A Guide to the Mary Jo Sweeney Collection, 1829-1948 2017-0013

A Guide to the Mary Jo Sweeney Collection, 1829-1948

A Collection in
Shenandoah County Library
Collection number 2017-0013


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Processed by: Zachary Hottel

Repository
Shenandoah County Library
Collection number
2017-0013
Title
Mary Jo Sweeney Collection, 1829-1948
Extent
4.5 linear feet; 4 folders, 1 bible, 2 scrapbooks .
Shelf Location
Stack 3, Shelf 5
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.

Use 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, Collection number 2017-0013, [Series Name], 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 Information

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

4.5 linear feet; 4 folders, 1 bible, 2 scrapbooks

Arrangement

This collection is arranged as it was presented by Mary Jo Sweeney.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Sweeney, Mary Jo
  • Geographical Names:

  • Woodstock (Va)

Contents List

Box 1
Physical Location: 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
Physical Location: Stack 3, Shelf 5
  • Item
    Sweeney Family Bible and Family Record, 1821-1894
Box 3
Physical Location: Stack 3, Shelf 5
  • Item
    Woodstock High School and World War Two Scrapbook, 1943-1948
  • Item
    Woodstock High School and World War Two Scrapbook, 1943-1948