
Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Turquoise envelope with handwritten inscription in black ink addressed: "To the Tree of Life." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handmade card on white paper. Three flowers, illustrated in purple ink, appear in the center. The card reads: "I am sorry what happened... [illegible] from Griffin."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Never Forget. Love is stronger than hate." A Star of David appears in the center.
Printed tag with a photograph of Melvin Wax. The tag reads: "In Memory of Melvin Wax." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with abstract illustration in black marker.
Envelope and floral tag addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz. The envelope is addressed "Jerry" and features an illustration of a bow and heart. The floral tag features an illustration of four blue birds with plants on their heads. The tag reads: "Bow ties, small mild coffees, and the sweetest energy. You will be missed, you will be remembered." Signed with a heart.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We love you!" An illustrated heart appears in the upper right corner.
Folded card on orange paper. The front cover feature a large Star of David outlined in black marker. The inside features a cartoon of a young girl wearing a Star of David t-shirt. Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message written in black marker. The message reads: "We are always with you. You are not alone. Be strong." A smiley face and heart appear below.
Handwritten card in blue, green, red, and orange marker on paper. The front of the card reads: "Thank you for helping [our] community and keeping us safe. Love, [illegible]." Two flowers, above grass, appear to the right. The inside, written in two hands, reads: "Thank you very m[uch]" and "and thank you for being...in..." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Miss you [underlined]! Love and Hugs."
Green envelope with note handwritten in blue ink with the message: "Let steadfast love become your comfort..." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Standing with you." Tape marks and color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note in red ink on white paper glued to black paper tag with gold string. The note reads: "Strong Than Hate. RIP."
Multicolored printed card with message that affirms the value of kindness.
Drawing in crayon on paper featuring a multi-colored home with a floral bouquet in the center, surrounded by lollipops and a wrapped candy. Signed: "lo[ve] Anne" in the upper center.
Butterfly-shaped cutout with colored with blue and green pencil. The words: "#Stronger Than Hate" appear handwritten in alternating blue and green letters above the butterfly's antennae.
Folded card on pink paper. A faded Star of David appears on lower right corner. Blue and yellow staining throughout. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Two heart-shaped cut-outs on red paper with an orange rubber band running through a hole punch. The inner flaps contain a handwritten message to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Cecilia [last name redacted], the author of this card, acknowledges that while she did not know the victims personally, they will forever remain loved in her heart. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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