Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
Creator – Cards
Date – Cards
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Location – Cards
Event – Cards
Card on blue paper with handwritten note and illustrations. The card reads: "From: Luke. We love you!" Six hearts illustrated in brown and pink pencil appear throughout. Creasing, staining, and fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Share the Love! Free Bouquets!"
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The note is written in Hebrew. Translated into English, it reads: "Be strong, be strong, and may we be strengthened!"
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "With loving memory.... May all these innocent souls rest in peace in shamium (heaven)." Signed with a heart.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We are here for you [Star of David]."
Handmade card in colored marker on paper. The card reads: "Love" and is illustrated with a heart below. Mild dirt stains throughout. The card has been laminated.
Post-it note with abstract illustration in red marker.
Post-it note with handwritten message and illustration in blue, red, and black ink. The message reads: "Stronger Than Hate" and is accompanied by the adapted Steelers' emblem with blue and red diamonds and a Star of David.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "R.I.P. we will fight for you. [Heart]."
Handmade card illustrated with assorted hearts of varying sizes. A large red heart appears in the middle, surrounded by smaller hearts in varying colors. Color bleeding and fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "We will not be bystanders. We will take action. All of us have a role to play. Everyone can help."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We are stronger together!!" Signed: "Arielle."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Stay strong [underlined]. If we work together hate can't win! [Heart]. [Heart] Pittsburgh [Heart]. - Stella K."
Laminated printed signs in blue and green ink on paper. The signs urge the reader to "Show solidarity" and "stand up for our common values, today tomorrow and always." An illustration of three stylized people raising their hands appears in the upper center, surrounded by the words: "Kindness, Respect, Courage."
Handwritten note written in black ink on white paper with the full names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Navy blue line appears on the upper edge on the back. Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "We love you. Love, Sophie."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I pray to you and remember you always. May your soul rest in peace." Tape affixed on the upper center.
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