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Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer

A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."

Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"

Poster that says "VT We Mourn With You" and includes messages and signatures from unknown institution.

Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages.

Poster with pictures of Norris Hall and a black VT ribbon, a poem, and the names of the 32 victims.

Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts.

Anonymous handwritten note written on construction paper, expressing sympathy, "The courage + bravery that you all show...", and red hearts drawn across the paper, undated

Anonymous handwritten note on purple paper expressing sympathy with foam flower and leaf stickers from "Your friends in Delaware", undated

Anonymous handwritten note on lined paper expressing sympathy, "Dear Virginia Tech community!...", undated

Anonymous handwritten note divided into four quadrants, one of which includes John 3:16 of the New Testament, with color heart drawings expressing sympathy, undated

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Tears, Sympathy, Concern, Blessings, Hope...", on standard greeting card with scene from Glacier Park, undated

Anonymous handwritten note that says "May you have peace that passes all understanding", undated

Anonymous photograph of group holding a candlelight vigil in front of candles shaped as a fleur de lis, undated

Photograph of a driveway with Hokie Bird prints going up and a black mourning ribbon under the VT symbol, undated

Anonymous photograph of military group [probably Air Force of Air Force National Guard] posing in the VT shape, undated

Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a clock tower, undated

Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a tree and building, undated

Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top of the parking lot, undated

Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top and tied white balloons, undated

Photograph of handmade poster banner that says "In Memory of Virginia Tech Hokies", undated

Anonymous photograph of group of seven students wearing VT colors releasing white balloons in front of a building, undated

Photograph of parking lot wall with VT shirts hung on it and taped picture of one of the April 16, 2007 victims and taped picture of the flag of Israel, undated

Anonymous photograph of a group of children and adults in VT colors and holding a VT banner, undated

Photograph of adults wearing VT colors, some are wearing orange hardhats, undated

Red, handwritten sympathy card with an anonymous group posing in VT colors and handwritten comments on the inside. The front page includes the statement "Today We Are All Hokies", undated

Photograph of silver Hokie Bird in front of 32 VT flags planted in the grass

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Peace" with peace sign drawing, undated

Born Feb. 13, 1857, in Concord, North Carolina, son of Confederate Gen. Rufus Barringer and grandson of Gen. Paul B. Barringer, leader in War of 1812. Early education at Bingham School near Asheville, North Carolina, and at Kenmore University School,…

Born June 19, 1831, in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Received an A.B. in 1856 and an M.A. in 1860, both from Emory and Henry College. Latin chair in 1879 at Vanderbilt University and then president of Emory and Henry College before becoming…

Born Aug. 16, 1876, in Richmond, son of Woodson Cheadle and Cora Emmett McDowell Burruss. Entered VAMC in fall 1894 and received B.S. in civil engineering in 1898. As a student, was editor of 1898 Bugle, captain of Battery E, and active in other…

Born Aug. 1, 1837, at Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia. Received A.B.in 1857, A.M. in 1860, and M.Sc. in 1890, all from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. After graduation, taught at Georgetown (D.C.) Academy until joining Third Virginia Cavalry…

Born Nov. 13, 1867, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Attended Prince Edward Academy and Hampden-Sydney College, where he received the A.B. in 1886 and later the A.M. degree. Married Julia Johnson of Farmville; had one son and one daughter. Taught…

Born Jan. 13, 1886, near Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Received B.S. from VPI in 1909, honorary D.Sci. from Clemson in 1937, and honorary D.Agric. from North Carolina State College in 1947. Married Eleanor Parrott of Blacksburg in 1917; had two…

Born Nov. 4, 1835, in Newport, Rhode Island. Received B.S. from U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, in 1856. Was fellow officer with J. E. B. Stuart in the West until both resigned their commissions in 1861 to serve with the Confederacy.…

Born Jan. 1, 1841, in Abbeville, South Carolina, of Scotch immigrant parents. Entered sophomore class at South Carolina College in 1858 at the age of 17. From there, entered University of Virginia, where he was a student at the outbreak of Civil War.…

Born Dec. 3, 1835, in Hanover County. Received M.A. from University of Virginia (UVa), 1858, and later received an L.L.D. After graduating from UVa, taught in Hanover County for three years. Served as combat and staff officer for Confederacy. Was…

Born July 20, 1895, in Woodstock Virginia, son of WaIter Hickman and Sallie Bird Stephenson Newman. Attended Shenandoah County schools. Received A.B. at Hampden-Sydney, 1917; M.S., VPI, 1919; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State, 1931; and honorary LL.D. from…

Born Oct. 13, 1931, in Staten Island, N.Y. Received B.S. in industrial engineering from LeHigh University in 1953, M.S. in industrial engineering from Ohio State University in 1956, and Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1959. Married Dorothea…

Born June 16, 1947, in Richmond, Va. Received a professional bachelor of architecture degree in 1970, master of architecture in 1971, and Ph.D. in environmental science and engineering in 1978, all from Virginia Tech. Married Janet Grey Baird from…

Born Nov. 20, 1930, in Geneseo, New York. Received associate degree, State University of New York-Morrisville, 1950; bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, 1953; master's in public administration, George Washington University, 1959;…

Born Dec. 23, 1928, in Pritchard, West Virginia. Received bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, 1951; master’s in 1960 and Ph. D. in education in 1962, both from Ohio State University. Married Adele Stoltz of Gouverneur, N. Y., on May…

This photograph features J.N. Smith, Rogere, McClung, Wilson, Paxton, Anderson, Deacon, Locker. Gift of Mr. L. Goeller.