Fleming Family Collection, 1806/1950

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] Fleming Family Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
4 Linear Feet 1 half size clam shell document box, legal size (portion of) and 1 oversize document box (portion of)
Language:
English .
Abstract:
Farm records and personal documents from Beverly Fleming of near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains four items related to the Fleming family and their farming operation. It includes two farm record books.

Biographical / historical:

Beverly Fleming (1930-2023) was a born in Mt. Jackson Virginia on his multi-generation family farm. After attending college and graduate school, he was employed by the Federal Government for a carrer in several departments. He retired in the 1980s and returned to Shenandoah County. There he seved two terms as chair of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors, at professor at Laurel Ridge Community College, was a substitute teacher, and served on many boards and committees.

"Obituary for Beverly Fleming." Heishman Funeral Home Inc. Heishman/Valley Funeral Service. Accessed September 11 2023. https://www.valleyfs.com/obituaries/Lena-French-Fuller/#!/Obituary.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Beverly Fleming.
Processing information:

Paper items were foldered and boxed. Books were wrapped, labeled, and boxed.

Arrangement:

Items were donated without original order and a loose stack. Items were boxed based on item type and size and arranged chronologically within each box.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives