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[Bumper Sticker: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A bumper sticker from Bill Nelson's campaign advocating for his election to city council.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson City Council Campaign
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Card and envelope: From Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Card and envelope: From Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson]

A card and envelope from Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson offering his love and support.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Baker, Donald F.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Card: From Jean to Mike] (open access)

[Card: From Jean to Mike]

A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him for the breakfast and tour of his home.
Date: August 11, 1989
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Condolences: Bill Hobby] (open access)

[Condolences: Bill Hobby]

A letter from Texas Lieutenant Governor, William P. Hobby, sending his condolences to Jean Nelson after the death of her son.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Hobby, William P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Councilman Al Lipscomb] (open access)

[Councilman Al Lipscomb]

Councilman Al Lipscomb commiserating the death of Bill Nelson.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Al Lipscomb
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas City, November 24, 1985, (open access)

Dallas City, November 24, 1985,

Dallas City issue that features a nine page story about Bill Nelson, the city council candidate, business owner, and human rights advocate.
Date: November 24, 1985
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email: Regarding Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Email: Regarding Bill Nelson]

An email from Karen Estes to William Waybourn sharing a message she received from one of Bill Nelson's previous students.
Date: February 4, 2002
Creator: Estes, Karen
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email: Stories] (open access)

[Email: Stories]

An email from Sue G. Highland to Allison Sitton, Cathy Thomas, Jackie Oncken thanking them for their willingness to share their stories with a congregation.
Date: June 11, 2009
Creator: Highfield, Sue G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Emails: Terry Tebedo] (open access)

[Emails: Terry Tebedo]

A series of emails discussing and remembering Terry Tebedo.
Date: July 9, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax cover sheet from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn] (open access)

[Fax cover sheet from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn]

Fax from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn regarding messages and emergencies, accompanying a letter to Jean Nelson from Craig Washington.
Date: February 21, 1980
Creator: Harrington, Gene
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax: Handwritten Letter from Lori Palmer] (open access)

[Fax: Handwritten Letter from Lori Palmer]

A faxed letter from Lori Palmer to Karen Estes or John Thomas to account for her inability to attend Bill Nelson's memorial service.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Palmer, Lori
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax: Letter from Vic Basile] (open access)

[Fax: Letter from Vic Basile]

A fax from Vic Basile to John Thomas reflecting on Bill Nelson's life and the relationship Basile had with him.
Date: February 21, 1990
Creator: Basile, Vic
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Faxed Condolences: Ann Richards] (open access)

[Faxed Condolences: Ann Richards]

A fax from Texas governor, Ann Richards, expressing her condolences at the loss of Bill Nelson.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Richards, Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Faxed Tribute: David Cain Remembering Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Faxed Tribute: David Cain Remembering Bill Nelson]

A faxed tribute to Dallas activist, Bill Nelson, from Texas House of Representative, David Cane.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Cain, David
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council] (open access)

[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A campaign flyer announcing that Bill Nelson would be going door-to-door to meet residents and encourage people to vote for him in the upcoming city hall election.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Billl Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council] (open access)

[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A campaign flyer encouraging people to vote for Bill Nelson in the upcoming city council election.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council Campaign]
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: City Council Place 9 Race] (open access)

[Flyer: City Council Place 9 Race]

A flyer from Bill Nelson's campaign comparing his political stances with his opponent's, Jerry Rucker.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Unfolding the AIDS Memorial Quilt] (open access)

[Flyer: Unfolding the AIDS Memorial Quilt]

A flyer inviting people to join Friends of the Quilt to honor those who have lost their lives to AIDS by unfolding AIDS memorial quilts in Washington D.C.
Date: [1980..]
Creator: NAMES Project Foundation
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of a debate between Dallas City Council candidates] captions transcript

[Footage of a debate between Dallas City Council candidates]

Video footage clip from a debate between candidates in the 1985 Dallas City Council election. William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 2. Incumbent Paul Fielding and Lori Palmer, executive director of the North Texas Food Bank, are also highlighted. The race ended in a run-off between Fielding and Palmer, with Lori Palmer winning in a 58%-42% run-off upset. Video housed on Bill Nelson's Dallas City Council Election 1985 DVD.
Date: 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of Ann Brown and Charlotte Taft discussing Bill Nelson] captions transcript

[Footage of Ann Brown and Charlotte Taft discussing Bill Nelson]

Video footage clip from channel 27 of Ann Brown interviewing Charlotte Taft, a member of the Dallas Area Women's Political Caucus, who endorsed Bill Nelson for City Council. William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 9. Incumbent Jerry Rucker wins the seat. 1987 Dallas mayoral candidates are also highlighted. Video housed on Bill Nelson's Dallas City Council Election 1987 DVD.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of City Council candidates on KERA talk show] captions transcript

[Footage of City Council candidates on KERA talk show]

Video footage clip from a KERA talk show featuring Jerry Rucker, Bill Nelson, and Roy Williams discussing their bids for Dallas City Council. William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 9. Incumbent Jerry Rucker wins the seat. 1987 Dallas mayoral candidates are also highlighted. Video housed on Bill Nelson's Dallas City Council Election 1987 DVD.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of City Council election and Bill Nelson press coverage] captions transcript

[Footage of City Council election and Bill Nelson press coverage]

Video footage clip of KDFW's coverage of the Dallas City Council elections. Journalist Betty Smith interviewed the candidates. Also included, local channels' coverage of televangelist James Robison decrying Bill Nelson as being "immoral". William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 9. Incumbent Jerry Rucker wins the seat. 1987 Dallas mayoral candidates are also highlighted. Video housed on Bill Nelson's Dallas City Council Election 1987 DVD.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of Dallas Homeowners League election endorsements] captions transcript

[Footage of Dallas Homeowners League election endorsements]

Video footage clip from channel 8 news covering the campaigns of Bill Nelson and Jerry Rucker and a several clips from various news programs covering the Dallas Homeowners League's candidate endorsement. William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 9. Incumbent Jerry Rucker wins the seat. 1987 Dallas mayoral candidates are also highlighted. Video housed on Bill Nelson's Dallas City Council Election 1987 DVD.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Footage of Lori Palmer and Paul Fielding at the Press Club of Dallas] captions transcript

[Footage of Lori Palmer and Paul Fielding at the Press Club of Dallas]

Video footage clip from a news story about Lori Palmer and Paul Fielding appearing at the Dallas Press Club and making statements in preparation for their upcoming run-off election. William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr. is highlighted as a candidate for place 2. Incumbent Paul Fielding and Lori Palmer, executive director of the North Texas Food Bank, are also highlighted. The race ended in a run-off between Fielding and Palmer, with Lori Palmer winning in a 58%-42% run-off upset.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library