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Typed memorial note in honor of Joyce Fienberg. The author recalls personal details about Joyce's research career at the University of Pittsburgh and her caring personality.
Laminated copy of poem by Sandra Sturtz titled "May You Always Feel Loved." Poem is printed in black ink with two flowers in the upper right and left corners. Photograph of a sunset over a rocky sea shore in the background.
Collage with a hand drawn tree with brown and black ink in the center; leaves made of multicolored tissue paper.
Double-sided letter. The front features a letter written in blue ink on a white background. The letter is addressed to the families and friends of the October 27 attack victims, the three congregations that gathered to pray at the Tree of Life synagogue, the people of Squirrel Hill, the people of Pittsburgh, as well as all citizens of the world. The addressees are listed in six respective hearts in the upper center. The hearts are surrounded by the branches of two trees which frame either side of the letter.
White posterboard with handwritten messages on either side. The front side reads: "154 mass shootings this year alone. How many lives are worth your assault rifle?" An asterisk connects to the following sidebar: "None committed by black men, illegal aliens, or women." 154 tally marks appear above. The back reads: "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
Printed text of the Hebrew poem "Shalom Aleichem," which is traditionally recited on Friday evenings to welcome the Sabbath angels. Translated into English here. Some of the text in the first line of the final stanza has been cut off. Staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Laserprint with inscription on black background; photographic reproduction with illuminated tea lights in upper left corner. Blank back.
Handwritten "Prayer of St. Francis" written in black ink on white paper, glued to cardboard. Warping due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten letter written in black ink on glossy, lined notebook paper. The author, who identifies themself as a Hindu, articulates their belief in the Hindu concept of the soul's eternal nature. They conclude their letter with a Hindu prayer transliterated and translated into English. Fading and spotting due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "We are sorry for your loss and hope you feel better." Note is handwritten in black ink on a printed tag featuring a white rose on the left.
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.
Typed poem by Sylvan Kametz and Rabbi Jack Riemer titled "We Remember Them." This poem was originally published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis in a 1978 prayerbook pamphlet geared for Reform Jewish mourners. A handwritten note dated 11/4/2018, written in blue ink appears on the upper register. Tearing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Copy paper with the reflexive Hebrew verb for prayer written in dark blue marker. Inscription bleeds through back.
Handmade sign in green ink, reading: "Hate has no place here." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves made of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink and red crayon on either side of the tree.
Handmade sign with black and red ink. The sign contains a handwritten message of support from Valeriy [last name redacted] and all of Kazakhstan to the members of the Tree of Life synagogue. A peace symbol with a small red heart featuring a Star of David appears on the lower left.
Printed poster in blue, white, and black from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The poster reads: "We the People" and features an illustration of people in silhouette raising their hands upward. The reverse reads: "We the People ACLU" and contains a repeating word pattern featuring the various marginalized groups the ACLU serves.
Laminated text of the Catholic "Beatitudes" blessing printed on paper with light blue checkered pattern in background. A yellow band with the words "The Beatitudes" appears in the upper center; blue and purple clouds covering the sun appear to the left. A handmade paper medallion with five decoratively rolled spirals and a silver string has been taped to the front.
Large envelope with a message written in pencil. Two flower outlines, drawn in purple, surround the text. Blank back.
White poster with inscription in black, blue, red, and green marker. Back blank.
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