Torn page from a children's coloring book with illustrations of a seal and fish on the front and a lion on the back.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dearest brothers and sisters of faith, Words cannot express the sadness and rage we feel in what has happened in your community. May God grant you His peace- as only [underlined] He [underlined] can do and know our love and prayers are with you. In love, Jolene and Dave [last name redacted] Point Loma Pres- San Diego, Ca."

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a pineapple with geometric patterns surrounded by hand illustrated hearts. The back contains a handwritten note featuring a quote from the British historian, Richard Evans, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. The front cover reads: "To: The Jewish Community of Pittsburgh. From: Yisroel [last name redacted], Chicago IL." The inside reads: "I feel so sad for you. My hachlata (resolution) is to give 3 cents instead of 1 or 2 cents. You should have everything you need. And Hashem (God) should give you all that you need." Spelling errors have been corrected for clarity.

Laminated printed sign which reads: "Peace, Diversity, and Connection" over a photograph of a sunset on a rocky seashore.

Printed tag with a photograph of Daniel Stein. The tag reads: "In Memory of Daniel Stein." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Folded card with marker illustration. Cover features a tree with a heart in the leaves. Inside reads: "We stand with you :-) :-) :-)" and features a landscape with a tree in the center and the sun in the upper right corner. Back shows a tree with three five-pointed stars in the leaves.

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.

Paper with photocopied excerpts from two passages titled "November 1." The first passage is the Prayer of Joy. The second passage is a quote from Max [redacted], a minister in San Antonio, Tx. The back contains a handwritten message from Denise, a resident of the North Side section of Pittsburgh.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I think this means when there is hate and sorrow be the one who makes happiness and kindness into the world. Simon [last name redacted]."

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Be Strong" and other floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Silver box with metallic polka dot lining used to hold the cards sent by students at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. A handmade card with a tree at the center glued to a green ribbon is tied with a bow in the center. The tree trunk is adorned with a banner, reading: "Please take what you need" and is signed: "West Allegheny Middle School" with a heart.

Handwritten note written in black marker on a manilla envelope. Note is addressed to Tree of Life and contains messages in both English and Hebrew.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Our dear brothers and sisters at Tree of Life, You are not alone! I pray that God, our father, will fill you to overflowing with His peace and love as you mourn the loss of your family. May you find comfort in the knowledge that even in this tragedy God is in control and will bring beauty from the ashes. 'My comfort in my suffering in this: Your promise preserves my life.' Psalm 119:50."

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."

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Ones [heart symbol], We send you love and share your pain and loss. I wish we could kiss you and make it all better. May God bless you and be with you and comfort you in this tragic time. [Heart symbol] Love, Joci and Jim [last name redacted].

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The front cover features a heart with the words "Love and Peace" in the center. The inside reads: "To the Tree of Life Synagogue- May you begin to heal in the days that follow. May you feel love from those around you. You are not alone in your pain. You are not alone in your confusion. We are together with you. Know that love and peace will surround you from now until eternity. Though we may be of different faiths, our love for one another does not change...

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Tree of Life Synagogue, Brothers and sisters, we love you and are praying for all of you in this difficult time. Love, The Pasha Family."

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Full recovery for all injured."

Paper cutout in the shape of Star of David; composed of two triangles painted in gold and blue paint respectively. The star reads: "Hate is not the answer."