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[Transcript: A Paris Journal]
Edited transcript of a diary kept by Bill Nelson, Jr. from January 31 to August 2, 1971 while he was living in Paris, France for eight months in his early twenties. The original handwritten diary has been transcribed and images of subjects mentioned are embedded in the text. In the diary Nelson details his sightseeing trips in France, as well as his romantic and sexual encounters with men.
[My Unbelievable Stroke at 88]
Jean Nelson describing an epiphany she had following a stroke.
[Handwritten Letter: From Jean to Mike]
A handwritten letter from Jean Nelson to Mike Anglin about putting together a collection of media that documents Bill Nelson's life.
[Email: Stories]
An email from Sue G. Highland to Allison Sitton, Cathy Thomas, Jackie Oncken thanking them for their willingness to share their stories with a congregation.
[Handwritten Memior: My Unbelievable Life]
A handwritten memoir by Jean Nelson.
[Letter: From William Waybourn]
A letter from William Waybourn to Jean Nelson discussing life and Ms. Nelson's recent trip. The letter is followed by Mr. Waybourn advocating for the use of therapy dogs to help veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
[Honoring VPNA Past Residents]
A brief article in remembrance of a Vickery Place Neighborhood Association past president, Bill Nelson.
[Email: Regarding Bill Nelson]
An email from Karen Estes to William Waybourn sharing a message she received from one of Bill Nelson's previous students.
[Pamphlet: John Wesley United Methodist Church]
A program with descriptions and schedules for the John Wesley United Methodist Church's for the World AIDS Day service.
[Speech: Jean Nelson]
A handwritten speech from Jean Nelson addressing the congregation of the John Wesley United Methodist Church during their World AIDS Day Service. The speech is followed by a flyer announcing the event.
[Emails: Terry Tebedo]
A series of emails discussing and remembering Terry Tebedo.
[Photo: Memorial quilts and flags]
Photograph of memorial quilts and flags being displayed.
[Photo: People posing with memorial quilts]
Photograph of people posing behind a row of displayed memorial quilts.
[Let There Be Understanding memorial quilt]
Photograph of a memorial quilt remembering Bill Nelson and Terry Tebedo and encouraging others to be understanding.
[Memorial Quilt]
Photograph of Bill Nelson's patch on a memorial quilt.
[Memorial quilts laid out in Washington D.C.]
An aerial view of AIDS memorial quilts laid out in front of the White House in Washington D.C.
[Memorial quilts on display]
Photograph of memorial quilts being displayed on the walls and floor.
[Photo: Bill Nelson memorial quilt]
Photograph of Bill Nelson and Terry Tebedo's panel in an AIDS memorial quilt.
[Photo: Memorial quilts display]
Photograph of memorial quilts being displayed.
[Photo: Turtle memorial quilt]
Photograph of the Turtle Creek Chorale memorial quilt. The quilt is an image of a turtle that is composed of the faces of AIDS victims who were members of the Chorale.
[Quilt Terry Tebedo]
Photograph of a quilt with Terry Tebedo's name with the quote "memory maker".
Labeled Envelope: "Quilt"
A hand labeled envelope marked "Quilt".
[Handwritten Letter: Dearest Bill by Jean Nelson]
A letter from Jean Nelson to her deceased son, Bill Nelson, reflecting and telling him how much she misses him.
[Letter: Dearest Bill]
A letter from Jean Nelson to her deceased son, Bill Nelson, describing how proud she is of him and all of his achievements and telling him how much she misses him.
[Newsletter: Pastor's Corner]
A newsletter featuring a letter from Jean Nelson, about hospice care for persons with AIDS and her son, Bill Nelson, who fought to ensure that programs like this were available to those in need.
[Thank You Card: Jean to Mike]
A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him, expressing her love and appreciation, and offering a gift.
[Letter: Jean Nelson - Tribute to Son]
A letter from John Bryant, a member of the House of Representatives, to Jean Nelson that accompanies a framed copy of the tribute to her son that appeared in the Congressional Record.
