Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.428.5
Dimensions: 2.125 in X 2.125 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 5.3975 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 5.3975 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Ivy Moreno
Credit Line: Gift of Ivy M. Moreno, in loving memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno
Description
Hunter College lapel pin belonging to Yvette Nicole Moreno. The pin is a white square with black printed text: "Celebrating Community | Hunter | College of the City University of New York."
Hunter College lapel pin belonging to Yvette Nicole Moreno. The pin is a white square with black printed text: "Celebrating Community | Hunter | College of the City University of New York."
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.
