HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair (open access)

HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair

A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Steves, Marshall T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68 (open access)

Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68

Draft of a promotional speech by William Sinkin, the first president of the Executive Board of San Antonio Fair, Inc., about HemisFair '68. He describes progress made in planning for the fair and some of the benefits that would result, including cultural, and educational. There are numerous hand-written annotations and revisions to the typed text.
Date: 1966?
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Press release given to the Washington press during Gov. Connally's visit, July 13, 1966. (open access)

Press release given to the Washington press during Gov. Connally's visit, July 13, 1966.

Press release about HemisFair '68 detailing how many visitors are expected, what the theme of the fair is, how it has been endorsed by the Bureau of International Expositions, and the affect it is having on the host city, San Antonio in terms of urban renewal and change.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
News release : Governor and Mrs. Connally  to visit Latin America. (open access)

News release : Governor and Mrs. Connally to visit Latin America.

News release announcing Governor and Mrs. John Connally's three-weeks visit to Latin American countries in July/August 1966 on behalf of HemisFair '68. He will invite countries to participate in the fair. Prior to his departure he will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C. for his role as Commissioner General of the fair. The news release also mentions countries and corporations who have already signed up to participate in HemisFair '68.
Date: July 12, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Arts Committee - 1966] (open access)

[Status Report: Arts Committee - 1966]

Report for the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1966. This is the first report submitted by the committee and defines the goals, objectives, activities, and limitations of the chapter's future arts programming.
Date: 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: Arts Committee - November 1966] (open access)

[Status Report: Arts Committee - November 1966]

Handwritten report about a drama seminar sponsored by the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on November 19, 1966. The chapter coordinated with eight schools to transport 87 students to a performance of "The Red Shoes," which the students enjoyed.
Date: November 19, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Spaights Concert Final Report] (open access)

[Spaights Concert Final Report]

Report on a concert event held by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Written by Link member Alma K. Inge, the document provides a brief summary of the concert and its success.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 16, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 16, 1966]

Minutes from the January 16, 1966, 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: January 16, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 13, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 13, 1966]

Minutes from the February 13, 1966, 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: February 13, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 2, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 2, 1966]

Minutes from the March 2, 1966, 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: March 2, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 20, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 20, 1966]

Minutes from the March 20, 1966, 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: March 20, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 17, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 17, 1966]

Minutes from the April 17, 1966, 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: April 17, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 29, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 29, 1966]

Minutes from the April 29, 1966, 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: April 29, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - May 15, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - May 15, 1966]

Minutes from the May 15, 1966, 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: May 15, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - June 20, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - June 20, 1966]

Minutes from the June 20, 1966, 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: June 20, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes from San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Executive Meeting - June 23, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes from San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Executive Meeting - June 23, 1966]

Minutes from the June 23, 1966, executive 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: June 23, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - July 8, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - July 8, 1966]

Minutes from the July 8, 1966, 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: July 8, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 6, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 6, 1966]

Handwritten minutes from the September 6, 1966 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date: September 6, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: National Program Committee - September 1966] (open access)

[Status Report: National Program Committee - September 1966]

Handwritten minutes from the September 12, 1966 meeting of the National Program Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's plans for a fine arts program.
Date: September 12, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 18, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 18, 1966]

Handwritten minutes from the September 18, 1966 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date: September 18, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 16, 1966] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 20, 1966] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 20, 1966]

Handwritten minutes from the November 20, 1966 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date: November 20, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Fine Arts Program Records - 1966-1967] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Fine Arts Program Records - 1966-1967]

Handwritten records for fine arts events hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1966 and 1967. Details the program titles, dates, schools in attendance, and procedures for the committee chair to follow.
Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. Meetings - 1966-1968] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. Meetings - 1966-1968]

This notebook contains the handwritten minutes from meetings of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from September 18, 1966 to June 19, 1968. It contains information about the chapter's correspondence, finances, community service programs, arts education activities, upcoming projects, membership, and other business.
Date: 1966-09-18/1968-06-19
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History