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Black poster with "Stronger Than Hate" written in white ink. An illustrated heart outlined in white ink with the letters "Pgh" written inside. Warped from water damage; dirt on the back due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Typed copy of Professor Marc Brettler's address to his students at Duke University the Tuesday following the October 27 attack. This address was delivered by two people from Durham, North Carolina: Francis and Joanna [last names redacted].
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink on either side of the tree.
Handmade sign on cardboard written with black marker reading: "Hate has no home here."
Floral tag from floral arrangement. The tag features a quote from Psalm 121:4, which reads: "Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber no sleep." The message is handwritten in black ink on a printed tag with white and purple flecked flowers.
Collage with a hand drawn tree with black ink in the center. Leaves made of multicolored tissue paper; two ready-made decorative leaf in orange, yellow, and peach fabric. Handwritten messages on either side.
Black and white sticker with the word "LOVE" in large capital letters.
Handwritten letter written in black pencil on pink coloring paper folded in half from the Dillon family. The letter inside is addressed to God, referred to as "Heavenly Father." The Dillon family pray for healing, comfort, and unity. The envelope is addressed to Tree of Life, written in blue pencil.
Print outs with English and Hebrew lyrics from popular Jewish and Israeli artists and poets, including Hannah Szenes (Senesh), Arik Einstein, Matisyahu, and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. A handwritten note in blue ink reading "May your memory be eternal" appears on the second page.
Copy paper with the reflexive Hebrew verb for prayer written in dark blue marker. Inscription bleeds through back.
Handmade sign with blue, red, yellow, and black crayon on cardboard paper reading: "You are loved." Illustrated with yellow and black hearts, evoking the color of the Steelers' uniform, on the lower left.
White sign with "Coexist" written in multiple colors. Many of the letters in "Coexist" have been replaced by interfaith symbols, including the crescent moon, peace symbol, Star of David, yin-yang, and a cross. The hashtag, "Pghstrong" appears in the upper center, followed by a yellow heart. Three additional hearts, outlined in red marker, appear throughout. Blank back.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten message and signature written in black ink on the lower left.
Handmade cardboard poster with black, red, blue, yellow, and green ink, reading: "Stronger Than Hate." The Stronger Than Hate Steelers' logo with the yellow Star of David appears in the center. The reverse, written in purple, pink, blue, and blank ink, reads: "No way to prevent this- says only nation where this regularly happens."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Paul and Namoi [last name redacted]. The tag reads: "Praying for comfort for all who mourn. Isaiah 6, verse 2. Our sincerest condolences and love. Paul and Namoi [last name redacted]." Message is written in black ink on a printed tag with white lillies on the left edge.
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.
Grey and black sticker with the words: "You are beautiful" on the front. The back contains a hashtag and web link to the "You Are Beautiful" company website.
Handmade sign in green ink, reading: "Hate has no place here." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Plain white poster board, cut crooked, with two strokes of red marker on the front. Price tag and additional stains on back. Extensive staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Double-sided letter written in black ink on lined notebook paper addressed to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Dated 10/29/19 upper right, front. Extensive staining on the upper center, front, and tearing on the edges, due to exposure elements at the Wilkins memorial. Signed Nicole on the back.
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