A photograph of a Bill Nelson wearing a dress shirt, tie, and a sweater along with a white button which reads, "March on Washington October 14, 1979". He is standing on board an airplane.

Photograph of Don Baker, a founding member of the Dallas Gay Political Caucus, representing Dallas, Texas at the October 14th, 1979 March on Washington. baker is holding a sign that says, "March on Washington. October 14, 1979."

A photograph showing numerous people standing in the National Mall at Washington D.C for the "March on Washington" rally with four orange signs that read, "Lesbian and Gay Rights Now." The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the background.

A photograph of a man sleeping on a bed with a straw cowboy hat on his face. His shirt states, "March on Washington October 14, 1979." Individual is possibly part of the Texas group traveling to the 1979 March on Washington.

Invitation to join a March on Washington with an image of the U.S. Capitol Building. Printed on the invitation are the words, "Join 1,000,000 Gays for the National March on Washington, October 14. July 9, August 13, September 10." Printed on the pamphlet verso is an explanation of how to support the march and the committee planning it, including an explanation about Harvey Milk's involvement planning the march before his assassination.

Official souvenir program for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It includes details and logistics for the march, congressional letters, a calender of events, and other related information.

Photograph of several people holding the Texas Flag along with Pink Triangle Flag and signs at the March on Washington D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the background.

Photograph of two men kissing one another aboard an airplane. Individuals are possibly part of the Texas group traveling to the 1979 March on Washington.

Photograph of two men embracing one another. They are leaning toward the left side of the image, visible from the chest up. Photo possibly depicts members of the Texas group that attended the 1979 March on Washington.

A photograph of a bass drum player wearing a black cowboy hat standing with several other people at the March on Washington D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

Special Issue of The Battlecry discussing the activities of The North Texas Committee for the March on Washington including plans for a Texas-style barbeque, information about staying in Washington, the White House delegation, Gay Constituency Day, and other events related to the March. Members of the “White House Delegation” include Ray Hill, a noted gay rights activist living in Houston, Texas.

Photograph of three men wearing sunglasses and holding signs at the March on Washington D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The signs they are holding states, "March on Washington October 14, 1979."

A photograph of several people wearing cowboy hats standing at the March on Washington D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights. There is a large banner that reads, "Dallas," in the background.

A photograph of four men holding signs and flags. The signs read, "March on Washington. October 14, 1979." One of the individuals is holding the Texas Flag. (L-R) Jay Stankiewicz, Cobb Keller, (unknown), Hardy Haberman.

Yellow T-shirt with black text. There is a silhouette of the state of Texas and the words "March On Washington October 14, 1979."

Yellow T-shirt with black text. There is a silhouette of the state of Texas and the words "March On Washington October 14, 1979."

Photograph of Terry Tebedo, on the left, and Bill Nelson posing together with matching visors.

Photograph of Bill Nelson posing with his March On Washington Committee shirt.

A scrapbook full of the materials surrounding Bill Nelson being reprimanded for wearing a March on Washington t-shirt and being featured in This Week In Texas, an LGBT publication, Volume 5 Number 25 from September 14 through 20, 1979. The photograph that initiated the controversy is on page 31 of the scrapbook and the letter of reprimand he received for it begins on 51.

A letter to Harriett Erhardt from Samuel W. Hudson, III questioning Erhardt over the recent reprimand of a school teacher, Bill Nelson, for their expression of the First Amendment. The letter is accompanied by the envelope it was sent in.

The formal letter of reprimand from the principal of Warren Travis White High School, Charles Maples, to Bill Nelson for appearing in a gay publication wearing a shirt that supported LGBT rights.

Letter from W. T. White HS principal Charles Maples to William Nelson concerning an appearance Nelson had made in a gay rights magazine.

A letter to John J. Santillo from Charles Maples informing Santillo that Maples' letter of reprimand to William Nelson should be removed from Nelson's personal teaching file.

A letter from Ron Kessler to Herb Cooke addressing the recent reprimand a teacher received for attending a political event.