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The October 27 Archive currently contains 1579 objects and is regularly being expanded with more material. The archive includes flyers and programs from community gatherings held since the October 27 attack, a comprehensive collection of news coverage about the day of the event, oral history recordings reflecting a diverse array of experiences, and historical documentation about the Jewish experience in Western Pennsylvania.

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City Charter High School card

White posterboard folded into a card with a white plant stenciled on the front. Stencil done with sponge and multiple colors of paint. Interior includes a handwritten message and signatures to Tree of Life. Back has a message written in pencil and bleed through from markers.

Islamic Center of Pittsburgh poster (2)

White foamcore board with messages written in multiple marker colors. Board framed by strips of orange duct tape.

"Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church" program

Program from October 7, 2018 Sunday worship at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program was later inscribed with the following handwritten message: "Our prayers are with you!"

Park Avenue Synagogue (New York, Ny.) binder

One of two identical binders containing photocopies of handwritten, illustrated selections from the "Prayer of Peace" created by sixth grade students at Park Avenue Synagogue (New York, Ny.). The front cover of each binder reads: "Read Me, A Prayer for Peace, For Tree of Life Synagogue From Park Avenue Synagogue NYC 6th Graders." Each student illustrated a stanza from the "Prayer for Peace," an eighteenth century prayer which was composed by Rabbi Natan Sternharz, a prominent student of the Chasidic leader, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, and is included in the Rabbinical Assembly's prayer book.

Adat Shalom poster (1)

Light blue posterboard with a painting of a tree with eleven leaves. The tree roots are connected to a silver Star of David. The names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack are written on the leaves. The words: "Stronger Than Hate" appear in the upper center and upper left. Signed lower left. Extensive creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Bird in night sky card

Sympathy card with a bird flying over a night sky with flowers on its wings.

Adat Shalom poster (3)

Light blue posterboard with a painted Star of David and tree in the center. Signed upper right corner. Traces of a mud-stained footprint and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. Back blank.

Park Avenue Synagogue (New York, Ny.) binders with illustrated selections from the "Prayer of Peace"

Two identical binders containing photocopies of handwritten, illustrated selections from the "Prayer of Peace" created by sixth grade students at Park Avenue Synagogue (New York, Ny.). The front cover of each binder reads: "Read Me, A Prayer for Peace, For Tree of Life Synagogue From Park Avenue Synagogue NYC 6th Graders." Each student illustrated a stanza from the "Prayer for Peace," an eighteenth century prayer which was composed by Rabbi Natan Sternharz, a prominent student of the Chasidic leader, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, and is included in the Rabbinical Assembly's prayer book.

St. Patrick's School sign

Laminated posterboard with a tree with heart shaped leaves in the center. Each heart contains a message or signature from sender. Blank back. Signed: "With love, the children of St. Patrick's School in Canonsburg."

Thornhill Rebels sign

White posterboard with handwritten messages of support from the Thornhill Rebels in Toronto.

San Dieguito United Methodist Church card

Card from clergy members affiliated with San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, California. The front of the card features a multi-colored pattern of tiles with the message: "We Care About You-: We're thinking of you because we so much- and we to show you somehow..." in the upper center. The inside features a stock inscription: "So we're hoping you feel all the love that we're sending to help and support you right now!" as well as additional handwritten note from various clergy members.

Sisters of St. Joseph card

Note of support from the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway sign

White posterboard with handwritten messages and hand drawn illustrations in pencil and marker. Large crease in the center. The upper half reads: "HAFTR stands with you Pittsburgh." The lower half features illustrations of six hands with signatures from HAFTR students.

"Wishes of Comfort" card

Oversized handmade card on light brown construction paper with line drawing of a tree in blue marker on front. Interior includes messages from members of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit.

Avenue Road sign

White posterboard with a gold shield in the center. A Canadian flag and and inscription appear above the shield; additional inscription upper center; signatures throughout. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious Formation poster (2)

Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.

"Hope and Love" sign (2)

White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout; the words "Hate won't win" appear in the lower center, inside two hands making the shape of a heart.

San Dieguito United Methodist Church letter

Handwritten letter expressing sympathy and messages of goodwill from various lay members of the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, California. Last names redacted for privacy.

St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious Formation poster (1)

Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.

"Hope and Love" sign (1)

White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout.