A Guide to the Strasburg High School Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph Collection

Compiled by Eryn Kawecki

September 4, 2019

Descriptive Summary

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

Title: Strasburg High School Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph Collection

Date Range: 1931

Collection Number: 2019-0023

Extent: 1 box, 1 folder

Language: English

Abstract: A single photograph of the Strasburg High School’s graduating class of 1931.

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] Strasburg High School Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph 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: The photograph was placed in a folder and put in a box for added protection. 

Biographical/Historical Note

The Strasburg High School Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph Collection holds a single photograph of the Strasburg High School’s graduating class of 1931. The photograph was taken and developed by the Morrison Studio, a photographic studio in Woodstock, Virginia.

The school was founded in 1804 as the Strasburg Academy. It was a private, tuition-based school that operated until 1884. Fourteen years later, the school became a part of the public school system. In 1910 they built a new structure next to the Academy building to house grades 6-12, a library, and principal’s office.

By 1921 the school had an enrollment of over 500 and was dangerously overcrowded. Some classes were held in other buildings around town, but in 1926 the Academy building was demolished and a new High School was built in its place. All elementary classes were moved to the 1910 portion. In 1951 a second addition was completed to house a cafeteria and gymnasium.

Scope and Content

The Strasburg High School Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph Collection consists of three feet of material, which is stored in 1 box. The collection includes one photograph.

Inventory

Folder 1: Strasburg High School, Class of 1931 Graduation Photograph