[Group Portrait of Links Women in Formal Attire]

Photograph of several women, charter members of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Incorporated, gathered together for a group picture. They are standing in a long row in formal evening dresses inside a large open space with high ceilings. A series of pillars and chandeliers can be seen going all the way to the back wall. One woman has been identified - Agusta Whittier - who stands second from the right in a dark-colored dress and jacket.
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Links Women at Member Induction Ceremony]

Photograph of four unidentified women, stopping to take a picture while at a member induction ceremony for the Links organization. They are standing in a row in front of a wide entryway, and all wear white formal attire as part of the ceremony. A wooden drawer is on the right. Candles, decorative figurines, and floral arrangements have been placed on top.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Portrait of Links Members]

Photograph of several women, members of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., gathered together for a group picture. They are wearing formal evening wear and standing in a long row inside a large hall with high ceilings. A series of chandeliers and pillars can be seen going all the way to the back wall. Two women have been identified: Debra Crawford, who wears a strapless white gown third from the left, and Gloria Bryant, standing third from the right in a one-shoulder dress.
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Walkathon Attendants Sitting on Bench]

Photograph of three unidentified walkathon attendants sitting on a green bench. The event was part of a fundraising activity put together by the Links organization. The attendants, two women and a young girl, are wearing casual and athletic attire, and all smile widely towards the camera. Part of a playground can be seen in the back, as well as a short brick wall and tall trees.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women at Registration Table During Walkathon]

Photograph of five unidentified women in the interior space of a gazebo. The outdoor location was used as part of a walkathon sponsored by the Links organization. The women are near folding tables, which, according to signs that hang off their edges, are being used to register attendants. The women all wear identical green and white t-shirts, which have been printed with the Links logo. A man in sunglasses can be seen in the back.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Gates Elementary Students on Steps]

Photograph of four unidentified Gates Elementary students standing on the front steps of their school's entrance. Photograph was taken at a low angle, cropping out all of their faces. They are dressed in casual attire.
Date: 1995
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group in Front of Boys and Girls Clubs of America Banner]

Photograph of an unidentified group of people posing for a picture in front of a Boys and Girls Clubs of America banner. The group consists of three women, all in formal attire. Two men are in between. Photograph is part of a collection taken during the Salute to Youth Awards Program, an event awarding scholarships to Martin Luther King Middle School students. However, this image may have been taken under different circumstances.
Date: 1992
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Women in White at Share a Way Out Awards Ceremony]

Photograph of three unidentified women smiling widely for the camera during the Share a Way Out Awards Ceremony. A fourth woman can be seen on the far right, but she is somewhat obscured by dark shadows. They all wear white dresses, some with gold or silver accents. They appear to be in a domestic setting. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Link Joan from Link Doris." Additionally, the date has been written on the top right corner.
Date: 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seated Rows of Links Women During New Member Induction Ceremony]

Photograph of members of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., seated in a living room during a new member induction ceremony for their organization. They are all women and they have worn white formal attire for the event. They have sat in a long row all across the perimeter of the room. In the back, tall windows and porch doors let in a large amount of light.
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980-1981] (open access)

[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980-1981]

Annual report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1980-1981. In evaluating the chapter's programming events to address mental health issues in the black community, the committee finds that the chapter is making meaningful progress but has opportunities to provide even better activities in the future.
Date: 1980
Creator: Langford, Janet
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Links Women Gathered in Staircase at Member Induction Ceremony]

Photograph of unidentified women of the Links organization, gathered together for a group picture on a staircase. The group consists of twenty members, and they are all wearing white formal attire as part of a member induction ceremony that was held at a home residence. Framed family pictures can be seen on the walls and on a surface top on the first floor.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women at Table During Project LEAD Nutrition Activity]

Photograph of three unidentified women near a table in the corner of a room. One is seated behind it, the other is leaning in towards the seated woman, and the third is standing a short distance away near an open door. They all appear to be wearing formal attire. In the back, a bulletin board has been decorated with paper portraits of African-American historical figures. Accompanying information indicates that the photograph was taken during a nutrition activity of Project LEAD at the Eastside branch of the Boys and Girls Club. Project LEAD stands for Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs. It is a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Edwina Murphy and Links Women]

