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L.D. Simmons VPI Richmond Club Pendant

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-060

Scope and Content

The silver pendant has a shield on a black background. The shield is inscribed "VPI Richmond Club" over a skull and crossbones and below two shaking hands. The back is inscribed "L.D. Simmons '34", indicating it presumably belonged to Leon Dalmain "Dal" Simmons, VPI Class of 1934.

Dates

  • n.d.

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

Leon Dalmain "Dal" Simmons graduated from Virginia Tech in 1934. He married Jane Farinhold Simmons.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

This collection consists a VPI Richmond Club Pendant, previously belonging to L.D. Simmons.

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 L.D. Simmons VPI Richmond Club Pendant 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 L.D. Simmons VPI Richmond Club Pendant was completed in July 2025.

Title
L.D. Simmons VPI Richmond Club Pendant, n.d.
Status
In Progress
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