Identification Card, Recovered
Photo credit: Rob Stephenson
Accession Number: C.2008.3.6
Dimensions: 2.125 in X 3.375 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Myrta Gschaar
Credit Line: Gift of Myrta Gschaar in honor of my beloved husband Robert J. Gschaar
Description
Recovered World Trade Center identification card issued to Robert Joseph Gschaar at Aon Group. The card shows significant damage to the left side. The plastic is covered in deep scratch marks and the card is warped.
Recovered World Trade Center identification card issued to Robert Joseph Gschaar at Aon Group. The card shows significant damage to the left side. The plastic is covered in deep scratch marks and the card is warped.
Historical Notes
Bronx-born Robert Gschaar lived in Spring Valley, New York, with his wife, Myrta. During their 11-year marriage, the two each carried a $2 bill—a reminder from Robert that they were two of a kind. Robert helped raise Myrta’s four daughters. In July 2001, Robert had joined Aon Corporation as an insurance underwriter. On September 11, he was at work on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. Robert was 55 years old.
Bronx-born Robert Gschaar lived in Spring Valley, New York, with his wife, Myrta. During their 11-year marriage, the two each carried a $2 bill—a reminder from Robert that they were two of a kind. Robert helped raise Myrta’s four daughters. In July 2001, Robert had joined Aon Corporation as an insurance underwriter. On September 11, he was at work on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. Robert was 55 years old.
