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[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988]
Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to thank him for a previous letter and best wishes on two of Houston's plays - A'Lelia and Driving Wheel.
Date:
November 11, 1988
Creator:
Angelou, Maya
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986]
Letter, Christmas card, and photograph from Bruce to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. In his letter, he writes that it was great to see him perform. In the card, he discusses seeing Karen Finley perform on stage and making gingerbread houses to bring to an AIDS ward. In this same card, he has also included a photograph of (presumably) himself wearing a Santa Claus hat and embracing three large dogs. Behind him, on a wooden drawer, two colorful gingerbread houses have been placed.
Date:
November 3, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to the United States Justice Department - November 8, 1979]
Letter from Mario Marcel Salas of the Black Coalition on Mass Media to the Civil Rights Division of the United States Justice Department. He writes with an urgent tone, as word has spread of a possible march by the Ku Klux Klan. A radio personality, a city councilman, and an organization protesting a housing project have all been linked to the event. Fears of Klan members carrying weapons and enacting violence pose additional threats.
Date:
November 8, 1979
Creator:
Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Agenda for November Meeting]
November meeting agenda for Black Coalition on Mass Media. Four tasks are listed, and three additional ones have been hand-written at the bottom of the page.
Date:
November 29, 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willard R. Nichols to Mario Marcel Salas - November 26, 1979]
Letter from Willard R. Nichols, acting chief of the Cable Television Bureau, to Mario Marcel Salas, chairperson of the Black Coalition on Mass Media. He regrets to inform him that he's unable to provide him with the services of Ms. Cynthia Ward Jeffries.
Date:
November 26, 1979
Creator:
Nichols, Willard R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Ann H. Engelhart - November 7, 1985]
Letter from Margaret Winn to Ann H. Engelhart explaining why the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. will not participate in a conference hosted by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Although the chapter believes the council serves a critical purpose in focusing on international affairs, it regrets that it cannot give its full support to any discussion of international current affairs that does not address South Africa's policy of apartheid.
Date:
November 7, 1985
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey - November 15, 1986]
Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey thanking Saks Fifth Avenue for its donation to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Winn provides background information about both the national organization and the San Antonio chapter.
Date:
November 15, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn - November 17, 1986]
Letter from Margaret Winn requesting a donation of school supplies for a drug and alcohol education program sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date:
November 17, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn and Shawnta Davis to Faculty and Staff - November 20, 1986]
Letter from Margaret Winn and Shawnta Davis inviting the faculty and staff of a school to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. The San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. and the Martin Luther King Council are hosting the event.
Date:
November 20, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Parents - November 20, 1986]
Letter from Margaret Winn inviting parents and their children to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a poster contest after the workshop. The workshop and contest are sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. There is a form at the bottom of the letter that parents should complete and return. Also included with the letter are the rules for the contest and a handwritten report about the workshop and contest completed after the event.
Date:
November 20, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Poster Art Contest]
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.
Date:
November 20, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
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]
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 Joan Parmenter to Barbara Lawrence - November 22, 1996]
Memorandum from Joan Parmenter to Barbara Lawrence confirming an order of blankets for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. More blankets are available through The Links' National Headquarters for a price of $10.00 per blanket.
Date:
November 22, 1996
Creator:
Parmenter, Joan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwina Gray Higgins to Sister Links - November 20, 1989]
Letter from Edwina Gray Higgins to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States explaining the decision to finance a gala at the National Assembly with a mandatory assessment of $60 from each member in the Western Area. Includes a photocopy of a political cartoon by Jimmy Margulies from The Houston Post.
Date:
November 20, 1989
Creator:
Higgins, Edwina Gray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Zola Boone to All Members of The Links, Incorporated - November 13, 1981]
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.
Date:
November 13, 1981
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Links Chapter Presidents and Members - November 1993]
Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing hotel accommodations for the 29th National Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky.
Date:
November 1993
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Regina Frazier to Chapter Presidents and Members - November 11, 1989]
Memorandum from Regina Frazier to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. reporting corrections to errors made in the Manual of Procedures. Also, a memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members providing details about registration and accommodations for the upcoming national assembly.
Date:
November 1989
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]
Program for Project LEAD: Reflections on Dr. Martin King, Jr. Mini Workshop and Poster Contest. The workshop occurred on November 25th, 1986.
Date:
November 25, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poster Art Contest]
Flyer regarding a poster art contest hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. Poster entries were due by December 2nd, 1986.
Date:
November 25, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey]
Letter from Margaret Winn, President of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Mrs. Doe Bailey, Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue donated $250 to the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.
Date:
November 15, 1986
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to a party on December 7, 1985, hosted by Wejay and Mamie Bundara]
Invitation to a party hosted by Wejay and Mamie Bundara in their home on December 7, 1985. The card has a holiday theme of cardinals and holly. It reads, "Mame and Wejay invite you to enjoy an evening of food and fun in their home."
Date:
1985-11~
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on November 23, 1985]
Notice for the November 23, 1985 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. At this meeting, members must indicate whether they intend to attend an informal dinner on December 6, 1985.
Date:
November 8, 1985
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Joan H. Duncan to Services to Youth Committee Members - November 21, 1989]
Memorandum from Joan Duncan to Services to Youth Committee members in the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. about implementing a mentoring and role model program at Phyllis Wheatley and Martin Luther King Middle Schools.
Date:
November 21, 1989
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - November 1976]
Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for November 21, 1976. The committee is continuing to work to develop a project with the Head Start program in San Antonio. They will also sponsor food baskets for low-income families during the upcoming holiday season.
Date:
November 21, 1976
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History