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], Arthur Sibold Collection, Ms1983-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

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.

Biographical Note

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.

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Students and alumni
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Arthur Sibold Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).