Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2018.58.6
Dimensions: 3.375 in X 2.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 8.5725 cm X 5.3975 cm
Credit Line: Gift of Rabbi Stephen Roberts, BCC
Description
American Red Cross World Trade Center Recovery Ceremony identification card issued to Stephen Roberts. The card includes a photograph, the logo for the American Red Cross, and printed text that reads: "American Red Cross | in Greater New York | Stephen | Roberts | World Trade Center Recovery Ceremony | Valid Only On | May 30, 2002." The card has an American flag at the bottom.
Historical Notes
In September 2001, Rabbi Stephen Roberts was a senior spiritual care officer for the American Red Cross. Rabbi Roberts performed a management role following the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, recruiting and overseeing a large team of chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care at New York City’s Family Assistance Center, established in the wake of the attacks.