Photograph of several women, members of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Incorporated, gathered together for a group picture. They stand in two rows inside what appears to be a home residence. All wear formal attire and smile towards the camera. A translucent piece of paper has been taped to the photograph's front and back, with a small rectangular cut-out framing the face of one of the members - Edwina Murphy. Hand-written notes also provide a statement to enlarge to a specific inch measurement. On the back, various notations have been made. Very few are legible. Near the bottom, one line of text reads, "A cause for celebration."
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women at Church Worship Service]

Photograph of two women indoors at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. They both wear white formal attire and gold jewelry. They appear to be standing in front of a hallway. A plant can be seen on the right side, and a third woman with her back towards the camera, sporting a hat with a bow at one end, is on the left. Accompanying information indicates they are all at a worship service held during "Founder's Day."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of Women During Church Worship Service]

Photograph of a large group of women posing for a picture during a worship service held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. According to accompanying information, the event was held for "Founder's Day." Three women sit down in metal chairs, while the rest stand. They are all in formal attire, and are situated next to a wide hallway to the left and what appears to be a bulletin board on the right side.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Older Woman Speaks to Audience at Peacock Village Workshop]

Photograph of several women gathered for a workshop event at the Peacock Village Home for Girls, an offshoot service offered through the Salvation Army in San Antonio, Texas. An older woman at the front of the room in a brown jumper speaks to her all-female audience. The women, dressed in casual attire, sit at round tables and listen to her attentively. Around the room, banners with inspirational lines of texts have been placed. A small television set can be seen on the right, near stair railing that leads up to an elevated platform.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seated Women and Others at West End Baptist Church]

Photograph of members of the West End Baptist Church congregation during Founder's Day. Although the event has been named by accompanying information, it does not go further in explaining its particulars. Eight women are seated in their wooden benches on the second row. Floral-print scarves and dresses, hats, fur shawls, gloves, and tinted glasses are all variously being worn as part of their formal attire. Other members can be seen behind, also seated, plus a sharply dressed gentleman in the front row.
Date: 1991
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Standing Row of Women and Others at West End Baptist Church]

Photograph of members of the West End Baptist Church congregation during Founder's Day. Although the event has been named by accompanying information, it does not go further in explaining its particulars. Eight women have stood up from their wooden benches and form a row, blocking from view most of the other attendees in the back. Floral-print scarves and dresses, hats, fur shawls, gloves, and tinted glasses are all variously being worn as part of their formal attire. Two older gentlemen sharply dressed in suits are in the front row, seated, and looking towards the camera.
Date: 1991
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seated Row of Women and Others at West End Baptist Church]

Photograph of members of the West End Baptist Church congregation during Founder's Day. Although the event has been named by accompanying information, it does not go further in explaining its particulars. Eight women are seated in their wooden benches and form a row that makes up the majority of the foreground. Floral-print scarves and dresses, hats, fur shawls, gloves, and tinted glasses are all variously being worn as part of their formal attire. The photograph was taken candidly, and only one woman - the last in the row with a blue dress - looks towards the camera. Other members can be seen behind, also seated.
Date: 1991
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women in Living Room for New Member Induction Ceremony]

Photograph of members of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., seated in a living room during a new member induction ceremony for their organization. They are all women and they have worn white formal attire for the event. A fireplace, frame portraits, a white couch, and a dining room set can be seen around the space.
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980]

Report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1980. The chapter has successfully placed a member on the board of local mental health agency and will continue its efforts to bring attention to mental health issues in black youth. They will also partner with the Creative Arts Program to sponsor a theatrical production entitled "Street Life" that portrays the problems of black and Latino youth. A plot summary is included.
Date: 1980
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children Inside Model Airplane]

Photograph of unidentified children inside a model airplane's cockpit. None of their faces are visible, as they are all either out of frame or looking down. To the left, a staircase can be seen going down, with a large wooden structure with latticework standing further to the left, presumably on the ground floor. On the far right, an adult body can be seen looking inside. Accompanying records indicate photograph was taken at the Children's Museum in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Reading During New Member Induction]

Photograph of a group of unidentified women during a new member induction ceremony for the Links, Inc., organization. They wear white formal attire and appear to be located inside a home residence. Three members are seated at a cloth-covered table, where a flower vase and candles have been set. Two other members are standing nearby. All hold green booklets.
Date: unknown
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Women in White Attire]

Photograph of three members of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., gathered together for a picture in front of a fireplace. Of the three, the woman on the far right has been identified as Joan Duncan. All wear white formal attire and, according to accompanying information, were celebrating Dorothy Washington, a Link member. On the fireplace mantel, candles, a clock, and a painting have been placed.
Date: 1992
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History