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Card from Delanoh Gobio of the York Regional Police Dispatch, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "You are in my praers. / For you / We justhoped that we could reach out a small helping hand in your time of need. / Delanoh Gobio…

Card from Sarah Mountin of the York Regional Police, Communications "D Platoon", Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "To: The Dispatch Center for Virginia Tech University Police, / I hope these rays of sunshine help to brighten up your days…

Card from York Regional Police Dispatch Center D Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Thinking of You / To / Fellow Dispatchers / Virginia Tech / University Police / Dispatch Center! / FROM / York Regional Police Dispatch Center /…

Sympathy card from the York Regional Police Dispatch Communications 'A' Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Card includes printed condolences and signatures of numerous individuals. Partial transcription of handwritten notes reads "From All your…

"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.

"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

A letter from Mary L. Martin of Tidewater Community College, April 6, 2008, with an enclosed poem "Tears for Tech" by Martin, dated April 16, 2007. [Personal contact information has been redacted.]

A letter from Kevin M. Shea, Virginia Tech Class of 1989, dated April 21, 2008, with a poem entitled "Flower, Forest, Meadow: In memoril, 04/16/07", by Shea.

The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather, marked "Copyright 2008, Good Grie Resources, LLC."

"Sallie Z. A.S.P. Sends Their Love" handmade condolence book bound with red ribbons, Sallie Zetterower Elementary, Statesboro, GA, 2007-04-18

The "Peace" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Love" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Harmony" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Tranquility" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial

Card from Elisa B. of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Through the rain and clouds the sun shines on. / Through tragedy we must all shine as strongly. / My heart goes out to you all in your time of need. / Stay strong, be well, be there…

Card with ribbon from Serenity of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / Dear VT, / I'm very sorrowfully about that biggest shooting in Blacksburg! / I Love VT! / I'm a real live hokey's fan! / I made a pledge / to VT Please / I pledge…

"Think n of u" Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007.

Card from Courtney of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "We Care About you! / Courtney".

Card from Adrian Mayoral of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Life is full of injuries, This is one of them, with time, all heal, Yet never forgotten / -Adrian Mayoral / Courage is not the absence of fear, But being able to face fear and…

Card from Stefanielynn Samuels of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Dear Mr. Steger, / I was thinking about what happened / in your school I had very sad I / can not even explain how for your / students and I am conserned / about the…

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Family of Virginia Tech students / I am sorry for the loss of your loved ones. / I know that you are said, but one day you will feel better. / God bless you. / I will pray for your family".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech Rocks all schools / We are thinking of U!!".

Card from Shayna of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech! / We are thinking of you at this time! / From Shayna".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Let's go VT / Welcome to Virginia Tec / Be strong Hokies".

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".

Card from Kayos of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "I'm Sorry.. / V-Tech / I'm very sorry for all of your lost... / -Kayos".

Card from Trina of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / To: Virginia Tech Students / Virginia Tech / From: Trina / Our class wishes you a lot of happy events! / We are sorry!".

Card from Mia Foreman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Remember the faces you once saw. / I hope you find a way / to make it through the / tunnel of darkness life / has handed you. Be brave, / courage is your flash light. / Mia…

Card from Mike Wilson of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "MWG / Family of Va / Tech / Students / Dear Virginia, / I am so sorry / that you lost your / son or daughter. / I will pray for / you and your / children. / Mike Wilson".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Mr, Steger / Dear, Mr. Steger I feel / bad for the 32 die / and I bet anything / that they love you / alot and they will / miss you and you / will miss them / to and I hope / you feel better /…

Card from Bella Freeman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech... / Keep Going Strong! / To whoever is reading this, / I am sorry. You have been / hit with grief and pain. / Your life has been changed in / a way that it should…

Card from Gloria Pinto of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007.

These six stones were left at the memorial on the Drillfield, and each is painted with the words "Hope", "Spirit", "Love", "Joy", "Peace", and Hokie Love".

The heart-shaped pillow has “Love” and the initials “SCN” sewed into it and a pink ribbon attached, from an unknown source.

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."

"My Poem All About Peace" poem by Destiny Gilmore was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Jessica was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Kahrelle was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Chandean was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"My Peace Poem" poem by Brandon was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Cristin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"The Peace" poem by Jasmin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Angennis was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Nnamdi was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

William Burrell Morgan, who went by Burrell, was born in Iowa before he moved to the Christiansburg area. Morgan attended Hill School and graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute; later, he operated his family's taxi service, which had been…

Charles A. Johnson was born in Wake Forest, Virginia, where he grew up and received his primary education. Johnson graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1953 before serving in the Army. When Johnson returned from the Army, he began cutting hair…

Thompson V. Lester, Sr. was born in Christiansburg, Virginia in 1915. Thompson Lester met and married his wife, Elizabeth, in New Jersey. After serving in the Navy, Lester returned to Christiansburg, where he worked for his family's dry cleaning…

Walter Lewis was born in 1926, and he grew up in the Radford-Blacksburg area. After graduating from Christiansburg Institute, Lewis served in the Navy during WWII; later in life, he worked for Virginia Tech. In this interview, Lewis describes his…

Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Board of Visitors meeting minutes for 1910-1920.