
Primary Type – Cards
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Post-it note with handwritten message in green ink. The message reads: "We cannot change the past, but we can inspire the future. Let what's happened here be a warning to us all that there is no room for hate anymore."
Wooden pedestal painted white with white Star of David and red heart affixed to front. Handwritten in pencil and black marker on the Star of David is the name "Cecil Rosenthal." Collaged onto the heart are white pieces of paper and a translation of Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Affixed to one side of the pedestal is a black sticker with the word "LOVE" in white letters. Accompanying image shows all 11 Stars of David in the series.
Handmade, screen-printed card on pink paper with green paint. An abstract shape, perhaps meant to evoke a broken heart, appears in the center. Signed, lower right: "Love, Brian S." The card has been laminated.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Love and solidarity from the Bay Area."
Folded card on light blue paper. Extensive creasing and blue and yellow staining. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I pray to you and remember you always. May your soul rest in peace." Tape affixed on the upper center.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The note is written in Hebrew and English. Translated into English, the message reads: "The People of Israel Lives. Love from Toronto, Mark [last name redacted]."
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.
Oral history of Nina Butler, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Post-it note with illustrations in red marker. A cascading stream of hearts, outlined in red, begins in the upper left corner and extends to the lower right corner.
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.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "We send LOVE to you today and always. We are on in the eyes of the Lord. When one hurts, we all hurt. When there is joy for one, there is joy for all. Prayers and blessings to you."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Please know your brothers and sisters in Christ stand with you and offer our sincere condolences. Your roots are embedded in our Christianity. Your roots are strong and your strength will sustain you. In Christ's love, PLCPC San Diego, CA."
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: "All God's love to you and your families. Dave, Cindy, and Remy. God Bless." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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: "We are praying for you." The card has been embellished with multi-colored horizontal lines.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "We love you, pray for you and stand with you during this time. May God provide with His peace and comfort." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
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: "Pray for world peace. Praying for all. Love Wins!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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 messages of support and prayer. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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