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Governor John Connally unveils the 1968 World's Fair plans

Photograph of four men standing behind a table, looking at a three-dimensional scale model of the plans for HemisFair '68 on a table. The men are (left to right): John Connally, H. B. Zachry, Frank Manupelli, and Walter W. McAllistr, Sr.; Manupelli is leaning between two of the other men to point at something. A projection screen is visible behind them.

Date: 1962~

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Carlos Merida at work on the design of a mosaic glass tile

Photograph of famed Guatemalan artist Carlos Merida in his Mexico City studio drawing a detailed section of artwork that will become a mosaic. An artwork is hanging on the all behind him and a decorative pot is visible on the floor to the right. Printed text below image: "Artist At Work - Famed Guatemalan Artist Carlos Merida is at work in his Mexico City studio on the design of the spectacular mosaic glass tile that will grace part of a wall in the Exhibit Hall of San Antonio's new $10 1/2 m… more

Date: 1966~

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez and others holding HemisFair '68 banner

Photograph of Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez, standing between two unidentified women, holding a banner with the text "HemisFair '68. Texas World's Fair, San Antonio." They are standing in front of a wall where a decorative textile featuring diamond shapes is partially visible behind them.

Date: 1968~

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

G. E. Theaterama Opening

Photograph of the show hostess Margye Burleson performing in the General Electric "Theaterama" at HemisFair '68. She is standing on a semi-circle-shaped set with her arms extended to either side. Behind her, there is furniture intended to look like a living room, including a couch and coffee table at right, shelves containing speakers and stereo equipment at left, and a television next to a stone hearth behind her.

Date: 1968

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Lone Star Pavilion

Photograph of a partial architectural illustration of the "Lone Star Hall of Texas History" at HemisFair '68. The building has ground-level and second-level balconies where people are standing, looking at a boat in the waterway visible in the foreground. The Tower of the Americas is illustrated in the background at left. Text below the image lists the architects and other information.

Date: 1968?

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Model - Coca Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Image of a model of the Coca Cola Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text on model reads, "Coke at HemisFair"

Date: 1968

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Model - Pearl Brewing Co. at HemisFair '68

Image of a model of the Pearl Brewing Co. at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. Text on model reads, "The Pearl Palm Garden", "The Pearl Brewing Co. Exhibit for HemisFair 1968"

Date: 1968

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Edwina Murphy and Links Women]

Photograph of several women, members of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Incorporated, gathered together for a group picture. They stand in two rows inside what appears to be a home residence. All wear formal attire and smile towards the camera. A translucent piece of paper has been taped to the photograph's front and back, with a small rectangular cut-out framing the face of one of the members - Edwina Murphy. Hand-written notes also provide a statement to enlarge to a specific inch measure… more

Date: unknown

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

["Grandma's Workshop" Booth]

Photograph of "Grandma's Workshop" in which Emma Oettinger is displaying her rag dolls, afghans, and quilts at the Texas Folklife Festival. Oettinger, from San Antonio, is on the right side of the photograph, explaining how to make rag dolls to two visitors. To the left, a group of people are looking at the variety of quilts, dolls, pillows, and afghans on display. The booth has a sign overhead in the foreground that displays information about the booth, as well as paper cut-outs of rag dolls. … more

Date: [1972-09-07..1972-09-10]

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Links Women at Hotel Luncheon]

Photograph of several women of the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., gathered together for a group picture. Accompanying information indicates that they were participating in a Links luncheon at La Mansion del Norte Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. They are dressed in formal attire and appear to be standing in the hotel courtyard. Identified women include Debra Crawford, who stands in the front row third from left, and Agusta Whittier, second from the right in the front row as well. Hand… more

Date: 1978

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest]

Photograph of a child participating in a watermelon seed spitting contest at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the child leans backward as he prepares to spit a watermelon seed. The text on his t-shirt reads: "ward." Children and adults stand behind him on a patch of grass.

Date: [1980-07-31..1980-08-03]

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Man and Woman Looking at Poster Art Contest Submissions]

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman looking at submissions for a student poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. The students have drawn in a variety of media and focused primarily on Dr. King's semblance. Textual information was also used. Although they have not been properly identified, the two adults might be the contest judges. They are in the school's cafeteria, judging by the furnishings and some of the equipment in the back. Accompanying information indicates… more

Date: 1986

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Poster Art Contest Entries on Tables]

Photograph of three of the posters submitted for a poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. They have been set on simple tables; bright orange chairs pulled up inside them. Stylized figures, appropriated photographs, Dr. King's quotations, and other types of text have been used on the posters. Accompanying information indicates the contest was held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downf… more

