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- [Photograph of Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg]
- Negative of Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg, Texas. It is a large, two-story house made out of stone. The windows on the center portion of the building have shutters. The entrance to the building is covered and there are six columns.
- Tex Martin on "Easy Money"
- Photograph of Tex Martin riding a bucking horse at a rodeo. A line of cowboys are crouched down underneath a railing and watching, while a more formally dressed crowd watches from the stands.
- [Dorothy Ingram]
- Photograph of Dorothy Ingram. She is wearing glasses and a stripe-patterned top, and her hair is pulled up into a bun. She is shown from the shoulders up and is looking towards the camera.
- [Portrait of Dorothy Ingram]
- Portrait photograph of Dorothy Ingram. She is wearing a dark jacket and white shirt. Her hair is short and wavy, and she is looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
- [Little Girl School Picture]
- School photograph of a little girl from Carver Elementary School. She is wearing a white top and has short hair. She is smiling towards the camera.
- [Annual Red Cross Meeting Officers]
- Photograph of two men in suits and one woman in a dress, at the Annual Red Cross Meeting. They are Officers identified from left to right as Vice Chair Bernis W. Sadler, Treasurer Ross James, and Secretary Dorothy Ingram. Handwriting on the back of the photograph dates it June 24, 1964.
- [Billboard for Safe Driving]
- Photograph of Police Officer/Captain Tommy Baxter in front of a billboard for safe driving. He is looking at the billboard with another man in a suit, who is pointing towards it. The billboard reads, "Smart drivers light up at dusk." Writing on the back of the photograph describes the scene and dates it 1961. There is also a stamp that identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
- [Summary of Events at Hawthorne Junior High School]
- Summary of events that transpired at Hawthorne Junior High School. According to testimony provided, at the behest of some of the students and amidst accusations of racism against faculty members, members of the Student National Coordinating Committee participated in a conference at the school to open up a dialogue with the school administration. Following this meeting, a police officer approached three SNCC members outside the school and proceeded to arrest them on grounds of disturbing the peace. They were later released on a twenty-five dollar bond.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee Long Range Objectives]
- Typed, two-page document on the long range objectives of the Student National Coordinating Committee. These include the abolition of capitalism, armed violence, and the formation of a political party serving the needs of African-Americans.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee Short Range Objectives]
- Typed, incomplete document on the short range goals of Student National Coordinating Committee. From those that are provided, the goals propose an organized political organization with educational outreach and expanded communication through media outlets.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee News Bulletin]
- News bulletin by members of the Student National Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C). It contains two articles, written by Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas. Richardson's piece talks at length about the ongoing issues of racism and prejudice in the San Antonio community. Salas discusses his recent arrest at Hawthorne Junior High School for disorderly conduct.
- [Letter to Sterling Houston - December 7, 1967]
- Letter to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. It appears to be written by one of Sterling's sister, but her name is hard to read with certainty. In her letter, she appears to be sending her gratitude and exchanging other pleasantries.
- [Letter from Sterling Houston - March 1967]
- Letter from Sterling Houston to his mother. He writes to inform that he received money sent and sends word of updates in his professional career. His theater company is being threatened by the police to close down after producing a play about the Indian prime minister. Personal and family matters are discussed in the second page.
- [Envelope from Sterling Houston to Mrs. S. W. Houston - 1965]
- Manila envelope sent by Sterling Houston to a "Mrs. S. W. Houston" in San Antonio, Texas. Several stamps on the front and back side read, "PHOTOGRAPH DO NOT BEND", indicating that photographs were sent inside.
- [Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants]
- Memo from Esther G. Nelson to area officers, chapter presidents, delegates, alternate delegates, and consultants to the Tenth Western Area Conference. The letter outlines tasks that must be completed.
- [Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference]
- Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.
- [Program for 10th Western Area Conference]
- Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.
- [Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference]
- Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.
- [Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated]
- Chapter report to the area conference of the Links, Inc. by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The report lists current officers and officers elect. Handwritten notes are included.
- [Blank outline]
- Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.
- Minutes of the Eleventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 22-23, 1964
- Conference minutes include an account of the proceedings, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. that are located in the western United States.
- [Report for 12th Western Area Conference of Links, Inc.]
- Report on the 12th Western Area Conference of Links, Inc. General information, summaries of events, and handwritten notes are included in the report. The conference was held from June 11th, 1965 to June 13th, 1965.
- [White Rose Banquet]
- Program for a White Rose Banquet held during the 12th Annual Western Area Conference. The program includes a schedule of events. An illustration of a rose appears on the cover.
- [Expenses for Delegate to Area Conference in Ft. Worth]
- Note written on stenography paper regarding expenses for a delegate to the area conference in Fort Worth.
- Program for the Sixteenth Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, June 1969
- This booklet contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 16th Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Now!"
- Minutes of the Fifteenth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 23-24, 1968
- Conference minutes include an account of the proceedings, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. that are located in the western United States.
