Oral history interview with Terry Carmody. Topics covered include Carmody's romantic relationship with Duane Puryear, an AIDS activist who died from complications from AIDS.

An expanded version of a presentation given by William Waybourn at Blackstone headquarters in New York City on June 25, 2019, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The presentation reflects on Waybourn's involvement in gay rights and AIDS activism nationally and in Dallas, Texas. An additional slide, written on July 29, 2020, was included shortly before the presentation was donated to UNT Special Collections that reflects on the parallels between the mismanagement of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic health crisis.

An expanded version of a presentation given by William Waybourn at Blackstone headquarters in New York City on June 25, 2019, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The presentation reflects on Waybourn's involvement in gay rights and AIDS activism nationally and in Dallas, Texas. An additional slide, written on July 29, 2020, was included shortly before the presentation was donated to UNT Special Collections that reflects on the parallels between the mismanagement of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. This version of the presentation includes Waybourn's speaker's notes.

An oral history with actor and playwright Michael Turner Cline who was an eyewitness to the 1979 Village Station raid in Dallas. Other topics discussed include Cline's upbringing in Highland Park, his family members, and his entertainment career in New York City and Los Angeles. Dr. Wesley Phelps provides background information on anti-gay discrimination in Dallas and Fort Worth. The interview was recorded with Zoom teleconferencing software.

A handwritten letter written in response to William Waybourn, who had previously written to Judge Marshall to express gratitude for Marshall's May 1988 ruling in favor of the Dallas Gay Alliance against Parkland Hospital. Marshall states that he was moved by Waybourn's letter and sees Waybourn's response as proof that a judge's decisions "really do have an impact on our times."

A letter written to Judge John McClellan Marshall to express gratitude for his May 1988 ruling in favor of the Dallas Gay Alliance against Parkland Hospital.

Photograph of the Clark '04 Button, circa. 2004, with the URL www.clark04.com printed on it. The pins were printed and distributed by the Wesley Clark campaign for the Democratic Party.

Photograph of the Clark '04 Button, "New American Patriotism", circa. 2004, with New American Patriism and the URL www.clark04.com printed on it. The pins were printed and distributed by the Wesley Clark campaign for the Democratic Party.

Photograph of the Human Rights Campaign Button, "I Am Equal", cira. 2004

Photograph of the Stonewall "No Nonsense in November" Button, n.d, for the Democrats of Dallas.

Photograph of the Kerry/Edwards Button, cira. 2004. The button was printed on a rainbow and distributed by the John Kerry and John Edwards 2004 presidental campaign for the Democractic Party.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is white, with AIDS in black text, and a red cancel circle in the background. 1 button ; 2.25" cm. in diameter.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is white Agitate...Educate...Liberate printed in blue text by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, in Washington, D. C.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is white, with an American flag printed on it for the 1992 Clint and Gore campaign. Lesbians & Gays are printed in black text at the bottom.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is yellow with blue text that reads, Cure AIDS now.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. The button is black with a graphic of a shirtless man seated atop of a motorcycle. There is an Eagle emblem across his chest.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. The button is white, with black text that reads, DGA Credit Union and a pink graphic of a dollar sign.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This small circular button is from the Cowtown Leathermen organization in Fort Worth, Texas. Printed in the center, with gold outlines is a longhorn.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This image depicts LGBTQ+ individuals holding up a sign that reads, 2015 Drag Brunch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas, Texas. The Drag Brunch is colored in a rainbow, atop a blue glittery background.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is sqaure, and has a pink and purple graphic for Gay Urban Truth Squard (GUTS) printed on it.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button square, and red, white and blue. The text in blue reads, "Human Rights Campaign Fund's Speak Out."

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is in the shape of the Washington D. C. Capitol, painted in purple with a rainbow at the bottom. This button was distributed during the Millennium March on Washington for Equality.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is white with pink text and graphics. The text reads, "I support gay and lesbian rights." 1 button ; 2.25" cm. in diameter.

Photograph of a pin-back button from the Bruce Monroe collection. This button is yellow with black text that reads, "Men use condoms or beat it." 1 button ; 2.25" cm. in diameter.