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Sarah J. Wade grew up in Accomack County Virginia, and she moved to Blacksburg, Virginia when she was fourteen years old in search of domestic work opportunities. She married Thomas C. Wade, and they raised their family in Blacksburg. Their son,…

James C. Wade was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. Wade graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1959, and served in the Army before moving back to the Montgomery County area. In this interview, Wade describes race relations in Blacksburg,…

Reverend Dr. Ellison Adger Smyth was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. He attended Blacksburg schools, and he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1925 with a degree in electrical engineering before answering the call to ministry.…

James E. Sherman--who also went by Steve Sherman--was born in Whitethorne, Virginia and grew up in the Wake Forest community. Sherman attended Christiansburg Institute and spent his life working in the coal mines. In this interview, Sherman describes…

Homer C. Sherman was born and raised in Wake Forest, Virginia. Sherman attended a local, one-room school until the eighth grade. After primary school, Homer Sherman went to work in the mines with his father. Lack of work opportunities in the…

Valerie Dow Scott was born in 1904, and she grew up in Montgomery County, Virginia. Scott’s parents--the Dow family--sent Valerie to high school in Nottoway County, Virginia. After completing her education there, Scott worked as a teacher, briefly,…

William Waymon Pack was born in Montgomery County on August 7, 1920, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended a local primary school before attending Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Due to financial difficulties, Pack had to drop out of…

Christine Paige Price was born in Giles County Virginia on July 21, 1915. Her family moved to the Blacksburg area when Price was young in search of better educational opportunities for Christine and her siblings. Price and her family--the Paige…

Joseph Homer Pack was born in 1910, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended his local primary school, a two room schoolhouse, before briefly attending Christiansburg Institute. Later in life, Pack worked in a variety of job positions…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Nnamdi 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.

"The Peace" poem by Jasmin 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.

"My Peace Poem" poem by Brandon 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.

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

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".

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

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 "Virginia Tech Rocks all schools / We are thinking of U!!".

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

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

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…

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…

Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial

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”.

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 "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 "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”.

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

Rosa Thomas Holmes, originally born in Beckley, West Virginia, grew up in the Christiansburg area. Holmes attended Hill School in and Christiansburg Industrial Institute before attending Virginia State College. She worked as a teacher in Florida…

Rice Dobbins grew up in Riner, Virginia in an area called Piney Wood. Dobbins primarily worked as a farmer in the Montgomery County area, specifically on Heth Farm (present day Heathwood Apartments). He moved to Blacksburg in the late 1930s, where he…

Leola Burford, a resident of Christiansburg, worked as a teacher in the Richmond area before getting married, and, eventually returning to the Christiansburg area. In this interview, Burford recalls her experiences at CI and Hampton University and…

Frank Bannister was born in Wake Forest, Virginia in 1913, and his family members were descendants of Kentland Plantation slaves, which is now Kentland Farm in Whitethorne, Virginia. Bannister describes growing up in Wake Forest, working in the…

In this VT Stories oral history interview, Ren Harman interviews Jerry Hulick, Class of 1973. Hulick discusses his time at Virginia Tech during the protests of the Vietnam War and the changing landscape of the culture in Virginia Tech and Blacksburg.…

In this VT Stories interview from 2018, Manisha Sharma interviews the former Director of University Publications Clara Cox in the Holtzman Alumni Center. In this oral history Cox talks about her rise through the ranks of university relations, her…

In this nearly hour long interview, Ren Harman, Project Manager for VT Stories, interviews Kevin Crofton, Class of 1982, in the Holtzman Alumni Center on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. In this interview, Kevin reflects on his time…

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