Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.854.10
Dimensions: 17.5 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 44.45 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 44.45 cm X 5.08 cm
Source: Roxanne T. Nedd
Credit Line: Gift of Nedd Family.
Description
New York Restaurant School graduation medal belonging to Jerome O. Nedd. The medal depicts the school emblem with text: "NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL | COLLEGE." The medal is attached to a black ribbon and is slightly discolored.
New York Restaurant School graduation medal belonging to Jerome O. Nedd. The medal depicts the school emblem with text: "NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL | COLLEGE." The medal is attached to a black ribbon and is slightly discolored.
Historical Notes
Jerome Nedd came to the United States as a child from Trinidad and Tobago. He lived in Brooklyn with his wife, Roxanne, and their two sons. He also had a third son. After graduating from the New York Restaurant School, Jerome found a post at Windows on the World and soon became a cook at the restaurant’s bar. On September 11, Jerome was at work on the 107th floor of the North Tower. He was 39 years old.
Jerome Nedd came to the United States as a child from Trinidad and Tobago. He lived in Brooklyn with his wife, Roxanne, and their two sons. He also had a third son. After graduating from the New York Restaurant School, Jerome found a post at Windows on the World and soon became a cook at the restaurant’s bar. On September 11, Jerome was at work on the 107th floor of the North Tower. He was 39 years old.
