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[Information about White House Fellowships] (open access)

[Information about White House Fellowships]

Information about the White House Fellowships program, which provides talented American citizens in the early years of their careers the opportunity to serve as assistants to Cabinet secretaries and senior White House staff members.
Date: 198?
Creator: President’s Commission on White House Fellowships (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. providing information about the upcoming national assembly, candidates for national office, and guidelines for processing new members.
Date: 198?
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promotional Material for "When Rocks Dance" by Elizabeth Nunez-Harrell] (open access)

[Promotional Material for "When Rocks Dance" by Elizabeth Nunez-Harrell]

Promotional material for the novel "When Rocks Dance" by Elizabeth Nunez-Harrell. "When Rocks Dance" is a debut novel about Marina Heathrow, a biracial woman living on Trinidad in the early twentieth century. A brief biography of the novel's author, Elizabeth Nunez-Harrell, is also provided.
Date: 198?
Creator: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links Incorporated National and International Trends and Services: Projections for 1973-1974 (open access)

The Links Incorporated National and International Trends and Services: Projections for 1973-1974

List of goals and priorities for national and international projects and programs for The Links, Inc. in 1973-1974. Among their goals are supporting the United Nations, supporting the African-American Institute, assisting and advocating for senior citizens, and promoting businesses owned by minority women.
Date: 1973~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dr. Helen G. Edmonds - 1974] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dr. Helen G. Edmonds - 1974]

Memorandum from Helen G. Edmonds listing all of The Links, Inc. programs related to National and International Trends and Services. National programs include citizenship, environment concerns, health and manpower, housing, minority businesses, re-tooling women, senior citizens, and the women-power commission. International programs include U.S. foreign policy, the United Nations Association of U.S.A., Human Rights Day, and world affairs.
Date: 1974~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Pauline Ellison to All Link Chapter Presidents and Members - September 6, 1974] (open access)

[Memorandum from Pauline Ellison to All Link Chapter Presidents and Members - September 6, 1974]

Memorandum from Pauline Ellison to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. encouraging members to remain committed to the organization. Also, member Vivian Beamon recently passed away and her service to Links is an inspiration for them all.
Date: September 6, 1974
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Links National Headquarters to All Chapter Presidents - December 20, 1978] (open access)

[Memorandum from Links National Headquarters to All Chapter Presidents - December 20, 1978]

Memorandum from the national headquarters of The Links, Inc. to chapter presidents requesting that all chapters complete and submit several administrative documents. Includes a form inventory and official request for forms as well as a blank membership roster form.
Date: December 20, 1978
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - April 1980] (open access)

[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - April 1980]

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.
Date: April 1980
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - May 1, 1980] (open access)

[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - May 1, 1980]

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.
Date: May 1, 1980
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to Chapters and the Executive Council of The Links, Incorporated - January 29, 1981] (open access)

[Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to Chapters and the Executive Council of The Links, Incorporated - January 29, 1981]

Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to the chapters and executive council of The Links, Inc. stating that the organization has expanded its youth services to include issues related to juvenile justice and delinquency. She asks that all chapters appoint a member to monitor juvenile justice issues in their cities. Includes a policy statement on youth services.
Date: January 29, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone - October 5, 1981] (open access)

[Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone - October 5, 1981]

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.
Date: October 5, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Zola Boone to Special Committee - October 19, 1981] (open access)

[Memorandum from Zola Boone to Special Committee - October 19, 1981]

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.
Date: October 19, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Zola Boone to All Members of The Links, Incorporated - November 13, 1981] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from National Headquarters to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from National Headquarters to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1982]

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.
Date: January 1982
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to Members of the Executive Council - January 8, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to Members of the Executive Council - January 8, 1982]

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.
Date: January 8, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Special Committee on Housing to the Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and Members - February 24, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Special Committee on Housing to the Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and Members - February 24, 1982]

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.
Date: February 4, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc. Special Committee on Housing.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Special Committee on Housing to the Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and Members - March 24, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Special Committee on Housing to the Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and Members - March 24, 1982]

Memorandum from The Links, Inc.'s Special Committee on Housing to their executive council, chapter presidents and members thanking them for returning survey forms about the possibility of purchasing property to house their national headquarters. The majority of respondents supported purchasing property in Washington D.C., but there was no consensus about funding sources. The Finance Committee has received the members' recommendations and will use them to inform their final decision about funding.
Date: March 24, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc. Special Committee on Housing.
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Through the Door in '84": Fact Sheet on Purchase of National Headquarters (open access)

"Through the Door in '84": Fact Sheet on Purchase of National Headquarters

Informational pamphlet about the decision of The Links, Inc. to purchase a building to house their national headquarters.
Date: 1984~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Executive Council Extends Deadline for Late Payment on Housing Assessment (open access)

Executive Council Extends Deadline for Late Payment on Housing Assessment

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.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter documentation requested by the national office of The Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Chapter documentation requested by the national office of The Links, Inc.]

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.
Date: 1985-08~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - August 22, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - August 22, 1985]

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.
Date: August 22, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to Chapter Presidents - September 2, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to Chapter Presidents - September 2, 1985]

Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. inviting chapters to place an advertisement in a souvenir booklet being published in honor of the dedication of the new national headquarters building. Includes details of the requirements for advertisements.
Date: September 2, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and All Links Members - September 9, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and All Links Members - September 9, 1985]

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.
Date: September 9, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - September 13, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - September 13, 1985]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that she has enclosed a copy of the Program Manual.
Date: September 13, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History