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Wedding of the Winds, concert waltz, composed by John T. Hall, 1904.

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Tell Mother I Die Happy, lyrics by C. A. Vosburgh, music by J. Burns, 1864.

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What'll I Do, by Irving Berlin, 1923.

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The Southern Soldier Boy, lyrics by Capt. C. W. Alexander, song as sung by Miss Sallie Partington in the Virginia Cavalier at the Richmond New Theatre, 1863.

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Take Your Gun and Go, John, music by H. T. Merrill, inscribed to the Maine volunteers, 1962.

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The Vacant Chair, lyrics by Geo. F. Root, 1863.

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Dr. Thomas G. Goodale served as vice president for Student Affairs from 1988- 1995. In this interview, Thomas discusses his childhood, career, work as vice president for Student Affairs, and the challenges and responsibilities of the role.

As a…

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Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer served the students of Virginia Tech for nearly 30 years in his position as Vice President for Student Affairs. His dedication to improving student life and his tireless work in refining facilities on campus are chronicled in…

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In this second part of the oral history interview, Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer focuses on his work at Virginia Tech in regards to reforming the dining program on campus as well as the many changes he contributed to in ensuring the safety of…

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Dr. Karen P. DePauw has served as the Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education since 2008. She has played an instrumental role in developing the Virginia Tech graduate program and establishing the innovative Graduate Life Center. Her commitment…

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In this second interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, she explains what fighting for social justice looks like and why it is so important. She speaks in-depth on how she helped to transform the graduate program at Virginia Tech.

When coming to Virginia…

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In this third interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, Karen details the steps she took in order to transform the graduate program, creating a space for graduate students and faculty to enjoy as well as providing resources for graduate students to allow them…

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In this fourth and final interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, Karen highlights some of her personal achievements and improvements made on behalf of the school. She also discusses some troubling and emotional moments in Virginia Tech’s past, such as April…

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A letter written to Joshua Hawkes sister by Joshua on Dec 15th, 1862. Sent from Steamer Illinois, in the river at New Orleans. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Hawkes to his sister Mary. Sent from Baton Rouge La. Feb. 3rd. 1863. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Hawkes , addressed "to all", he mentions Willie, Conway, John, Sarah, and Mary by name. Sent from Baton Rouge, March 14th, 1962. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua, addressed "to all" Sent from Barre's Landing, Bayou Contrable, May 18th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to his sister. Written October 1st, 1862.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you". Written November 29th, 1862. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Bea." Written December 13th, 1862.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed "to John." Written December 20th, 1862.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 1st, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 19th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 31st, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Willie." Written February 12th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 5th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 8th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 20th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman, addressed to "all of you." Written April 6th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written April 25th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 7th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 10th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Niece Willie." Written May 16th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 27th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "friends at home." Written June 8th, 1863.

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Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written June 10th, 1863.

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This landscape drawing, created by artist Agnes MacDonald, depicts a child running across train tracks to retrieve a package of jello as a train approaches in the background. This art acts as the cover for an untitiled pamphlet containing jello…

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This pamphlet cover art, created by artist Agnes MacDonald, depicts a mountainside with a bear and cabin in the foreground, indicating that Jell-O can be enjoyed in the mountains. The entire pamphlet provides Jell-O recipes and more artistic…

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This pamphlet cover art, created by artist Agnes MacDonald, depicts a grandfather and grandson sitting on a porch in New England with a plate of Jello surrounded by yellow trees. The entire pamphlet provides Jell-O recipes and more artistic…

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The image of a coffee Jell-O mold introduces the new Jell-O flavor. The image is included within a pamphlet called, "They Wanted Jell-O", which depicts the Jell-O Girl making different recipes and providing Jell-O tricks.

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This pamphlet illustrates a woman (shaded green) holding a green, lime-flavored Jell-O mold. The pamphlet was made to advertise the new Lime flavor and provide inpiration for what to make with it.

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The illustration captioned, "The House That Jell-O Built" depicts the Genesse Pure Food Company Factory encased in a rectangular Jell-O mold and placed on a serving platter. The pamphlet contains Jell-O preparation instructions from the Jell-O Girl…

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This page within the Jell-O pamphlet consists of six colorful images of desserts mentioned within the pamphlet's recipes. The desserts are aligned evenly on a tablecloth and are garnished with lettuce leaves and herbs.

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This loose insert is located in the middle of the pamphlet, "Jell-O, America's Most Famous Dessert"and is advertising the jell-O ice cream powder. The pamphlet itself does not contain any recipes with Jell-O ice cream powder, but the advertising…

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This cartoon illustrates Radio show hosts Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone acting out a Jell-O related pun. This is one of many of the cartoons included within their recipe book which also includes creative ideas for Jell-O dishes

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The cartoon on this back cover shows a clown gesturing to a sign reading "Meet the Jell-O family of desserts," and underneath listing all of the current Jell-O flavors as well as pudding flavors.

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The page within this pamphlet shows the Jell-O girl surrounhded by angels readng a Jell-O book. The art is done by Rose O'Niell, and the caption is written in a way that can be easily understood by young children

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This cover begins a pamphlet introducing Jell-O Ice Cream Powder. The Jell-O girl, illustrated by Rose O'Niell, is depicted with rosy cheeks and innocent, clear eyes, presenting the new product on a plate.

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This page, illustrated by Rose O'Niell, creator of Kewpies, shows the small, baby-like angels, working together to make strawberry Jell-O

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Photograph of Jim Harris (James W. M. Harris).

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