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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
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URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Kiana Wilkerson, Graduate Assistant
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Simon Sycle Business Card, Ms2021-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
This collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Simon Sycle Business Card was completed in September 2021.
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.
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."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Advertising cards
- Businesspeople
- Ephemera
- Richmond (Va.)
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/ ).