Informational text for the operation of individual chapters of the Links, Inc. - a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. The document gives information on how to organize chapters, their fiscal structure, an annual calendar, and other administrative details.

Unpublished newspaper copy for an article to be headlined "Black Civic Groups Wants [sic] to Honor Veteran Journalist" about the efforts of the Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc. to raise funds to assist Hazel Brannon Smith. Smith was a publisher and journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for her editorials in support of the civil rights movement, a stance which resulted in her ostracism from local white society and her newspaper's eventual bankruptcy. Aaronetta Pierce (referred to here as A. M. Pierce) passed this unpublished copy of the article on to Margaret Winn, president of the San Antonio chapter. Includes handwritten notes.

Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. stating that the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. has sent $114.95 to purchase a cassette player for the National Headquarters Building.

Blank form letter used by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to thank donors for their financial contributions to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The blank letter is from the chapter's president, Margaret Winn, and features a standard response expressing gratitude as well as blank lines for an additional personal note.

List of rules for a poster art contest for students about Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. "Living the Dream: A Call for a Celebration of Freedom and Justice for Everyone -- 'Let Freedom Ring'" is the theme of the contest. Also includes a letter from Margaret Winn inviting parents and their children to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. There is a form at the bottom of the letter that parents should complete and return.

Blank form used by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to receive permission from the parents of students at S. H. Gates Elementary School. The chapter would like students to participate in a workshop they are sponsoring.

Report to members of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. The first part of the report thanks members for their participation over the past year and exhorts uninvolved members to increase their participation in chapter activities. The second part of the report reviews the chapter's major accomplishments over the past year, including efforts to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse.

Announcement of two scholarship awards sponsored by The Links, Inc. won by high school students in the western United States. Kyra Papillon won sponsorship from the Oakland Bay Area Links to attend a forum for non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, Kenya. Simone Farber from Santa Fe, New Mexico, won a 1985 National Achievement Scholarship Award. There is a menu for a dinner inside the announcement.

Schedule for group pictures for chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. Western Area chapters gathered for a biennial area conference.

Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. stating that the organization's finances are sound. Because the Links is in good financial standing, a decision was made to create The Links Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will process and distribute funds for philanthropic purposes on behalf of Links.

Memorandum from Zola Boone to members of The Links, Incorporated stating that inflation has resulted in escalating rental costs for the offices of their national headquarters. In an effort to include all members in a conversation about solutions to this problem, Boone is forwarding relevant information to them.

Memorandum from Zola Boone to a special committee comprised of Barbara Stokes, Dolly D. Adams, Suzanne Price, Nan Johnson, and Boone. Boone has scheduled a meeting to discuss finding a permanent location for the offices of The Links, Inc.'s national headquarters and hopes all members of the special committee can attend.

Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone stating that the office properties that The Links, Inc. currently rents for its national headquarters in Washington D.C. are no longer affordable due to rising inflation.

Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to members of the Executive Council of The Links, Inc. Sayles is submitting the biographical profiles of candidates for national office. Includes a list of candidates who were nominated for office by chapters other than their own chapter as well as all of the profiles. The candidates for national president are Dolly D. Adams and Marion S. Sutherland. Thelma Hardiman is the only candidate for national vice president; Ruth Williams is the only candidate for secretary; and Leatrice Dodd is the only candidate for treasurer. Zola Boone and Mose Hooks are both at-large candidates. The candidates for the national nominating committee are Vivian Bell, Shirley Colvin, Etta Mae Dawson, Lettie Green, Clementyne Guy, Lulu Hardesty, Vera Hayes, Josephine Kennedy, Hazel Mapwell, Uarda Parnell, and Elizabeth Youngue.

Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing the financial state of the organization in 1980-1981. Due to inflation, Links will run a substantial deficit for the year, and action must be taken to avoid running deficits in subsequent years. Lawson proposes increasing fees, dues, and fines for members to raise the necessary revenue to keep the organization from going bankrupt. She is presenting a budget and finance report to all members so that they can discuss appropriate measures. Includes statement of current assets, statement of income, actual and projected expenses for 1979-1980 and 1980-1982, summary and comparison of budget percentages, and information about the national assembly.

Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to all chapters of The Links, Inc. inviting members to attend a gathering of the heads of the 14 largest organizations for black women in the United States. The Links are hosting the conference in Washington D.C. and all members are invited to attend. Barbara Bush will be the featured speaker at a luncheon. Includes registration form.

Memorandum from National Headquarters to the chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. report current business of the organization that chapter presidents should share with the other members.

Memorandum from The Links, Inc.'s Special Committee on Housing to the executive council, chapter presidents, and members of Links reporting on some of the issues raised during a feasibility study conducted to secure a permanent site for the offices of the national headquarters.

List of chapter documents and information requested by the national office of The Links, Inc. Chapters must submit a list of their officers and veteran members, membership rosters, and statistical reports.

Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to the executive council and chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing national officer elections in 1986. Kennedy lists the current officer holder for each open position and states whether they are eligible for reelection.

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that she has enclosed a copy of the Program Manual.

Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to the executive council, chapter presidents, and all members of The Links, Inc. announcing that annual meeting of The Links Foundation will be held November 15, 1985 in Washington D.C.

This excerpt from the January 1986 President's Newsletter outlines the procedures that delinquent members of The Links, Inc. must follow to have their membership reinstated.

Order form that members can use to receive copies of publications of The Links, Inc.