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- Collection: Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries (MS2008-020)
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Student Reflects at Colorado State
A Colorado State student observes a memorial poster for Virginia Tech in front of the Student Center
Students Leave Messages for VT
Picture of Colorado State students leaving messages of condolence for VT. "Colorado State students leave condolence messages. "
Students Leave Messages for VT (Posters)
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…
Banner from Columbine High School
Three views of a white vinyl banner with school colors and logo with signatures and messages
Pen drawing and poetry written on handkerchiefs from Sean Comer
Includes the name of each victim
United States flag flown over the U. S. Capitol on April
18, 2007
American flag flown over U. S. Capitol at request of Hon. Virgil H. Goode, Jr., who was asked to do so by William Davis
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.
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.
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.
Poster from Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 150 sent to the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Police Department
Sent to Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Police Department
Banner from Culinary Institute of America
Two views of a white paper banner with with printed background signatures and messages in black
Letter from Dancing Cat Productions
Letter sent to John Husser of the VT Music Department
A Letter from Eric Daneau, C01784, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Eric Daneau from Quebec, Canada. The letter has a message written in French. Below the message in French is one translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy and sending hope to VT students.
Song, "Shine Through Our Tears", E. E. Darling, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Edwin E. Darling to John S. Hussar, Jr., Coppell, Tx., April 24, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Edwin E. Darling to John H. Hussar, Jr., Music Department, Virginia Tech, regarding the song "Shine Through Our Tears".
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", 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.
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.
Handmade card from Jaime A. Davidson
Includes list of victims' names and ink portraits of Liviu Librescu, Erin Peterson, Lauren McCain, Christopher James Bishop, Jarrett Lane, and Mary Karen Read
Card from Justin Dean, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Justin Dean of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "We are thinking of you at this time! / From, Justin Dean / Virginia Tech".
A Letter from Alex Defiglia, H00170, (Ms2008-020)
This is a handwritten letter from Alex Defiglia 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 the world with hearts around it.
"Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson
A poem titled "Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson and his accompanying letter addressed to Nikki Giovanni. This is one of the two versions Wilson sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.
"Hope" poem by Emily Dickinson (Ms2008-020)
The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather, marked "Copyright 2008, Good Grie Resources, LLC."
A Letter from Gianlusa Didio, H00170, (Ms2008-020)
This is a handwritten letter from Gianlusa Didio from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place by saying they can treat people with respect. It also has a drawing of…
Letter, Ronald Doughty to Pam, South Paris, Me., Undated (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Ronald Doughty to Pam regarding the song "Virginia's Pain" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Kite of Compassion from Drew University
Kite is decorated with the yin and yang symbol and a swallowtail butterfly.
Song, "Time of the Season", Jonathan A. Duerr, August 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Felton, De., August 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Vice President for Development & University Relations, regarding the song "Time of the Season" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. Since Jonathan was legally a…
Cards from East Bay High School
From a special education class; includes letter from teacher