Arthur Sibold Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Arthur Sibold Collection, Ms1983-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Sibold, Arthur (Arthur Pleasant)
Abstract:
The Arthur Sibold Collection includes VPI reunion materials. There is a VPI statistical data book, four postcards to Sibold, a 1914 class roster, a reunion news bulletin, and a letter directed to the alumni.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Arthur Sibold Collection, Ms1983-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Arthur Sibold Collection includes VPI reunion materials from the Class of 1914, as well as several items of memorabilia and university history. There is a VPI statistical data book, four postcards to Arthur Sibold, a 1914 class roster, a reunion news bulletin, and a letter directed to the alumni.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur Pleasant Sibold was from Pearisburg, Virginia. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) between 1909 and 1914, where he rosed in the ranks becoming captain of Company D his senior year. Sibold studied agriculture during his time at VPI. In addition, his senior year he was Vice-President of Planters Club, treasurer of Y.M.C.A., on the football team, Associate Editor of Tech, Associate Editor of Firing Line, Censor of Lee Literary Society, member of Tennis Club, and member of Cotillion Club.

Acquisition information:
The Arthur Sibold collection was acquired by Special Collections prior to 1983.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Arthur Sibold Collection was completed in 1983. Additional description was completed in April 2011.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard