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- Collection: Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries (MS2008-020)
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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.
Banner from University of Washington
Two views of a purple paper banner with hand-written message in lettering with signatures in bright colors
Banner from University of Wisconsin
Two views of a white banner
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).
"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.
A Letter From Savannah Vincent, C00207, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Savannah Vincent. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech University, Hokies Rock." The inside repeats the phrases on the outside and has a drawing of the Hokie Bird.
Poster from Virginia Law Enforcement
One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached
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.
Plywood VT display from Virginia Tech students
Signed by President George W. Bush and Virginia Governor, Tim Kaine came from the Drillfield.
Poster from Central Florida Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association
One view of a black poster with signatures and messages and another view of a white poster with signatures and messages
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”
Painting from Virginia Lea
Notes about the painting from Cheryl (Luna) Robinson, VT Class of 1980, Elementary Education: In New Orleans, a Jazz Funeral includes a Second Line, where mourners do follow the family in parade fashion from the church to the burial site, and the…
A Letter from Haley Walker, C02734, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Haley Walker, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The cover has the word "VT" written multiple times. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. The inside also has drawing of the Hokie…
Baseball caps and letter from Washington Nationals
8 VT baseball hats worn by Washington Nationals on April 19th 2007 game; Signed by team
A Letter from Chad L. Watkins, H00170, (Ms2008-020)
This is a handwritten letter from Chad L. Watkins from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place. It also has a drawing of different people saying different messages, such…
Letter from Wisconsin Sheriff's Office
Sent to Blacksburg and Virginia Tech Police Departments
Glass Etching from We Mark it All
Includes list of victims' names
Letter from Patrick Matthews of Webmail.us Inc.
Sent to Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Police Department
Cards from West Virginia University
From the Center for Civic Engagement
Card from M. Wilcox, C02527 (Ms2008-020)
Card from M. Wilcox, Communications at York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Nothing big or expensive, just something to hopefully brighten your day. It will get better as time goes by. Remember you have family across…