\"Fairfax Hall,\" \"Waynesboro VA,\" \"1920s,\" \"Girls School,\" \"Virginia\" Estate Find For Sale

Rare Fairfax Hall Girls School Collection - Waynesboro, Virginia (1926-1934)

Exceptional collection of ephemera from Fairfax Hall, the historic girls preparatory school in Waynesboro, Virginia (operated 1890s-1977). This lot includes five pieces spanning nearly a decade of the school\'s history during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

WHAT\'S INCLUDED:

1926-27 Photo Book - Beautiful large-format photo book featuring campus buildings, students, and school life. Heavy photo content with minimal text. Includes building exterior shot on cover and school seal. This is the centerpiece of the collection.

1929 Faxette Magazine (Volume VII, Number III) - February 1929 issue featuring student writing, artwork, and activities. BONUS: Contains handwritten alumni directory with names and addresses of students from across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and beyond - invaluable for genealogy research and family history.

1931 Faxette Magazine (Alumnae Number) - Stunning Art Deco cover design with building illustration in orange and black. Period typography and graphic design typical of the era.

1933 Faxette Magazine - Features map/aerial view cover design in orange tones. Another beautiful example of 1930s student publication design.

1934 Faxette Magazine - Bold orange cover with striking Art Deco geometric design and typography.

CONDITION:All pieces are in good condition consistent with their age (95-100 years old). The 1926-27 photo book has minor page separation on approximately 4 pages - typical wear for a publication of this vintage. All pages are intact and fully readable. The Faxette magazines show normal aging (slight discoloration, edge wear) but remain structurally sound with all pages present.

WHY THIS COLLECTION MATTERS:

• Genealogy Research: The handwritten alumni list in the 1929 issue is a goldmine for family historians
• Virginia History: Documents an important educational institution in the Shenandoah Valley
• Women\'s Education: Captures life at a girls preparatory school during a transformative era
• Art & Design: The Art Deco covers are stunning examples of 1930s graphic design
• Rarity: Fairfax Hall closed in 1977, making materials from the school increasingly scarce

PERFECT FOR:

• Descendants of Fairfax Hall students or faculty
• Genealogists researching Virginia/Mid-Atlantic families
• Historians studying women\'s education
• Collectors of Virginia ephemera
• Libraries and historical societies
• Graphic designers interested in Art Deco period design

SHIPPING:Items will be carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. Local pickup available in Strasburg, VA area to save on shipping costs for this heavy lot.

QUESTIONS?Feel free to reach out with any questions about condition, content, or additional photos of specific pages.

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