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Photograph of Charles A. Ronald's gravestone.

Photograph of Charles A. Ronald's gravestone.

Photograph of Walter S. Preston's gravestone.

Photograph of John Calhoun and Lewis Preston Summers' gravestone.

Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.

Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.

Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.

Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.

Photograph of Daniel Trigg's gravestone.

Newspaper article, "Administrative Work at Tech Ordered Reorganized by Board: Visitors Create Committees to Deal with Pressing Problems," by Horace Hood, III. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary…

This memoir by Bessie Catlin Howard details her life and her time at Piedmont Sanatorium. One of the unique traits of her story is that she was navigating the institution in a wheelchair as well. This document was created after her death and Howard's…

A handwritten letter from Evelyn Huang from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words, "Anyone who needs comfort, hope, and anything else." The inside has a positive message, expressing sympathy to VT students from across the seas.

A handwritten letter from Grace Kestner, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The letter has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. It also has drawing of a heart with "I am sorry" written in it and the Hokie Bird.

A handwritten letter from Matt Lamien. The cover has a drawing of a man, wearing a VT shirt. Around the borders are the words "Love, prayers" and "Always Virginia Tech." The inside has a drawing of a tear drop and flag with the words, "Many families,…

A handwritten letter from Kadlin Leake. The cover has a heart cut out with a positive message written in it. The inside expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students.

George Board and Kay Strickler and Joyce and Leigh Vaughan at Joyce's home before Prom at Patrick Henry

A handwritten letter from Kadeem Lettwich. The cover expresses sympathy over the event. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students and hoping they are alright.

Battle Drill 67; Army ROTC; Indiantown Gap PA; Rich Carpenter

Leigh Vaughan

Five envelopes used to carry letters from Hiram Matthew to his wife, Elmira.

A handwritten letter from Dorothy McCreight. The cover has a drawing of a heart with VT in the middle and "Texas to you" on the other side. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students.

A handwritten letter from Brinn McGhee. The cover has a VT cut out with the phrase "In our hearts, in out prayers," written along the edge. The corners have tiny hearts in them. The inside expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students. It also…

A handwritten letter from Courtney Meadows, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech." The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. The inside also has drawing of a crying face…

A handwritten letter from Eloy Mendaya. It has a positive message about sending condolences and prayer to Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Vincent Mills. The cover has a drawing of a man, wearing Hokie gear and saying "I'm sorry." The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students and hoping they are alright. It also has the words,…

A handwritten letter from Anthony Mychlyk. The cover has the words, "My deepest sympathy" and "VT." The inside has a message sending condolences and hoping the people that were hurt are alright.

A hand drawn drawing from Nayra Navai. The drawing has a heart in the middle of a blue sky. Under the heart, there is smiling animals (dogs, cats, birds, deer) and flowers.

Lyrics for the song "Sweet Virginia (You are not alone)" written by Ian Noe in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Thank you note, undated, from J. Robert Oppenheimer to Robert E. Marshak. Oppenheimer was thanking Marshak for his note on Okubo [probably University of Rochester physicist Susumu Okubo], and telling him to have a good time on his trip.

A hand drawn picture from Xavier Oropeza. The picture has a Cross with a heart behind it. Circling the Cross is the word, "Memorial."

This is a handwritten letter from Elizabeth Overman from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place by saying they can treat people nicer and having good manners. It also…

A handwritten letter from Alex Perry, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students.

This document includes various handwritten notes about the operations at Piedmont Sanatorium. It also talks about people employed there, and nurses from the nursing program. The document is undated, but likely dates to the 1960s.

A handwritten letter from Danny Portales. The cover has the words "Sorry for your loss" and " Go Virginia Tech." The inside has a drawing of the Hokie Bird.

Note: The scan of the second page of this letter is missing. Please see the transcript for the text of the missing page.

A handwritten letter from Laura Reynolds. The cover has the words "Sorry 4 your loss" with a Cross next to it. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students..

A handwritten note from Nicky Rivera expressing condolences. They write to keep holding on and sends much love and support. It has drawing on hearts and stars on the border of the note.

E Company Symbol Painted on the Wall of the Meeting Room, Rasche Hall

A handwritten letter from Nicole Salgado. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Around the message is a yellow and orange border.

Condolence card from Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications to Virginia Tech.

An handwritten letter from Alex Scoles. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech" and "I am sorry for your loss of family or friends". The inside has a positive message of sympathy.

This is the cover to Karen Sexton's 2nd Grade Class Book of Condolences from Lindley Elementary School. It has a drawing of the Earth with people standing around the edge. The title of the book of condolences is "'Changing the World' in memory of…

This memoir was written by Harvey E. Sheppard (Class of 1932), about his time as a student at the university in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit.

This is a handwritten letter from Christopher Simmons from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place by saying they can treat people nicer. It also has a drawing of people…

A memorial mass enrollment card from the Society of the Little Flower requested by "A Mother - Florida".

A handwritten letter from Mossih Spingher, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students, hoping they will stay strong.

Signed photograph of Tico St. John sent along with a letter of condolence.

A hand drawn picture from Stephanie Story. The picture has a large red and orange VT at the center with smaller VT surrounding it. Under the large VT is a picture of the Hokie Bird.