Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries (MS2008-020)

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Description

The Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries consists mainly of condolence items received by the university following the events of April 16, 2007. The bulk of materials were received in the first few months following April 16, 2007. This digital collection is a subset of the full April 16, 2007 Condolence Archives digital collection located on VTechWorks.

Source

See the finding aid for the Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries.

Date

2007-2010

Rights

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) does not own copyright to all materials in the Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries. If the department has the copyright, permission to publish materials must be obtained from Special Collectionsand University Archives, Virginia Tech. Permission to publish materials not owned by the department must come from the copyright holder. Please contact SCUA (specref@vt.edu) with copyright questions and concerns.

Access Rights

Collection is open for research.

Identifier

Ms2008-020

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries, Ms2008-020, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Rights Holder

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Collection Items

Untitled poem by J.W. Class of 2009

A poem sent to Virginia Tech for the first anniversary of the tragic events on April 16, 2007. The sender only is identified as "J.W. Class of 2009."

"Don't Quit" by Jennifer Glover

A handmade card with a poem titled "Don't Quit" sent by Jennifer Glover at Bank of America.

"Poem from the heart" by Victoria M.

A handwritten poem on pink construction paper by Victoria M. sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

Untitled Poem by anonymous individual

This untitled poem by an anonymous individual was originally left with five posters on campus within the first few weeks of the tragic events on April 16, 2007.

"I Planted a Rose: A Tribute to the Hokie Nation" by Charlie McCauley

A typed poem titled "I Planted a Rose: A Tribute to the Hokie Nation" written by Charlie McCauley with an accompanying handwritten letter to Debbie Day. The handwritten letter has been cropped in this exhibit to protect certain personal information…

"The Great Hokies" by Barbara Ledbetter

A typed poem by Barbara Ledbetter and an accompanying handwritten note sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

A poem and card from the Christiansburg Primary School

An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.

Poem by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

"'32' (a tribute to Virginia Tech)" by Tim Williamson

A typed poem written by Tim Williamson, dedicated to the 32 fallen Hoakies.

"Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson

A poem titled "Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson and his accompanying letter addressed to Nikki Giovanni. This is one of the two versions Wilson sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

"Thirty-Two" by H.K. Graves

A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."

Untitled Poem by Jamie H.

Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

Untitled poem by Rebecca C.

An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

"Dear Students of Virginia Tech..." poem by Yieni

A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.

"Hokie Stone" poem by "VT Dad"

A poem written by "VT Dad" and a handwritten note addressed to President Steger.

"The Serenity to accept the things we can't change" poem by anonymous individual

A poem handwritten in silver ink on a red card by an anonymous individual.

"Words..." poem by unknown individual and their family

A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family

"Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" Poem by Anonymous

A handwritten note and poem titled "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" by an anonymous indiviual who sent these to Virignia Tech following the April 16, 2007 tragedy.

Memorial quilt from the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited

Memorial quilt made by 21 members of the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited consisting of 32 blocks size of quilt 101” x 101". This quilt was previously on display on the 3rd floor of the Squires Student Center.

Special thanks to the 21 members of the…

Letter, Michael E. Eyster to President Steger, May 3, 2007 (Ms2008-020)

Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

Paper chain, Kalamazoo College, May 2007 (Ms2008-020)

Four views of a paper chain made by students at Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as a gesture "to bring some comfort to the Virginia Tech community."

Letter, Michelle Swonder (on behalf of Kalamazoo College) to Dr. Charles W. Steger, May 2007 (Ms2008-020)

Letter of condolence from Michelle Swonder, Theatre Arts, Kalamazoo College (on behalf of the college) to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

Quilt by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll

Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.

Quilt by Melissa Stevens Quilter

Quilt made by Melissa Steven Quilter; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16 2007.

Dragonfly Painting by Rebecca M. Cunningham

Canvas painting of dragonflies by Rebecca M. Cunningham also known as Rebecca M. Ronesi; previously on display at the Office of Recovery and Support.

Poem and card from the Cambridge Springs Prison

Handmade card and poem titled "A Child Loaned" from the female inmates of Cambridge Springs Prison.

Paperclip Angel with letter

Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.

Paper cranes from the American School in Japan

Three copies of the same letter, one photograph of the high school students, one hanger for the cranes, and 1000 handmade paper cranes.

Kite of Compassion from the Korean Caucus at Drew University's Theological School

One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.

One of the wooden blue heart mobiles with silver signings and accompanying letter from Connecticut College

Three wooden mobiles painted blue with wooden hearts and individual messages and accompanying letter from Connecticut College.

Memory Book from Baker University

One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.

Orange VT shirt with signatures from the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997

Virginia Tech shirt is signed by the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997

T-Shirt from WODU Radio at Old Dominion University with card

One white t-shirt with signatures and a note sent for the one-year anniversary.

Crotched leis

One sample yarn lei of 64 left at the memorial from a Hawaiian woman (H00013) and one crocheted gold and brown yarn lei (H00333).

United States flag flown over the U. S. Capitol on April
18, 2007

United States flag flown over the U. S. Capitol on April<br /><br />
18, 2007

American flag flown over U. S. Capitol at request of Hon. Virgil H. Goode, Jr., who was asked to do so by William Davis

Hand Crocheted Hearts from Heartfelt Angels

Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts

Poster from Virginia Law Enforcement

One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached

Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn<br /><br />
together

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

Decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon

About 46 decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon. Items done at “Expressions of Remembrance”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”

Handbound book made of wood with accompanying paper chain and letter

Hand bound book of condolences with natural stick and leaf binding and handmade paper

Song, "Blacksburg Virginia (Live and Unplugged)", Nicolle Freni, 2007 (Ms2008-020)

Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter, Student Council Association, Williamsburg Middle School to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, Virginia Tech University, Arlington, Va., May 21, 2007 (Ms2008-020)

Letter of condolence from the Student Council Association, Williamsburg Middle School to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, Virginia Tech.

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