
Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "You Got This" surrounded by a border with a grapevine pattern. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The note is written in Hebrew and English. Translated into English, the message reads: "All of Israel are connected to one another. We are with you!"
Laminated text of the Catholic "Beatitudes" blessing printed on paper with light blue checkered pattern in background. A yellow band with the words "The Beatitudes" appears in the upper center; blue and purple clouds covering the sun appear to the left. A handmade paper medallion with five decoratively rolled spirals and a silver string has been taped to the front.
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.
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.
Ceramic flower pot with attached saucer. Design features daisies with white pedals and yellow centers. Pot contains yellow and white synthetic flowers set in bed of green leaves. Attached to front of pot is a Star of David with heart in center. Star of David is hard-drawn on foam-core board and attached to pot with wire. Marker used for Star of David is faded. Pot and saucer have dirt accumulation.
Handmade booklet with blue paper on the cover, pink cover on the back, and three pages of white paper inside. Tied together with red ribbon through three hole punches. Extensive color staining and bleeding throughout. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the messages on this card are no longer visible.
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: "Everyone will stand with you through these tough times. -Flynn."
Handwritten note written in brown marker on green coloring paper reading: "Let there be love and light in this world. Our thoughts are with this community. We send our love, light and peace. C. [last name redacted]."
Handwritten note on coloring book paper. The front side features the outlines of two horses, colored in with assorted colored pencils. The note reads: "God be with you all. Love Gemma and Giovina [last name redacted]. 4 year olds." The back features the outlines of a leopard perched in a tree with a squirrel.
Summary: Pittsburgh City Paper report from havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray avenue in Squirrel Hill, organized by students from Allderdice High School.
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.
Paper booklet with typed text and graphics throughout. Includes itinerary, names of 11 victims, text of "We Remember," acknowledgements, and additional information. Include two quotations by Mahatma Gandhi.
Small saddle-stitched booklet with large wine stain across cover, 37 pages.
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