Image taken at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, of people standing in line to ride the Sky Diver - an amusement ride. A portion of the front facade of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.

Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, standing next to the chain link fences that surround the rides and also on various amusement rides behind them. A portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.

Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. In the foreground, a boy is eating cotton candy, and in the background a Ferris wheel and a portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium are visible.

Photograph of people walking at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. In the background there are four aerial cable cars, a Ferris wheel, and the Cotton Bowl stadium.

Photograph of people walking the grounds at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. An ice cream stand is visible in the foreground; a Ferris whee and a portion of the Cotton Bowl are visible in the background.

Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. There are several types of amusement rides visible in the background, including an aerial cable car.

Letter from someone at Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Presumably, a copy of a publication was sent to Houston. It asks if Houston knows of a church with a statue of St. Martin. Though it has been signed at the bottom, the name is difficult to read with certainty.

Letter from Mary Duren, executive director of the Texas Composers Forum, to project director of the Performance Assistance Grants organization. She writes to send a check and a Report Form that needs to be sent back to the Forum.

Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He thanks him for his call and apologizes for not attending one of his plays, as he was busy with events relating to the San Antonio Symphony.

Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice discussing the use of funds to host an expensive gala at the upcoming National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The Spokane, Washington chapter has collected a $1,200 member assessment under threat of expulsion from Links. Langford has enclosed the check but would like the area and national directors to reconsider the intended use of these funds. She and other members of the Spokane chapter believe it is inappropriate to hold a lavish party at the National Assembly during an economic recession that is taking a toll on so many Americans, and particularly on black families.

Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Higgins reminds them that all active members must pay the $60 assessment. The proceeds of these assessments will be used to host a gala night at the upcoming national assembly in Dallas, Texas. Also, some members will be asked to serve on planning committees; members are free to volunteer for committee service as well. Includes highlighted passages.

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.

Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.

Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.

Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.

Chapter report to the area conference of the Links, Inc. by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The report lists current officers and officers elect. Handwritten notes are included.

Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1990-1992. It was presented to the 28th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme of this year's conference is "Cherishing the Past, Cultivating the Present, Creating the Future."

Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn expressing regret that members of the Dallas chapter of The Links, Inc. cannot travel to San Antonio for an African-American arts exhibit, which is sponsored, in part, by the San Antonio chapter of Links. She congratulates the San Antonio chapter for its work in bringing the exhibit to Texas.