Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2018.58.4
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 DR 848 AA/587 JFK Incident Response 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 | DR 848 AA/587 | JFK Incident Response| Stephen | Roberts | Expires: | 12/31/01 | Full Access."
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.