Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
Creator – Cards
Date – Cards
Group – Cards
Location – Cards
Event – Cards
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Stay strong. Hate cannot win!! Ron [last name redacted]."
Handwritten card in pink marker on paper. The card contains illustrations of a flower and two hearts and reads: "Simon. May their memory be a blessing." Folded on the sides.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "What happened here will not be forgotten." Signed with a Star of David.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Thank you for being strong."
White envelope addressed to Tree of Life Congregation. Handwritten in black ink. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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 contains an illustration of an owl with mushrooms and other fauna growing from its head. The sender, Michele, knew Jerry from Coffee Tree Roasters. Michele recalls how Jerry's sweet smile and bright bow ties made a positive impact on her life. Michele illustrated a second bow tie in the upper right corner of the tag.
Hand painted card with a rainbow-colored heart on the front. Signed lower right: "Love, Brian S." The card has been laminated.
Hand painted card with abstract lines and shapes in brown, green, and blue paint on paper. Signed: "Love, Khira D." lower right. The card has been laminated.
Post-it note with handwritten message and illustration in black marker. The note is signed: "[heart] Dorothy" and features two abstract circle and oval shaped illustrations.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "Etz Chaim Hi. It is a tree of life for those who hold fast to it."
Handwritten note in black ink on lined notepad paper. The note reads: "Pop Up Conversation and [F]ree Listening." Extensive tearing and staining throughout due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card on pink paper. Blue and yellow staining throughout, particularly around the central crease. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Printed tag with Tree of Life synagogue emblem in the upper right. The tag reads: "America Stands with You." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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 blue marker. The message reads: "May you flourish in the future."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "We are so sorry! Love and Peace. Your neighbors. Gail and Rich."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent in honor of the congregation at Tree of Life Synagogue. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist, Oliver Flower Shop.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "No hate" [heart, broken heart]. Just [heart]."
Folded card on yellow paper with handwritten messages and marker illustrations. The front cover reads: "Have Hope." The inside reads: "Remember to stay hopeful during these hard times. Our are thoughts are with you." A yellow-outlined smiley face appears below. The back reads: "Pittsburgh will support you" and features a large Star of David illustrated in yellow.
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