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Poster from the University of Nebraska White glossy-paper poster with a picture of the University of Nebraska flag (red with a white 'N') at half mast in front of a cloudy sky. Poster reads: The students, faculty and staff of the Univerrsity of nebraska would like to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the tragety at Northern Illinois University on February 14, 2008. Letter included to President John Peters from James B. Milliken (President). (Poster) Size: 13" wide by 19" tall; (letter) 8.5" wide by 11" tall.
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Angels from Vivian Dybicz Swibel Large gold and bronze angel ornaments. Quantity: 5 (to represent the five victims). Size: 8"-9" tall. Letter included that tells of her daughter (Katherine Swibel, Class of 2011) who was on campus at the time of the incident. Angel #1: Angel holds a harp. Inscription on back of wings reads: Gayle Dubowski: Shy, Polish Anthropologist strong in her faith. Angel #2: Angel holds a flute. Inscription on back of wings reads: Catalina Garcia: Latin children's educator...in pink. Angel #3: Angel holds a flute. Inscription on back of wings reads: Julianna Gehant: Proud Army Veteran: teacher-to-be. Angel #4: Angel holds a harp. Inscription on back of wings reads: Ryanne Mace: Counselor-at-heart: a collector. Angel #5: Angel holds a lute. Inscription on back reads: Daniel Parmenter: Gentle Giant, a protector.
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Banner from Franklin High School White paper banner with black electrical tape border reading: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Various messages, prayers and signatures cover the banner. Letter included with a condolence note from Alice Rogers-Farris (Principal). Size: 36" tall by 56.25" long.
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Letter from Michael Snow from Campus Memorials Letter on three pieces of notebook paper expressing shock and empathy over the events, and regrets not being able to have met the five victims. Left at the Cole Hall memorial site, which was taken down on 5/23/08. Size: 7.25" wide by 10.25" tall.
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Poster for Gayle Dubowski from Campus Memorials White posterboard with note to Gayle Dubowski written in French. Other messages appear to have been on this poster, but have faded from water damage. Size: 22" tall by 28" long.
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Poster for Gayle Dubowski from Campus Memorials White posterboard reading: Te iubim!: U will be missed!: Look to God. There are six notes on the poster addressed to Gayle. One message is in Portuguese only, the others are in English and have Portuguese phrases. Size: 22" tall by 28" long.
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Letters to Gayle Dubowski from Campus Memorials Letters on notebook paper addressed to Gayle from friends. Quantity: 5. Size: (Four of them) 7.25" wide by 9.5" tall; (One of them) 7.25" wide by 5" tall.
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Letter to Ryanne Mace from 'Katie' from Campus Memorials A personal letter to Ryanne on three pieces of notebook paper. Also included was a magazine cut-out of a picture of Johnny Depp, who the letter mentions was a favorite icon of Ryanne's. Size: (Letter) 8.5" wide by 11" tall; (Depp Photo) 5.25" wide by 8.25" tall.
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Quilt from Lyons Township's Spanish Club Patchwork quilt of red and black fabric with each victim's name, hometown and age. Reads: You will all be remembered. Letter included from Paty Garcia. Size: 25" long by 21.25" tall.
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Condolence Note Book from University of Florida Large spiral sketchbook with red cover. Inside are various works of art, messages of support, prayers and signatures. Letter included from Charlotte Dare. Some Greek symbols for fraternities/sororities. One message written in Latin: Aspara Ad Astro! Size: 19" long by 12" wide by 1" thick.