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- [Short History of San Antonio Chapter of the Links]
- A short description on the founding of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. A second paragraph then lists various ways in which they have helped local artistic talent through donations and volunteer efforts.
- [Numbered List of San Antonio Chapter of the Links Local Volunteer Efforts]
- A short description on the founding of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., followed by a numbered list of how the organization has participated at the local level. Most of these efforts have been done through donations and volunteering.
- [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.
- [Salutation to Charter Members of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links]
- News clipping on the history of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. A photocopied photograph of the eight charter members accompanies descriptive text on the nature of their organization, including volunteer and charity efforts.
- [Projects and Achievements by the San Antonio Chapter of the Links]
- Text document on various projects and achievements that have fallen on the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Many projects concern community involvement, educational events, and aid to the youth.
- [Origin and Evolution of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links]
- Text document on the origin and evolution of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links written by Anne Campbell, National Programs Coordinator. Anne provides dates, names of important leaders, and other relevant information on the organization's development throughout the years.
- [Constitution of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.]
- Constitution of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Eight articles describes the organization's purpose, rules, and various other information on its composition.
- [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.
- [Workshop for Individual Chapters of the Links, Incorporated]
- Informational text for the operation of individual chapters of the Links, Inc. - a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. The document gives information on how to organize chapters, their fiscal structure, an annual calendar, and other administrative details.
- [The Links, Incorporated, Guidelines for Journal Submissions]
- Guidelines for submission of chapter news for the Links, Inc. - a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. The document gives regulations for their format, content, style, and photographs.
- [Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Jeffrey Simpson - April 10, 1987]
- Letter from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to Jeffrey Simpson congratulating him on acceptance of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Also included is a signed certificate indicating Simpson's acceptance of his appointment. There is a small piece of paper attached to the front of the letter with a note from Thelma Andrews, a member of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. addressed to chapter president Margaret Winn. Both the letter and certificate of acceptance are photocopies.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Newspaper copy item about Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc.]
- Unpublished newspaper copy for an article to be headlined "Black Civic Groups Wants [sic] to Honor Veteran Journalist" about the efforts of the Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc. to raise funds to assist Hazel Brannon Smith. Smith was a publisher and journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for her editorials in support of the civil rights movement, a stance which resulted in her ostracism from local white society and her newspaper's eventual bankruptcy. Aaronetta Pierce (referred to here as A. M. Pierce) passed this unpublished copy of the article on to Margaret Winn, president of the San Antonio chapter. Includes handwritten notes.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn - September 21, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn asking for financial contributions to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Recipients are encouraged to place an advertisement in the program of events for the chapter's Anniversary Dinner.
- [Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. - 1985-10-03]
- Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. stating that the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. has sent $114.95 to purchase a cassette player for the National Headquarters Building.
- [Memorandum from Margaret Winn to the National Headquarters of The Links, Inc.]
- Memorandum from Margaret Winn to the National Headquarters of The Links, Inc. requesting a form necessary for a member of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to file for candidacy for national office.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Ann H. Engelhart - November 7, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Ann H. Engelhart explaining why the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. will not participate in a conference hosted by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Although the chapter believes the council serves a critical purpose in focusing on international affairs, it regrets that it cannot give its full support to any discussion of international current affairs that does not address South Africa's policy of apartheid.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Blair Corning - December 3, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Blair Corning thanking him for his article in the San Antonio Express-News about the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. and its 25th Anniversary.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Jean Paul Geraud - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Jean Paul Geraud thanking him for hosting the the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. at the Gunter Hotel for their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Although the service was good and the food was delicious, the chapter was disappointed that he did not consult with them about the choice of a dessert. It was understood that the dessert should prominently feature the Links' colors of green and white, but it did not. Also, the staff did not receive instructions for preparing the ballroom in a timely manner. The chapter would like an explanation and apology for these oversights.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to John Miles - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to John Miles thanking the Anheuser-Busch corporation for underwriting a luncheon hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. They have enclosed the bill from the event, which raised $6,000 that the chapter will distribute to a number of charities.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Mr./Mrs. Joe Aycock - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aycock thanking them for catering at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Blank Form: Note of gratitude for donations to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on its 25th anniversary]
