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The October 27 Archive currently contains 1333 objects and is regularly being expanded with more material. The archive includes flyers and programs from community gatherings held since the October 27 attack, a comprehensive collection of news coverage about the day of the event, oral history recordings reflecting a diverse array of experiences, and historical documentation about the Jewish experience in Western Pennsylvania.

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"Peace and love of the Lord" card

Card with gold leaf pattern on blue background. Envelope reads: "Peace and Love of the Lord God be with you." The inside contains a message of support and prayer for Squirrel Hill, the Tree of Life synagogue, and the broader Jewish community. The sender identifies themselves as "a neighbor in Fox Chapel."

The Church at Severn Run card (29)

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

"With Wishes" card

Card with a tree with silver and gold leaves and stock messaging on the front cover. Extensive dirt stains due to exposure to the elements at the memorial site. The inside contains a handwritten message, reading: "We stand in solidarity with you and your community. With love, Bree and Sally."

Goddard Middle School (Littleton, Co.) card (23)

Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover reads: "F.e.a.r. has two meanings- Forget everything and run OR Face everything and rise. The choice is yours." A star of David and cartoonish illustration of a smiling boy wearing a red baseball cap appear below; a shining sun in the upper right corner. The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, We are sorry for your loss and we hope you are recovering well. -Aiden G. Littleton, Colorado." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.

Hebrew Academy of Montreal letter (1)

Typed bilingual Hebrew and English letter from a student at Hebrew Academy, a private Jewish day school in Montreal, Quebec. In English, the letter reads: "Dear Rabbi, I am very sorry for what happened in your shul. I hope everyone that got injured will heal quickly. I hope that it will never happen again. Sincerely, Max [last name redacted] From Hebrew Academy."

The Church at Severn Run card (78)

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: "In as much as He loved us, I love you." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Laminated ombre heart

Laminated heart with red, pink, and ombre coloring. The words "Peace" and "Love" are written in the center.

"O God of Mercy" prayer card

Prayer card with the words of a prayer to be recited every day at high noon. The prayer reads: "O God of mercy, give us peace. Peace in our hearts. Peace in our homes. Peace in our community. Peace in the world." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Laminated graphic with broken heart

Laminated card with an orange heart, broken into several pieces, in the center, on a black back drop.

George Washington University Hillel card (Washington D.C.) (14)

Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The front cover reads: "Hugs" with asterisks on either side. The inside (from right to left) reads: "Sending you messages of hope, love, and comfort from Washington D.C. Love, Alex. May God be with you and your families."

"Caring Thoughts Are With You" card

Card with handwritten notes from various members of one family members. Front cover features white flowers on an ombre background and reads: "Caring Thoughts Are With You." The inside contains messages of support to all the families affected by the October 27 attack.

Flowers and butterfly card

Card addressed to the Tree of Life congregation. The front cover features an illustration of flowers and a butterfly in the upper center. The inside is dated 11/2/18 and conveys the senders wish that the memories of the victims be for a blessing and their solidarity with the Tree of Life congregation.

"In Sympathy and Caring" card

Card with handwritten note from a non-Jewish resident on Montreal, Canada. The front cover features a pin with a red velvet poppy flower and a Canadian flag pinned over a pink flower. The inside contains a message of support from a non-Jewish resident of Montreal, Doug, who writes: "Though I am not Jewish, and cannot fully understand, I live in the middle of a beautiful vibrant Jewish community in Montreal, Canada."

"With Deepest Sympathy" card

Sympathy card with bouquet of daisies in a mason jar, tied with a pink ribbon in a bow, illustrated on the front cover. Letter addressed to "Tree of Life, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, the United States, the world." The senders extoll the moral imperative that love triumph over hate.

Beth Chai Congregation (Bethesda, Md.) letter (31)

Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows four smiley faces, two heart shaped balloons, surrounded by asterisk-shaped stars on a multicolored background. Inside reads: "Our prayers are with you! I hope you are well!" Back reads "2018" and features two heart shaped ballons in the lower center atop a salmon colored background.

Holy Angels Parish (Pittsburgh, Pa.) card (05)

Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of seven children holding hands around a table with a large goblet and loaf of braided bread, and seven doves. The illustration is labeled: "We are people of God's peace." The inside reads: "We must stick together in times like these because together we are STRONG and no one can take that away from us. Enzo."

Sun and Clouds card

Card with illustration of the sun and its rays of light obscured by a large cloud on the front cover with the inscription: "Warm thoughts can make the sun a little brighter, the sky a little bluer, the world a little nicer." The note inside affirms the sender's love and prayers. Concludes: "Know the entire community is here for you."

Holy Angels Parish (Pittsburgh, Pa.) card (27)

Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. The inside reads: "Dear Tree of Life, I'm sorry for your loss. Hope everything goes well. From Bella [last name redacted]."

George Washington University Hillel card (Washington D.C.) (01)

Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The card features a Star of David and reads: "Dear Pittsburgh, I miss you terribly. I miss my home now more then ever. I stand with my city and my Jewish community now and forever. I am sending all my love from DC."

Chabad at Franklin & Marshall College Mitzvah4Pittsburgh pledge card (21)

Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.