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Honor with Joy
High school students from Galax, VA, honor the VT community by displaying this memorial poster at their 2007 prom, reminding us that it's important to make space for remembrance in moments of joy.
Honor roll of Montgomery County's sons and daughters in World War II
A chronicle of the men and women from Montgomery County who entered the service of our Armed Forces to help win the greatest war of civilization.
Hokies Fly High
Photo of Army Captain Brande Reeves in her Apache Helicopter, sent to Virginia Tech by her mother in rememberance of April 16th. On her second tour of Iraq, Captain Reeves flew the flag of her alma mater in honor of the victims. She wrote: “As we…
Hokie Pride in the Farthest of Places
Hokies show their support of and pride for VT all the way from Antarctica.
Hokie Info Booth
A student at Middlesex Community College manned a booth offering information about April 16th, memorial resources, and a place to send messages of sympathy.
Handpainted Banner
A hand-painted banner of the Palestinian flag, which reads "Ceasefire Now," hung on the fence of the GLC lawn.
Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
together
Handbound book made of wood with accompanying paper chain and letter
Hand bound book of condolences with natural stick and leaf binding and handmade paper
Hand Crocheted Hearts from Heartfelt Angels
Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts
GLC Sign Covered by Posters
Two posters covering a GLC building signpost. The posters read "From The River To The Sea Palestine Will Be Free" and "Divest Now," with two red handprints.
GLC Lawn Encampment
Photo of the Palestinian liberation encampment on GLC lawn.
GLC Building During Encampment
Photo of the Graduate Life Center during the encampment, with two large Palestinian flags flying out in front.
Film, Virginia Tech Tribute, Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications, April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Virginia Tech Tribute, Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, Virginia Tech Convocation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Virginia Tech Convocation held following the April 16, 2007 shootings.
Film, Virginia Tech Candlelight Vigil, University of Texas at Austin, April 23, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Video of candlelight vigil held by the University of Texas at Austin in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Wishes from Williamsburg", Williamsburg Middle School, May 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Williamsburg Middle School video tribute created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Virginia Tech: sending support through scraps of paper", Mater Dei High School, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Tribute video from Mater Dei High School created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Today We Are All Hokies", Savannah College of Art and Design, April 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Savannah College of Art and Design tribute video created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "The Spirit of Virginia Tech", Ben Tarquino, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Film by Ben Tarquino documenting the condolence items received in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Messages from Northwestern University to those at Virginia Tech", Northwestern University, April 27, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Video containing messages of condolence from Northwestern University in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Memorial Tribute to Virginia Tech", University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Memorial Tribute to Virginia Tech by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Candlelight Vigil for Virginia Tech", Philadelphia University, April 19, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Video of Philadelphia University's candlelight vigil for Virginia Tech created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Berklee Remembers VT", Berklee College of Music, April 19, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Berklee College of Music tribute video created 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."
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.
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.
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”
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
Alabama Billboard
An electronic billboard in Montgomery, Alabama following April 16th, featuring a message of support for VT.
A poem and card from the Christiansburg Primary School
An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
A survivor of April 16th reflects on a hill, shortly before the memorial events on campus began.
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.
32 Roses
A display of memorial roses arranged by Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts.
"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.
"Words..." poem by unknown individual and their family
A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family
"Visit Palestine" Poster
Reprint of the famous 1936 poster "Visit Palestine" by graphic designer Franz Kraus, featuring the Dome of the Rock.