1986 KERA Nightwatch episode on the issue of AIDS quarantine legislation. Featured speakers are Bill Nelson, President of the Dallas Gay Alliance, and Ohio State Representative Don Gilmore, sponsor of the Quarantine Provision proposal legislation being introduced to the Ohio legislature. Gilmore speaks in support of quarantining AIDS victims to their home or their car, and considers AIDS a "social disease." Bill Nelson speaks against the quarantine and in support of education and further scientific research. Footage is included of Robert Bernstein, Texas Health Commissioner, asking the Board of Health to withdraw the proposed AIDS rule from consideration.

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 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.

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

Photograph of Terry Tebedo, on the left, and Richard Longstaff, of the right, smiling in front of a ladder and light pole.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Video footage clip from channel 8 reporting on City Council election results. Lori Palmer was interviewed about the upcoming run-off 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 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 8 news covering a debate between Dallas City Council candidates at the Dallas Press Club. 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 channel 8 covering Lori Palmer's victory over incumbent Paul Fielding in Dallas' City Council run-off 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 covering the Dallas City Council election and election results. 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 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 of 1985 Dallas City Council candidates Bill Nelson, Lori Palmer, and Joe May appearing on the Dallas talk show The Dallas Jackson Show aka Rappin With Jack. 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.