Arch Williams papers

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GLBT Historical Society

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Arch Williams papers

Dates: circa 1970s-1990s

Collection Number: 2008-16

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 5.5 linear feet (2 cartons and 1 oversized box)

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Arch Williams (1936 June 6-1996 June 15) was a muralist and activist living in San Francisco. In 1996, Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center. Photographic negatives, slides, videos, drawings, and sketches document Williams’ artistic work with Precita Eyes and related to AIDS. Also included are photographic slides documenting marches and protests, including the protests against the 1977 eviction of residents of the International Hotel in San Francisco, pride marches in the 1980s and 1990s, and events related to HIV/AIDS.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Arch Williams papers. Collection Number: 2008-16. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Timothy Drescher, December 2007.

Scope and Content of Collection

Arch Williams (1936 June 6-1996 June 15) was a muralist and activist living in San Francisco. In 1996, Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center. Photographic negatives, slides, videos, drawings, and sketches document Williams’ artistic work with Precita Eyes and related to AIDS. Also included are photographic slides documenting marches and protests, including the protests against the 1977 eviction of residents of the International Hotel in San Francisco, pride marches in the 1980s and 1990s, and events related to HIV/AIDS.