Proposed calendar of events for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1986-1987. Events include activities at Martin Luther King Middle School, an arts exhibition, workshops, and substance abuse prevention efforts.

This report from the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. details plans for a banner contest at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme for the contest is "Living the Dream -- A Call for a Celebration of Freedom and Justice for Everyone -- Let Freedom Ring." These plans contain participation guidelines, judging criteria, deadlines, and program objectives.

Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for November 5, 1986. The chapter has been successfully implementing a life skills and substance abuse prevention program at Martin Luther King Middle School.

Booklet of information regarding emergency phone numbers, health and wellness, family, and education in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified group of young girls drawing in preparation for a poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. Markers, pencils, and other utensils have been placed for their aid. Cash register in the back, long rows of tables, and a food table would indicate the students were placed in their cafeteria. Accompanying information indicates the contest was held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.

Photograph of an unidentified young man delivering a speech at Martin Luther King Middle School in San Antonio, Texas. Speaking from a microphone set atop a wooden podium, he wears a black suit and what looks to be a paisley tie. A set of carpeted stairs, a flag, and tall curtains behind him would indicate that the photograph was taken at the school's auditorium. A white and green banner with the text "San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc." can be seen hanging on the curtains.

Photograph of an unidentified group of young boys writing and drawing on large posters at Martin Luther King Middle School. They are variously seated at orange chairs along rows of tables, and look heavily concentrated on the task before them. Drawers and posters can be seen in the back. Accompanying information notes that the event was a poster art contest held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.

Photograph of three student submissions for a poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. They have been placed on two tables. Orange chairs can be seen pulled up under them. Colored pencil and graphite appear to have been used. The most visible of the three, in the middle, bears Dr. King's profile and a stylized backdrop of the Washington Monument. Accompanying information indicates the contest was held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.

Photograph of two student submissions for a poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. They have been placed on two tables. Orange chairs can be seen pulled up under them. The posters have been decorated and drawn with appropriated photographs of Dr. King and textual references. Accompanying information indicates the contest was held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.

The Western Area Communicator is a quarterly publication of local chapters of The Links, Inc., located in the western United States. It contains letters from the area director as well as chapter reports, financial statements, rosters, member updates, officer information, conference announcements, and other news related to the organization's service and personal development activities.

Informational packet regarding careers and employment. The packet includes activity and informational sheets regarding employment. Cartoon figures demonstrating various careers appear on the front cover.

Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Robert Herd of the Coats & Clark Thread Company thanking them for donating sixty sewing kits to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in celebration of their 25th anniversary.

Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to The Groos National Bank thanking them for their financial contributions to the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.

Letter from Margaret Winn, Vernis Hudgins, and Clarice Jackson to Ed Glosson, the editor and publisher of the San Antonio Register, thanking him for his newspaper's coverage of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.

Agenda for the January 18, 1986 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.

Handwritten accounting records for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. related to expenses from their 25th anniversary celebration.

Memorandum from Sara E. Butler to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that the proposed budget for fiscal years 1986-1988 is enclosed. Delegates to the national assembly should bring their copies of the budget with them.

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 Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. describing the dues that new members must pay upon their initiation to the organization. All dues are required unless otherwise stated, and directions are given for submitting them.

Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Michael Williams of Champale, Inc. thanking them for underwriting half of the food costs at a reception celebrating the 25th anniversary of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. The upper left corner of the letter has been cut out.

Notice for the February 19, 1986 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Among the items for discussion are thank you notes, photographs, and a check. Members are advised to bring the resumes of prospective members with them.

Report for the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for February 19, 1986. The committee is considering ways to partner with other committees to present workshops and events that educate local youth about the dangers of substance abuse.

Flyer outlining guidelines for a poster contest hosted during Drug Prevention and Education Week at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. The poster contest occurred from March 10th, 1986 to March 14th, 1986.

Letter from Margaret Winn to Dorothea W. Brown about Edwina Murphy's membership in the The Links, Inc. Murphy was formerly a member of Brown's Austin chapter of The Links, Inc. but later transferred to Winn's San Antonio chapter. Murphy is now returning to the Austin chapter, and the San Antonio chapter will miss her deeply.