Rockingham County patents

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Patents, 1876, 1927, SC 0378, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, and Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022
Abstract:
Artificially compiled collection comprising two patents for inventions by Rockingham County residents Archibald Taylor of Keezletown and William A. Shook of McGaheysville.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Patents, 1876, 1927, SC 0378, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

Artificially compiled collection comprising two patents for inventions by Rockingham County residents. Archibald Taylor's 1876 patent is for an "improvement in fence posts." William A. Shook's 1927 patent is for a "holding frame for supporting honey boxes."

Biographical / historical:

The Archibald Taylor who patented an improvement in fence posts is presumed to be Major Archibald Taylor (1828-1882) who is buried in Keezletown Cemetery in Rockingham County. The William A. Shook who patented a holding frame for honey boxes is presumed to be William A. Shook Jr. (1877-1954), son of William A. Shook (1853-1936), who is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Jeffrey S. Evans Associates' Americana Auction on March 22, 2024.
Custodial history:

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard