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Oral history of Leslie Aizenman, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front shows a tree, smiley face, and is signed "Beatrice." Inside features assorted illustrations including three balloons, two hearts and a star, and large smiley face. Back shows three balloons.
Handwritten condolence note written in black marker on yellow paper addressed to the congregants of the Tree of Life synagogue.
Handwritten note written in blue ink on a piece of notebook paper. Message is difficult to read due to low ink level. Pink staining throughout due to color bleeding from other nearby materials at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note in red marker on a piece of brown paper from a family. Dated 10-27-18.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "Friends of fallen victims." Message written in black marker on printed tag with a red rose on the left.
Summary: KDKA-TV report providing a history of mass shootings in the Pittsburgh area between 2000 and 2018.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
Page of blank stationery. Blue printing on white paper. Header features illustration of New Light Congregation synagogue. Left-hand margin lists officers of the congregation and contact information for the congregation.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Charles [last name redacted] and Abbi [last name redacted]. The tag reads: "Love, light, and perseverance. Charles [last name redacted] and Abbi [last name redacted]." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "God bless all people of Pittsburgh. Our hearts are with you. [Heart]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "If you mess with us. You mess with the entire world." Signed with a heart, colored in red and outlined in black.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside has faded due to water damage; the remaining text reads: "Hello we would like to send some thoughts, love, and positivity during this time because you matter." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: "We are one. We will get through this together. You are not alone. [Heart]." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil illustrations. Front and back both feature Stars of David encircled by hearts. Inside shows a tree, labeled "a living tree" signed "from Milo".
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."
Summary: WESA report on charges filed against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack. Includes comments from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: "We mourn for you loss and we pray the God of Abraham embraces you in fresh, new ways today and always! Shalom!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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