Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2012.101.304
Dimensions: 9 in X 8.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 20.955 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 20.955 cm
Source: Sisters of Charity, New York
Credit Line: Gift of Sisters of Charity of New York, St. Vincent’s Hospital
Description
Missing poster for Martin Morales Zempoaltecatl. The poster is printed in color and has a photograph of Morales on the left side with handwritten text on the right side that reads: "Missing | MARTIN | MORALES | 22 years | D-O-B 2-23-79 | 106 Floor | Windows on the World | Tower #1" and two telephone numbers.
Missing poster for Martin Morales Zempoaltecatl. The poster is printed in color and has a photograph of Morales on the left side with handwritten text on the right side that reads: "Missing | MARTIN | MORALES | 22 years | D-O-B 2-23-79 | 106 Floor | Windows on the World | Tower #1" and two telephone numbers.
Historical Notes
Martin Morales Zempoaltecatl was born in Santa Catarina, Mexico. In 1998, he came to New York City hoping to learn English and earn enough money to build a house back home. Living with relatives in Elmhurst, Queens, Martin did odd jobs until he was hired as an assistant chef at Windows on the World in 2000. On September 11, Martin was at work on the North Tower’s 106th floor. He was 22 years old.
Martin Morales Zempoaltecatl was born in Santa Catarina, Mexico. In 1998, he came to New York City hoping to learn English and earn enough money to build a house back home. Living with relatives in Elmhurst, Queens, Martin did odd jobs until he was hired as an assistant chef at Windows on the World in 2000. On September 11, Martin was at work on the North Tower’s 106th floor. He was 22 years old.
Curator's Comment
In the days following 9/11, relatives and friends of those who had not returned home from the World Trade Center posted missing person fliers at hospitals, family assistance centers, and public places throughout the city. As hope for survivors faded, the missing posters themselves became memorials.
Many families taped fliers to the walls both outside and inside of St. Vincent's Hospital, about a mile from the World Trade Center site. More than 300 posters were saved by the staff at the hospital and ultimately donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in 2010 when the hospital closed.
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In the days following 9/11, relatives and friends of those who had not returned home from the World Trade Center posted missing person fliers at hospitals, family assistance centers, and public places throughout the city. As hope for survivors faded, the missing posters themselves became memorials.
Many families taped fliers to the walls both outside and inside of St. Vincent's Hospital, about a mile from the World Trade Center site. More than 300 posters were saved by the staff at the hospital and ultimately donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in 2010 when the hospital closed.
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