Dallas City issue that features a nine page story about Bill Nelson, the city council candidate, business owner, and human rights advocate.

A newspaper clipping discussing Bill Nelson's recent loss in his run for city council to the incumbent, Jerry Rucker.

A letter from Bill Nelson to his aunt and uncle, thanking them for contributing to the campaign.

A flyer from Bill Nelson's campaign comparing his political stances with his opponent's, Jerry Rucker.

A letter from Bill Nelson's campaign addressing zoning issue that Dallas neighborhoods are facing.

A campaign flyer encouraging people to vote for Bill Nelson in the upcoming city council election.

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.

Fax from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn regarding messages and emergencies, accompanying a letter to Jean Nelson from Craig Washington.

A news article, from the Dallas Times Herald, describing the discontent that Dallas residents have for city zoning and attributing Bill Nelson's campaign to the revitalized interest in this problem.

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.

A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him for the breakfast and tour of his home.

A letter from Bill Nelson to one of his male friends, discussing Mike Anglin, John Thomas, and his travels.

A letter from Bill Nelson discussing his schedule and expressing some of his recent emotions and frustrations.

A letter from Bill Nelson to Mike discussing his time abroad on a cruise.

A series of poems by Bill Nelson going by the name Ethyl Smythe.

A postcard from Bill Nelson to Mike Anglin discussing his travels around Europe. The photograph on the front shows a view of the mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent in Istanbul.

Postcard from Bill Nelson to Mike Anglin about Nelson's cruise to Puerto Rico. The photograph on the front of the postcard shows a sunset viewed from the beach through palm fronds, with the text "Puerto Rico."

A photocopy of a newspaper clipping that discusses the ways Bill Nelson's campaign benefited Dallas' LGBT community and Paul Fielding's flip-flop method of winning elections.

An engraved medal honoring Bill Nelson as the 1989 Texas Freedom Parade's Grand Marshall.

A newspaper clipping from The Dallas Morning News discussing Bill Nelson struggling with AIDS and an AIDS research clinic being named after Nelson and his late partner, Terry Tebedo.

A newspaper clipping from The News describing Bill Nelson's thoughts in the wake of losing the Dallas city council election.

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.

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.

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.