April 16, 2007 shootings
A poem written by "VT Dad" and a handwritten note addressed to President Steger.
"VT Dad"
See the finding aid for the Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries
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English
Poetry
Card from Lindsey [Colemand?], C02528 (Ms2008-020)
University Archives
University History
Card from Lindsey [Colemand?] of the York Regional Police Communications "D" Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Your helping hands touched the hearts of so amy people…Yal [sic] are all in my toughts & prayers.. Love, Lindsey [Colemand?] (YRP. communications "D" platoon.)"
[Colemand?], Lindsey
See the finding aid for the Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries.
c. 2007
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Cards
Quilts
Portraits
A Needle Runs Through It
Digital Library and Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Shawn Whiting
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Object
A Letter from Zedia Abell, C00423, (Ms2008-020)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
A handwritten letter from Zedia Abell. The cover has the words "To: Virginia Tech" and a drawing of heart. The inside has a positive message and poem that expresses sympathy to VT students with a couple of hearts.
Abell, Zedia
undated
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Sympathy cards
Painting
Abouassali, Farhan (Artist)
James Dunay
Still Image
Afghan Women's Network
Paul Rossi
Document
Commemorative plaque for tree planted in Israel in memory of Liviu Librescu
Tree planting
Librescu, Liviu
Agudas Achim Sisterhood
Letter and signatures from Al-Yamamah College
Al-Yamamah College
Song, "32 Reasons", Randy Alcorn, June 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Blacksburg (Va.)
Montgomery County (Va.)
Song written and performed by Randy Alcorn in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Alcorn, Randy
audio/wav
Songs
Letter, Randy Alcorn to Charles W. Steger, Jr., Blacksburg, Va., June 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Randy Alcorn to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.
application/pdf
Letters of condolence
Paper Chain from All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
A Letter from Kris Allen, C03140 (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Kris Allen from Sasebo, Japan. The letter has a cut out of a man and written inside of the man is a message of sending prayers across the sea.
Allen, Kris
A Letter from Nancy Alondra, C02736, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Nancy Alondra. The cover has "Sorry" with a frowny face. The inside has a positive message, sending condolences to Virginia Tech and its students.
Alondra, Nancy
Sculpture from Alpha Rho Chi brothers at New Jersey Science and Technology University
Sculpture
Alpha Rho Chi (New Jersey Science and Technology University)
Alpha Sigma Tau
Card from American Intercontinental University
American Intercontinental University
Banner from American Woodmark Corporation, Berryville Assembly Plant
American Woodmark Corporation. Berryville Assembly Plant
John's Camera Corner by Jimmie Elwell
"Angel of Love" stained glass, gold-plated figure, H00331 (Ms2008-020)
Memorabilia
The stained glass, gold-plated figure is an angel kneeling in prayer with a VT belt. An attached note says it is hand crafted by the Angels of Love organization. The note also says "This angel is freely given - they are never sold."
Angels of Love
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Artifacts
Banner from Kwanglim Church in South Korea
Two views of a white cloth banner with messages in Korean, and also has signatures and messages in English
Anguk Forum Foundation
Korean
Banner from Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School
John Kline
"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.
Anonymous
"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.
circa 2007
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.
2007
Memory Book from Carissa Anthony, a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha at Bloomsburg University
Anthony, Carissa
A Letter from Igor Aravjo, C00373, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Igor Aravjo. The letter sends thoughts and prayers and condolences to VT students.
Aravjo, Igor
A Letter from Antonio Arenas, C00373, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Antonio Arenas. The cover has the word "VT." . The inside has a drawing of the United States with VT written inside it all over. It also has the message, "Today we are VT Hokies."
Arenas, Antonio
Addressed to the United States Ambassador in Jamaica
Argentina. Embassy (Jamaica)
Banner from Arlington Catholic High School
Arlington Catholic High School
Proclamation from Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County
Art Aid
Alex Grizzard
Asbury Theological Seminary
AT & T
AT & T of North Carolina
One view of an orange, paper banner with a large Hokie bird, another view of a blue, paper banner with more than a dozen HokieBbirds and a final view of an orange, paper banner with signatures and messages
Auburn Elementary School
Photograph of Aurora Flight Sciences employees with signatures
Portraits, Group
Aurora Flight Sciences
A Letter from Ashley Avalos, C00172, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Ashley Avalos. On the front cover, the letter has hand drawn hearts and stamps that say "Bless you." On the inside, it has a heart in the middle that says "Dear Virginia Tech, I am sorry for what happened in your school." That is framed butterflies stamps.
Avalos, Ashley
One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.
Baker University
jpeg
Books
Card from Paula Baldock, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Paula Baldock of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech Police Dispach Center / My thoughts and prayrs arewith all of you tryingto move on from such a senseless trajedy [sic]. We will all rise above in solidarity. / Paula Baldock / York Regional Police Communications / Canada"
Baldock, Paula
Bank of America
Banner from Bank of America of Phoenix, Arizona
A typed poem by Barbara Ledbetter and an accompanying handwritten note sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.
Barbara Ledbetter
Letter, Anthony V. Bardo to Megan L. Armbruster, Burke, Va., April 9, 2008 (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Anthony V. Bardo to Megan L. Armbruster, Recovery Coordinator, Virginia Tech Office of Recovery & Support, regarding the song "33 Gone" written by Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings.
Bardo, Anthony V.
Scroll and Candles from Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Flags
Baylor University
Bayshore Elementary School
Belfast Central School
Bemidji State University
Bergen County Academies
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.
Berklee College of Music
video/mp4
Films