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[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965] (open access)

[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965]

Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1964-1965. The committee sponsored six cultural events for local students. Includes notes about chapter expenses and student attendance at these events.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Architectural drawing of the Tower of the Americas

An aerial drawing of the Tower of the Americas and HemisFair '68 fairgrounds. Printed at the bottom of the image: "Tower of the Americas - Dominating the center of the 92-acre site of HemisFair 1968 in San Antonio will be this 622-foot tower. From the revolving restaurant and observation levels, 1,750 visitors an hour will view the surrounding countryside. The Texas World's Fair opens April 6, 1968."
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building : Tynan House (open access)

Building : Tynan House

Several pages of information about the Tynan House, which was one of the historic houses on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in the 1860s and located at 117 Goliad Street. Included in this 4 page set is a drawing of the front of the house, and a map showing its location on the HemisFair site.
Date: 1965?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Close up of a scale model of the Tower of the Americas observation levels

Close-up photograph of a scale architecture model of the Tower of the Americas' revolving restaurant and observation levels.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sterling Houston to Mrs. S. W. Houston - 1965] (open access)

[Envelope from Sterling Houston to Mrs. S. W. Houston - 1965]

Manila envelope sent by Sterling Houston to a "Mrs. S. W. Houston" in San Antonio, Texas. Several stamps on the front and back side read, "PHOTOGRAPH DO NOT BEND", indicating that photographs were sent inside.
Date: 1965
Creator: Houston, Sterling, 1945-
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Report on The National Projects Committee] (open access)

[First Report on The National Projects Committee]

First report on the National Projects Committee written by Alma K. Inge, general chairman of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. The report discusses phase I and II of a cultural and arts outreach program at the local level. It includes seminars on music, drama, painting, and sculpture.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

The HemisFair Mini-Monorail

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an artistic drawing of people riding the "Monorail" in both directions with the Tower of the Americas in the background at left. From the monorail, visitors could have a "bird's eye view" of the pavilions, the fair, the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio.
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Program Sponsored by Pine Street Center, YWCA] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Program Sponsored by Pine Street Center, YWCA]

List of programs sponsored by the YWCA of San Antonio, Texas. Programs include a children's summer camp, study hall, girls' clubs, a gardening club, support groups for single parents, and classes in sewing, typing, piano, ballet, and tap.
Date: 1965~
Creator: YWCA San Antonio
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photo of a model of the Institute of Texan Cultures, with a fountain in front of the building, multi-colored people, and a group of international flags at left. Printed text on the back: "Institute of Texan Cultures. In a main display area the size of four football fields, visitors to the Texas State Pavilion will view an exciting dramatization of the cultural history and future of this incredibly diverse state."
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model of the Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Postcard featuring a photograph of a model of the Spain Pavilion, advertising HemisFair '68. Printed on back: "Shown is the architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World), HemisFair's international area, where more than thirty foreign governments will have exhibits."
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Proposed tower = Torre en proyecto (open access)

Proposed tower = Torre en proyecto

Description of the Tower of the Americas concept drawing by O'Neil Ford. Description is in English and Spanish, and contains short information about the architect, cost, height, elevators, capacity, and tower facilities.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report on San Antonio Chapter of the Links Phase I and II of Arts Program] (open access)

[Report on San Antonio Chapter of the Links Phase I and II of Arts Program]

Report on the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., art and cultural outreach program written by Alma K. Inge, general chairman of the organization. The report discusses seminars on music, drama, painting, and sculpture targeted towards middle schools and the people directing each event.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Announcement of Spaights Concert] (open access)

[San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Announcement of Spaights Concert]

Announcement of a concert event by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a conclusion to their Fine Arts for Freedom program. The invited guest was James A. Spaight, a pianist from Texas with an impressive resume of accolades, including degrees from Columbia and Howard University, a Rockefeller Foundation award, and performances at Carnegie Hall.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1965 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1965

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1965
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

The San Antonio River Extension

Image of the San Antonio River extension for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1965..1968]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower concept drawing

Copy print of concept artwork for the proposed Tower of the Americas by architect O'Neil Ford, a 750-foot, 4.5 million dollar structure containing an observation tower/restaurant located in San Antonio, Texas. The tower would contain 3 elevators, have a capacity of 17,500 persons and facilities that would include 2 observation decks, food vending machines, gift shop, post office, a main level, mezzanine and a club level.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower of the Americas drawing

Artwork for the proposed Tower of the Americas, superimposed on an image of downtown San Antonio in the background.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, January 8, 1965 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, January 8, 1965

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 8, 1965
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, January 15, 1965 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, January 15, 1965

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1965
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 16, 1965] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 16, 1965]

Minutes from the January 16, 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: January 16, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, January 22, 1965 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, January 22, 1965

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 22, 1965
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia Taylor to CHARM Seminar Participants - January 24, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Julia Taylor to CHARM Seminar Participants - January 24, 1965]

Letter from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to participants of the CHARM seminar. Guests are thanked for their attendance and invited to the chapter's next event, which is an art tour.
Date: January 24, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia Taylor to Virgil W. Walker - January 25, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Julia Taylor to Virgil W. Walker - January 25, 1965]

Letter from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to the principal of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary-Junior School, Virgil W. Walker. The chapter wishes to thank him for his support of their cultural programs and would like to invite female students to an upcoming art tour. The advertisement for the art tour is included.
Date: January 25, 1965
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, January 29, 1965 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, January 29, 1965

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 29, 1965
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History