Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, September 1986 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, September 1986

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc.
Date: September 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 2, January 1987 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 2, January 1987

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc.
Date: January 1987
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 5, October 1988 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 5, October 1988

Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc. This particular issue contains a memorial tribute to Sarah Strickland Scott.
Date: October 1988
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to All Chapters of The Links, Inc. - January 8, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to All Chapters of The Links, Inc. - January 8, 1982]

Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to all chapters of The Links, Inc. inviting members to attend a gathering of the heads of the 14 largest organizations for black women in the United States. The Links are hosting the conference in Washington D.C. and all members are invited to attend. Barbara Bush will be the featured speaker at a luncheon. Includes registration form.
Date: January 8, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Flavia Walton to Chapter Presidents and All Links Members - March 16, 1987] (open access)

[Memorandum from Flavia Walton to Chapter Presidents and All Links Members - March 16, 1987]

Memorandum from Flavia Walton to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing current business related to the organization's youth services. They are co-sponsoring "A National Conference on Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Black Communities", promoting recent issues of the magazine Science Weekly that deal with drug and alcohol abuse, and partnering with Science Weekly to sponsor a national poster contest.
Date: March 16, 1987
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan - October 14, 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan - October 14, 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Douglass is responding to an inquiry about the price of group pictures, which are $15 each.
Date: October 14, 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - February 1987] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - February 1987]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. requesting chapters to complete required reports and submit membership dues.
Date: February 1987
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing current business and requesting required paperwork from chapters. Among the items discussed are information about the national assembly, submission of dues, reports, surveys, important dates, and membership guidelines and deadlines.
Date: January 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 1986]

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.
Date: February 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents, Members, Executive Council, and Past Presidents - September 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents, Members, Executive Council, and Past Presidents - September 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents, members, executive council, and past presidents of The Links, Inc. discussing national business and requesting the completion of forms. Includes amendments to the bylaws of Links and The Links Foundation and order forms for audio and video cassettes produced by the organization. Includes handwritten notes.
Date: September 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Regina Frazier to Chapter Presidents and Members - November 11, 1989] (open access)

[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
[Memorandum from Sara E. Butler to Chapter Presidents - January 22, 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Sara E. Butler to Chapter Presidents - January 22, 1986]

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.
Date: January 22, 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History