A Guide to the Mary Jo Sweeney Collection, 2017-0013
Compiled by Zachary Hottel
November 7, 2017
Descriptive Summary
Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg Virginia, USA
Title: Mary Jo Sweeney Collection
Date Range: 1829-1948
Collection Number: 2017-0013
Extent: 3 box, 4 folders
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of items donated by Mary Jo Sweeney of Woodstock Virginia. They include documents and a family bible highlighting the history of her family. In addition, there are two scrapbooks created by Mary Jo between 1943 and 1948.
Administrative Information
Access 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] Mary Jo Sweeney Collection, 1829-1948, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.
Acquisition Information: Donated by Mary Jo Sweeney of Woodstock Virginia.
Processing Information: This collection consists of three boxes. It is sorted by material type and chronologically within each box.
Biographical/ Historical Note
Mary Jo Sweeney is a life-long resident of Woodstock Virginia. She was born in 1929 and graduated from the Woodstock High School in 1947. After which she attended Madison College, now James Madison University. Mary Jo also has strong connections to her church, Emanuel Lutheran of Woodstock Virginia.
Scope and Content
The Mary Jo Sweeney Collection consists of approximately 4.5 linear feet of material. This includes 4 folders of documents and photographs, one box containing the Sweeney family bible, and one box containing Mary Jo Sweeney’s scrapbooks.
Inventory
Box 1: 38758101471083 Stack 3, Shelf 5
Folder 1.1: John W. Sweeney Obituary and Deed, 1925
Folder 1.2 Joseph Sweeney Receipt, December 27 1862
Folder 1.3 World War One Soldiers Photograph, undated
Folder 1.4 Kaura Hoover Hoffman Obituary, undated
Box 2: 38758101465275 Stack 3, Shelf 5
Sweeney Family Bible and Family Record, 1821-1894
Box 3: 38758101471018 Stack 3, Shelf 5
Woodstock High School and World War Two Scrapbook, 1943-1948
Woodstock High School and World War Two Scrapbook, 1943-1948