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Simon Sycle Business Card

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-037

Scope and Content

The collection contains an undated small typescript pink business card that states "Simon Sycle, a dealer in clothing, furnishings, hats, and shoes, 14 West Broad Street, Richmond, Va."

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

Simon Sycle (1846-1906) was a promiment Jewish merchant in Richmond, Virginia, and owner of a clothing, furnishings, hats, and shoes store. He was in full control of his business until around the 1900 when he started to relinquish control to his sons. He passed away suddenly in 1906, leaving his business to his family. The business continued to run after his death until at the least the 1920s.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection includes a small pink business card from Simon Sycle, a dealer in clothing, furnishings, hats, and shoes located in Richmond, Virginia. This business was opened from about the 1890s to the 1920s.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2012.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Simon Sycle Business Card by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Simon Sycle Business Card was completed in September 2021.

Title
Simon Sycle Business Card, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Kiana Wilkerson, Graduate Assistant
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308