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Reminiscences of Steven D. Cohen : oral history, 2004.

Creator: Cohen, Steven D., 1958-
Project: September 11, 2001 response and recovery oral history project.
(see all project interviews)
Phys. Desc. :transcript 67 pages sound recordings 1 audiocassette (92 min.)
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

Staff member, September 11th Fund.

Scope and Contents

Born Brooklyn, NY; 9/11: in nearby office building, walk over Brooklyn Bridge; post-9/11: change in skyline, early recovery effort, involvement as staff director of Annie E. Casey Foundation, work on child welfare case Marisol vs. Giuliani; September 11th Fund: collaboration with other relief agencies, focus on mental health, media coverage, challenge defining victims, distributing funds, efforts addressing post-traumatic stress disorder, Federal Emergency Management Administration's involvement in Project Liberty; challenges to improving city's mental health system.

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