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The October 27 Archive currently contains 839 objects and is regularly being expanded with more material. The archive includes flyers and programs from community gatherings held since the October 27 attack, a comprehensive collection of news coverage about the day of the event, oral history recordings reflecting a diverse array of experiences, and historical documentation about the Jewish experience in Western Pennsylvania.

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Former Gov. David L. Lawrence remarks (1964)

17-page speech, typescript with handwritten annotations. Provides a brief history of Tree of Life Congregation and reflects on the mission and values of the congregation at its centennial.

Historical Notes

Tree of Life Congregation was founded in 1864, making it the second oldest Jewish congregation in Western Pennsylvania. The congregation held centennial celebrations in 1964, including a banquet at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh on January 24. The keynote speaker was former Pittsburgh Mayor and former Pennsylvania Governor David L. Lawrence.

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Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Donor Information
Donor
Corinne Azen Krause