Photo credit: David E. Starke
Accession Number: C.2006.5.373
Dimensions: 18 in X 8.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 45.72 cm X 21.59 cm
Credit Line: Gift of Lawrence Provost
Description
Handwritten field notes written by Lawrence Provost documenting his rescue and recovery experience at Ground Zero. The notes are written in pen on the back of a Cosi catering and delivery invoice and very briefly documents his six days spent at Ground Zero.
Historical Notes
A member of the U.S. Army Reserve, Lawrence Provost responded to Ground Zero on 9/11. It took him four hours to access to the site, and he stayed until September 17, 2001, returning periodically after that to aid the cleanup effort.