A Guide to the Michael Thomas Collection

Compiled by Eryn Kawecki

June 19, 2019

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA

Title: Michael Thomas Collection

Date Range: 1854-1950

Collection Number: 2019-003

Extent: 1 box, 19 folders

Language: English

Abstract: Lichliter and Thomas tax documents, letters, and photographs donated by Michael Thomas, the descendant of those reflected in the items.

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] Michael Thomas Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Acquisition Information: Donated by Michael Thomas.

Processing Information: Items were sorted and then processed chronologically.

Biographical/Historical Note

All items in this collection reflect the family of Michael Thomas of Strasburg, Virginia.

Scope and Content

The Michael Thomas Collection consists primarily of letters and tax documents spanning, ninety-six years. The documents reflect aspects of the lives of some members of the Lichliter and Thomas families.

Inventory

Box 1, Stack 5, Shelf 2

Folder 1.1            Receipt for Child’s Tuition Payment to Jane Zea from Thomas Jinkens, 1854

Folder 1.2            Levi Stickley, Strasburg Virginia, 1871-1873

Folder 1.3            Letter, “S.R. Rogers” to Levi Stickley, June 11 1880

Folder 1.4            Letter, Milton McInturff to Levi Stickley, Mine Run Furnace Virginia, June 15 1880

Folder 1.5            John B. Hite Tax and Financial Documents, Shenandoah and Warren County Virginia, 1898-1931

Folder 1.6            Letter, Lelia Shaffer to “Friend,” Woodstock Virginia, May 30 1903

Folder 1.7            Letter, Marguerite M. Shaffer to “Miss Bessie,” Woodstock Virginia, May 31, 1903

Folder 1.8            James H. Lichliter Tax Documents, Shenandoah County Virginia, 1903-1950

Folder 1.9            Susan R. Lichliter Tax Documents, Shenandoah County Virginia, 1910-1950

Folder 1.10          Tax Receipts, John B. Hite and James Lichliter, 1916-1917, Shenandoah County Virginia

Folder 1.11          Jim Lichliter Prescriptions from J.M. Winkfield, Strasburg Virginia, ca. 1920

Folder 1.12          Susan R. Lichliter Debt Payment Documents, 1921-1924

Folder 1.13          Palmer Lime and Cement Company, Insurance for Lichliter Family, 1924-1926, Oranda Virginia

Folder 1.14          John B. Hite/Susan R. Lichliter Tax Letter, March 1932

Folder 1.15          Letters to “Sir” from James H. Lichliter Concerning Farming, October 23 1939

Folder 1.16          United States Treasury Department Correspondence with J.H. Lichliter, 1939-1940

Folder 1.17          Letter to James H. Lichliter from Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, March 22 1940

Folder 1.18          “Virginia Main, Nettie T. and John B. Lichliter” Tax Documents, 1940-1950

Folder 1.19          Department of Highway Photograph, “Dr. Greenshields” and “J.L. Thomas,” Beacon Field, Alexandria Virginia, undated