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[Envelope from Sterling Houston to Mrs. S. W. Houston - 1965]

Description: 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.
Date: 1965
Creator: Houston, Sterling, 1945-

[Expense Report for Nassau Beach Hotel Trip]

Description: 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.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[First Report on The National Projects Committee]

Description: 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.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

General Electric Company's Theaterama press release

Description: 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-… more
Date: March 28, 1968
Creator: General Electric Company

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

Description: 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.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

Description: 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.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.

HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair

Description: 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.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Steves, Marshall T.

Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Description: 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.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, Bill

HemisFair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Description: 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.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-

Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement

Description: 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.
Date: 1967
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-

[Links Chapter Documentation: Evaluation for Cultural Events Program 1962-1963]

Description: 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".
Date: 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Links Chapter Documentation: Fine Arts Program Records - 1966-1967]

Description: 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.
Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Links Chapter Documentation: Program Activities Report]

Description: 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.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Major purposes of the Hemis-Fair

Description: 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.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Sinkin, Bill

[Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants]

Description: 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.
Date: May 30, 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.

[Memorandum to Chapter Presidents - 1969]

Description: 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.
Date: 1969
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
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