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Letter, Whitney Olsen to Charles Steger, October 1, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Whitney Olsen to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.
Lyrics, "Sweet Virginia (You are not alone)", Ian Noe, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics for the song "Sweet Virginia (You are not alone)" written by Ian Noe in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Lyrics, "Yesterday", Jimmy Pearson, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics from the song "Yesterday" written by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
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…
Special thanks to the 21 members of the…
Memory Book from Baker University
One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.
MLK Quote
A Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a cloth banner on the GLC lawn. The quote reads "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice."
Niagara Falls
This picture of Niagara Falls bathed in orange and Maroon was sent to Virginia Tech with an accompanying email from the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department shortly after the tragic events that happened on campus on April 16, 2007.
Nittany Lions for Hokies
It would be easy to mistake this Penn State Blue and White game for one of our own, as onlookers dawn the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange. In April 2007, 71,000 Nittany Lions became Hokies, chanting our refrain “Let’s Go Hokies” as a…
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.
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
Palestinian Boys
Reprinted black and white photo of two Palestinian boys amidst rubble, taped to a GLC bench.
Palestinian Children
Reprinted black and white photo of two Palestinian children amidst rubble, taped to GLC bench.
Palestinian Flag
Flag of Palestine flying over the GLC lawn.
Palestinian Mother
Drawing of a Palestinian mother holding her baby, set on a GLC bench.
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."
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.
Paperclip Angel with letter
Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.
Photograph from the City of Alexandria Market Square vigil
This photographs shows a person in VT jacket with hands holding a lighted candle at a vigil in the City of Alexandria Market Square.
Photograph, Duck Pond, undated
Photograph of the Duck Pond on VPI campus, undated
Photograph, Ice Pond, 1934
Photograph of the Ice Pond used for ice skating and recreation, 1934.
Photograph, Signed, Tico St. John, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Signed photograph of Tico St. John sent along with a letter of condolence.
Poem and card from the Cambridge Springs Prison
Handmade card and poem titled "A Child Loaned" from the female inmates of Cambridge Springs Prison.
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.
Poem, Timothy Williamson, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Poem written by Timothy Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Poster from Virginia Law Enforcement
One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached
Program, A Vigil of Remembrance for Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University: Never Alone - United As One, Philadelphia University, April 19, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Proposed Organizational Chart of VPI, 1920-1921
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;…
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.
Remembrance Tree
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.
Rules Continued
Second half of the poster that lists the rules of conduct and respect for the encampment, points 7 through 11.
Rules of the Encampment
Poster listing six rules of conduct and respect for the encampment on the GLC lawn.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Cello, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Piano, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", SATB with String Quartet, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Viola, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Violins I and II, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Small Palestinian Flag
A small Palestinian flag placed in the bushes of the GLC lawn.
Song, "32 Angels for Heaven: For Jeremy", Herbstritt Family, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by the Herbstritt Family in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "32 Difference Voices", Eric Friedberg, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Eric Friedberg in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "32 Reasons", Randy Alcorn, June 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Randy Alcorn in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Angels in Paradise", Tico St. John, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Tico St. John in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Angry Wind", John Hughes, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by John Hughes in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
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.
Song, "Blacksburg Virginia", Nicolle Freni, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Blacksburg", Jerry Phillips, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jerry Phillips in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Dream Flying", Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Love One Another", Chip and Deb Crawford, April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Chip and Deb Crawford in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Love Ones", Tim Williamson, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Tim Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Our Prayer", Whitney Olsen, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Whitney Olsen in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.