Shepard (Matthew) Street Memorial Artifacts, 1998

Printable guide [HTML]

Summary

Title:
Matthew Shepard street memorial artifacts
Dates:
1998
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
3.7 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Matthew Shepard street memorial artifacts. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Various drawings, poems, cards, slogans, candles, and other material left in a spontaneous memorial to Matthew Shepard following his beating and death in Wyoming in October of 1998. The San Francisco memorial was initiated by persons unknown on and in front of the Bank of America Building (informally known as 'Hibernia Beach' from when a branch of Hibernia Bank occupied the building) at the southeast corner of 18th and Castro Streets. This memorial grew as others added to it, particularly after a nighttime march protesting violence against LGBTQ people was held starting from this spot. The memorial was finally deconstructed and portions of it saved for the GLBTHS Archives at the initiation of Tommi Avicolli, a local gay activist and employee of A Different Light Bookstore. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002861; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1998
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Matthew Shepard street memorial artifacts. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
Website