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Audio clip of interview with Tom Tillar speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

Letter of condolence from Vance Thurston to Virginia Tech Admissions Office.

Lyrics to the song "You Do Not Grieve Alone" written by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Weaving pattern for stars and squares, or the Ladies' delight, by Nancy Thrasher.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding land for a maintenence road for Highway 94.

A letter regarding some land given to the state in order to redo a state highway.

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Cleveland City Hall, Interior; City Of Cleveland Bureau of Photographic Services

Cleveland City Hall, Interior; City Of Cleveland Bureau of Photographic Services

Two views of a white paper banner with signatures and messages in pen

An advertisement for bitters used to treat jaundice, weakness of the stomach, and general debility

Summary of the events from the assault allegation to the kidnapping and the lynching. Includes the grand jury of the case.

Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek.

Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him.

A press release from The United States Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs announcing the creation of a section focused on pursuing the revocation of naturalization for naturalized citizens under certain circumstances.

This newspaper clipping shows a photo of the construction of a new Physics building that would house the Argonaut Critical Reactor.

A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

This newspaper article discusses funding for V. P. I. that was approved by the Federal Works Administration. The funding was for the construction of several new building at the Radford Ordnance Works.

This newspaper article from The Roanoke Times is the first mention if the Association of Chinese Students. The article discusses the gift of some reproductions of Chinese artworks to VPI.

An advertising pamphlet for Kola-Cardinette in the form of an illustrated story. The booklet also includes timelines relating to medical history.

An award of a lifetime membership in the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke in recognition of M. Rupert Cutler's service to the Roanoke community.

Image of a Shower Salad- a Jell-O mold recipe given within the 1928 pamphlet "Today what salad....what dessert- Jell-O brings dozens of answers"

Image of an asparagus Jell-O salad mold from the pamphlet "The Jell-O Girl Entertains" circa 1920.

Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts

Liner from the CD "33 Gone (but not forgotten)", by The Fabulous Dialtones, released in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written by Anthony V. Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Three copies of the same letter, one photograph of the high school students, one hanger for the cranes, and 1000 handmade paper cranes.

Letter from R. [Thaxton] to his nephew Charly.

Marching Through Georgia, by Rudolf Thaler, 1908.

Wonderful One, by Terris, Whiteman, and Grofe, 1923.

V.P.I. Alumnus

Essay, "Cadet Life during The First Year of the Virginia Agricultural And Mechanical College at Blacksburg, Virginia, October 1, 1872 - July 10, 1873, by Harry Downing Temple, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, V.P.I. Class of 1934."

This essay was…

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Aerial view of Virginia Tech campus.