- [Status Report: Arts Committee - 1966]
- Report for the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1966. This is the first report submitted by the committee and defines the goals, objectives, activities, and limitations of the chapter's future arts programming.
- [Status Report: Arts Committee - November 1966]
- Handwritten report about a drama seminar sponsored by the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on November 19, 1966. The chapter coordinated with eight schools to transport 87 students to a performance of "The Red Shoes," which the students enjoyed.
- [Status Report: Arts Committee - February 1967]
- Report about an art exhibit sponsored by the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in February 1967. This was the first such exhibit they hosted, and it was a great success with most of the chapter members participating.
- [Program: Art Exhibit]
- Program for an art exhibit sponsors by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The event was held on February 19th, 1967 at Bethel A.M.E. Church in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Status Report: National Project Committee - November 1961]
- Report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for November 10, 1961. The committee is taking steps to implement a counseling and mentoring program for junior high school students.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Evaluation for Cultural Events Program 1962-1963]
- Handwritten form used by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to evaluate cultural events programs they hosted in 1962-1963. These events included tours of historic neighborhoods, symphony concerts, ballet performances, and musicals. All of the events are rated as either "Good" or "Excellent".
- [Links Chapter Documentation: The Cultural Events Program 1962-1963]
- Report about cultural events sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1962-1963. Includes descriptions of events for students and excerpts of student letters thanking the chapter for their efforts.
- [Letter from Mrs. E. T. Wrenn to Anna Harris - May 13, 1963]
- Letter from Mrs. E. T. Wrenn to Anna Harris thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for sponsoring the attendance of two students of Lincoln Elementary and Junior High School at various cultural events.
- [Letter from S. T. Scott to San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. - May 9, 1963]
- Letter from S. T. Scott to the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. thanking them for sponsoring cultural events and activities for the students of Douglass Junior High School during the past academic year.
- [Letter from V. W. Walker to Anna Harris - May 9, 1963]
- Letter from V. W. Walker to Anna Harris (referred to here as Mrs. C. Thompson Harris) thanking the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. for sponsoring cultural events and activities for the students of James Whitcomb Riley Junior School during the past academic year.
- [Letter from G. W. Mervin to Anna Harris - May 10, 1963]
- Letter from G. W. Mervin to Anna Harris thanking the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. for sponsoring cultural events and activities for the students of Dunbar Junior School during the past academic year.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Financial Report for "Serenade to the Arts"]
- Financial report of chapter expenses for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.'s "Serenade to the Arts" program.
- San Antonio Register - February 15, 1963
- Issue of the San Antonio Register for February 15, 1963. Features articles about events hosted by the Slamettes Bridge Club and the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 11, 1963]
- Minutes from the September 11, 1963 meeting of the Project Committee for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's efforts to begin a cultural events program at local schools.
- [Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963]
- Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1962-1963. For the first time, the chapter embarked on a full-scale project to introduce selected local students to the fine arts through cultural events programs, which included visits to the symphony, opera, musicals, and art galleries. Both the students involved and school principals were supportive of the program and felt it was a great success. The committee recommends that the program be renewed for a second year.
- [Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965]
- Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1964-1965. The committee sponsored six cultural events for local students. Includes notes about chapter expenses and student attendance at these events.
- [Form letter from Venis Hudgins - November 22, 1964]
- Form letter from Vernis Hudgins thanking recipients for participating in a seminar about dance hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Recipients are invited to attend future seminars on drama and charm.
- [Drafts of letters promoting a series of fine arts seminars for students]
- Drafts of letters by Vernis Hudgins to prospective participants in a series of seminars sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to educate local students about the fine arts. The first letter is addressed to school principals and asks them to read an enclosed letter to students. The second letter invites students to attend the seminar series and is the one to be read by the principals. There is also a list of six principals who should receive these letters. Includes handwritten corrections.
- [Sign-in sheet for a music seminar sponsored by The Links, Inc.]
- Sign-in sheet for students who attended a music seminar sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on February 14, 1965. Includes student names, addresses, schools, and phone numbers.
- [Letter from Ron Lucke to O. C. Booker - November 4, 1965]
- Letter from Ron Lucke from San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to thank her for the prompt return of a rent application and deposit for McAllister Auditorium.
- [Letter from Ron Lucke to Mrs. O. C. Booker - October 18, 1965]
- Letter from Ron Lucke of San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to provide more information on the rental of one of the college's facilities - McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium - which the San Antonio Chapter of the Links has booked for a Sunday evening. Three other documents have been included: a statement of charges, a list of equipment included in the lease, and the actual application for rental.
- [Letter from Ron Lucke to Mrs. O. C. Booker - March 14, 1966]
- Letter from Ron Lucke of San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links. He is writing to inform her of available dates for rental for the McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium. He has included, along with the letter, a second document listing a revised statement of charges.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Leonor Lara - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Leonor Lara. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in a theater and drama seminar at a local middle school.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Virgil W. Walker - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Virgil W. Walker, principal of Riley Junior High School. She is writing to thank him for allowing the organization to collaborate with the school in one of their cultural projects.