States

[Clipping: Activist remembered as 'angel on earth] (open access)

[Clipping: Activist remembered as 'angel on earth]

Newspaper clipping from The Dallas Morning News, featuring article "Activist remembered as 'angel on earth'" by Michael E. Young.
Date: January 24, 1999
Creator: Young, Michael E.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Obituary for John Thomas] (open access)

[Obituary for John Thomas]

Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John Thomas, published by Restland's Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Date: January 23, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from President Bill Clinton to Gary Lanham] (open access)

[Letter from President Bill Clinton to Gary Lanham]

Letter from President Bill Clinton to Gary Lanham, in regards to the passing of John Thomas. In the letter President Bill Clinton gives his sympathy, stating that Thomas was a staple of the lesbian and gay community.
Date: January 22, 1999
Creator: Clinton, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Prominent gay activist John Thomas dies at 51] (open access)

[Clipping: Prominent gay activist John Thomas dies at 51]

Newspaper clipping from The Dallas Morning News, with the article "Prominent gay activist John Thomas dies at 51."
Date: January 21, 1999
Creator: Housewright, Ed & Egerton, Brooks
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[John David Thomas, memorial program] (open access)

[John David Thomas, memorial program]

Memorial program for John David Thomas, who lived from June 20, 1947 - January 20, 1999.
Date: January 20, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Working draft of the funeral program for John Thomas] (open access)

[Working draft of the funeral program for John Thomas]

A working draft of the funeral program for John Thomas' memorial service to commemorate his life.
Date: January 20, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Thomas Dies at 51; passing called 'a major loss] (open access)

[Clipping: Thomas Dies at 51; passing called 'a major loss]

Newspaper clipping with a small portrait of John Thomas, who has passed from AIDs complications along with an article "Thomas Dies at 51; passing called 'a major loss'" by Dennis Vercher.
Date: 1999
Creator: Vercher, Dennis
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Donation card for the John David Thomas Bell Wall] (open access)

[Donation card for the John David Thomas Bell Wall]

Donation card for the John David Thomas Bell Wall.
Date: 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The eulogy for John Thomas] (open access)

[The eulogy for John Thomas]

The working draft of John Thomas' eulogy to be delivered at his memorial service.
Date: January 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Eulogy for John Thomas by William Waybourn] (open access)

[Eulogy for John Thomas by William Waybourn]

The eulogy for John Thomas that was written by William Waybourn to be delivered at his memorial service.
Date: January 1999
Creator: Waybourn, William
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Frances Farmer words on John Thomas and excerpts from his journal] (open access)

[Frances Farmer words on John Thomas and excerpts from his journal]

Document containing words by Frances Farmer on John Thomas, and includes excerpts from his journal
Date: 1999
Creator: Farmer, Frances
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
John David Thomas and HIV and AIDS (open access)

John David Thomas and HIV and AIDS

Document titled, "John David Thomas and HIV and AIDS," written by John Thomas recounting his experience with testing positive for HIV and the aftermath.
Date: 1999
Creator: Thomas, John
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Note written by Mike Anglin about correspondence between John Thomas and William Waybourn] (open access)

[Note written by Mike Anglin about correspondence between John Thomas and William Waybourn]

Note written by Mike Anglin about correspondence between John Thomas and William Waybourn. In the note it is mentioned that Waybourn often addressed Thomas as "John-John." Thomas was also known by his email handle, Corralinjt.
Date: 1999
Creator: Anglin, Mike
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email draft for the eulogy for John Thomas] (open access)

[Email draft for the eulogy for John Thomas]

Email from William Waybourn including a draft of the eulogy for John Thomas' memorial service. The information contains details of John Thomas' life and accomplishments in the AIDs/Gay and Lesbian Community.
Date: June 1, 1998
Creator: Waybourn, William
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from president Bill Clinton to John Thomas] (open access)

[Letter from president Bill Clinton to John Thomas]

Letter from President Bill Clinton to John Thomas, letting Thomas know that Clinton is thinking of them during their difficult time and what a wonder they are to the HIV/AIDS community.
Date: June 1, 1998
Creator: Clinton, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Photocopy of a letter from President Bill Clinton to John Thomas] (open access)

[Photocopy of a letter from President Bill Clinton to John Thomas]

Letter from President Bill Clinton to John Thomas, letting Thomas know that Clinton is thinking of them during their difficult time and what a wonder they are to the HIV/AIDS community.
Date: June 1, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: I am sorry to leave you…] (open access)

[Clipping: I am sorry to leave you…]

Newspaper clipping from The Dallas Morning News, with an article titled "I am sorry to leave you…" by Brooks Egerton. In the article, John Thomas states he has decided to stop infusions against AIDS.
Date: May 25, 1998
Creator: Egerton, Brooks
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Charles Domingues to William Waybourn including a semi-final draft of a press release] (open access)

[Email from Charles Domingues to William Waybourn including a semi-final draft of a press release]

Email from Charles Domingues to William Waybourn including a semi-final draft of a press release for the renaming the Dallas Gay & Lesbian Community Center to either John D. Thomas AIDS Resource Center or John D. Thomas Gay & Lesbian Resource Center.
Date: May 24, 1998
Creator: Domingues, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people, May 24 1998] (open access)

[Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people, May 24 1998]

Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people including William Waybourn regarding a rally/memorial service for John Thomas.
Date: May 24, 1998
Creator: Seelig, Tim
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people regarding a rally/service for John Thomas] (open access)

[Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people regarding a rally/service for John Thomas]

Email from Tim Seelig to multiple people regarding a rally/memorial service for John Thomas.
Date: May 24, 1998
Creator: Seelig, Tim
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email including a press release for the renaming of the Foundation for Human Understanding] (open access)

[Email including a press release for the renaming of the Foundation for Human Understanding]

Email including a press release for the renaming of the Foundation for Human Understanding and recognizing John Thomas for being a great leader in Dallas.
Date: May 24, 1998
Creator: Domingues, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Charles Domingues to John Thomas] (open access)

[Email from Charles Domingues to John Thomas]

Email from Charles Domingues to John Thomas. In the email, Domingues writes about how great of a mentor and contributor to the lesbian and gay community and hopes to discuss with him about renaming one of their buildings after him.
Date: May 23, 1998
Creator: Domingues, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email to Karen Estes from W. M.] (open access)

[Email to Karen Estes from W. M.]

Email to Karen Estes from W. M. regarding the renaming of the Gay & Lesbian Community Center building in honor of John Thomas who has a history of leading the lesbian and gay community as executive director.
Date: May 22, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from John Thomas to multiple individuals regarding his death, 2] (open access)

[Email from John Thomas to multiple individuals regarding his death, 2]

Final email from John Thomas to all his friends regarding his death in the upcoming days. In the email, John Thomas writes that he will not be on life support and will pass within the next few days, saying that he cherishes and appreciates everyone.
Date: May 21, 1998
Creator: Thomas, John
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library