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Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-059

Scope and Content

The Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry consists of a braclet and two necklaces.

The 7-inch silver bracelet has 4 filigree pieces linking 3 black stones, and the center stone has silver insignia on it. It is a dance favor from the 1933-1934 Junior Senior Prom.

One of the necklaces is a Cotillion Club dance favor. The necklace has a silver chain with an ornate triangle at the bottom that connects to a pendant. The pendant is silver with a black plastic rectangle and metal emblem of a shield with "Le Cotillon" underneath.

The other necklace has a silver chain attached to a pendant. The pendant is silver with a shield emblem that says "Le Cotillon" underneath and a red and black background.

Dates

  • c.1930s

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

Jane Farinhold Simmons married Leon Dalmain "Dal" Simmons, VPI Class of 1934. Simmons attended the VPI 1933-1934 Junior Senior Prom with her husband.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

This collection consists of jewelry from th 1930s, previously belonging to Jane F. Simmons, that relates to V.P.I.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2025.

Related Materials

Also see /aspace.lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/2082a>Leon Dalmain Simmons Memorabilia

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry 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 Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry was completed in July 2025.

Source

Title
Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry, c.1930s
Status
Completed
Author
Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2025 (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