Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.428.6
Dimensions: 0.375 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm diameter
Source: Ivy Moreno
Credit Line: Gift of Ivy M. Moreno, in loving memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno
Description
Lapel pin related to a scholarship established in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. The circular lapel pin is blue and green with gold text printed around the border: "Lehman College | The City University of New York." The university's logo is printed in gold in the center with the year "2002" printed below.
Lapel pin related to a scholarship established in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. The circular lapel pin is blue and green with gold text printed around the border: "Lehman College | The City University of New York." The university's logo is printed in gold in the center with the year "2002" printed below.
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.
