Strachan (David) Collection of Keith A. O'Bea Papers, 1981-2010

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Title:: David Strachan collection of Keith A. O’Bea papers
Dates:: 1981-2010
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Extent:: 3 linear feet (1 carton, 1 oversize box)
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Preferred citation:: David Strachan collection of Keith A. O’Bea papers. GLBT Historical Society

Scope and content:: Includes writings, photographs, artwork, sketchbooks, cartoons, materials from Wolf Creek Sanctuary, books by artists that influenced O’Bea, and a small amount of correspondence. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007627; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374
Biographical / historical:: Keith Allen O’Bea (1964-2010) was an artist who was also known as Kayo (or KAO). He was a Naraya dance and faerie urban gardener who adopted the name Lightning Raven. O’Bea studied art and design at Broward County Community College before moving to San Francisco in 1986. He worked at the Macy’s Union Square men’s store until 2009.
Acquisition information:: Gift of David Strachan on July 9, 2013.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:: 1981-2010
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Preferred citation:: David Strachan collection of Keith A. O’Bea papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:: GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US