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The October 27 Archive currently contains 176 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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Textile

Pittsburgh Marathon jacket

White windbreaker jacket with black zipper. Pittsburgh Marathon logo on upper right front. Asics logo on upper left front.

Historical Notes

KDKA-TV reporter Andy Sheehan was living in Squirrel Hill at the time of the October 27 attack and went to the Tree of Life synagogue building soon after learning about the news. He reported from the scene the entire day while wearing this jacket from the Pittsburgh Marathon.

Use and Reproduction
Donor Information
Item
Pittsburgh Marathon jacket
Donor
Andy Sheehan
Subjects
Media--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh , KDKA-TV (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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