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Rulon F. Stacey's Matthew Shepard memorabilia, 1998
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stacey, Rulon F.
- Title
- Rulon F. Stacey's Matthew Shepard memorabilia
- Dates
- 1998 (inclusive)19981998
- Quantity
- 0.80 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12536
- Summary
- Rulon F. Stacey served as an administrator at Poudre Valley Hospital in 1998 when Matthew Shepard was admitted. This collection contains a memory book from Poudre Valley Hospital employees related to Matthew Shepard, Rulon Stacey’s memories of the Matthew Shepard case, and newspaper clippings and letters sent to Stacey and the hospital related to Matthew Shepard.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Rulon F. Stacey served as an administrator at Poudre Valley Hospital in 1998 when Matthew Shepard was admitted. Rulon Stacey was a native of Provo, UT and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Master’s Degree in Health Administration, and a PhD in Health Policy. He came to Poudre Valley Hospital in 1996 and eventually became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS). Under Dr. Stacey’s leadership, PVHS became one of the first healthcare companies to receive the United States prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Stacey previously held administrator posts at hospitals in Illinois, California, and Colorado. He also served as an assistant administrator of a base hospital in California during his three years in the U.S. Air Force. In 1992, Stacey was recognized as an “up and comer” by Modern Healthcare Magazine, designating him as one of twelve rising stars of the healthcare administration profession. In 1998, Matthew Shepard died at Poudre Valley Hospital as a consequence of a severe beating received near Laramie, Wyoming. The assault was believed to be related to Shepard's sexual orientation. Rulon Stacey was the administrative head of Poudre Valley Hospital the night Matthew arrived and received national attention.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains a memory book from Poudre Valley Hospital employees reflecting on Matthew Shepard’s time at the hospital, as well as Rulon Stacey’s personal memories. Also included are letters sent to Poudre Valley Hospital and Rulon Stacey regarding the Matthew Shepard case, a photograph of Rulon Stacey, his wife, and Matthew Shepard’s parents, and newspaper clippings from California and Utah related to the Matthew Shepard case.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Photograph of Rulon Stacey and spouse with Matthew Shepard's parents at presentation of Cowboy's Jersey | undated |
| 1 | Original Notes from Rulon Stacey about Matthew Shepard Case | October 12, 1998 |
| 1 | Letter from San Diego, CA with newspaper clippings from the area | November 14, 1998 |
| 1 | Note sent to Paul Scofield VP of Managed Care from his mother in Provo, UT with newspaper clippings from the area | October 14, 1998 |
| 1 | Correspondence from Tomas Sesma of Tucson, AZ about Matthew Shepard Case criticizing handling of the case | 1998 |
| 1 | Letter to the Matthew Shepard Fund - criticizing homosexuality | October 13, 1998 |
| 1 | Letters sent to Rulon Stacey from professional colleagues after Matthew Shepard Case | October 1998 |
| 1 | Letters sent to Rulon Stacey from various people around the world after Matthew Shepard Case | October 1998 |
| 1 | Document saved by Rulon Stacey from Matthew Shepard's funeral | October 16, 1998 |
| 1 | Rulon Stacey's memories of Matthew Shepard's time at Poudre Valley Hospital | October 1998 |
| 2 | Memory Book relating to Matthew Shepard from the Poudre Valley Hospital employees | 1998 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gays -- Crimes against -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Shepard, Matthew, -1998.
Corporate Names
- Poudre Valley Hospital (Fort Collins, Colo.)
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
Processed by Brittany Heye
2024
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