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[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.]

Orientation manual for the Links, Inc., a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. According to a first page introduction by June Skinner Banks, the first manual was written by Regina Jollivete Frazier, member-at-large. The manual explains the organization's background, structure, and various projects it has spearheaded over the years.
Date: 1991-03~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the San Antonio Chapter of the Links - July 1996] (open access)

[Letter from the San Antonio Chapter of the Links - July 1996]

An unspecified letter by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. in which they recount some of the volunteering and charitable efforts they have undertaken over the years. Among them are support of cultural events and aid to the poor.
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Resolution for Link Lucile F. Mitchell] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Resolution for Link Lucile F. Mitchell]

Resolution issued by Barbara A. Lawrence, president of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc., to friends and family of chapter member Lucile F. Mitchell upon her death. Members wish to express their sympathy to Mitchell's friends and family and remember her as a compassionate person dedicated to service.
Date: August 23, 1996
Creator: Lawrence, Barbara A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to the Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. announcing the death of Jacqueline J. Robinson of the Arlington chapter. Details about the funeral, memorial service, and expressions of sympathy are provided.
Date: November 11, 1996
Creator: Douglass, Mary P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Patricia Russell-McCloud to Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - December 2, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Patricia Russell-McCloud to Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - December 2, 1996]

Letter from Patricia Russell-McCloud to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. informing members that the national offices of The Links, Inc. and The Links Foundation will undergo reorganizations at the beginning of the new year in 1997. Consequently, members trying to contact the offices, especially the human resources department, may experience delays. Also, as a result of the reorganization, many positions in the national offices will open and Links' members from all chapters are encouraged to apply.
Date: December 2, 1996
Creator: Russell-McCloud, Patricia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Donna Muslin to Executive Director or Volutneer Coordinator - Non-Profit, Charitable (501-C-3 Organizations - January 24, 1997] (open access)

[Memorandum from Donna Muslin to Executive Director or Volutneer Coordinator - Non-Profit, Charitable (501-C-3 Organizations - January 24, 1997]

Memorandum from Donna Muslin to the executive director or volunteer coordinator of a nonprofit or charitable organization. This form letter from Muslin explains the guidelines of a charity shopping day that the J. C. Penney store is hosting. Muslin has also included the tickets to the event that each organization ordered with the letter.
Date: January 24, 1997
Creator: Muslin, Donna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 21, 1995] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 21, 1995]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. requesting that all members of Links fill out and return the enclosed Woman Power Commission Form. The intent of the forms is to help the national office develop profiles of members that will enable them to identify areas of specialization among members. Member dues will not be accepted until the forms are returned.
Date: February 21, 1995
Creator: Douglass, Mary P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Presidents and Chapters of The Links, Incorporated - September 1990] (open access)

[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Presidents and Chapters of The Links, Incorporated - September 1990]

Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to members of The Links, Inc. introducing herself as the new president of the organization and thanking them for electing her. Sutherland would like all of the members to pull together for the new year and unite around the Links' theme for 1990-1992: "Cherishing the Past -- Cultivating the Present -- Creating the Future."
Date: September 1990
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Links Chapter Presidents and Members - November 1993] (open access)

[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Links Chapter Presidents and Members - November 1993]

Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing hotel accommodations for the 29th National Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky.
Date: November 1993
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Irma P. Jones to All Services to Youth Chapter Chairpersons - January 27, 1992] (open access)

[Memorandum from Irma P. Jones to All Services to Youth Chapter Chairpersons - January 27, 1992]

Memorandum from Irma P. Jones to The Links, Inc.'s chapter chairpersons for services to youth. Jones is announcing the creation of a new national day of observance to bring awareness to the need for improved self-esteem in black youths. Jones asks that each chapter help by either publicizing the Links' awareness campaign or planning an outreach event for the day. The day of observance will be April 5, 1992.
Date: January 27, 1992
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gloria Massie to Chapter Chairpersons of Publicity/Public Relations Committees - January 13, 1991] (open access)

[Memorandum from Gloria Massie to Chapter Chairpersons of Publicity/Public Relations Committees - January 13, 1991]

