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Items reflect support, sympathy for Tech - 4.14.08

Tens of thousands of items, ranging from origami cranes and letters to a car hood, came from around the world to Virginia Tech following the April 16th shootings.  More have arrived in recent weeks in time for the first year anniversary.  WVTF's Beverly Amsler talked with Tech archivist Tamara Kennelly and has this report. Listen.

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Candles, teddy bears

VT posters

sketch

quilt

sympathy card

eggs

Columbine poster

(Photos by: Beverly Amsler, WVTF News)