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- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - May 21, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the May 21, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, new officers, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 18, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the September 18, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 15, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the October 15, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 20, 1967]
- Handwritten minutes from the November 20, 1967 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68 highlighting some of the main buildings that have been constructed for the fair, including the Tower of the Americas, the Arena, Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Convention Hall.
- HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the Goliad Food Plaza, one of the food clusters at HemisFair '68, and lists a couple of food items available there.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Area Conference Committees, 1968]
- This list details the San Antonio chapter's committee assignments in preparation for the upcoming area conference of The Links, Inc. chapters.
- Major purposes of the Hemis-Fair
- Text of a speech given by William Sinkin who served as President of the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fair, Inc. from April 1963 to November 1964. He outlines the major purposes of HemisFair '68 in five points: how it will benefit San Antonio, build community leadership, promote ties between San Antonio and Latin America, economic advantages for staging the fair, and leaving a heritage of permanent facilities and institutions for San Antonio.
- [News Release About Changes to Create HemisFair '68]
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the way that the world's fair represents an urban renaissance for San Antonio, with the construction of the Tower of the Americas and other satellite buildings.
- News release for HemisFair '68 on-grounds transportation
- A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68. It highlights the lagoon cruise boats and the Mini-Monorail as on-grounds transportation at HemisFair '68.
- Two of HemisFair's high altitude attractions
- Information item about the Tower of the Americas and the Swiss Skyride. The Tower is 622 feet tall and features two observation decks and a revolving restaurant. Glass fronted elevators carry visitors from the base to the top in 43 second. Riders in the Skyride can enjoy panoramic views of the fair site from 80 feet above the ground.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 19, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the January 19, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 18, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the February 18, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 17, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the March 17, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- General Electric Company's Theaterama press release
- Text is The General Electric Company's press release describing the Theaterama experience at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio entitled "The Wonderful World of Progress." The Circular theater used a variety of audio visual techniques, including live-to-film, film-to-live, “op art,” “blue mat” and magic effects as well as music and lyrics. Featured was a mythical Genie of the Southwest, who spoke and interacted with the onstage hostess-housewife. The release details the writers of the show, its musical score, the 16 hostesses, the "genie" portrayed by television performer Bill McCutcheon and many of the special effects used. The release goes on to include the seating capacity of 16,100 persons and the length of the show, 20 minutes. The release also describes the performance as well as its objective at HemisFair ’68.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the April 21, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - May 19, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the May 19, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - June 19, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the June 19, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - June 19, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the June 19, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, student awards, officers, and other business.
- Report to Hemisfair Re-Use Committee
- A report outlining proposals for what to do with the HemisFair '68 site in San Antonio after the fair closes. The author emphasises that the focus should just not be on the HemisFair site, but also include the downtown area, and that the site re-use should capitalize on the cultural and educational heritage of the city. One of the chief proposals in the report is to use part of the fair site to establish a four-year state college.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 15, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the September 15, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, courtesies, upcoming projects, and other business.
- Remarks, Executive Committee Meeting
- Remarks made by H.B. Zachry, chairman of the board of San Antonio Fair, Inc. just before the closing of HemisFair '68. His remarks focus on financial aspects of the fair, in a 'setting the record straight' manner. He emphasises that all San Antonio Fair Inc. bills will be paid and that there would be no costs to taxpayers. He also talks about the income and jobs generated by the fair for the city of San Antonio and future benefits to the city resulting from having hosted the fair.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the October 20, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, member recognition, the area conference, and other business. Includes area conference summary.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 17, 1968]
- Handwritten minutes from the November 17, 1968 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, efforts to promote and support the local theater, conference planning, and other business. List of conference assignments attached.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Heir-O-Links Activities]
- Provides a program of activities for an upcoming Heir-O-Links event hosted by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1969.
- [Memorandum to Chapter Presidents - 1969]
- This memorandum from Registration Chairman Helen Booker to Western Area chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. states the registration deadline for the 16th Western Area Conference.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee Long Range Objectives]
- Typed, two-page document on the long range objectives of the Student National Coordinating Committee. These include the abolition of capitalism, armed violence, and the formation of a political party serving the needs of African-Americans.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee News Bulletin]
- News bulletin by members of the Student National Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C). It contains two articles, written by Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas. Richardson's piece talks at length about the ongoing issues of racism and prejudice in the San Antonio community. Salas discusses his recent arrest at Hawthorne Junior High School for disorderly conduct.
- [Student National Coordinating Committee Short Range Objectives]
- Typed, incomplete document on the short range goals of Student National Coordinating Committee. From those that are provided, the goals propose an organized political organization with educational outreach and expanded communication through media outlets.
- [Summary of Events at Hawthorne Junior High School]
- Summary of events that transpired at Hawthorne Junior High School. According to testimony provided, at the behest of some of the students and amidst accusations of racism against faculty members, members of the Student National Coordinating Committee participated in a conference at the school to open up a dialogue with the school administration. Following this meeting, a police officer approached three SNCC members outside the school and proceeded to arrest them on grounds of disturbing the peace. They were later released on a twenty-five dollar bond.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 19, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the January 19, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, courtesies, conference reports, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - February 16, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the February 16, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, projects, publicity, and other business.
- [Status Report: Hospitality Committee - February 16, 1969]
- Handwritten report from the hospitality committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from February 16, 1969. Presents recommendations for chairwomen and a schedule of events for an upcoming conference.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 16, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the March 16, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, budget, projects, publicity, and other business.
- [Status Report: Hospitality Committee - April 20, 1969]
- Handwritten report from the hospitality committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from April 20, 1969. Details expenses for gifts to be presented to officers and decorations at an upcoming conference.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the April 21, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, budget, projects, publicity, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 20, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the September 20, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, projects, conference reports, and other business.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 19, 1969]
- Handwritten minutes from the October 19, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, projects, committee appointments, membership, and other business.
- [Links Chapter Documentation: Remittance of Funds to the National Treasurer, October 30, 1969]
- List of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. showing which members have sent funds to the national treasurer for a National Urban League project.
- [Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 16, 1969]
- Minutes from the November 16, 1969 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, upcoming projects, and other business.