Sheryl Jenkins Collection, 1807/2000

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] Sheryl Jenkins Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet One legal size, flip top document box.
Creator:
Jenkins, Sheryl and Windle, Jacob, Jr. (1791-1864)
Abstract:
Collection contains paper records from Jacob Windle Jr. and 20th century photographs from the Strasburg and Lebanon Church Communities.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Sheryl Jenkins Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains fifty four (54) folders of materials. Eight contain documents from Jacob Windle Jr. Approximately 40 contain photographs connected to the Strasburg and Lebanon Church area and families that resided there. The remainder contain a mix of documents and farm records from the same geographic area. The collection dates from 1807 to 2000, with the bulk of the 19th century material related to Jacob Windle Jr.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Sheryl Jenkins on April 1 2025.
Processing information:

Items were received loose and placed into a cardboard box for original storage. Materials were then articfically sorted based on available information. Jacob Windle documents were in fragile condition and were sleeved before being placed in folders. Photographs were also sleeved and foldered based on available conextual information. Some photographs mounted on black album paper had the paper trimmed due to deteroriation and lack of research value associated with the paper.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically based on dates present in documents and photograph labels. Undated items placed at the end of the collection.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives
Physical facet:
Collection is housed in 54 legal size folders.