- Blank form letter used by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to thank donors for their financial contributions to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The blank letter is from the chapter's president, Margaret Winn, and features a standard response expressing gratitude as well as blank lines for an additional personal note.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Wejay and Mamie Bundara - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Wejay and Mamie Bundara (referred to here as Mr./Mrs. Wejay and Mame Bundara) thanking them for hosting a dinner on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Dave Rosehour - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Dave Rosenhour of Champale, Inc. thanking Champale for underwriting half of the food costs for a reception hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Dorothea Brown - December 13, 1985]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Dorothea Brown thanking her for attending the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn, Vernis Hudgins, and Clarice Jackson to Ed Glosson - January 8, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn, Vernis Hudgins, and Clarice Jackson to Ed Glosson, the editor and publisher of the San Antonio Register, thanking him for his newspaper's coverage of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to The Groos National Bank - January 8, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to The Groos National Bank thanking them for their financial contributions to the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Robert Herd - January 28, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Robert Herd of the Coats & Clark Thread Company thanking them for donating sixty sewing kits to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Michael Williams - February 7, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Michael Williams of Champale, Inc. thanking them for underwriting half of the food costs at a reception celebrating the 25th anniversary of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. The upper left corner of the letter has been cut out.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Evonne H. Yancey - March 11, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Evonne H. Yancey recommending Pat Russell McCloud for membership in the Atlanta chapter of The Links, Inc. McCloud is a former member of the San Antonio chapter who wishes to transfer her membership to the Atlanta chapter. Winn recommends McCloud without any reservations.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Dorothea W. Brown - March 11, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Dorothea W. Brown about Edwina Murphy's membership in the The Links, Inc. Murphy was formerly a member of Brown's Austin chapter of The Links, Inc. but later transferred to Winn's San Antonio chapter. Murphy is now returning to the Austin chapter, and the San Antonio chapter will miss her deeply.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Betty Kinder - March 29, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Betty Kinder of Texas Bank thanking them for the use of their facility for a luncheon hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Mary P. Douglass - May 6, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Mary P. Douglass of The Links Foundation. The Links Foundation has been processing fundraising receipts from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc., and Winn would like an update.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Doris Jewell McCarroll Pelkey - July 30, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Doris Jewell McCarroll Pelkey thanking her for appointing Vernis Hudgins to the position of Program Director of the Western Area of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Belle Wheelan to Mary P. Douglass - September 11, 1986]
- Letter from Belle Wheelan to Mary P. Douglass. Members of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. were unable to attend a workshop at the national assembly where a financial handbook was distributed. Wheelan is requesting a handbook for the chapter and would also like to know whether the chapter or chapter members owe money for a group picture taken at the assembly.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Dr. Earl Lewis - October 29, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Dr. Earl Lewis, professor at Trinity University. The San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. recommends Rev. Claude Black, Harry Burns, R. A. Callies, C. Thompson Harris, S. T. Scott, Leonadas Watson, and Bill Sinkin as nominees for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award.
- [Letter from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.]
- Letter from the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. recommending C. Thompson Harris for a position.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to John Mahey - October 30, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to John Mahey of the San Antonio Museum Association. The San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. is donating $200 to the museum's education program in honor of Lucile Mitchell.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey - November 15, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey thanking Saks Fifth Avenue for its donation to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Winn provides background information about both the national organization and the San Antonio chapter.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn - November 17, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn requesting a donation of school supplies for a drug and alcohol education program sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Shawnta Davis to Faculty and Staff - November 20, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Shawnta Davis inviting the faculty and staff of a school to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. The San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. and the Martin Luther King Council are hosting the event.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Parents - November 20, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn inviting parents and their children to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a poster contest after the workshop. The workshop and contest are sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. There is a form at the bottom of the letter that parents should complete and return. Also included with the letter are the rules for the contest and a handwritten report about the workshop and contest completed after the event.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Poster Art Contest]
- List of rules for a poster art contest for students about Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. "Living the Dream: A Call for a Celebration of Freedom and Justice for Everyone -- 'Let Freedom Ring'" is the theme of the contest. Also includes a letter from Margaret Winn inviting parents and their children to attend a workshop about the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. There is a form at the bottom of the letter that parents should complete and return.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Vertie Young - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Vertie Young thanking her for providing the prize for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Jeri's Hallmark Shop - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Jeri's Hallmark Shop thanking them for providing supplies to a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Delia T. Martinez - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Delia T. Martinez, the manager of Murray Savings, thanking them for providing rulers for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Radio Shack - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Radio Shack thanking them for providing supplies for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Dusty's Flowers, Inc. - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Dusty's Flowers, Inc. thanking them for providing supplies for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Vertie Young - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to Vertie Young thanking her for providing the prize for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to H. E. Butt Food Store - December 2, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn and Brenda Anderson to H. E. Butt Food Store thanking them for providing supplies for a community service project sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [Letter from Margaret Winn to Parents of Project LEAD Participants - December 11, 1986]
- Letter from Margaret Winn to parents of Project LEAD participants at S. H. Gates Elementary School and Martin Luther King Middle School. The San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. is hosting a tour of an art exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art for students, but parental consent in required. Winn has provided parents with the details of the tour and would like interested parents to return a consent form granting the chapter the right to transport their children to the museum