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Poem titled "To Sophia" by her sister, Jinnie.

Watercolor painting of what seems to be a plant or tree.

Envelope addressed to Mr. [C.S.] Christian in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Envelope addressed to Miss [Lidda] Stanley in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Letter from "Rob," possibly incomplete.

Envelope addressed to Mr. Charles M. Figgat in Lexington, Virginia. Was used as scratch paper for math problems.

Envelope addressed to David McCullough in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia.

Envelope addressed to a Miss [Willie] Goodwin, care of Rufus Pitzer, in Fincastle, Virginia.

Envelope addressed to Mrs Nannie G. Figgat in Fincastle, Virginia. Postmarked in Lexington, [VA].

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Ann G Figgat, postmarked in Fincastle, Virginia.

Photograph of the Duck Pond on VPI campus, undated

Composite of the McBryde Building with photo showing it under construction and drawing of the expected structure.

Photograph of athletes in the interior of the Old Field House.

Photograph of the Old Field House.

Photograph depicts the Mineral Building (also Mining Engineering Building) of the School of Mines on VPI campus. The building was erected around 1908/1909.

Photograph of Thomas O. Sandy, the first farm demonstration agent in Virginia.

Photograph of Ella Agnew, the first female extension agent in the country and the namesake of Agnew Hall on Virginia Tech's campus.

Photograph of Joanne E. Eustis, the first Faculty Representative on the VT Board of Visitors.

This photo depicts the college infirmary (now Henderson Hall) after an expansion nearly doubled its capacity. The addition was completed by the start of the end of 1929.

This photo is of the deHaviland DH-4 airplane donated to the university by the U.S. Navy for use by students. It arrived without an engine, but the U.S. Army donated two 400 hp V-12 Liberty engines, one to be installed in the DH-4, the other for…

This photo is of a plaque on the table where Future Farmers of Virginia (later expanded to Future Farmers of America) was founded by Walter S. Newman, H. C. Groseclose, H. W. Sanders, and E. C. Magill, all associated with V.P.I.'s Department of…

This photo depicts Mary Ella Carr Brumfield, who was the first woman to receive a degree from V. P. I.

This photo depicts the Agricultural Building at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

This photo depicts the World War I memorial, also known as "The Rock", that is on campus. This memorial was first unveiled in July 1919 just before the commencement ceremonies.

This composite photo depicts Charles Owens, John Sears, Floyd Meade, Alonzo Freeman, and Preston Mays. These men were some of the first African American that were connected to the University.

This photo depicts the seal of Virginia Polytechnic Institute after the University's name was changed in 1944.

This song was written by Cadet Charles Steinwedel after the Gobbles upset Georgetown in football in 1942.

This song was written by Cadet Charles Steinwedel after the Gobbles upset Georgetown in football in 1942.

This photo depicts Thomas Hall shortly after it was built. Thomas hall was a dormitory that was named after Medal of Honor recipient, Herbert Thomas.

This flier depicts the logo for the Virginia Sea Grant Program at Virginia Tech.

This photo depicts five unidentified women in an office at the first Northern Virginia Graduate Center in Reston, Virginia.

This photo depicts the construction of the east stands in Lane Stadium.

This photo depicts a classroom at the Northern Virginia Graduate center shortly after it moved from Reston to Dulles.

This photo depicts the hangar at the VPI Airpot which was opened in 1931.

This photo depicts Miles Field, which was renamed to honor Clarence Paul Miles.

This photo depicts the creamery and cannery on campus that was later converted into additional dorm space for campus farm workers.

This photo depicts the Mess and Commencement Hall after it had been expanded.

This photo depicts Science Hall and Barracks No. 4. Science Hall's construction was finished in 1901, and Barracks No. 4 was completed in 1902.

An anonymous handwritten letter from a student at SMIC Private School. The cover has a statement of remembrance. The inside has a positive message about hope and love.

A handwritten letter from Isabelle from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words, "From across the sea." The inside has a message that expresses condolences and prayers to VT and its students.

An anonymous handwritten letter from a student at St. Barnabas Catholic School. The letter is a prayer of remembrance for those who lost their lives. Under the message is a heart and peace sign.

A handwritten letter from Misa. The letter has a positive message, wishing for peace for VT students and their families.

A handwritten letter from Mare G. from Scarborough, Ontario. The letter is colorful with drawings of hearts and crosses surrounding the message. The message expresses sympathy to Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Lara from Scarborough, Ontario. The cover has a drawing of a bird in front of a cross and a rainbow. Above the drawing is "Virginia Tech" and around the rainbow is "Hope". Below that is a drawing of a purple heart. The…

A handwritten letter from Jeff B. from Quebec, Canada. The letter has a message written in French. Below the message in French is one translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Erece from Quebec, Canada. The letter has a message written in French. Below the message in French is one translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy and sending hope to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Billy from Quebec, Canada. The cover of the letter has a message written in French. On the inside the message is translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy and sends condolences to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Maria M. from Sasebo, Japan. The cover has the words "I care!" in bubble letters. The inside is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea. It also has a short poem.

A handwritten letter from Bianca M. The letter is in the shape of a VT with a positive message inside the V, expressing sympathy to the VT students.

A handwritten letter from Melissa. The cover has the words "Sorry." . The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students..