Date: 1986

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Quincey Scott Receiving Cash Award]

Photograph of a young man in a suit, identified as Quincy Scott, receiving a $500 cash award at a ceremony at Martin Luther King Middle School. He has stopped to take a picture with a woman wearing a floral print skirt and matching blouse. They are each holding a part of the paper envelope and shaking hands with their free hand. A wooden podium is off to the left, and a large white and green banner is hanging in the back, which reads, "San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc." Hand-written text in bl… more

Date: 1986

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Teenage Boy Speaking at Podium]

Photograph of an unidentified young man delivering a speech at Martin Luther King Middle School in San Antonio, Texas. Speaking from a microphone set atop a wooden podium, he wears a black suit and what looks to be a paisley tie. A set of carpeted stairs, a flag, and tall curtains behind him would indicate that the photograph was taken at the school's auditorium. A white and green banner with the text "San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc." can be seen hanging on the curtains.

Date: 1986

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Two Student Poster Art Contest Submissions]

Photograph of two student submissions for a poster art contest held at Martin Luther King Middle School. They have been placed on two tables. Orange chairs can be seen pulled up under them. The posters have been decorated and drawn with appropriated photographs of Dr. King and textual references. Accompanying information indicates the contest was held as part of Project LEAD (Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs), a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse. more

Date: 1986

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Voices of the Mainland]

Photograph of the Voices of the Mainland performing at the 15th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Dole Bryant, to the left of the photograph, sings into a microphone next to his other band members, all wearing yellow shirts with blue text.

Date: [1986-07-31..1986-08-03]

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[West End Baptist Church Congregation During Founder's Day]

Photograph of members of the West End Baptist Church congregation during Founder's Day. Although the event has been named by accompanying information, it does not go further in explaining its particulars. The group consists of mostly older women, who are standing behind wooden benches wearing formal attire. In the front row, two older gentlemen are in suits, seated, and looking at the camera. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists the event name, date, and location.

Date: 1991

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Lebanese Texans in Parade]

Photograph of the Lebanese Texans in a parade at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Two individuals carry a banner between them which reads, "Lebanese Texans." Individuals in the parade wear blue shirts and carry balloons which are green and pink. Text on the balloons reads, "Lebanese Texans 20 YEARS Texas Folklife Festival."

Date: [1991-08-01..1991-08-04]

Creator: Informedia

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Adult Man with Drum at Salute to Youth Awards Program]

Photograph of an unidentified male musician during the Salute to Youth Awards Program, an event awarding scholarships to students. The man wears a blue hat, white shirt, pants, and a gold band necklace. A black strap is over his left shoulder and ties to the djembe drum in between his legs. Behind him, a wooden podium with the Martin Luther King Middle School crest can be seen. Additionally, a green and white banner that reads "San Antonio Chapter of Links, INC" has been placed on long curtains… more

Date: 1992

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Deborah Crawford and Audrey Coleman at Election Committee]

Photograph of a group of women, members of Links, Inc., organization, sitting on a panel. Three have faced the camera, while a fourth has been cropped on the far right as she looks away. They wear formal attire and have been supplied with large name tags that sit on the table before them. From this text, the two women on the left have been identified: Deborah Crawford, in a yellow jacket and red top, and Audrey Coleman, who wears a pink jacket and pink studded bow. A hand-written note on the … more

Date: 1992

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Dorothy Washington Cake on Table]

Photograph of a square cake on a cloth-covered table, which is joined by napkins, dishware, and a flower arrangement. Green icing on the cake has been made into text, and it reads, "San Antonio Links Congratulation Link Dorothy Washington June 7 1992." A reason for the celebration of Link Dorothy Washington, however, has not been provided.

Date: 1992

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Group During Boys and Girls Club of America Event]

Photograph of an unidentified group, stopping to take a picture during a Boys and Girls Club of America event. The group consists of two younger women, a young man, and an older adult woman. They each wear name tags on their chest. Standing in front of a bulletin board, it is hard to make out, but the text "Boys and Girls Club" is visible in parts. Photograph is part of a collection taken at Martin Luther King Middle School during a Salute to Youth Awards Program, but there is no accompanying i… more

Date: 1992

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Man Speaking at Salute to Youth Awards Program]

Photograph of a man speaking at a wooden podium during the Salute to Youth Awards Program, an event awarding cash scholarships to Martin Luther King Middle School students. He wears a dark suit and tie. Behind him, a green and white banner with the text "San Antonio Chapter of the Links, INC." has been pinned to the curtains of the auditorium. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph seems to identify the man as Charles Lowdy, but penmanship makes the last name difficult to read with cer… more

Date: 1992

Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

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