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The October 27 Archive currently contains 1579 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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Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence flyer

Page of typed text on light blue paper with creas marks. Explains the background and mission of Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and provides contact information.

Historical Notes

Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence was founded in early 2019 by members of the Congregation Dor Hadash Social Action Committee, as a response to the October 27 attack. The organization is a program of Ceasefire Pennsylvania. Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence primarily advocates for legislation aimed at reducing gun violence. In addition to its legislative work, the organization has held many public memorial and educational events throughout the Pittsburgh area.

Use and Reproduction

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

Item

MFF_5015_I001

Donor

Staff

Subjects

Gun control , Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Metadata

Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence flyer

Object Identifier

MFF_5015_I001

Object Date

2019

Member of Item

Primary Type

Secondary Type

Donor

Description

Page of typed text on light blue paper with creas marks. Explains the background and mission of Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and provides contact information.

Member of Collection

Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence Records [MFF 5015]

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Group

Community

Subject

Gun control

Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Creator 2

Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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