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Employees of Smith Services, Inc., an electric motor and generator repair company in West Virginia, lower their flag half-mast and say a prayer for Virginia Tech on the day following April 16th, 2007.

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Students at Fairview Magnet School form a massive “VT” and ribbon. They even brought a Hokie Bird! Proceeds from the sale of this photo to parents were donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

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This photograph is of the Virginia Department of Transportation's statewide message boards all displayed the same message at noon on April 20, 2007.

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An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

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C01952.pdf
Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

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C002453.pdf
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."

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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.

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

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Students held a vigil for Virginia Tech at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on April 17th, 2007.

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The University of Florida’s bronze “Gators” adorned with a VT sign made of flowers, as a symbol of solidarity.

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This picture shows the "Mud Gobbler" built by Dawson's Towing with a note on the front saying "Mud Gobbler- A tribute to the victims of April 16, 2007" and another note on the back saying "Mud Gobbler Built by Dawson's Towing Quinton VA / Our…

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

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Two photos of the completed posters left by Colorado State students. "Two posters with condolence messages written by students at Colorado State University, with prompts encouraging students to consider how far-reaching a tragic event like April 16th…

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Picture of Colorado State students leaving messages of condolence for VT. "Colorado State students leave condolence messages. "

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A Colorado State student observes a memorial poster for Virginia Tech in front of the Student Center

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Ms2008-020_PearsonJimmy_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_Messenger_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Chad Patterson as Messenger in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DuerrJonathan_sound_2007_0812.wav
Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_KUN-TAJUS_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by KUN-TAJUS in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_MargolisJerome_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jerome N. Margolis in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_NoeIan_sound_2008.wav
Song written and performed by Ian Noe in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwin_sound_2007.wav
Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_MorrisMel_sound_2007_0430.wav
Song written and performed by Mel Morris in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_OlsenWhitney_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Whitney Olsen in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_WilliamsonTimothy_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Tim Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_CrawfordChipandDeb_sound_2007_0417.wav
Song written and performed by Chip and Deb Crawford in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_GrimmRobertandHauserLewis_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_PhillipsJerry_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jerry Phillips in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_FreniNicolle_BlacksburgVirginiaLiveAndUnplugged_2007_track01.wav
Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_HughesJohn_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by John Hughes in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_StJohnTico_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Tico St. John in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_AlcornRandy_sound_2007_0607.wav
Song written and performed by Randy Alcorn in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_FriedbergEric_sound_undated.wav
Song written and performed by Eric Friedberg in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_HerbstrittFamily_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by the Herbstritt Family in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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A small Palestinian flag placed in the bushes of the GLC lawn.

Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforViolin_document_2007.pdf
Sheet music (violin I and II parts) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforViola_document_2007.pdf
Sheet music (viola part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinwithStringQuartet_document_2007.pdf
Sheet music (SATB with string quartet) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinwithPiano_document_2007.pdf
Sheet music (SATB with piano) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforCello_document_2007.pdf
Sheet music (cello part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Poster listing six rules of conduct and respect for the encampment on the GLC lawn.

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Second half of the poster that lists the rules of conduct and respect for the encampment, points 7 through 11.

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Muhlenberg High School students pose with a tree of remembrance, planted following the events of April 16th, showing its growth in one year as a symbol of healing.

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

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

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This organizational chart, entitled "Chart No. 2 Proposed Organization of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Function 1920-21", show possible organization with the deans of agriculture, engineering, and the college; the commandant; health officer;…

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Ms2008-020_PhiladelphiaUniversity_document_2007_0419.pdf
Program from "A Vigil of Remembrance for Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University: Never Alone - United As One" held at Philadelphia University on April 19, 2007.

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One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached

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Ms2008-020_WilliamsonTimothy_document_undated.pdf
Poem written by Timothy Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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