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[Transcript: A Paris Journal] (open access)

[Transcript: A Paris Journal]

Edited transcript of a diary kept by Bill Nelson, Jr. from January 31 to August 2, 1971 while he was living in Paris, France for eight months in his early twenties. The original handwritten diary has been transcribed and images of subjects mentioned are embedded in the text. In the diary Nelson details his sightseeing trips in France, as well as his romantic and sexual encounters with men.
Date: 2014~/2017~
Creator: Anglin, Mike
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[My Unbelievable Stroke at 88] (open access)

[My Unbelievable Stroke at 88]

Jean Nelson describing an epiphany she had following a stroke.
Date: January 6, 2011
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten Letter: From Jean to Mike] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter: From Jean to Mike]

A handwritten letter from Jean Nelson to Mike Anglin about putting together a collection of media that documents Bill Nelson's life.
Date: November 20, 2009
Creator: Nelson, Jean
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
[Handwritten Memior: My Unbelievable Life] (open access)

[Handwritten Memior: My Unbelievable Life]

A handwritten memoir by Jean Nelson.
Date: 2009
Creator: Jean Nelson
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: From William Waybourn] (open access)

[Letter: From William Waybourn]

A letter from William Waybourn to Jean Nelson discussing life and Ms. Nelson's recent trip. The letter is followed by Mr. Waybourn advocating for the use of therapy dogs to help veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Date: 2008
Creator: William Waybourn
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Honoring VPNA Past Residents] (open access)

[Honoring VPNA Past Residents]

A brief article in remembrance of a Vickery Place Neighborhood Association past president, Bill Nelson.
Date: April 17, 2006
Creator: Vickery Place Neighborhood Association
Object Type: Text
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
[Pamphlet: John Wesley United Methodist Church] (open access)

[Pamphlet: John Wesley United Methodist Church]

A program with descriptions and schedules for the John Wesley United Methodist Church's for the World AIDS Day service.
Date: November 28, 2001
Creator: John Wesley United Methodist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Speech: Jean Nelson] (open access)

[Speech: Jean Nelson]

A handwritten speech from Jean Nelson addressing the congregation of the John Wesley United Methodist Church during their World AIDS Day Service. The speech is followed by a flyer announcing the event.
Date: November 2001
Creator: Jean Nelson
Object Type: Text
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
Labeled Envelope: "Quilt" (open access)

Labeled Envelope: "Quilt"

A hand labeled envelope marked "Quilt".
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten Letter: Dearest Bill by Jean Nelson] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter: Dearest Bill by Jean Nelson]

A letter from Jean Nelson to her deceased son, Bill Nelson, reflecting and telling him how much she misses him.
Date: September 20, 1994
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: Dearest Bill] (open access)

[Letter: Dearest Bill]

A letter from Jean Nelson to her deceased son, Bill Nelson, describing how proud she is of him and all of his achievements and telling him how much she misses him.
Date: 1994
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter: Pastor's Corner] (open access)

[Newsletter: Pastor's Corner]

A newsletter featuring a letter from Jean Nelson, about hospice care for persons with AIDS and her son, Bill Nelson, who fought to ensure that programs like this were available to those in need.
Date: [1993..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Thank You Card: Jean to Mike] (open access)

[Thank You Card: Jean to Mike]

A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him, expressing her love and appreciation, and offering a gift.
Date: March 19, 1991
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: Jean Nelson - Tribute to Son] (open access)

[Letter: Jean Nelson - Tribute to Son]

A letter from John Bryant, a member of the House of Representatives, to Jean Nelson that accompanies a framed copy of the tribute to her son that appeared in the Congressional Record.
Date: April 18, 1990
Creator: John Bryant
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten Letter: Bob Ray Sanders] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter: Bob Ray Sanders]

Jean Nelson recounting what she said during a Channel 13 interview with Bob Ray Sanders where she discussed her thoughts and feelings after her son's death.
Date: March 16, 1990
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Addition: Bill Nelson Story] captions transcript

[News Addition: Bill Nelson Story]

Video footage clip of KERA's News Addition profile of Bill Nelson, head of the Dallas Gay Alliance and political activist who died of complications from AIDS at the age of 40. The profile included news footage clips of Nelson as well as interviews with Nelson, his loved ones, and people who knew him.
Date: March 16, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
"Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up" (open access)

"Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up"

An obituary describing and honoring William (Bill) H. Nelson's life.
Date: March 1990
Creator: AIDS Update
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Addition: Bill Nelson obituary] captions transcript

[News Addition: Bill Nelson obituary]

Video footage clip of KERA's obituary of William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr., the head of the Dallas Gay Alliance who died of complications from AIDS at the age of 40.
Date: February 23, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
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
[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
[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