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Handwritten note written in black ink on light yellow paper. The note reads: "Dear God, Let love prevail... Let hate fail... Blessed those affected by this terrible act... A Pittsburgher."
Page of blank stationery. Blue printing on white paper. Header features illustration of New Light Congregation synagogue. Left-hand margin lists officers of the congregation and contact information for the congregation.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Live for those we have lost. Be well. Love from Boston MA."
Card addressed to the victims of the October 27 attack and their families. Writer expresses belief that people in Pittsburgh would have died to protect victims from harm.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration a pineapple with floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note and a "Stronger Together" sticker, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Laminated mixed media collage with paper, dried leaves, and marker. Tree in the center; two clouds and sun in upper register. Handwritten inscriptions in various marker colors on tree trunk and upper center. Bleeding to back and signs of water exposure; creasing.
Card addressed to Irving Younger. Cover features a reproduction of a painting by Frank Crosby, a resident of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. The inside contains messages of love and support written by other members of the Emmaus Community.
Card addressed to Melvin Wax, written using personal details from various public sources.
Oral history with Jess Gold recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.
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 contains an illustration of a man labeled "Jesus" and reads: "I'm sorry for your family. God loves you, all day every day. We all are praying for you. And I'm sorry for your loss. We will remember your loss. We all love you. Sincerely, Nate [last name redacted]."
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: "Tree of Life Members, You are in our thoughts and prayers. -Holy Angels CCD."
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "We love you, pray for you and stand with you during this time. May God provide with His peace and comfort." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front and back of card feature Stars of David enclosed by hearts. Inside reads: "Thumbs up I feel your pain" and features a stylized thumbs up and a smiley face.
Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.
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. Due to water exposure at the memorial site, the message in this card has been partially erased. The remaining text reads: "everyone...we wish the best for everyone who was effected. Michael, Holy Angels CCD 6th grade."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a leaf with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a flower. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Blue sign with white text informing readers about memorial preservation and removal scheduled for November 12, 2018. Reverse contains a message about flower composting written in bold strokes of black marker on white background.
Video of "An Act of Valor" event held at the Heinz History Center, featuring October 27 attack survivors Dan Leger and Tim Matson and Rauh Jewish Archives Director Eric Lidji.
Small metal menorah with the word "Shalom" across the front and "Jerusalem" on the base. Original blue and green paint is faded. Menorah has wax drippings on branches.
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