This photo depicts a biology classroom that was located in Smyth Hall. The building was originally known as the Natural Sciences Building but was renamed in 1949 to Smyth Hall.
This photo depicts one of the trailer courts that was set-up following World War II to accommodate for the growing number of students at the University.
In this photo, Seymour Robb, University Librarian (left) talks with Walter S. Newman, President of VPI (right) in Newman Library during construction. The library was completed in 1955.
This clipping depicts an Anti-Iranian protest that occurred in November of 1979 to show support for the hostages that were being held at the United States Emabsy.
This photo depicts a woman at the Steger Center in Rian San Vitale, Switzerland. The center was originally named the Center for European Studies and Architecture but was renamed to the Steger Center in 2014.
The groundbreaking of the college’s first building took place with VT president William E. Lavery, Gov. John N. Dalton of Virginia, dean of the college Richard B. Talbot (pictured, left to right) on April 10, 1979. The college opened and classes…
In 1904 the Junior Class resigned after a fellow cadet was dismissed from the University. The junior class drafted this statement where they said that if the student was not reinstated that they would all resign from the University.
This photo depicts the baseball team, ca. 1894, playing on Sheib Field in the school's colors at the time of black and gray. The Administrative Building (called the "Rock House") is on the left in the background and the Second Academic Building is on…
An anonymous handwritten letter from a student at SMIC Private School. The cover has a statement of remembrance. The inside has a positive message about hope and love.
A handwritten letter from Isabelle from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words, "From across the sea." The inside has a message that expresses condolences and prayers to VT and its students.
An anonymous handwritten letter from a student at St. Barnabas Catholic School. The letter is a prayer of remembrance for those who lost their lives. Under the message is a heart and peace sign.
A handwritten letter from Mare G. from Scarborough, Ontario. The letter is colorful with drawings of hearts and crosses surrounding the message. The message expresses sympathy to Virginia Tech and its students.
A handwritten letter from Lara from Scarborough, Ontario. The cover has a drawing of a bird in front of a cross and a rainbow. Above the drawing is "Virginia Tech" and around the rainbow is "Hope". Below that is a drawing of a purple heart. The…
A handwritten letter from Jeff B. 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 to VT students.
A handwritten letter from Erece 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.
A handwritten letter from Billy from Quebec, Canada. The cover of the letter has a message written in French. On the inside the message is translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy and sends condolences to VT students.
A handwritten letter from Maria M. from Sasebo, Japan. The cover has the words "I care!" in bubble letters. The inside is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea. It also has a short poem.
A typed-letters from different students at Al-Izhar Islamic High School. The letters express sympathy and condolences to the VT students across the sea.