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"In this Winter's Blitz" advertisement

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.

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Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1992 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2006 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Jumbo Pelter, right guard (241 lbs.) Obie Whitehurst, fullback (130 lbs.)

Photo, "Keeping warm," used in the 1919 calendar.

A recipe book handwritten in German. The book is broken up into sections, but only about one-third contain recipes. Most of the recipes are in the "Backwerk" or "Baking" section. Some examples of recipes include: "Kartoffelsalat" (potato salad),…

The "L" Squadron was the first unit of women in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Formed in the 1973-1974 academic year, women were in a separate squadron from male cadets until 1979.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

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

"Lets Keep Christ In Christmas" - Advertisement

Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.

Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.

Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.

Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.

This document details and describes the different drugs prescribed to patients at Piedmont Sanatorium, written by Charles W. Scott, M.D., superintendent and medical director, and revised on May 15th, 1963.

Postmarked June 30, 1908, Newport, Va.

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”.

"Military Calisthenics" - Springfield "Trapdoor" Rifles

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1998 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

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

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

"National Defense" Slogan

"National Defense" Slogan

A bound volume of recipes, handwritten or clipped from newspapers. The recipes are in no particular order and include main dishes, sides, and some breakfast items. The majority are dessert recipes. Some examples include "Grapenut pudding," "Deviled…

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

"Nig" Ingles

"Norfolk and Western Railway Precision Transportation" Sign

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1998 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

Photo, "Our Baby Brook," used in the 1919 calendar.

"Our Bid for Your Business" Slogan

Photo, "Our Shops," used in the 1919 calendar.

This 1949 document has general administrative data and numbers about Piedmont Sanatorium operations. It also discusses in-patient, out-patient outreach and patients discharge.

"Peace" poem by Cristin 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.

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”.

"Picking Grapes" - Illustration for Hotel Roanoke Wine List

Transcribed version of an autobiographical story that A. J. Davis wrote for a newspaper about Pincher, his horse. The story was published in the newspaper 19 days after A. J. Davis' death. Unknown if the story was a reprint or if it was only…

"Plowing Back" advertisement

A handwritten poem on pink construction paper by Victoria M. sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.

"Proofing Down"

"Rails to Victory" Advertisement

Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.