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- [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.
- [Blank outline]
- Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.
- [A Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.]
- Brief history of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten and later photocopied, the document discusses the organization's beginnings and involvement in social outreach programs to disadvantaged youth spearheaded by women of color. An early writing in the organization's history, it discusses events between 1960 and 1964.
- [Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. and its Programs]
- Brief history of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The document discusses the organization's beginnings and involvement in social outreach programs to disadvantaged youth spearheaded by women of color. An early writing in the organization's history, it discusses events between 1960 and 1964.
- Building : Tynan House
- Several pages of information about the Tynan House, which was one of the historic houses on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in the 1860s and located at 117 Goliad Street. Included in this 4 page set is a drawing of the front of the house, and a map showing its location on the HemisFair site.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference]
- Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Expense Report for Nassau Beach Hotel Trip]
- Expense report written by Vernis Hudgins of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. It provides an inventory of expenses for a trip taken to the Nassau Beach Hotel.
- [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.
- Fair of the Americas Fact Sheet
- Fact sheet for the Fair of the Americas.
- [First Report on The National Projects Committee]
- First report on the National Projects Committee written by Alma K. Inge, general chairman of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The report discusses phase I and II of a cultural and arts outreach program at the local level. It includes seminars on music, drama, painting, and sculpture.
- General Electric Company's Theaterama press release
- Text is The General Electric Company's press release describing the Theaterama experience at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio entitled "The Wonderful World of Progress." The Circular theater used a variety of audio visual techniques, including live-to-film, film-to-live, “op art,” “blue mat” and magic effects as well as music and lyrics. Featured was a mythical Genie of the Southwest, who spoke and interacted with the onstage hostess-housewife. The release details the writers of the show, its musical score, the 16 hostesses, the "genie" portrayed by television performer Bill McCutcheon and many of the special effects used. The release goes on to include the seating capacity of 16,100 persons and the length of the show, 20 minutes. The release also describes the performance as well as its objective at HemisFair ’68.
- HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68 highlighting some of the main buildings that have been constructed for the fair, including the Tower of the Americas, the Arena, Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Convention Hall.
- HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the Goliad Food Plaza, one of the food clusters at HemisFair '68, and lists a couple of food items available there.
- HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair
- A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.
- Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream
- Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
- HemisFair $200 Million Dollar Dream
- Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
- Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement
- Text of a talk given by William Sinkin to the Leon Valley PTA on February 9th, 1967. The title of the talk was "HemisFair '68: a Progress Report". Mr. Sinkin first gave some general remarks about HemisFair and then talked about HemisFair financing and the economic impact that HemisFair '68 would have on San Antonio.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Area Conference Committees, 1968]
- This list details the San Antonio chapter's committee assignments in preparation for the upcoming area conference of The Links, Inc. chapters.
- [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: 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.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Fine Arts Program Records - 1966-1967]
- Handwritten records for fine arts events hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1966 and 1967. Details the program titles, dates, schools in attendance, and procedures for the committee chair to follow.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Heir-O-Links Activities]
- Provides a program of activities for an upcoming Heir-O-Links event hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1969.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Program Activities Report]
- Handwritten record of the activities of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in five program areas from around 1966: national, charitable, civic, international, and social.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Program Sponsored by Pine Street Center, YWCA]
- List of programs sponsored by the YWCA of San Antonio, Texas. Programs include a children's summer camp, study hall, girls' clubs, a gardening club, support groups for single parents, and classes in sewing, typing, piano, ballet, and tap.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Remittance of Funds to the National Treasurer, October 30, 1969]
- List of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. showing which members have sent funds to the national treasurer for a National Urban League project.
- [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.
- Major purposes of the Hemis-Fair
- Text of a speech given by William Sinkin who served as President of the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fair, Inc. from April 1963 to November 1964. He outlines the major purposes of HemisFair '68 in five points: how it will benefit San Antonio, build community leadership, promote ties between San Antonio and Latin America, economic advantages for staging the fair, and leaving a heritage of permanent facilities and institutions for San Antonio.
- [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.
- [Memorandum to Chapter Presidents - 1969]
- This memorandum from Registration Chairman Helen Booker to Western Area chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. states the registration deadline for the 16th Western Area Conference.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. Meetings - 1966-1968]
- This notebook contains the handwritten minutes from meetings of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from September 18, 1966 to June 19, 1968. It contains information about the chapter's correspondence, finances, community service programs, arts education activities, upcoming projects, membership, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 15, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the April 15, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, officer nominations, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 17, 1966]
- Minutes from the April 17, 1966, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 18, 1965]
- Minutes from the April 18, 1965, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 19, 1964]
- Minutes from the April 19, 1964, monthly meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1963]
- Minutes from the April 21, 1963, monthly meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Typed notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the April 21, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the April 21, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, budget, projects, publicity, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 29, 1966]
- Minutes from the April 29, 1966, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 13, 1966]
- Minutes from the February 13, 1966, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 16, 1964]
- Minutes from the February 16, 1964, monthly meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 16, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the February 16, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, projects, publicity, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 18, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the February 18, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 21, 1965]
- Minutes from the February 21, 1965, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 26, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the February 26, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, plans for an arts exhibition, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 15, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the January 15, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, plans for an arts exhibition, and other business.