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Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial Board editorial calling for community in the aftermath of the October 27 attack. Compares attack to other recent local tragedies, including the shooting of three Pittsburgh Police officers in Stanton Heights in 2009 and the Flight 93 crash in Somerset County on Sept. 11, 2001.
Photocopied legal document. Typed with embossed seal and some handwritten annotations, 12 pages.
Summary: KDKA-TV breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Includes updates throughout the day with more info about the shooting and responses from public officials
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report on claim by the Anti-Defamation League that the October 27 attack was 'likely the deadliest' antisemitic incident in American history. Includes a statement from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on initial condition of survivors of the October 27 attack, including both worshippers and police officers. Report spefically identifies Daniel Leger and describes other survivors.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article putting the October 27 attack in the context of other recent gun crimes and hate crimes, including at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. and the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Black oval patch with yellow border. White text around the perimeter of the oval reads, "14th Annual Ten Commandment and World Faiths Hike" and" 2019 LHC Jewish Committee on Scouting 5780." Within the oval is a Stronger Than Hate symbol, a scouting logo, and the words "Remember, Repair, Together, Peace" in Hebrew, English, and transliterated Hebrew in white and yellow text.
Summary: The Incline breaking news report on October 27 attack, updated throughout the day. Includes timeline of the attack, early details about victims and alleged perpetrator, reports about upcoming vigils, and information about Tree of Life Congregation.
Four page pamphlet with paragraphs of typed text and headshot portraits throughout. Purple toned text and photographs. Text describes history and mission of Lest We Forget project.
Large bound volume. Cover features gold writing embossed onto white leather and reads, "Book of Life, New Light Sisterhood, Donated By Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marcus in memory of Herman L. Katz." Interior pages contain handwritten messages in calligraphy.
Black and white photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall. Label taped onto photograph reads, "1955."
Page of typed text on white paper. Provides detailed descriptions of two recent Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence events.
Summary: KDKA-TV report identifying vicitms of the October 27 attack.
Summary: Associated Press wire report carried by WESA about President Donald Trump's public response to the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article reporting on Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby and Head Coach Mike Sullivan expressing condolences following 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.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editor David Shribman shares his personal account of learning about the attack and describes the scene in Squirrel Hill.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report on Pitt Panthers football program's response to the October 27 attack. Includes coach Pat Narduzzi offering condolences and discussing coaching his players on the day of the attack.
Summary: KDKA-TV report from a havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray Aves. in Squirrel Hill.
Typed text on paper with gray background and blue and gold accents and logos for Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh. Text lists speakers and supporters for event.
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