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[San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Announcement of Spaights Concert]

Description: Announcement of a concert event by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a conclusion to their Fine Arts for Freedom program. The invited guest was James A. Spaight, a pianist from Texas with an impressive resume of accolades, including degrees from Columbia and Howard University, a Rockefeller Foundation award, and performances at Carnegie Hall.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

San Antonio Register - February 15, 1963

Description: 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.
Date: February 15, 1963
Creator: San Antonio Register.

[Sign-in sheet for a music seminar sponsored by The Links, Inc.]

Description: 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.
Date: February 14, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Souvenir book of HemisFair '68

Description: The souvenir book for HemisFair '68. The contents includes information about the countries participating, corporate and industrial exhibits, amusements, and food. The Tower of the Americas dominates the cover illustration.
Date: 1967

[Spaights Concert Final Report]

Description: Report on a concert event held by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Written by Link member Alma K. Inge, the document provides a brief summary of the concert and its success.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68

Description: Draft of a promotional speech by William Sinkin, the first president of the Executive Board of San Antonio Fair, Inc., about HemisFair '68. He describes progress made in planning for the fair and some of the benefits that would result, including cultural, and educational. There are numerous hand-written annotations and revisions to the typed text.
Date: 1966?
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-

[Status Report: Arts Committee - 1966]

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

[Status Report: Arts Committee - February 1967]

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

[Status Report: Arts Committee - November 1966]

Description: 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.
Date: November 19, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Status Report: Hospitality Committee - April 20, 1969]

Description: Handwritten report from the hospitality committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from April 20, 1969. Details expenses for gifts to be presented to officers and decorations at an upcoming conference.
Date: April 20, 1969
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Status Report: Hospitality Committee - February 16, 1969]

Description: Handwritten report from the hospitality committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from February 16, 1969. Presents recommendations for chairwomen and a schedule of events for an upcoming conference.
Date: February 16, 1969
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Status Report: National Program Committee - September 1966]

Description: Handwritten minutes from the September 12, 1966 meeting of the National Program Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's plans for a fine arts program.
Date: September 12, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Status Report: National Project Committee - November 1961]

Description: 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.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

[Student National Coordinating Committee News Bulletin]

Description: 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.
Date: 1969
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel & Richardson, Carlos

[Student National Coordinating Committee Short Range Objectives]

Description: 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.
Date: 1969

[Summary of Events at Hawthorne Junior High School]

Description: 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 pea… more
Date: 1969

Transcript of meeting on HemisFair '68

Description: Transcript of a meeting held August 24, 1965 with Allison Peery, Richard Wilson, and Jim Glass. The meeting discussed the HemisFair project, why it was proposed, how it would be financed, the space planning, what facilities and attractions would be offered, as well as what the fair symbols should be. The transcript is typed, with annotations in hand, on "Culberson, Slaughter, Glass & DuBose, inc." corporate letterhead.
Date: August 27, 1965

Two of HemisFair's high altitude attractions

Description: Information item about the Tower of the Americas and the Swiss Skyride. The Tower is 622 feet tall and features two observation decks and a revolving restaurant. Glass fronted elevators carry visitors from the base to the top in 43 second. Riders in the Skyride can enjoy panoramic views of the fair site from 80 feet above the ground.
Date: 1968?
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