Collection
Serial/Series Title
Folder 6: Articles, Letter and Photograph
37
Folder 3: Correspondence: John Thomas and William Waybourn
34
Folder 9: Correspondence, Letters and Articles
27
Folder 2: Religion, Correspondence, Rally, Articles, Credit Union and Gifts, Nova University and Miami Herald Promotion
21
Folder 1: Correspondence, Eulogy, Memorial, Quotes, HIV and AIDS
20
Folder 5: Correspondence, Memos, Cards, Articles
17
Folder 4: Memorial Program, Birthday Invitation, Articles, Correspondence, Postcards
11
Folder 7: Mike Anglin/Tim York Correspondence; Crosses - Activism
7
Folder 8: John Thomas Memorial Programs and Articles; Cathedral of Hope
7
States
Month
[Email draft for the eulogy for John Thomas]
Email from William Waybourn including a draft of the eulogy for John Thomas' memorial service. The information contains details of John Thomas' life and accomplishments in the AIDs/Gay and Lesbian Community.
Date:
June 1, 1998
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
John David Thomas and HIV and AIDS
Document titled, "John David Thomas and HIV and AIDS," written by John Thomas recounting his experience with testing positive for HIV and the aftermath.
Date:
1999
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email to John from W. M. and a copy of handwritten notes]
Email to John Thomas from W. M., asking about the type of "rally" W. M. and Tim will be responsible for in memoriam of Bill Nelson. Included is a photocopy of a handwritten eulogy about Bill Nelson's life.
Date:
May 16, 1998
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[John Thomas' "of what are you certain?"]
Document assignment of "What are you certain?" by John Thomas. In the assignment, Thomas mentions a quote by Benjamin Franklin. about nothing can be expected except death and taxes. In the assignment, Thomas writes things that he knows are certain.
Date:
199X
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email from William Waybourn inlcuding an article he wrote about John Thomas]
Email from William Waybourn including an article he wrote about John Thomas, and how Thomas is the best friend their community has ever had.
Date:
January 24, 1996
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How to Build a Better Dallas
Document titled "How To Build A Better Dallas," written by John Thomas and faxed to Curtis Austen. The document is in regards to tolerance and acceptance which will make Dallas better.
Date:
199X
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Biography by John Thomas]
Short biography written by John Thomas and his experiences with religion, being the son of a paster and being told that he should become a minister.
Date:
199X
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Charles Domingues to John Thomas]
Email from Charles Domingues to John Thomas. In the email, Domingues writes about how great of a mentor and contributor to the lesbian and gay community and hopes to discuss with him about renaming one of their buildings after him.
Date:
May 23, 1998
Creator:
Domingues, Charles
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email from John Thomas to multiple individuals regarding death arrangements for Bobby Stephen]
Email from John Thomas to multiple individuals regarding death arrangements for Bobby Stephen. The email mentions that Bobby Stephen's memorial service is at White Rock Community Church.
Date:
May 13, 1998
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email from John Thomas to multiple individuals regarding his death, 2]
Final email from John Thomas to all his friends regarding his death in the upcoming days. In the email, John Thomas writes that he will not be on life support and will pass within the next few days, saying that he cherishes and appreciates everyone.
Date:
May 21, 1998
Creator:
Thomas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Copy of a Dallas Observer article, "Unlicensed healing"]
Copy of a Dallas Observer article, "Unlicensed healing," by Dusty Rhodes. "Medicine: Dallas AIDS doctor Ken Green continues to practice, ignoring state medical board's action." There are highlighted segments where Green continues to practice medicine without a license and no one seems to be interested in preventing it.
Date:
August 13, 1992
Creator:
Rhodes, Dusty
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Gay Alliance Credit Union, Press Release "Richards' Decision Threatens Minority Credit Unions"]
Press release from the Dallas Gay Alliance Credit Union on "Richards' Decision Threatens Minority Credit Unions." The release is in regards to Governor Ann Richard's decision to make all credit unions currently insured by Texas Share Guaranty Credit Union to be insured by National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
Date:
May 17, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the Dallas Gay Alliance to members]
Letter from Jeffery Campbell representing the Dallas Gay Alliance to their members. The letter is in regards to the notice from the Governor's office that all credit unions in Texas are required to convert to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). However, despite their attempts to transfer over to NCUA, NCUA does not recognize them as a credit union.
Date:
April 27, 1991
Creator:
Campbell, Jeffery
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[AIDS ARMS Network, Subcommittee assignments]
Document for the AIDS ARMS Network with their subcommittee assignments.
Date:
April 29, 1987
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Memo to: Division Directors Department Heads from Al Dilthey]
Memo from Al Dilthey to the Division Directors Department Heads regarding John Thomas assuming a new title and new responsibilities as the personal manager for The Miami Herald.
Date:
February 18, 1976
Creator:
Dilthey, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Byron E. Callihan to John Thomas]
Letter from Byron E. Callihan the personal director of The Bradenton Herald to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to Thomas' recent promotion to manager of The Miami Herald and that should Thomas need assistance Callihan can assist.
Date:
February 20, 1976
Creator:
Callihan, Byron E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from President Bill Clinton to Gary Lanham]
Letter from President Bill Clinton to Gary Lanham, in regards to the passing of John Thomas. In the letter President Bill Clinton gives his sympathy, stating that Thomas was a staple of the lesbian and gay community.
Date:
January 22, 1999
Creator:
Clinton, Bill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten note by E. B. White]
Handwritten note by E. B. White. In the note, White writes about how hard it is to explain good friends to others, and how there is love, respect, and understanding among them.
Date:
199X
Creator:
White, E. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter and note from John Thomas to Gwen]
Letter and note from John Thomas to Gwen during the 1985 Christmas holiday, 1986 New Year. The letter is in regards to the recent and sudden passing of Mike Hearn from AIDS complications. The letter also mentions "individuals" creating a fictitious means of death for Mike claiming he passed of pneumonia. The note on the back describes the final days of Mike Hearn.
Date:
January 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas]
Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas, referring to him as John-John. The letter is in regards to the great friendship that William and John have for one another, and what a good friend John has been during darker times.
Date:
October 3, 1983
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas]
Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to John Thomas referring to William Waybourn as a star, Waybourn says he'll only be a star if Thomas recognizes himself as the sun.
Date:
April 29, 1986
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas]
Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. Waybourn is using the Gay And Lesbian Victory Fund letterhead. The letter is in regards to Thomas' support and that the Victory Fund has exceeded a new level of prestige.
Date:
December 21, 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas]
Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. Waybourn is using The Foundation for Human Understanding letterhead. The letter is in regards to Thomas' contribution in Mike's name.
Date:
January 17, 1986
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas, July 10]
Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. In the letter Waybourn thanks Thomas for sending him a photograph.
Date:
July 10, 1986
Creator:
Waybourn, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library