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