[Letter from Julia B. Smith to Western Area Chapter Presidents - March 4, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Julia B. Smith to Western Area Chapter Presidents - March 4, 1974]

Letter from Julia B. Smith to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. in the western United States asking chapters to poll their members about a possible increase in member fees to finance round-trip transportation for area directors to Washington, D.C. Smith is opposed to the fee increase because she believes the Links' national treasury should pay for the transportation from its fund balance.
Date: March 4, 1974
Creator: Smith, Julia B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alyce P. Bledsoe to Chapter Chairperson, Freedom and the Arts - March 5, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Alyce P. Bledsoe to Chapter Chairperson, Freedom and the Arts - March 5, 1979]

Letter from Alyce P. Bledsoe to Links' chapter chairpersons for Freedom and the Arts in the western United States. She would like to receive annual reports of chapter activities soon. Also, they have chosen this year's theme for Freedom and the Arts: "The Arts Are Where You Are."
Date: March 5, 1979
Creator: Bledsoe, Alyce P.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to Links - December 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to Links - December 1978]

Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to members of The Links, Inc. Purnell is thankful for members' contributions, and, in that vein, she is sharing a brief article from The Morning Advocate, a Baton Rouge newspaper, about the recent philanthropic activities of Links. Also includes a photocopy of the article.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program Emphases for The Umbrella Project - National Trends, Services to Youth, Fine Arts] (open access)

[Program Emphases for The Umbrella Project - National Trends, Services to Youth, Fine Arts]

Document outlining the goals and objectives of the San Antonio chapter of Links, Inc. for The Umbrella Program. The program was implemented from 1979 to 1981 and addressed national trends, international trends, services to youth, and fine arts.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Program Coordinators to Program Chairman] (open access)

[Letter from Program Coordinators to Program Chairman]

Letter from Anna Harris and Brenda Anderson, program coordinators for The Umbrella Project, to the Program Chairman. The letter outlines information to be collected from groups.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing and flowchart for Umbrella Focus and Creative Arts Programs]

Umbrella flowchart for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The flowchart is drawn by hand and focuses attention on creative arts programs.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Outline of The Umbrella Program] (open access)

[Outline of The Umbrella Program]

Outline of The Umbrella Program, a project created by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc and the Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation Creative Arts Program. The document includes information about program emphases, goals, project objectives, and a tentative calendar.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proposal for Children's Village Day Care] (open access)

[Proposal for Children's Village Day Care]

Proposal for use of The Umbrella Program by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. in Children's Village Day Care. The proposal is in outline form and includes information in regard to background, Link involvement, satisfying national program areas, and specific involvement.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Children's Village Program Statement] (open access)

[Children's Village Program Statement]

Program statement for Children's Village Day Care Center. The statement includes information in regard to center hours, activities, meal service, fees, and holidays.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expectations of Children's Village Day Care Center] (open access)

[Expectations of Children's Village Day Care Center]

Document exploring the policies and philosophies of Children's Village Day Care Center. Children's Village was supported by The Umbrella Project, a program which focused on alleviating mental health issues through various means.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary of The Umbrella Program for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Summary of The Umbrella Program for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.]

Document regarding The Umbrella Project's relationship with Children's Village Day Care Center and its focus on mental health issues. The document includes a flowchart illustration of an umbrella.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated, Freedom and the Arts, July 1979 (open access)

The Links, Incorporated, Freedom and the Arts, July 1979

Presented at the 24th Western Area Conference, this booklet contains reports of chapter activities of the Western Area division related to the arts, service to youth, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "The Arts Are Where You Are."
Date: July 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - March 1970] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - March 1970]

Report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for March 1970. The chapter will partner with the Citizens Committee for Action Development Corporation to provide tutoring, mentoring, and education on drug and alcohol abuse.
Date: March 1970
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - October 1973] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - October 1973]

Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for October 19, 1973. The chapter will initiate a program to identify and showcase the talents of local youth who are involved in the fine arts.
Date: October 19, 1973
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - January 1976] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - January 1976]

Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. submitted on January 18, 1976. Further discussion is necessary to choose a permanent project for the chapter. During the recent holiday season, the chapter presented a food basket, a turkey, toys, clothing, and a check for $50 to lower-income families and students.
Date: January 18, 1976
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - February 1976] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - February 1976]

Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for February 8, 1976. The committee recommends that the chapter focus on pre-school education and host an Easter party for low-income children.
Date: February 8, 1976
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - November 1976] (open access)

[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
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - October 1977] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - October 1977]

Report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for October 18, 1977. The committee has decided upon three projects to recommend to the chapter: 1) an awards program for middle school and high school students, 2) a scholarship program to provide a high school graduate with financial assistance and mentoring in college, and 3) a resource bank of knowledgeable community members.
Date: October 18, 1977
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - August 1979] (open access)

[Status Report: Services to Youth Committee - August 1979]

Handwritten report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for August 21, 1979. The committee recommends that the chapter partner with local schools, social agencies, YMCA, YWCA, and Boy's Club to provide lessons on hygiene, etiquette, and culture to at-risk youth.
Date: August 21, 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Arts Committee - September 1975] (open access)

[Status Report: Arts Committee - September 1975]

Report for the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for September 21, 1975. The committee discussed the possibility of applying for grants, purchasing artwork for display, and sponsoring a prize for local student artists.
Date: September 21, 1975
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History