[Handwritten Letter: Bob Ray Sanders]
Jean Nelson recounting what she said during a Channel 13 interview with Bob Ray Sanders where she discussed her thoughts and feelings after her son's death.
[News Addition: Bill Nelson Story]
Video footage clip of KERA's News Addition profile of Bill Nelson, head of the Dallas Gay Alliance and political activist who died of complications from AIDS at the age of 40. The profile included news footage clips of Nelson as well as interviews with Nelson, his loved ones, and people who knew him.
"Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up"
An obituary describing and honoring William (Bill) H. Nelson's life.
[News Addition: Bill Nelson obituary]
Video footage clip of KERA's obituary of William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr., the head of the Dallas Gay Alliance who died of complications from AIDS at the age of 40.
[Condolences: Bill Hobby]
A letter from Texas Lieutenant Governor, William P. Hobby, sending his condolences to Jean Nelson after the death of her son.
[Fax: Handwritten Letter from Lori Palmer]
A faxed letter from Lori Palmer to Karen Estes or John Thomas to account for her inability to attend Bill Nelson's memorial service.
[Faxed Condolences: Ann Richards]
A fax from Texas governor, Ann Richards, expressing her condolences at the loss of Bill Nelson.
[Faxed Tribute: David Cain Remembering Bill Nelson]
A faxed tribute to Dallas activist, Bill Nelson, from Texas House of Representative, David Cane.
[Obituary: William H. Nelson, Gay Advocate, 40]
A New York Times online obituary for William H. Nelson.
[To Family and Friends of Bill Nelson]
Al Lipscomb, Dallas council member, expressing his condolences to the friends and family of Bill Nelson after his death.
[Fax: Letter from Vic Basile]
A fax from Vic Basile to John Thomas reflecting on Bill Nelson's life and the relationship Basile had with him.
[In Remembrance of Bill Nelson]
Vic Basile, human rights activist, remembering the late Bill Nelson.
[Letter: Jean Nelson]
A letter from Texas Representative, John Bryant, to Jean Nelson expressing his condolences for the loss of her son.
[Letter: Jean Nelson - Condolences]
A letter from Texas Representative, Craig Washington, to Jean Nelson expressing his sorrow at hearing of her son's death.
[Memorial record: William H., Jr. (Bill) Nelson]
A memorial record for William H., Jr. (Bill) Nelson listing out the people in attendance of his services.
Goodbye Bill Nelson February 1990
Montage of clippings related to Bill Nelson's life, his work, and the issues toward which he was dedicated. Collected on a DVD as a memorial by his loved ones. Video footage clips of news coverage of Nelson's death.
Goodbye Bill Nelson February 1990
Montage of clippings related to Bill Nelson's life, his work, and the issues toward which he was dedicated. Collected on a DVD as a memorial by his loved ones. Video footage clips of an AIDS victims' memorial in Dallas.
Goodbye Bill Nelson February 1990
Montage of clippings related to Bill Nelson's life, his work, and the issues toward which he was dedicated. Collected on a DVD as a memorial by his loved ones. Video footage clip of news coverage of the AIDS memorial quilt by The Names Project.
Goodbye Bill Nelson February 1990
Montage of clippings related to Bill Nelson's life, his work, and the issues toward which he was dedicated. Collected on a DVD as a memorial by his loved ones. Video footage clips of current events from Nelson's life.
[Speech: Honoring Bill Nelson]
A speech by Mike Anglin honoring his friend Bill Nelson.
[Speech: Nelson-Tebedo Clinic Opening]
A brief note followed by a speech Jean Nelson gave at the opening of the Nelson-Tebedo Clinic.
[Card: From Jean to Mike]
A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him for the breakfast and tour of his home.
[Newspaper clipping: Bittersweet]
A newspaper clipping from The Dallas Morning News discussing Bill Nelson struggling with AIDS and an AIDS research clinic being named after Nelson and his late partner, Terry Tebedo.
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