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[BCMM and KAPE Radio Dispute Documents] (open access)

[BCMM and KAPE Radio Dispute Documents]

Several correspondences involving KAPE radio, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM). The focus of the documents is a dispute between the BCMM and KAPE, in which the BCMM tried to revoke the broadcaster's license. Also included is KAPE's effort to dismiss the BCMM, a deadline extension by the FCC, and various affidavits made on behalf of the BCMM.
Date: 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[BCMM Petition Against KAPE Radio] (open access)

[BCMM Petition Against KAPE Radio]

Petition put out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM) asking for signatures in their fight against KAPE radio. The San Antonio broadcasters have been criticized by the BCMM for adversely representing the needs of the black community.
Date: March 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Agenda for November Meeting] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media Agenda for November Meeting]

November meeting agenda for Black Coalition on Mass Media. Four tasks are listed, and three additional ones have been hand-written at the bottom of the page.
Date: November 29, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media July Minutes] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media July Minutes]

Minutes for a July 1978 meeting of the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a civil rights organization for the betterment of African-American representation in the media. The document contains lists on issues discussed and the names of those present.
Date: July 12, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Minutes - March 6, 1974] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media Minutes - March 6, 1974]

Hand-written minutes for a March 1974 meeting of the Black Coalition on Mass Media. Some of the content on the page, however, is difficult to read.
Date: March 6, 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Press Statement] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media Press Statement]

Press statement released by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization with the intent to better how the mass media represents and interacts with the African-American community. The statement explains their basic purpose and goes on to specify a particular grievance with KAPE radio, which they see as exploitative and damaging.
Date: October 30, 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Schedule for People's Unity Festival] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media Schedule for People's Unity Festival]

Schedule of events for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media. Two pages provide information on gospels, speakers, and accompanying times.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Children's Village Program Statement] (open access)

[Children's Village Program Statement]

Program statement for Children's Village Day Care Center. The statement includes information in regard to center hours, activities, meal service, fees, and holidays.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Easter Sunday Invitation from Black Coalition on Mass Media] (open access)

[Easter Sunday Invitation from Black Coalition on Mass Media]

Invitation sent out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media for an Easter Sunday event to be held at Pittman Sullivan Park. The invitation was sent out to church groups which may have been interested in participating and setting up concession booths after a nominal fee was paid. Contact Information for the Coalition is given at the bottom.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Eastside Investigative Program Proposal] (open access)

[Eastside Investigative Program Proposal]

Tentative proposal for the Eastside Legal Investigative Program, a project to gather and collect resources to help black men and women in case of criminal offenses; particularly, when they have been wrongly accused. The plan outlines functions, structure, fiscal issues, client legibility, and more.
Date: June 12, 1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expectations of Children's Village Day Care Center] (open access)

[Expectations of Children's Village Day Care Center]

Document exploring the policies and philosophies of Children's Village Day Care Center. Children's Village was supported by The Umbrella Project, a program which focused on alleviating mental health issues through various means.
Date: 1979
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Financial Statement for Western Area Expenses - June-July 1973] (open access)

Financial Statement for Western Area Expenses - June-July 1973]

Handwritten expense report submitted to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. by their delegate to the Western Area Conference, which was held from June 29-July 1, 1973.
Date: 1973
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Annual People's Festival Schedule of Events] (open access)

[First Annual People's Festival Schedule of Events]

Tentative schedule for the First Annual People's Unity Festival. The event was spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, and took place during Easter Sunday at Pittman-Sullivan park.
Date: March 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Annual People's Unity Festival Promotional Material] (open access)

[First Annual People's Unity Festival Promotional Material]

Announcement for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, an Easter event taking place at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Document mentions activities, food, and music groups that will be present.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Front Page of United Negro College Fund Newsletter, September 1974] (open access)

[Front Page of United Negro College Fund Newsletter, September 1974]

Photocopy of the front page of the September 27, 1974 edition of the United Negro College Fund Newsletter. The page features four articles, including three about the national organization of The Links, Inc. The first article discusses a large donation by The Links, Inc. to the fund; another article introduces Pauline Ellison as the new president of The Links, Inc.; and a third article announces a fund raising event hosted by The Links, Inc. on behalf of the fund. The fourth article on the page describes an event in honor of Duke Ellington.
Date: September 27, 1974
Creator: United Negro College Fund. Department of Communications.
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair -- 1978 (open access)

HemisFair -- 1978

Speech commemorating the 10th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date: February 17, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: 1970-71 Officer Slate] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: 1970-71 Officer Slate]

Handwritten list of officers for the 1970-1971 year of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: 1970
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Invitation to Appreciation Dinner for Mr. S. J. Davis] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Invitation to Appreciation Dinner for Mr. S. J. Davis]

This invitation is for an appreciation dinner on March 6, 1970 hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on behalf of Mr. S. J. Davis, a school board member of the San Antonio Independent School District.
Date: 1970
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Rough Draft for a Fashion Show Program, 1973] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Rough Draft for a Fashion Show Program, 1973]

Handwritten draft for a program of events at a fashion show to be hosted on September 29, 1973 by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: 1973
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Subcommittee Report, July 1973] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Subcommittee Report, July 1973]

Handwritten minutes from a July 3, 1973 subcommittee meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's plans to host a fashion show and luncheon.
Date: July 3, 1973
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links Incorporated National and International Trends and Services: Projections for 1973-1974 (open access)

The Links Incorporated National and International Trends and Services: Projections for 1973-1974

List of goals and priorities for national and international projects and programs for The Links, Inc. in 1973-1974. Among their goals are supporting the United Nations, supporting the African-American Institute, assisting and advocating for senior citizens, and promoting businesses owned by minority women.
Date: 1973~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Suggestions for KAPE Radio by the Black Coalition on Mass Media] (open access)

[List of Suggestions for KAPE Radio by the Black Coalition on Mass Media]

List of suggestions by the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM) on the programming schedule of KAPE radio, a San Antonio-based radio station. Many of the proposals are meant to amend the grievances of the BCMM in regard to the station's treatment of the African-American community.
Date: January 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dr. Helen G. Edmonds - 1974] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dr. Helen G. Edmonds - 1974]

Memorandum from Helen G. Edmonds listing all of The Links, Inc. programs related to National and International Trends and Services. National programs include citizenship, environment concerns, health and manpower, housing, minority businesses, re-tooling women, senior citizens, and the women-power commission. International programs include U.S. foreign policy, the United Nations Association of U.S.A., Human Rights Day, and world affairs.
Date: 1974~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Links National Headquarters to All Chapter Presidents - December 20, 1978] (open access)

[Memorandum from Links National Headquarters to All Chapter Presidents - December 20, 1978]

Memorandum from the national headquarters of The Links, Inc. to chapter presidents requesting that all chapters complete and submit several administrative documents. Includes a form inventory and official request for forms as well as a blank membership roster form.
Date: December 20, 1978
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History