
Primary Type – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Event – Cards
Handwritten letter in crayon from the [last name redacted] family. Rolled into a scroll and tied with a rainbow called string. The letter features a quote, beginning with the question: "Did I offer peace today," from the Dutch-Catholic priest, Henri Nouwen.
Black hockey stick with the words "Crosby 87" in white lettering along the upper shaft. Stick has black tape around the blade and clear packing tape bound around the handle.
Handmade sign with red, blue, yellow, and black paint. The words "Stronger Than Hate" appear in a text box outlined in black; a heart appears above. The adapted Steelers' logo with a yellow Star of David appears on the upper left. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Color laser print with the Stronger Than Hate symbol and inscription on black background. Staining on back due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Jerry D.H. is overflowing every service with congregants all inspired by and missing you. You, of blessed memory."
White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout; the words "Hate won't win" appear in the lower center, inside two hands making the shape of a heart.
Folded card with repeating diagonal plaid pattern in green and dark blue marker on yellow paper. The inside contains the following words in a cloud-shaped bubble with emanating light rays: "I am sorry for what happened. It will be ok. [Heart]." A Star of David surrounded by tiny dots appears in the upper left corner.
Handwritten card written in pencil, blue and purple crayon, on paper. The note is from a seven year old child [name is illegible]. The note reads: "We won't forget how you spread kindness so we will do the same to the world. Be kind all around." An illustration of a globe appears below. Spelling errors corrected for clarity. Staining and tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Card addressed to Cecil Rosenthal, written using personal details from various public sources.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads, in Hebrew: "May their memories be for a blessing. May their souls be bound with the bond of life. Sharon, Israel."
White posterboard with an illustration of the Pittsburgh skyline and various handwritten messages. The names and ages of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack appear on the left, followed by the acronym "RIP" (Rest in Peace). The inscription, "You can't break a city made of steel," appears in the upper center. The words, "Pittsburgh is are (our) city," appears below with an arrow pointing to an illustration of one of Pittsburgh's iconic yellow bridges; "Never forget 10-27-18" appears underneath.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoon imagery and information about the value of hugs. A young boy hugs a globe, beneath the inscription: "Embrace the world one hug at a time."
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message with blue marker. The message reads: "Stronger Than Hate!" Illustrated with a heart and signed: "TR."
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report summarizing federal and state charges against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack, including obstruction of excercise of religious beliefs, and use of firearm to commit murder. Includes information about alleged perpetrators social media posts prior to attack.
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 contains prayers for healing and comfort. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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.
Typed letter from Amy Jonas of the Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh to Ruth Edenstein, President of Congregation Dor Hadash, thanking Dor Hadash for sponsoring the construction of a ramp on the Hebrew Institute building.
Black and white reproduction of a photograph originally printed in a newspaper, showing Greek Revival synagogue. Cropped selection from larger image.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Tree of Life Synagogue- We in San Diego stand with you and all send all our love. Tom and Linda [last name redacted]."
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