A Guide to the G.H. Ritenour Collection

Compiled by Eryn Kawecki

August 19, 2019

Descriptive Summary

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

Title: G.H. Ritenour Collection

Date Range: 1913-1945

Collection Number: 2019-0016

Extent: 1 box

Language: English

Abstract: Promotional materials and other ephemera relating to people and businesses in Shenandoah County.

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] G.H. Ritenour Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Acquisition Information: The items in this collection were purchased from Laughlin Auctions on June 15, 2019.

Processing Information: Items were sorted and then processed chronologically.

Biographical/Historical Note

All items in this collection primarily reflect the promotional activities of businesses in Shenandoah County.

Scope and Content

The G.H. Ritenour Collection consists of .5 linear feet of material, which is stored in 1 box. The collection includes 18 folders of materials.

Inventory

Box 1, Stack 8, Shelf 6

Folder 1.1            William Homan Statement of Account, Jr. Order of United American Mechanics, Broadway Virginia, December 26 1913

Folder 1.2            Pierce’s Memorandum and Account Book, 1915

Folder 1.3            C.H. Saum, Commercial and Savings Bank Booklets, Winchester Virginia, ca. 1925

Folder 1.4            Shenandoah National Bank, Winchester Virginia, 1926

Folder 1.5            Kneisley’s Drug Store Advertisement Booklet, Strasburg Virginia, 1934

Folder 1.6            Everly’s Drug Store Booklets, Mt. Jackson Virginia, ca. 1934-1935

Folder 1.7            Ralph Rhodes Shenandoah County Bank and trust Account Books, 1940-1961

Folder 1.8            W.J. Homan Liquor and Amusement Tax Receipts, Bill’s Place, Strasburg Virginia, 1944-1947

Folder 1.9            Receipt, Fairmont Creamery Company, Strasburg Virginia, September 7 1945

Folder 1.10          Pamphlet, “Grand Ole Opry” Presented by the Shenandoah County Junior Deputy Sheriff’s League, Woodstock Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.11          W.M. Calvert “Clothier Furnisher Shoer,” Woodstock Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.12          Schmitt’s Drug Store Ephemera, Woodstock Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.13          Pifer Gift and Jewelry Shop Bag, Strasburg Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.14          “Joe’s Ocean Cove” Menu, Winchester Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.15          Business Card, Gary and Carol Rutherford, Hotel Strasburg Virginia, Undated

Folder 1.16          Ritenour Picnic Invitation, Elizabeth Furnace, Undated

Folder 1.17          Coupon Stamps, Undated

Folder 1.18          Clipping about Seven Fountains Store Robbery, Mildred Davison, Fort Valley Virginia, Undated