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- 134 South Lot No. 144- single family dwelling
- Photographs of home that was at 134 South Street, San Antonio, in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68. The home is single story with front porch extending across the front, and two windows on each side of the front door. A fence in front of the house is covered with overgrown foliage. The first image is of the front of the house and the second shows the front and one, with cars parked at the side fo the house.
- [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.
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- 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.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Aaronetta Pierce - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Aaronetta Pierce. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on dance at a local school.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Charlotte Collins - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Charlotte Collins. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on drama at a local school given her past participation as a student.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Elizabeth T. Wren - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Elizabeth T. Wren, principal of Lincoln Elementary-Junior High School. She is writing to thank her for allowing the organization to collaborate with the school in one of their cultural projects.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Leonor Lara - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Leonor Lara. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in a theater and drama seminar at a local middle school.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Mattie T. Lewis - December 12, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Mattie L. Lewis. She is writing to thank Lewis for assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on dance at a local junior high school.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Sister Mary Michael - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Sister Mary Michael. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in one of the organization's fine art seminars on drama at a local junior high school.
- [Letter from Alma K. Inge to Virgil W. Walker - December 2, 1965]
- Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Virgil W. Walker, principal of Riley Junior High School. She is writing to thank him for allowing the organization to collaborate with the school in one of their cultural projects.
- [Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - April 2, 1965]
- Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne confirming his appearance at a meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Spaights is going out of town but will forward promotional materials to Horne upon his return. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. Doris Horne." The back of the envelope has handwritten notes in a different script.
- [Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - May 7, 1965]
- Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne confirming that he will play at a concert hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Spaights was ill and unable to send the promotional materials that Horne had requested earlier. However, he has recovered and placed the materials in the mail.
- [Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - November 10, 1965]
- Letter from Doris Horne to James Spaights confirming that he will play at a concert hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. They have agreed to hold the concert on March 27, 1966, and she has enclosed a check for $100 to validate the contract. Per their contract, the chapter will pay him another $200 at a later date.
- [Letter from James Spaights to Doris Horne - October 25, 1965]
- Letter from Doris Horne to James Spaights confirming that he will play at a concert hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Spaights provided an acceptable contract to play the concert, but it stated the date incorrectly. The chapter would like to hold the concert on March 28, 1966. If Spaights sends the chapter a contract with the corrected date, they will sign it and forward him the binder fee.
- [Letter from James W. Francis and A. R. Nelson to Doris Horne - November 18, 1965]
- Letter from Beryl Francis and Wilhelmina Nelson to Doris Horne requesting financial support for the YWCA. The San Antonio YWCA is raising funds to renovate its Pine Street Building, which has historically served African-Americans, and is soliciting funds from civic groups, including the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Ron Lucke to Mrs. O. C. Booker - October 18, 1965]
- Letter from Ron Lucke of San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to provide more information on the rental of one of the college's facilities - McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium - which the San Antonio Chapter of the Links has booked for a Sunday evening. Three other documents have been included: a statement of charges, a list of equipment included in the lease, and the actual application for rental.
- [Letter from Ron Lucke to O. C. Booker - November 4, 1965]
- Letter from Ron Lucke from San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to thank her for the prompt return of a rent application and deposit for McAllister Auditorium.
- [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.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 18, 1965]
- Minutes from the April 18, 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
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 21, 1965]
- Minutes from the February 21, 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.
- [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.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - June 20, 1965]
- Minutes from the June 20, 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
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 27, 1965]
- Minutes from the March 27, 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.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - May 16, 1965]
- Minutes from the May 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
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 19, 1965]
- Minutes from the November 19, 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
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 17, 1965]
- Minutes from the October 17, 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
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 19, 1965]
- Minutes from the September 19, 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
- 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."
- 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."
- National Links, Inc. Newsletter to All Chapter Presidents: Report from Your Executive Council - October 1965
- This newsletter is a publication of the national office of The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains a letter from the president as well as information about the national assembly, finances, service programs, The Links Creed, and fundraising and support efforts for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
- President Johnson with Henry B. Gonzales and others in signing ceremony
- Image of President Johnson with Henry B. Gonzales and others in signing ceremony for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, November 5, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, November 12, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, November 19, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, November 26, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 3, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, December 17, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, December 24, 1965
- Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.