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- Collection: Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries (MS2008-020)
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Banners from US Department of State Office of Korean Affairs
One view of a carved wooden box holding banners and four views of a signed banner
Card from Eastside Praise Church
From youth group
Card from Maimonides School stating 200 trees have been planted in Israel in memory of the victims of 4/16/2007
Two hundred trees have been planted in Israel in memory of the victims
Card from Joshua L. Richards, USMC
Two views of a written message
Burger King Crown from Burger King #1578
Crown was found on Virginia Tech Drillfield
Large drawing of the victims faces from Samuel X Holloway
Drawing features portraits of the victims
Hand made quilt from Saint Labre Academy
Three views of one yellow and multi-colored handmade quilt
Poster from 407th Air Expeditionary Group
Two views of a glossy poster with photograph of the group with an airplane behind them with messages and signatures around the border
Prayer shawl brought to Newman Library by Partahi Mamora Halomoan Lumbantoruan's parents
This memorial textile was presented to the University Libraries by Lumbantoruan's parents when they came to Virginia Tech to accept his degree. Lumbantoruan had been an employee at Newman Library.
Letter from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sent on first anniversary
Sent for first anniversary
Stone from St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School
Sent for first anniversary
Art work from Paula Lee sent for first anniversary of 4/16
Sent for first anniversary. Painting depicts students at a candlelight vigil.
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…
Kari, a female worker, with Virginia Tech attire, standing in front of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station sign, holding a poster that says, "My [heart] is with VT."
It was -73 degrees with a -103 windchill when this photograph was taken. Sent by Kari's aunt.
Communities of Caring Exhibit Introductory Image
A still image of the vigil outside Burruss Hall following April 16, 2007 with the Communities of Caring exhibit title in the lower left.
Mass Card from Society of the Little Flower, C02096 (Ms2008-020)
A memorial mass enrollment card from the Society of the Little Flower requested by "A Mother - Florida".
Child's drawing of candles and sparklers, C02220 (Ms2008-020)
A drawing of candles and sparklers, which says "Let all see my picture (if mamorial [sic] made, put on mamorial [sic] - [Emerson?]"
Sympathy card with HokieBird as a phoenix, C02245 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card contains a drawing of the HokieBird as a phoenix rising out of ashes over the date "4.16.07" next to what is presumably the artist's signature [illegible].
Next to the head of the HokieBird are the words, "We will carry them with us,…
Green card with drawing and names of victims, C02361 (Ms2008-020)
A green card with a drawing of a heart, crowned with a halo, with wings in the background, and the number "32" on the front. The drawing is over the words "Rest in Peace" and date "4-16-07". "Michigan '07" is written below, presumably the place and…
Sympathy card by unknown child, C01209 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten on the front of the card is, "I pray that the Lord Jesus chist [sic] will bless you and be kind to you[.] May God [bless?] you with his love and may the Holy Spirit [heals?]" The back of the card has a green butterfly with the handwritten…
Anonymous letter of condolence, C01597 (Ms2008-020)
A letter of condolence from an anonymous writer within a hand drawn heart. The letter states, "I wish I could bring some peace to your lives, to help deal with the pain so many of you are suffering through now. To give you some hope, to make you feel…
Card, "A broken heart...", C01673 (Ms2008-020)
An anonymous card with drawing of several hearts in various states of healing with the words, "A broken heart, will never heal, but just in case we'll help."