Primary Type – Cards
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Language – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Event – Cards
Handwritten card in pink and orange marker on pink paper. The card reads: "Sorry for this tragedy. We love! Adeline." A large, striped, inverted triangle appears below the word "Sorry." Small hearts and peace symbols appear throughout.
Handmade cardboard poster with black, red, blue, yellow, and green ink, reading: "Stronger Than Hate." The Stronger Than Hate Steelers' logo with the yellow Star of David appears in the center. The reverse, written in purple, pink, blue, and blank ink, reads: "No way to prevent this- says only nation where this regularly happens."
Summary: KDKA-TV report naming the alleged perpetrator of the October 27 attack. Includes list of federal charges.
Card on blue paper with handwritten note and illustrations. The card reads: "From: Luke. We love you!" Six hearts illustrated in brown and pink pencil appear throughout. Creasing, staining, and fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear friends at Tree of Life, We have been so saddened by what has happened. Our hearts break for you. We want you to know we may be far away, but we hold you close in our prayers. You are our brothers and sisters. We are with you. Sincerely, Cara [last name redacted] Pt. Loma Presbyterian Church."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4 and reads: "God loves you- We love you- Have strength in the LORD. Ken [last name redacted]."
Handwritten note in black marker on paper. The note reads: "Pittsburgh we are all with you." Tearing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Double-sided letter written in black ink on lined notebook paper addressed to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Dated 10/29/19 upper right, front. Extensive staining on the upper center, front, and tearing on the edges, due to exposure elements at the Wilkins memorial. Signed Nicole on the back.
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."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a turtle with floral and geometric motifs on its shell, legs, and neck. The back contains a handwritten note and a sticker with blue text reading: "Stronger Together." The stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School" appears in the lower center.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The note features an illustration of a heart with the numbers "412" written inside.
Red synthetic flowers with green leaves inserted into a cylindrical piece of synthetic moss. Wrapped in brown textured paper and tied with raffia bow.
Green envelope with note handwritten in blue ink with the message: "Let steadfast love become your comfort..." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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 in black marker. The message reads: "Love from Cleveland." A Star of David appears below.
Note addressed to Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz reading: "I will miss your Hello and smile all my days at Shadyside Hospital. Kelly [sad face]." Written on notecard which was cut in half.
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