Poster
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.428.1
Dimensions: 22 in X 28.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 55.88 cm X 71.4375 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 55.88 cm X 71.4375 cm
Source: Ivy Moreno
Credit Line: Gift of Ivy M. Moreno, in loving memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno
Description
Birthday poster created in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. The poster is covered in handwritten birthday messages and drawings as well as a collage of photographs and newspaper clippings. An American flag is at the top on the left and the Puerto Rican flag is on the right. In the center is a newspaper clipping of a headline that reads: "WHERE DID YVETTE GO?"
Birthday poster created in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. The poster is covered in handwritten birthday messages and drawings as well as a collage of photographs and newspaper clippings. An American flag is at the top on the left and the Puerto Rican flag is on the right. In the center is a newspaper clipping of a headline that reads: "WHERE DID YVETTE GO?"
Historical Notes
Lifelong Bronx resident Yvette Moreno lived with her mother and brother. While working as a receptionist at Carr Futures on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, she was taking college classes to become a guidance counselor. Yvette had bought her first car, a Mitsubishi, shortly before September 11. That day, she was leaving her office building and was struck by debris from the South Tower. She was 24 years old.
Lifelong Bronx resident Yvette Moreno lived with her mother and brother. While working as a receptionist at Carr Futures on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, she was taking college classes to become a guidance counselor. Yvette had bought her first car, a Mitsubishi, shortly before September 11. That day, she was leaving her office building and was struck by debris from the South Tower. She was 24 years old.
