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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.

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

[News Release About Changes to Create HemisFair '68]

Description: A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the way that the world's fair represents an urban renaissance for San Antonio, with the construction of the Tower of the Americas and other satellite buildings.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.

News release for HemisFair '68 on-grounds transportation

Description: A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68. It highlights the lagoon cruise boats and the Mini-Monorail as on-grounds transportation at HemisFair '68.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.

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?

[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.

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-

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

[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.

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. Meetings - 1966-1968]

Description: 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.
Date: 1966-09-18/1968-06-19
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.
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