[Letter from James W. Francis and A. R. Nelson to Doris Horne - November 18, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Francis and A. R. Nelson to Doris Horne - November 18, 1965]

Letter from Beryl Francis and Wilhelmina Nelson to Doris Horne requesting financial support for the YWCA. The San Antonio YWCA is raising funds to renovate its Pine Street Building, which has historically served African-Americans, and is soliciting funds from civic groups, including the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: November 18, 1965
Creator: Francis, Beryl & Nelson, Wilhelmina
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - November 10, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - November 10, 1965]

Letter from Doris Horne to James Spaights confirming that he will play at a concert hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. They have agreed to hold the concert on March 27, 1966, and she has enclosed a check for $100 to validate the contract. Per their contract, the chapter will pay him another $200 at a later date.
Date: November 10, 1965
Creator: Horne, Doris
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - October 25, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - October 25, 1965]

Letter from Doris Horne to James Spaights confirming that he will play at a concert hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Spaights provided an acceptable contract to play the concert, but it stated the date incorrectly. The chapter would like to hold the concert on March 28, 1966. If Spaights sends the chapter a contract with the corrected date, they will sign it and forward him the binder fee.
Date: October 25, 1965
Creator: Horne, Doris
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
National Links, Inc. Newsletter to All Chapter Presidents: Report from Your Executive Council - October 1965 (open access)

National Links, Inc. Newsletter to All Chapter Presidents: Report from Your Executive Council - October 1965

This newsletter is a publication of the national office of The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains a letter from the president as well as information about the national assembly, finances, service programs, The Links Creed, and fundraising and support efforts for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Date: October 1965
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference] (open access)

[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference]

Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference] (open access)

[Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference]

Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants] (open access)

[Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants]

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.
Date: May 30, 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for 10th Western Area Conference] (open access)

[Program for 10th Western Area Conference]

Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1961 Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait]

Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear formal attire and are grouped into two rows. Living room furniture and decor can be seen around them.
Date: 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963] (open access)

[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963]

Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1962-1963. For the first time, the chapter embarked on a full-scale project to introduce selected local students to the fine arts through cultural events programs, which included visits to the symphony, opera, musicals, and art galleries. Both the students involved and school principals were supportive of the program and felt it was a great success. The committee recommends that the program be renewed for a second year.
Date: 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965] (open access)

[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965]

Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1964-1965. The committee sponsored six cultural events for local students. Includes notes about chapter expenses and student attendance at these events.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank outline] (open access)

[Blank outline]

Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.] (open access)

[A Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.]

Brief history of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten and later photocopied, the document discusses the organization's beginnings and involvement in social outreach programs to disadvantaged youth spearheaded by women of color. An early writing in the organization's history, it discusses events between 1960 and 1964.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. and its Programs] (open access)

[Brief History of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. and its Programs]

Brief history of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The document discusses the organization's beginnings and involvement in social outreach programs to disadvantaged youth spearheaded by women of color. An early writing in the organization's history, it discusses events between 1960 and 1964.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait During Formal Event]

Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear elegant formal attire and stand in a long row. A cloth-covered table with cut-out lace trim is in the middle. A large punch bowl, a floral arrangement, candles, and stacked dishes have been placed on top.
Date: 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated] (open access)

[Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated]

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.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Drafts of letters promoting a series of fine arts seminars for students] (open access)

[Drafts of letters promoting a series of fine arts seminars for students]

Drafts of letters by Vernis Hudgins to prospective participants in a series of seminars sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to educate local students about the fine arts. The first letter is addressed to school principals and asks them to read an enclosed letter to students. The second letter invites students to attend the seminar series and is the one to be read by the principals. There is also a list of six principals who should receive these letters. Includes handwritten corrections.
Date: October 1964
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expense Report for Nassau Beach Hotel Trip] (open access)

[Expense Report for Nassau Beach Hotel Trip]

Expense report written by Vernis Hudgins of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. It provides an inventory of expenses for a trip taken to the Nassau Beach Hotel.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expenses for Delegate to Area Conference in Ft. Worth] (open access)

[Expenses for Delegate to Area Conference in Ft. Worth]

Note written on stenography paper regarding expenses for a delegate to the area conference in Fort Worth.
Date: June 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Report on The National Projects Committee] (open access)

[First Report on The National Projects Committee]

First report on the National Projects Committee written by Alma K. Inge, general chairman of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The report discusses phase I and II of a cultural and arts outreach program at the local level. It includes seminars on music, drama, painting, and sculpture.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Venis Hudgins - November 22, 1964] (open access)

[Form letter from Venis Hudgins - November 22, 1964]

Form letter from Vernis Hudgins thanking recipients for participating in a seminar about dance hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Recipients are invited to attend future seminars on drama and charm.
Date: November 22, 1964
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Aaronetta Pierce - December 2, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Aaronetta Pierce - December 2, 1965]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Aaronetta Pierce. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on dance at a local school.
Date: December 2, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Charlotte Collins - December 2, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Charlotte Collins - December 2, 1965]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Charlotte Collins. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on drama at a local school given her past participation as a student.
Date: December 2, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Christine Meade - March 19, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Christine Meade - March 19, 1966]

Letter from Alma K. Inge of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., to Link member Christine Meade. She writes to inform her that they will be unable to send a delegate to the Western Area Conference in California due to preoccupations with their "Fine Arts for Freedom" program and an upcoming concert.
Date: March 19, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History