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Amusement rides
Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, standing next to the chain link fences that surround the rides and also on various amusement rides behind them. A portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amusement rides
Photograph from the 1968 World's Fair of people lining up for amusement rides which includes a roller coaster, visible in the background.
Date:
October 1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boat tour
Photograph of people embarking and disembarking two large boats that are part of LaSalle’s Riverboat Adventure at Six Flags over Texas. The waiting area at the left part of the image is designed like an old wooden outpost and is decorated with palm trees and wooden barrels, with a dock where visitorsare lining up. The background of the outpost is overflowing with trees and lush foliage.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Canopies over a sidewalk at a park
Photograph of a rest area at an amusement park with triangular canvas canopies suspended by wires and central poles, arranged at an angle over a paved walk area with seating benches. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cave
Photograph of a boy walking into the Cave amusement ride at Six Flags Over Texas. The entrance to the ride is simulated like a cave entrance with rockery surrounding the opening. Other visitors are visible on the paved walkways.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, October 28, 1960
Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 28, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Entrance area to a park
Photograph of a paved walkway leading to a ride entrance area at an amusement park. There are plants and tall trees on either side of the walkway, as well as low walls and trash cans. In the background there is a wooden western-style building with a grass/straw roof with signs directing visitors. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Himalaya ride
Photograph of people standing in line for a ride called the Himalaya at an amusement park. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM Exhibit
Photograph of people standing and seated on benches outside the IBM Lakeside Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A monorail track with a stationary train is above the patio, extending from the IBM building. Additional information is printed on the back.
Date:
October 1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM Exhibit
Nighttime photograph of people standing and seated on benches outside the IBM Lakeside Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A monorail track with a stationary train is above the patio, extending from the IBM building. The Tower of the Americas is visible in the background at right.
Date:
1968-10?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Marion Johnson to San Antonio Schools - October 6, 1966]
Letter from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to local schools about their four-part fine arts program. These schools have partnered with The Links, Inc. in the past, and the chapter would like to advertise the event in the schools.
Date:
October 6, 1966
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ron Lucke to Mrs. O. C. Booker - October 18, 1965]
Letter from Ron Lucke of San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to provide more information on the rental of one of the college's facilities - McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium - which the San Antonio Chapter of the Links has booked for a Sunday evening. Three other documents have been included: a statement of charges, a list of equipment included in the lease, and the actual application for rental.
Date:
October 18, 1965
Creator:
Lucke, Ron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Remittance of Funds to the National Treasurer, October 30, 1969]
List of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. showing which members have sent funds to the national treasurer for a National Urban League project.
Date:
October 30, 1969
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Merry-go-round
Photograph of people walking at an amusement park, with a merry-go-round filled with riders in the background. The merry-go-round is covered with a canopy and has horse statues fixed to poles for its riders. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 15, 1967]
Handwritten minutes from the October 15, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date:
October 15, 1967
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 16, 1966]
Handwritten minutes from the October 16, 1966 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date:
October 16, 1966
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 17, 1965]
Minutes from the October 17, 1965, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
Date:
October 17, 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 19, 1963]
Minutes from the October 19, 1963, monthly meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper
Date:
October 19, 1963
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 19, 1964]
Minutes from the October 19, 1964, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Handwritten notes discuss the meeting's events and related issues on ruled notebook paper.
Date:
October 19, 1964
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 19, 1969]
Handwritten minutes from the October 19, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, projects, committee appointments, membership, and other business.
Date:
October 19, 1969
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1968]
Handwritten minutes from the October 20, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, member recognition, the area conference, and other business. Includes area conference summary.
Date:
October 20, 1968
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 22, 1962]
Minutes from the October 22, 1962, meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The notes are handwritten on ruled notebook paper and discuss the meeting's events and related issues.
Date:
October 22, 1962
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History