St. Peters Lutheran Church Collection, 1905/2003

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:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] St. Peters Lutheran Church Collection, 1905-2003, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection contains a variety of documents from St. Peters Lutheran Church in Toms Brook Virginia, including Sunday School records, correspondence, women's group records, and worship materials.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] St. Peters Lutheran Church Collection, 1905-2003, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one box.

Box 1: 1905-2003 with undated documents at the back, 27 folders containing records, correspondence, and other materials

Biographical / historical:

Formerly part of a joint congregation dating back to the late 1700s, Lutherans in Toms Brook separated from other local congregations in Shenandoah County and built their own church in 1869. In 1905, a new brick building on the same site was dedicated and named St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. This building is still in use today. During the First and Second World Wars, St. Peters played a role in the community's war efforts. In 2012, St. Peters joined parish with St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and St. Stephens Lutheran Church due to decreased membership and financial support.

Acquisition information:
Materials were donated by Judy Friedman, a member of the church, on February 4, 2026. Items were recovered by Judy after a church cleanout.
Processing information:

Documents were donated, processed, foldered, and sorted chronologically.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are stored in upright file folders and arranged in chronological order, with undated materials at the back.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives