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Banners from US Department of State Office of Korean Affairs
One view of a carved wooden box holding banners and four views of a signed banner
Card from Eastside Praise Church
From youth group
Card from Maimonides School stating 200 trees have been planted in Israel in memory of the victims of 4/16/2007
Two hundred trees have been planted in Israel in memory of the victims
Card from Joshua L. Richards, USMC
Two views of a written message
Burger King Crown from Burger King #1578
Crown was found on Virginia Tech Drillfield
Large drawing of the victims faces from Samuel X Holloway
Drawing features portraits of the victims
Hand made quilt from Saint Labre Academy
Three views of one yellow and multi-colored handmade quilt
Poster from 407th Air Expeditionary Group
Two views of a glossy poster with photograph of the group with an airplane behind them with messages and signatures around the border
Prayer shawl brought to Newman Library by Partahi Mamora Halomoan Lumbantoruan's parents
This memorial textile was presented to the University Libraries by Lumbantoruan's parents when they came to Virginia Tech to accept his degree. Lumbantoruan had been an employee at Newman Library.
Letter from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sent on first anniversary
Sent for first anniversary
Stone from St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School
Sent for first anniversary
Art work from Paula Lee sent for first anniversary of 4/16
Sent for first anniversary. Painting depicts students at a candlelight vigil.
Painting from Virginia Lea
Notes about the painting from Cheryl (Luna) Robinson, VT Class of 1980, Elementary Education: In New Orleans, a Jazz Funeral includes a Second Line, where mourners do follow the family in parade fashion from the church to the burial site, and the…
Kari, a female worker, with Virginia Tech attire, standing in front of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station sign, holding a poster that says, "My [heart] is with VT."
It was -73 degrees with a -103 windchill when this photograph was taken. Sent by Kari's aunt.
Communities of Caring Exhibit Introductory Image
A still image of the vigil outside Burruss Hall following April 16, 2007 with the Communities of Caring exhibit title in the lower left.
VT Stories Oral History with Duston Scarborough, April 22, 2016 (Ms2016-015)
Duston Scarborough was born in Anchorage, Alaska. As his mother was in the Navy, he frequently moved around, living in places like Puerto Rico and Texas. Upon settling down in Hampton Roads, he got involved in 4-H and took part in Congresses which…
VT Stories Oral History with John Frasier, May 19, 2016 (Ms2016-015)
The son of a head bookkeeper and a civil servant, John Frasier was born in 1933 and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. Although he grew up on the heels of the Depression and in the midst of WWII, John recalls a pleasant childhood. Always having been…
VT Stories Oral History with Stephen Nehrt, November 20, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
Steve Nehrt was born outside of St. Louis, Missouri in a town called Florissant, but he grew up in Springfield, VA. Drawn to the mountainous region of Southwest Virginia, he came to Virginia Tech in the Fall of 1975. After receiving his B.S. in…
VT Stories Oral History with Pamela Gryzbowski, November 11, 2016 (Ms2016-015)
Pamela Gryzbowski grew up in Springfield, VA as the youngest of seven. Following her siblings, she attended college, although at Virginia Tech, from 1987 to 1991 and majored in business. Upon graduating, she began working at a community…
VT Stories Oral History with Curry Roberts, November 21, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
Curry Roberts grew up not too far from Virginia Tech’s campus in a small village in the western part of Bedford County. His parents grew up in the depression, and they met after WWII. Curry’s older brother also graduated from Virginia Tech, and Curry…
VT Stories Oral History with Gene James, November 20, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
Gene James grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia, born to a Virginia Tech family. His father and two brothers all graduated from Virginia Tech, which played an influential role in his decision to attend. He graduated in 1953, majoring in animal sciences,…