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Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front shows a tree, smiley face, and is signed "Beatrice." Inside features assorted illustrations including three balloons, two hearts and a star, and large smiley face. Back shows three balloons.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "Always in our heart."
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...
Grey and black sticker with the words: "You are beautiful" on the front. The back contains a hashtag and web link to the "You Are Beautiful" company website.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Prayers for Pittsburg[h]. May this never happen again anywhere." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "You [underlined] are the beacon of light and hope. Only love can defeat hate. My prayers and love are with you."
Hardwritten card in blue pen on white paper, offering condolences following the October 27 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 reads: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God is with you always. God Bless." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Laminated prayer card with text of the "Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help" on the reverse. The front side features a reproduction of a medieval-style icon of the Virgin and child against a gold backdrop. This prayer card has the imprimatur of the former archbishop of Boston, William Cardinal O'Connell (1859-1944).
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoons illustrating the emotional value of hugs, including a superhero, labeled "Hugs to the Rescue" and a young couple.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoons illustrating the emotional value of hugs, including a superhero, labeled "Hugs to the Rescue" and a young couple.
Drawing in colored pencil on paper. Signed: "Rhea" lower center on the front; illustrated above with four-legged animal, perhaps a dog. Additional colored illustrations appear on the back. Extensive tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial; the drawing is now torn into two pieces.
Paper program booklet with image of light blue sky on the cover. Typed text throughout booklet. Contains introductory remarks from Executive Director Dr. Zipora Gur, agenda for conference with summaries describing each presentation, biographies of presenters, descriptions of exhibits associated with the conference, resource lists, acknowledgements, and evaluation form.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article putting the October 27 attack in the context of other recent gun crimes and hate crimes, including at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. and the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Blessings of love from Israel."
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.
Printed note in black ink on bright green paper. The note reads: "Hate has no home here. Our hearts are heavy with grief." Tape marks visible on the right and left sides of the note. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "Dear friend, I am so joyful that you exist! As the well-loved child of God, you have an infinite worth and deserve so much love. My prayer is that you begin or continue to understand this throughout your life. May your life continue to be blessed. I love you! Love, Your friend from the Church at Severn Run."
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front and back cover features the following quote: "Everyday may not be a good day BUT." The quote continues on the inside: "There is good in Every DAY!!" The card reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffr[e]y Myers, I am very sorry to hear about the shooting that has occurred. My best wishes for you all. -7th grade student from Littleton, Colorado." The message is accompanied by a large Star of David in the upper center.
One-page flyer with typed text in multiple colors. Lists featured scholars and presenters for conference. Footer contains logos of sponsoring organizations.
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