George Trimble Collection, 1838/1975

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] George Trimble Collection, 1838-1975, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
2 Linear Feet 2 boxes: 1 half size file box and 1 medium size flat box
Language:
English .
Abstract:
A variety of materials collected by Strasburg resident George Trimble, including Strasburg Rescue Squad photographs and documents, Strasburg Museum documents, and other Strasburg ephemera.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] George Trimble Collection, 1838-1975, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains two boxes.

Box 1: 1838-1975 with undated materials at the back, 11 folders containing documents, letters, photographs, and other materials.

Box 2: 1916-1957, five books including ledgers, a training book, and an undated address book.

Biographical / historical:

George W. Trimble, II (1920-2012) was a graduate of Massanutten Military Academy and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. He was a member of Strasburg Christian Church and a Master Mason of Spurmont Lodge No. 98, Strasburg. He received a recognition letter from the Town of Strasburg for having over 100 years of combined service to the community. He served on the Strasburg Town Council, the Strasburg Fire Department, and was a member of the Strasburg Museum. He was a life member and officer with the Strasburg Volunteer Rescue Squad. George was married to Frances Cornelia Palmer Trimble and they had two children, Rebecca Doll Trimble and George W. Trimble, III.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Laughlin Auctions on July 18, 2024.
Processing information:

Purchased at an auction. No original order. Documents and photographs were foldered, and books were wrapped before being stored in boxes.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are grouped together in boxes based on object type and size, and then arranged in chronological order with undated items at the back. The finding aid is ordered chronologically with undated items at the end.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Indexed terms

Places:
Strasburg (Va.)