
Restrictions:

Some items contain personal information and may be restricted. 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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Lee District Voter Records Collection, 1902-1963, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
2 Linear Feet
Abstract:
The Lee District Voter Records Collection includes poll tax ledgers and poll books dated from 1902-1963 with lists of voters in the Lee Magisterial District of Shenandoah County. The records are primarily from the Quicksburg voting district.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Lee District Voter Records Collection, 1902-1963, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

The Lee District is the southernmost district in Shenandoah County. This collection includes voter registration records from this district, primarily from the Quicksburg area.

It is possible that all the materials in this collection were created by one employee of the registrar's office, but it is uncertain.

The Lee District Voter Records Collection is organized in two boxes:

Box 1 contains 14 folders with poll books and poll tax lists. These materials are dated 1938-1963 and are sorted chronologically with undated materials last.

Box 2 contains two voter roll books. These items are dated 1902-1928 and are sorted chronologically.

Acquisition information:
Donated April 5, 2023 by the Mount Jackson Museum.
Processing information:

The materials were received in no orginal order and were sorted by date when processed.

Arrangement:

The materials are sorted chronologically, with undated items last.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Voting - Virginia - Shenandoah County