February 14, 2008 Memorial

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• MLK Commons Memorial Panel 3
  The Regional History Center/University Archives at NIU has the mission of preserving and documenting the history of the university, including those as incomprehensive as the tragic event that occurred on campus on Thursday, February 14, 2008. One way our community helped each other was by writing messages of support on the Memorial Panels that were placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. When the A-frame boards were dismantled, the Message Panels were brought to the Regional History Center/University Archives for permanent preservation. Then the panels were layered in archival tissue, wrapped around archival tubes, and covered with muslin cloth and ties for permanent preservation in the Archives. Originally there were eight panels placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. Due to the weather, two of the panels were removed on March 19, 2008 and blank canvass were installed so additional messages of support could be added.
• MLK Commons Memorial Panel 2 Replacement
  The Regional History Center/University Archives at NIU has the mission of preserving and documenting the history of the university, including those as incomprehensive as the tragic event that occurred on campus on Thursday, February 14, 2008. One way our community helped each other was by writing messages of support on the Memorial Panels that were placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. When the A-frame boards were dismantled, the Message Panels were brought to the Regional History Center/University Archives for permanent preservation. Then the panels were layered in archival tissue, wrapped around archival tubes, and covered with muslin cloth and ties for permanent preservation in the Archives. Originally there were eight panels placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. Due to the weather, two of the panels were removed on March 19, 2008 and blank canvass were installed so additional messages of support could be added.
• MLK Commons Memorial Panel 2
  The Regional History Center/University Archives at NIU has the mission of preserving and documenting the history of the university, including those as incomprehensive as the tragic event that occurred on campus on Thursday, February 14, 2008. One way our community helped each other was by writing messages of support on the Memorial Panels that were placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. When the A-frame boards were dismantled, the Message Panels were brought to the Regional History Center/University Archives for permanent preservation. Then the panels were layered in archival tissue, wrapped around archival tubes, and covered with muslin cloth and ties for permanent preservation in the Archives. Originally there were eight panels placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. Due to the weather, two of the panels were removed on March 19, 2008 and blank canvass were installed so additional messages of support could be added.
• MLK Commons Memorial Panel 1 Replacement
  The Regional History Center/University Archives at NIU has the mission of preserving and documenting the history of the university, including those as incomprehensive as the tragic event that occurred on campus on Thursday, February 14, 2008. One way our community helped each other was by writing messages of support on the Memorial Panels that were placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. When the A-frame boards were dismantled, the Message Panels were brought to the Regional History Center/University Archives for permanent preservation. Then the panels were layered in archival tissue, wrapped around archival tubes, and covered with muslin cloth and ties for permanent preservation in the Archives. Originally there were eight panels placed in the Martin Luther King Commons. Due to the weather, two of the panels were removed on March 19, 2008 and blank canvass were installed so additional messages of support could be added.
• Rosary Beads from Campus Memorials
  Red rosary bead necklace with Pope John Paul II pendants and a crucifix. Also includes a white leather bag reading: My Rosary. Inscription on bag reads: God Bless NIU. Size: (Rosary) 22.5" long; (Bag) 2" tall by 3.5" wide.
• Bag of Accent Rocks from Campus Memorials
  Polished gray-black accent stones in a plastic net. Tag reads: Jumbo Accent Rocks: 34 oz." Size: (Bag) Approximately 7" diameter; (Stones) Approximately 1" round.
• Coin from Campus Memorials
  A 1983 U.S.A. nickel.
• Cups with Artifacts from Campus Memorials
  Plastic cups with decorative black stones inside. One has a $1.00 James Monroe 2008 coin. The other has two tea-light candles (one red, one white). Note: Cup with coin has been melted on one side. Quantity: 2. Size: 2.25" tall by 2.75" diameter.
• Cards from the Russell Family of South Elgin, Illinois from Campus Memorials
  Small greeting cards with purple potted flower design on front. Cards were in small white envelopes addressed to the families of each victim. Inside is a condolence note and prayer. Small white stones were laid on top of cards to protect them from the wind. Only Ryanne and Daniel's cards have been opened, due to water damage. Quantity: (Cards) 5; (Stones) 5. Size: (Cards) 4" wide by 5.25" tall; (Stones) Smaller than 2" by 2" by 1".
• T-Shirt from NIU Day of Reflection (Two-Year Anniversary)
  White t-shirt with picture of dance steps in black, blue, pink, white and yellow. Shoe-prints are black with white huskie paws at heels. Reads: ...in memory of those lost on February 14, 2008: niu remembers: dance-a-thon 2010. Campus Activities Board Logo at Bottom. Size: Small.