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[Appeal for SantosCoy and Phillips Murder Investigation by OUED] (open access)

[Appeal for SantosCoy and Phillips Murder Investigation by OUED]

Two-page word document by Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) calling for the suspension of officer James Cammack and an indictment of murder for Hector SantosCoy. SantosCoy, as well as Bobby Jo Philllps thirteen years prior, were both killed by the officer in question. The efforts of the OUED is one in a string of attempts to end police brutality targeted towards racial minorities in San Antonio.
Date: December 19, 1981
Creator: Organizations United for Eastside Development
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cajun Country]

Photograph of Cajun Country at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. On the left, the area is labeled with a sign on the grass that says, "Cajun Country." In the foreground and wrapping around the area is a pond. In the background, festival booths are lined up with canopies covering them.
Date: [1981-08-06..1981-08-09]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred Castellano, Edward R. Day, Keith L. Charlton to John Saunders - March 23, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred Castellano, Edward R. Day, Keith L. Charlton to John Saunders - March 23, 1981]

Letter from Alfred Castellano, Edward R. Day, and Keith L. Charlton Jr. to John Saunders at Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED). The men are writing in response to a complaint filed by OUED concerning an unnamed indiscretion by an EMS Technician. They inform Mr. Saunders that proper action has been taken and that further recommendations were given to the Fire Chief.
Date: March 23, 1981
Creator: Castellano, Alfred; Day, Edward R. & Charlton, Keith L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill M. White to John Sanders - September 22, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Bill M. White to John Sanders - September 22, 1981]

Letter from Bill M. White, criminal district attorney from San Antonio, to John Sanders, president of Organizations United for Eastside Development. The letter is a confirmation that a proper course of action is in the works in regards to an incident mentioned by Mr. Sanders in a previous letter. It would seem that the incident had something to do with a mass riot and possible violent attacks.
Date: September 22, 1981
Creator: White, Bill M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dolly D. Adams to Sister Links - July 24, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Dolly D. Adams to Sister Links - July 24, 1981]

Letter from Dolly D. Adams to members of The Links, Inc. asking Links chapters to consider allocating funds in their annual budgets to support the African Water Wells Project.
Date: July 24, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Linda Koulisis - July 25, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Linda Koulisis - July 25, 1981]

Letter from Linda Koulisis, production manager of the Magic Theatre in San Francisco, on behalf of Sterling Houston. She is writing a letter of recommendation for the playwright, whom she praises in the short letter.
Date: July 25, 1981
Creator: Koulisis, Linda
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lou Nelle Sutton to John Sanders - August 28, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Lou Nelle Sutton to John Sanders - August 28, 1981]

Letter from Lou Nelle Sutton from the House of Representatives to John Sanders, president of Organizations United for Eastside and Development. She thanks him for his concern over a plaque that bore her name and the names of board members in the Bexar County Cancer Center.
Date: August 28, 1981
Creator: Sutton, G. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from OUED to Cilvil Rights Division Director - March 7, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from OUED to Cilvil Rights Division Director - March 7, 1981]

Letter from the Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) to the Civil Rights Division Director at the United States Department of Justice. The OUED was prompted to write the letter after their president, John H. Sanders Jr., was accused of communist leanings. The letter is sent to the Department of Justice to inquire on the specious statement, which they believe is meant to discredit their civil rights advocacy efforts.
Date: March 7, 1981
Creator: Organizations United for Eastside Development
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from OUED to Danny Garcia - February 7, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from OUED to Danny Garcia - February 7, 1981]

Letter from Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) to Danny Garcia, staff writer at San Antonio Light. They are writing to ask for a formal retraction on a statement written by Mr. Garcia, quoting T. C. Calvert as the founder of their organization. They claim OUED was founded by multiple individuals, contrary to Mr. Calvert's quote.
Date: February 7, 1981
Creator: Organizations United for Eastside Development
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Western Area Director Bobbie Whitehead to All Western Area Links - July 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Western Area Director Bobbie Whitehead to All Western Area Links - July 1981]

Letter from Bobbie Whitehead to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States discussing her plans and vision for the Western Area. Whitehead outlines six objectives the area: organizational awareness, membership expansion, program refinement, managing chapter concerns, enhancement of the Link image, and chapter stability.
Date: July 1981
Creator: Whitehead, Bobbie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 9, July 1981 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 9, July 1981

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: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 10, December 1981 (open access)

Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 10, December 1981

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: December 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 10, December 1981] (open access)

[Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 10, December 1981]

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 copy is missing p. 1, 2, 7, and 8 and includes handwritten notes.
Date: December 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Invitation to Salute to Youth - 1981] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Invitation to Salute to Youth - 1981]

Invitation to attend an awards presentation and dance recital sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in honor of local youths. The awards ceremony will occur on June 14, 1981.
Date: 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Note about chapter funds and scholarships - October 1981] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Note about chapter funds and scholarships - October 1981]

Handwritten note from October 1, 1981 about the funds of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. The chapter decided to transfer funds into its university savings account in order to provide students with scholarships.
Date: October 1, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated, Western Area Historical Facts, 1954-1981 (open access)

The Links, Incorporated, Western Area Historical Facts, 1954-1981

"This booklet is a compilation of the historical facts of the Western Area, The Links, Incorporated. It can serve as a handy reference for members who are interested in the history of the Area." -- p. 1. It contains information about local chapters (including boundaries) and former area directors and officers as well as lists of area programs, committee chairpersons, past area conferences, and members who have previously held national office.
Date: 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Trends & Services: Report on the Western Area to the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1981 (open access)

International Trends & Services: Report on the Western Area to the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1981

Presented at the 25th Western Area conference, this report summarizes the activities of Western Area chapters of The Links, Inc., related to education, community service, and events with an international theme or purpose. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1981
Creator: Madison, Dorothy
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Inc., Freedom and the Arts, July 1981 (open access)

The Links, Inc., Freedom and the Arts, July 1981

Presented at the 25th 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.
Date: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. 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 "Improving the Quality of Life by Linking Leadership and Service to Meet the Challenge of Community and National Needs."
Date: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Participating in State Tobacco Spitting Contest]

Photograph of a man competing in the State Tobacco Spitting Contest at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Wearing a Red Man bib, he is leaning forward on one foot and spitting onto a tarp that measures distance.
Date: [1981-08-06..1981-08-09]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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 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 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