[Letter from William P. Burns to Barbara Lawrence - December 6, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from William P. Burns to Barbara Lawrence - December 6, 1996]

Letter from William P. Burns to Barbara Lawrence thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for donating blankets to the SAMM Center's "Blankets of Hope" project to minister to the homeless.
Date: December 6, 1996
Creator: Burns, William P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joyce H. Coleman to Barbara Lawrence - December 9, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Joyce H. Coleman to Barbara Lawrence - December 9, 1996]

Letter from Joyce H. Coleman to Barbara Lawrence thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for donating blankets to Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. to provide at their women's shelter.
Date: December 9, 1996
Creator: Coleman, Joyce H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to the Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. announcing the death of Jacqueline J. Robinson of the Arlington chapter. Details about the funeral, memorial service, and expressions of sympathy are provided.
Date: November 11, 1996
Creator: Douglass, Mary P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass - April 24, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass - April 24, 1996]

Letter from Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass stating that the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. is a "fully paid Golden Heritage Member" of the San Antonio Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She has enclosed a letter from the San Antonio Branch confirming their membership.
Date: April 24, 1996
Creator: Lawrence, Barbara A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Resolution for Link Lucile F. Mitchell] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Resolution for Link Lucile F. Mitchell]

Resolution issued by Barbara A. Lawrence, president of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc., to friends and family of chapter member Lucile F. Mitchell upon her death. Members wish to express their sympathy to Mitchell's friends and family and remember her as a compassionate person dedicated to service.
Date: August 23, 1996
Creator: Lawrence, Barbara A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
1994-1996 Biennium Report: The Links, Incorporated (open access)

1994-1996 Biennium Report: The Links, Incorporated

This booklet is a report on the activities at the national level organization of The Links, Inc. from 1994-1996. It includes information about the organization's national and international services, youth outreach, and arts initiatives as well as financial statements. The Links, Inc. is located in the United States and headquartered in Washington D.C.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Links National Headquarters to Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence - May 01, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Links National Headquarters to Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence - May 01, 1996]

Letter from the National Headquarters of The Links, Inc. to Barbara A. Lawrence requesting that six members of the San Antonio chapter pay their membership dues and fees by June 1, 1996. Includes handwritten notes.
Date: May 1, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 5, January 1996 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 5, January 1996

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc. This particular issue also includes information about the 50th anniversary celebrations to be held at the 30th National Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana. It also contains a special insert, which is an open letter from the national president addressing member concerns about meeting in New Orleans after Louisiana Governor Mike Foster ended affirmative action in the state.
Date: January 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 6, May 1996 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 6, May 1996

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc. This particular issue also contains information about the 50th anniversary celebrations to be held at the 30th National Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Date: May 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 7, September 1996 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 7, September 1996

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc. This particular issue contains much information about the events of the recent 30th National Assembly.
Date: September 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud - June 7, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud - June 7, 1996]

Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud discussing the recommendations of The Links Affirmative Action Task Force in response to Governor Mike Foster's announced intent to repeal affirmative action legislation in Louisiana and a voter referendum to repeal affirmative action in California.
Date: June 7, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journal, Volume 10 (open access)

The Journal, Volume 10

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996 (open access)

Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996

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 1994-1996. It was presented to the 30th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's assembly is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996 (open access)

Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996

This booklet contains a program of events and committee membership lists for the 30th National Assembly of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996 (open access)

The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996

This book collects announcements from local chapters, members, and friends of The Links, Inc. in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national organization. The book was presented on the occasion of the 30th National Assembly, and the theme for the conference was "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1996-1997 Program Facets] (open access)

[1996-1997 Program Facets]

Document listing chairmen of various program facets, including services to youth, national trends, international trends, and the arts.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[50th Anniversary of Links, Inc.] (open access)

[50th Anniversary of Links, Inc.]

Flyer advertising the 50th anniversary celebration of Links, Inc. An illustration of two children holding hands appears at the center of the page.
Date: July 11, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award]

Photograph of a young unidentified woman accepting an award at the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The woman is shaking hands with her presenter, a short-haired, smiling woman with a long-sleeve navy dress and gold jewelry. With their free hands, they are each holding a part of the scholarship document. Standing behind a wooden podium, they also appear to be posing for a second picture being taken off camera to the left. Hanging party streamers, framed art, and a cloth-covered table can be seen around them.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Adult Man and Women at Service to Youth Award Program]

Photograph of four unidentified standing, smiling adults, stopping to take a picture during the Service to Youth Award Program, an event held to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. The man on the far left wears a dark navy suit and red tie. The women wear formal attire in neutral colors, with the exception of the woman third from the left, who wears a bold floral print dress, belted at the waist. Several chairs, wooden windows, and one of the presenters at the event (cropped out of the photograph) can be seen around the room.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Adults and Young Boy in Gates Elementary Classroom]

Photograph of several adults and one young boy, gathered together for a group picture inside one of the classrooms of Gates Elementary. The boy, who stands in the middle, is holding a book. In the back, a green chalkboard runs the width of the right wall. Accompanying information indicates photograph was taken during a book illustrator activity for the National Trends and Services program of the Links organization.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Adults and Young Boy in Gates Elementary Classroom During Fall Semester]

Photograph of several adults and one young boy, gathered together for a group picture inside one of the classrooms of Gates Elementary. The boy, who stands in the middle, is holding a book. In the back, a green chalkboard runs the width of the right wall. A scarecrow, pumpkin, and autumn decorations have been placed in the room. Accompanying information indicates photograph was taken during a book illustrator activity for the National Trends and Services program of the Links organization.
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1996] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1996]

Agenda for the April 21, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business. Included with the agenda is a list of the chapter's correspondence.
Date: April 21, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 18, 1996] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 18, 1996]

Agenda for the February 18, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business. Includes a list of the chapter's correspondence.
Date: February 18, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 21, 1996] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 21, 1996]

Agenda for the January 21, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business. Also includes a list of the chapter's correspondence.
Date: January 21, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History