Memorandum from Gloria Massie to The Links, Inc.'s chapter chairpersons for publicity and public relations. Massie requests all public and public relations chairpersons information about the major media organizations and journalists in their cities.
Date: January 13, 1991
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ernestine Sapp to All Chapters and All Members of The Links, Inc. - March 7, 1990] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ernestine Sapp to All Chapters and All Members of The Links, Inc. - March 7, 1990]

Memorandum from Ernestine Sapp to members of The Links, Inc. discussing proposed amendments to the Links' constitution and bylaws.
Date: March 7, 1990
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gwendolyn Lee to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - July 1991] (open access)

[Memorandum from Gwendolyn Lee to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - July 1991]

Memorandum from Gwendolyn Lee to chapter presidents, the executive council, and chapter members of The Links, Inc. Lee is announcing the national offices which are open in the next election, including which of the present officeholders are eligible for reelection. She provides instructions for chapters wishing to nominate a candidate for national office.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud - June 7, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud - June 7, 1996]

Memorandum from Margot James Copeland to Patricia Russell-McCloud discussing the recommendations of The Links Affirmative Action Task Force in response to Governor Mike Foster's announced intent to repeal affirmative action legislation in Louisiana and a voter referendum to repeal affirmative action in California.
Date: June 7, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to Western Area Chapter Members - August 25, 1991] (open access)

[Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to Western Area Chapter Members - August 25, 1991]

Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Higgins reminds them that all active members must pay the $60 assessment. The proceeds of these assessments will be used to host a gala night at the upcoming national assembly in Dallas, Texas. Also, some members will be asked to serve on planning committees; members are free to volunteer for committee service as well. Includes highlighted passages.
Date: August 25, 1991
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Calendar for November 1991] (open access)

[Blank Calendar for November 1991]

Calendar for November 1991. The calendar uses a picture of a slice of cake to indicate that a birthday will be celebrated on November 15th. Other pictures indicate travel days and the American Thanksgiving holiday. The top of the calendar reads "From the desk of Ryan Anderson." The calendar is otherwise blank or unused.
Date: 1991
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes about protocol for acknowledging the illnesses of San Antonio Links members, alumnae, and close relatives] (open access)

[Notes about protocol for acknowledging the illnesses of San Antonio Links members, alumnae, and close relatives]

Handwritten notes about San Antonio Chapter protocol for acknowledging the illnesses of active Links members, alumnae, and close relatives of members and alumnae. Indicates when it is appropriate to send cards or flowers.
Date: 1990~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Links' Guidelines Cont'd. (open access)

Links' Guidelines Cont'd.

Guidelines that the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. uses to recognize the achievements and birthdays of members.
Date: 1990~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Links Yearbook 1991-1993] (open access)

[San Antonio Links Yearbook 1991-1993]

Guidebook for the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1991-1993. Contains lists of past presidents, current officers, meetings, social events, and committees.
Date: 1991
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Outstanding Women Contest Winners (open access)

Outstanding Women Contest Winners

Copy of a press release by the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. announcing that members Dianna M. Burns and Deborah C. Crawford were honored by the San Antonio Express-News as winners of the 1991 Outstanding Women Contest for their contributions to the San Antonio community. Burns opened a medical clinic on the Eastside, and Crawford founded a dance group for young girls.
Date: 1992-03~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Report on the Arts] (open access)

[San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Report on the Arts]

Report on the arts submitted by Barbara A. Lawrence, president of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The report's major announcement is the inclusion of Harriet Kelley in the Smithsonian Institution's National African American Museum Project.
Date: May 30, 1995
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Features of Wellness Fair] (open access)

[Features of Wellness Fair]

Memo regarding a Wellness Fair hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The fair occurred on April 8th, 1995.
Date: 1995
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wellness in the African American Family Seminars] (open access)

[Wellness in the African American Family Seminars]

Flyer regarding Wellness in the African American Family, a series of four seminars presented by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The seminars occurred in February of 1990. There are handwritten notes on the back of the document.
Date: February 1990
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Planning Model for National Trends and Services] (open access)

[Planning Model for National Trends and Services]

Planning model for National Trends and Services: Wellness in the Black Family in regard to consumer education. The document includes information on the program's focus, goals, target group, objectives, and methodology.
Date: February 1990
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History