Bethany Lutheran Church Collection, 1972/2015

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] Bethany Lutheran Church Collection, 1972-2015, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
4 Linear Feet
Abstract:
This collection contains items related to Bethany Lutheran Church, also called "Buzzards Glory," near Columbia Furnace Virginia, including photographs of the church and church events. A limited amount of printed ephemera is also included.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Bethany Lutheran Church Collection, 1972-2015, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one box.

Box 1: 1972-2015 and undated, 12 sleeves/folders containing church photographs and ephemera

Biographical / historical:

Bethany Lutheran Church was organized by Reverend Henry Wetzel in 1870 and the building was constructed in 1873 on land donated by Daniel Brumback. The 55 original members of the congregation included members of the Brumback, Bowers, Miller, Spitler, Hottel, Barb, Fadely, and Sager families. The inside of the building is well maintained with original materials. Pastor William R. Ballance has offered monthly services since 1988.

Acquisition information:
One photograph of the church was donated by Evelyn Poland, a church trustee, in 2024. The other items were donated by Theresea Hall, Evelyn Poland's niece, in 2024.
Processing information:

Materials were sorted, sleeved or foldered by size, and boxed.

Arrangement:

The photographs in this collection are sleeved and the printed ephemera are foldered. The materials are sorted in the box by size. The finding aid is sorted chronologically with undated items at the end.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives