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Photographs

In the aftermath of April 16th, many individuals expressed their support and sympathy through creations documented in photographs. Groups of adults, children, and adolescents came together in the traditional Virginia Tech colors of orange and maroon or held candlelight vigils to demonstrate their love and support anonymously.

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Photograph of silver Hokie Bird in front of 32 VT flags planted in the grass. (F00121, Ms2008-020)

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Anonymous photograph of group holding a candlelight vigil in front of candles shaped as a fleur de lis. (F00090, Ms2008-020)

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Anonymous photograph of military group [probably Air Force of Air Force National Guard] posing in the VT shape. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Anonymous photograph of a group of children and adults in VT colors and holding a VT banner. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of adults wearing VT colors, some are wearing orange hardhats. (F00014, Ms2008-020)

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Anonymous photograph of group of seven students wearing VT colors releasing white balloons in front of a building. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a tree and building. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of white balloons being released into the sky near a clock tower. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top and tied white balloons. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top of the parking lot. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of parking lot wall with VT shirts hung on it and taped picture of one of the April 16, 2007 victims next to a taped picture of the flag of Israel. (F00048, Ms2008-020)

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Photograph of a driveway with Hokie Bird prints going up and a black mourning ribbon under the VT symbol. (C01184, Ms2008-020)