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Thanks from NYC as an good example



 THIS is the type of message related to September 11 that I feel is an
excellent example of a proper posting for this list. It brings together
the terrible events with information we can relate to on a professional
level.

 Steve Fisher
 University of Denver


On Fri, 28 Sep 2001, Joseph Komljenovich wrote:

> Fortunately, there was no damage to the Bank's records.  We are located two
> (too) short blocks away from the Trade Center.  The building was enveloped
> in the big black cloud that spread throughout the area when the towers
> collapsed, and prior to that debris - mainly paper - and ash coated the
> entire area.  I did see many shoes on the street when I left the building,
> but did not see them falling from the sky after the airplane strikes, so I
> assume they were lost by people fleeing the area.  Out buildings' (records
> management is currently located down the block from us) HVAC systems were
> overwhelmed, and windows throughout the building had been open, so there
> was a fair amount of smoke in certain areas.  Ironically, the main
> building's exterior stonework had just been cleaned for the first time in
> the buildings 80+ year history, but the masons were called back in and
> building services has been working around the clock, so that by the time I
> returned everything was largely as it had been, apart from some minor
> lingering odors.  I believe there was some smoke infiltration into Records
> Management's storage areas, but nothing too serious.  The Archives vault is
> located in a secure underground room that is not located near any external
> walls.  Everything in there is safe, sound, dry and clean.  As an added
> precaution, the main building's air filtering system has been upgraded to
> improve its ability to remove particulate matter.
>
> Joseph M. Komljenovich
> Assistant Archivist
> Federal Reserve Bank of New York
> joseph.komljenovich@ny.frb.org
>
> Any comments or statements made in this transmission reflect the views of
> the sender and are not necessarily the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of
> New York.
>
>
>
>                     Daniel Sokolow
>                     <DSokolow@NSHS.EDU>        To:     ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
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>                     Archivists                 Subject:     Re: Thanks from NYC
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>                     09/28/2001 08:54 AM
>                     Please respond to
>                     DSokolow
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>
> Joe,
>
> On a personal note, of course, I'm glad you're in one piece.  I'm
> wondering,
> on an archival level, if you might share with us the conditions of the
> collections at the bank.
>
> I've spoken to Ira Galtman, the archivist for AMEX, and he has no idea when
> he'll be able to get back in to his office.  For those not in New York,
> American Express is directly across the street from the site of the WTC -
> Ira is sure, as am I, that the windows were probably blown out.  The soot,
> debris, and rain have probably been coming directly into the archives
> space.
> There are going to be some very complicated disaster recovery efforts
> needed, assuming he's ever allowed back in the building.
>
> I was out yesterday for Yom Kippur, a day when (among other things) I was
> praying for world peace; since it seems I missed more personal attacks,
> sniping, probably flag waving, etc., I wondered if I could drag the list
> into a semblance of peace with an actual archival discussion.
>
> DS
>
> ______________________________________
> Daniel Sokolow, Archives Coordinator
> David Taylor Archives
> North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
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> mailto:dsokolow@nshs.edu
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