Handwritten note on the memo from John Thomas to "Willie."

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to John Thomas moving to New Orleans, and Waybourn not wanting to see his friend go.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to a list of individuals Waybourn used to invite guests to an event.

Letter from Rita Mae Brown to William Waybourn. The letter is in regards to a contribution Brown is making in honor of John Thomas.

Photocopy of handwritten notes from May 29, 1980, on a legal pad bought at the Marriott Gift Shop for $3.50. The notes mention Michael Lawrence and how the writer and Lawrence had a wonderful and long chat and that they have a good two-way relationship. The note also mentions a Kevin McMahou, and Dennis Klaus.

Letter from William Waybourn to Jane Berry the executive director of Employee Assistance Resource of Texas, Inc. The letter is in regards to a meeting that Waybourn had with Berry and how thankful Waybourn is that Berry took time out of her schedule to help during a critical time.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to a gift that Thomas has given to Waybourn, "the hands," which is hung in Waybourn's study/library. The letter goes on to talk about Waybourn's fight for equality and the passing of a friend.

Letter and note from John Thomas to Gwen during the 1985 Christmas holiday, 1986 New Year. The letter is in regards to the recent and sudden passing of Mike Hearn from AIDS complications. The letter also mentions "individuals" creating a fictitious means of death for Mike claiming he passed of pneumonia. The note on the back describes the final days of Mike Hearn.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas, referring to him as John-John. The letter is in regards to the great friendship that William and John have for one another, and what a good friend John has been during darker times.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. The letter is in regards to John Thomas referring to William Waybourn as a star, Waybourn says he'll only be a star if Thomas recognizes himself as the sun.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. Waybourn is using The Foundation for Human Understanding letterhead. The letter is in regards to Thomas' contribution in Mike's name.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. In the letter Waybourn thanks Thomas for sending him a photograph.

Postcard from William Waybourn and Craig to John Thomas. In the postcard, they write that Thomas wouldn't want to be a lobbyist in D.C. as it was too hot and humid.

Letter from William Waybourn to Rita Mae Brown. The letter is in regards to the contribution to the Foundation in John Thomas's name and in honor of his birthday. The correspondence also mentions how Waybourn has the only gay bokstore in Dallas and loves Rita's book, High Hearts.

Letter from William Waybourn to Mike Lawrence. The letter is in regards to, an invitation to Mike to celebrate John Thomas' 40th birthday in Dallas at a three-hour brunch at the Bridewell Suite at the Melrose Hotel.

Letter and note from John Thomas to Gwen during the 1985 Christmas holiday, 1986 New Year. The letter is in regards to the recent and sudden passing of Mike Hearn from AIDS complications. The letter also mentions "individuals" creating a fictitious means of death for Mike claiming he passed of pneumonia. The note on the back describes the final days of Mike Hearn.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas, December 28. The letter is in regards to a holiday gift Thomas has given to Waybourn, including some books and lunch. Waybourn also wishes Thomas a good 1982.

Letter from William Waybourn to John Thomas. In the letter, Thomas mentions a gift from Waybourn, and in return Thomas is giving Waybourn two books that have changed Thomas' life.

Letter from John Thomas to Norman Brinker. The letter is in regards to a character evaluation of a Oliver North.