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.

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

A letter from Bill Nelson to one of his male friends, discussing Mike Anglin, John Thomas, and his travels.

A letter from Bill Nelson discussing his schedule and expressing some of his recent emotions and frustrations.

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

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 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 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.

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.

A newspaper clipping discussing Bill Nelson's recent loss in his run for city council to the incumbent, Jerry Rucker.

Dallas City issue that features a nine page story about Bill Nelson, the city council candidate, business owner, and human rights advocate.

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 postcard from Bill Nelson to Mike Anglin discussing his travels around Europe. The photograph on the front shows a view of the mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent in Istanbul.

A letter from Bill Nelson to Mike discussing his time abroad on a cruise.

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.

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 from a KERA talk show featuring Jerry Rucker, Bill Nelson, and Roy Williams discussing their bids for Dallas 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 KDFW's coverage of the Dallas City Council elections. Journalist Betty Smith interviewed the candidates. Also included, local channels' coverage of televangelist James Robison decrying Bill Nelson as being "immoral". 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 news covering the campaigns of Bill Nelson and Jerry Rucker and a several clips from various news programs covering the Dallas Homeowners League's candidate endorsement. 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 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 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.

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