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Summary: KDKA-TV report naming the alleged perpetrator of the October 27 attack. Includes list of federal charges.
Sepia-tone photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall decorated with streamers, Stars of David, and American flags. Text at bottom reads "The 25th Anniversary banquet of the Congregation 'Oher Chodosh Anshe Romanian' February 26, 1928 Pittsburgh Pa." Original photograph is creased in several places and missing one corner.
Patch featuring logo of Pittsburgh Penguins adapted to resemble a Star of David above the words "Stronger Than Hate."
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report identifying one of the Tree of Life survivors as Daniel Leger, a member of Congregation Dor Hadash.
Summary: Pittsburgh City Paper report from havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray avenue in Squirrel Hill, organized by students from Allderdice High School.
Summary: KDKA-TV report from a havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray Aves. in Squirrel Hill.
Summary: Associated Press wire report carried by WESA on increased security presence at synagogues and other houses of worship following the October 27 attack.
Summary: WESA report on charges filed against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack. Includes comments from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report interviewing Squirrel Hill residents and local religious leaders about the October 27 attack. Includes comments from Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Summary: Embedded Tweet by local news reporter, featured by The Incline, shows scene at havdalah vigil at the corner of Murray and Forbes avenues on the evening of the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report collecting public statements about the October 27 attack from local, state, national, and international leaders, including Gov. Tom Wolf, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, President Barack Obama, President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
44-page program booklet. Cover features close up portrait of a woman's face covers by handwritten text and with purple accents. Interior includes typed text describing Yom Hashoah program as well as upcoming events from the Holocaust Center,
Summary: WESA report from havdalah vigil on the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues in Squirrel Hill on the evening of the October 27 attack. Includes comments from State Rep. Dan Frankel.
Summary: Tribune Review High School Sports Network report on the cancellation of the Pittsburgh City League football championship following the attack.
Page of typed text on light blue paper with creas marks. Explains the background and mission of Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and provides contact information.
Summary: Pittsburgh Current report on havdalah vigil held at the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues in Squirrel Hill, organized by students from Allderdice High School.
Summary: KDKA-TV report compiling responses to the October 27 attack from public figures including Vice President Mike Pence, President Barack Obama, actor Tom Hanks, the U.S. Holocaust Museum, Israeli officials, President Bill Clinton, and others.
Two-sided sheet of printed text. Front contains an open letter to the Jewish community of Pittsburgh from the members of the Vaad Harabonim. Back contains a day-long schedule of classes and programs, as well as the names of the victims of the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette breaking news report on the October 27 attack, updated throughout the day as events unfolded. Lists charges filed against alleged perpetrator. Includes map of the Tree of Life building, pinpointing locations of key moments of the attack. Also includes accounts from people who witnessed aspects of the attack.
Black and white photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall. Label taped onto photograph reads, "1955."
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