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MLK Commons Memorial Panel 1 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.
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Banners from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Banner #1: Green paper banner folded into a card reading on the front: NIU: Our thoughts are with you during this tragic time. There is also an Eleanor Roosevelt quote on the front. Inside reads: -Students of the University of WI - Stevens Point. Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner. Size: 36" tall by 73.5" long.
Banner #2: Blue paper banner folded into a card reading on the front: NIU: Our thoughts are with you during this tragic time. There is also an Eleanor Roosevelt quote on the front which differs from the quote on the banner above. Size: 36" tall by 83.25" long.
Banner #3: Red paper banner folded into a card reading on the front: NIU: Our thoughts are with you, the school and your families during this tragic time. There is also an Eleanor Roosevelt quote on the front which differs from the quotes on the banners above. Size: 36" tall by 88.5" long.
Also included with the banners was a UWSP Pointers decal. Size: 4.25" wide by 5.75" tall.
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Banner from Northwestern University White cloth banner with Northwestern "N" in upper left-hand corner reading in red and black: Our Prayers Are With You.... Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner, several of which mention Catalina. Size: 66.25" tall by 99.5" long.
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Banner from the College of Notre Dame - Maryland White cloth banner reading in black and red: Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You: -From College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Various messages, prayers, drawings and signatures cover the banner. Size: 56" tall by 60" wide.
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Banner from Mr. Davis' Fifth Grade Class at Grove Elementary School Long, white paper banner reading: Don't Give Up: Mr Davis' Class: 5th Grade: Grove School: Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Various messages, prayers, drawings and signatures cover the banner. Size: 36" tall by 140" long.
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Banner from the University of Hartford White vinyl banner with a large NIU logo at center in black. Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner. Brass ringlets along top and bottom of banner for hanging. Size: 32.5" tall by 85" long.
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Banner from Lincoln College - Normal White vinyl banner with huskie dog over black ribbon logo reading: Husky Nation: Lincoln College in Normal Stands With You, NIU: We Are All Huskies Today. Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner. Gold ringlets around border. Size: 24" tall by 60" long.
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Banner from the Varsity Girls Soccer Team at Belvidere High School White vinyl banner made from a shower curtain reading in red and black: Belvidere North Girls Varsity Soccer Team Supports NIU. Ringlets at top for hanging. Drawing of a soccer ball at top left. Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner. Size: 70.75" tall by 70" long.
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Poster from Jacob - DeKalb School District Red poster reading: Welcome Back: Go Huskies. DeKalb School District card with huskie dog logo attached reading: Forward, Together Forward: Welcome Back to DeKalb: We are so glad you are back: From Jacob. Size: 12" tall by 18" long.
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Poster from Gabe at DeKalb School District Black and red poster reading: Welcome Back NIU Students. DeKalb School District card with huskie dog logo at center reading: Forward, Together Forward: Welcome Back to DeKalb: We are so glad you are back: From Gabe. Size: 12" wide by 18" tall.
