The Collection

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.

Using this archive

You can view all the materials currently included in the archive using the browser below. Each object has been described and cataloged to help you discover materials, learn about these materials, understand the context in which these materials were created, and draw connections between different materials. You can refine the browsing experience using various filters, including creator, type, and subject. Some of these filters have already been used to create preset galleries, each organized around specific aspects of the archive. You can also look for specific words and phrase found in the archive using a keyword search.

 

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Response Group

Jewish Response

Western Pennsylvania is home to dozens of Jewish organizations, each reflecting a different expression of Jewish life. The region has many congregations representing different geographical areas and different religious denominations, and each with a distinct culture. There are charitable organizations devoted to improving life locally and globally. There are organizations devoted to different aspects of human endeavor, including politics, social justice, athletics, education, and the arts. Each of the organizations represented here responded to the October 27 in its own way, reflecting its history, its traditions, its culture, and its members.

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