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"'32' (a tribute to Virginia Tech)" by Tim Williamson
A typed poem written by Tim Williamson, dedicated to the 32 fallen Hoakies.
"Cease Fire Now" Poster
Photo of two posters. One that reads "Cease Fire Now," fastened to a post, and on top of that, a poster with information about the encampment.
"Dear Students of Virginia Tech..." poem by Yieni
A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.
"Don't Quit" by Jennifer Glover
A handmade card with a poem titled "Don't Quit" sent by Jennifer Glover at Bank of America.
"Free Palestine" Poster
Poster that reads "Free Palestine" with a drawn outline of the Palestinian state.
"Hokie Stone" poem by "VT Dad"
A poem written by "VT Dad" and a handwritten note addressed to President Steger.
"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…
"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.
"LGBTQIA+ for Palestine" Poster
Photo of a poster on the GLC lawn that reads "LGBTQIA+ for Palestine."
"Liberated Zone" Banner
A large banner that reads "Liberated Zone" covers the GLC building sign. There is another poster that reads "Virginia Tech Pick a Side: Human Rights or Genocide." Four water jugs also rest atop the sign.
"Never Again" Poster
Photo of a poster that reads "Never Again Means Never Again for Everyone," attached to a bench on the GLC lawn
"No One Is Safe From The IDF" Poster
Poster on GLC lawn that reads "No One Is Safe From The IDF."
"Pagans for Palestine" Poster
Poster on GLC lawn that reads, "Pagans for Palestine."
"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.
"Stop Arming Israel" Poster
Photo of Graduate Life Center (GLC) lawn with a banner that reads "Stop Arming Israel"
"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.
"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.
"Thirty-Two" by H.K. Graves
A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."
"To Be Grieved By All Americans"
Two photos, one inside the funeral home and another of the exterior.
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…
"Ut Proism Serves Genocide" Poster
Poster that reads "VT's Ut Proism [Prosim] Serves Genocide" on the GLC lawn.
"Visit Palestine" Poster
Reprint of the famous 1936 poster "Visit Palestine" by graphic designer Franz Kraus, featuring the Dome of the Rock.
"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.
32 Roses
A display of memorial roses arranged by Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts.
A Family Embrace
The family of the previous surviving student comforted each other at a candlelight vigil held on campus in the hours following the events.
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
A survivor of April 16th reflects on a hill, shortly before the memorial events on campus began.
A poem and card from the Christiansburg Primary School
An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.
Alabama Billboard
An electronic billboard in Montgomery, Alabama following April 16th, featuring a message of support for VT.
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
Art Project in Memoriam
This seventh-grade art project, consisting of tissue-paper quilt stars in VT colors, was created in tribute to the Virginia Tech community.
Beta Bridge at UVA
Photograph of the University of Virginia’s Beta Bridge, adorned with a message of support for the Hokies from the UVA Hoo’s.
Buses Display Message of Comfort
Richmond City buses displayed the message “We Care Hokies,” shortly following the events in 2007. Picture sent from Old Dominion Adult Home.
CalTech Memorial for VT
A student at CalTech observes the famed Fleming Canon, painted orange and maroon by the student body in support of VT.
Card, Chip and Deb Crawford to Charles Steger and Staff, Woodstock, Va., April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Chip and Deb Crawford to Charles Steger and Staff regarding the song "Love One Another" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Card, Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Condolence card from Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications to Virginia Tech.
CD Liner Notes, "33 Gone (but not forgotten)", The Fabulous Dialtones, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Liner from the CD "33 Gone (but not forgotten)", by The Fabulous Dialtones, released in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
CD Liner Notes, "The Passing of Young Dreamers", Jerome N. Margolis, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Liner from the CD "The Passing of Young Dreamers", by Jerome N. Margolis, created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Certificate attesting that the accompanying flag was flown on the U.S.S. Constitution, May 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
A framed certificate attesting that the accompanying United States flag was flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy in memory of all those fallen at Virginia Tech.
Clipping, "New Fields for Women" by Mildred T. Tate, The Techgram, 1943-01-15
Article called "New Fields for Women" by Mildred T. Tate from The Techgram, 1943-01-15, discusses openings in fields for women during World War II.
Clipping, "Short Courses for Women," The Techgram, 1943-04-01
Article called "Short Courses for Women" from The Techgram, 1943-04-01, discusses several 1 to 10 week courses at VPI to prepare women for work during World War II.
Creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center
A photograph taken from an overview view of people creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center.
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).
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”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”
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.
Email, Frank Jordan to Zenobia Hikes, May 13, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Email from Frank Jordan to Zenobia Hikes regarding the song "Children of April" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Fallen Posters
Two posters lay on the GLC lawn, overlapping. One reads "Free Palestine," and the other "Palestine Will Be Free."