Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry

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
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry, c.1930s, Artifact-058, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Simmons, Jane Farinhold
Abstract:
This collection consists of jewelry from th 1930s, previously belonging to Jane F. Simmons, that relates to V.P.I.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry, c.1930s, Artifact-058, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

Jane Farinhold Simmons married Leon Dalmain "Dal" Simmons, VPI Class of 1934. Simmons attended the VPI 1933-1934 Junior Senior Prom and Cotillion Club dances while Dal Simmons was a student.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2025.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Jane F. Simmons V.P.I. Jewelry was completed in July 2025.