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Mass Card from Society of the Little Flower, C02096 (Ms2008-020)
A memorial mass enrollment card from the Society of the Little Flower requested by "A Mother - Florida".
Child's drawing of candles and sparklers, C02220 (Ms2008-020)
A drawing of candles and sparklers, which says "Let all see my picture (if mamorial [sic] made, put on mamorial [sic] - [Emerson?]"
Sympathy card with HokieBird as a phoenix, C02245 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card contains a drawing of the HokieBird as a phoenix rising out of ashes over the date "4.16.07" next to what is presumably the artist's signature [illegible]. Next to the head of the HokieBird are the words, "We will carry them with us,…
Green card with drawing and names of victims, C02361 (Ms2008-020)
A green card with a drawing of a heart, crowned with a halo, with wings in the background, and the number "32" on the front. The drawing is over the words "Rest in Peace" and date "4-16-07". "Michigan '07" is written below, presumably the place and…
Sympathy card by unknown child, C01209 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten on the front of the card is, "I pray that the Lord Jesus chist [sic] will bless you and be kind to you[.] May God [bless?] you with his love and may the Holy Spirit [heals?]" The back of the card has a green butterfly with the handwritten…
Anonymous letter of condolence, C01597 (Ms2008-020)
A letter of condolence from an anonymous writer within a hand drawn heart. The letter states, "I wish I could bring some peace to your lives, to help deal with the pain so many of you are suffering through now. To give you some hope, to make you feel…
Card, "A broken heart...", C01673 (Ms2008-020)
An anonymous card with drawing of several hearts in various states of healing with the words, "A broken heart, will never heal, but just in case we'll help."
Sympathy card from anonymous source, C01734 (Ms2008-020)
A sympathy card from an anonymous writer with the following quotes: “As I searched for meaning in what happened, I finally found it. I found it in the incredible poise, control, and togetherness by the Virginia Tech family. ”The true…
Sympathy card with stickers from anonymous writer, C01760 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous sympathy card with 3D stickers on front and inside. Front of card says, “Sometimes one pivotal moment or event will bring a community TOGETHER.” Inside of card says, “TODAY WE ARE ALL HOKIES”.
Anonymous card with positive message, C01825 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous card with the words "strenth", "HOME", "hope", "Faith", "forever", "cherish..", "TOMORROW", "Love", and "peace".
Anonymous card with message, cross, and HokieBird, C01856 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous card with a cross and HokieBird on one side and a VT on the other side with the words, "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking bac in memory help comfort you tomorrow."
Anonymous card with message, cross in front of sunset, and HokieBird, C01856 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous card with a cross in front of a sunset and mountains on one side and a HokieBird on the other side with the words, "Death Leaves A Heartache NO [sic] One Can Heal. Love Leave [sic] A Memory No One Can Steal."
Sympathy card from Demeter, C01869 (Ms2008-020)
Card, possibly orginally from floral bouquet, that says "All love, sympathy and support. To all of us who have been effected [sic] by the tragedy / From- Demeter, California"
Sympathy card from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983, C01870 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card with message from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983 with ribbons and drawings.
Child's sympathy card, C02290 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card from anonymous child with drawing of a person at a pool, encouraging people to think happy thoughts to feel better
Star-shaped sympathy card, C02290 (Ms2008-020)
Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"
Poem, "I know you're sad and are afraid…", O00038 (Ms2008-020)
Photocopy of a poem that says, "I know you're sad and are afraid / because I see your tears. / I'll not be far, I promise that; / and I hope you'll always know / That my spirit will beclose to you, / wherever you may go. / Thank you so for Loving…
Song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00062 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten song with notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
Prayer, "May there be peace on Earth…", O00068 (Ms2008-020)
Prayer starting "May there be peace on Earth". The items says this is an "Ancient Indian prayer translated from Sanskrit" with a note for Virginia Tech.
Note and song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00075 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten note with song and notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer, O00076 (Ms2008-020)
Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer
"Eulogy from our Hokies 32" and "The Mourner's Kaddish", O00129 (Ms2008-020)
A typewritten eulogy for the 32 victims, April 24, 2007, by anonymous writer, and "The Mourner's Kaddish" along with the names of the 32 victims
Poem, "On just an ordinary day…", P00346 (Ms2008-020)
A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."
Interior, workman measuring beams of building at Solitude
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Interior, view of log house at Solitude
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Interior, walls of a room at Solitude during renovation
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Interior, workman inside building at Solitude
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Interior, support structure at Solitude during renovation work
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Exterior, support structure during renovation of Solitude
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Exterior, view of the front porch in spring
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Interior, curve of staircase and balustrade in Solitude entryway, taken from the second floor
Color image made from SOL0002, see also 03SOL0083.
Interior, view through a window from inside of Solitude
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Interior, damage of floor inside entry at Solitude
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Interior, exposed wall lathing and floor at Solitude
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Interior, radiator, flourescent lights, and exposed wall during renovation of Solitude
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Exterior, view of Solitude with six trees growing in front of house
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Interior, lavatory, mirror, and damaged ceiling in a bathroom at Solitude
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Interior, beams, supports, and storage area
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Interior, wood stove, support posts, and a table in a work area at Solitude
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Exterior, concrete surface with fissures at Solitude
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Exterior, facade of building (front porch)
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Exterior, Solitude with trees
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Exterior, tree in blossom in front of Solitude
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Exterior, view of Solitude from across the Duck Pond
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Exterior, Solitude with clothes line and tree
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Exterior, springtime at the Duck Pond
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Exterior, view of Solitude and outbuilding
Color image. Note: This outbuilding was restored in 2019 and named the Fraction Family House, for the enslaved families that once lived on the plantation.
Exterior, Reflection of Solitude entryway in the Duck Pond
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Exterior, wall and opening in wall
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Exterior, close up of exterior wall and an opening in wall at Solitude
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