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[Historic Marker Application: Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Certificate of Inspection

Description: Certificate of Inspection awarded to Eleanor Brown at the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the WASP in San Antonio, Texas. The certificate consists of text framed by a blue border and is signed by George W. Connell, "Chief WASP Wings Inspector."
Date: September 9, 1992
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program]

Description: Program for the WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion held in San Antonio, Texas from September 9 through September 13, 1992. It includes a schedule of events, a list of the conference's sponsors, and letters from the Governor of Texas, the Mayor of San Antonio, Barry Goldwater, and Ann Wood-Kelly.
Date: 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, her job as an air-show pilot, the story of the WASPs, and the organization's upcoming reunion in San Antonio. Articles about politics are included on the back of the clipping.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Robert to Sterling Houston - November 1992]

Description: Typed letter from Robert, an actor in San Antonio, to Sterling Houston, a prominent Texan playwright. Robert regrets to inform them that he has been terminated from the 24th Street Experiment Theatre Company, and that he has found new (unpaid) work with a children's theatre in Austin, Texas. He provides his contact information and wishes them happy holidays.
Date: November 1992
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Arts & Entertainment Article in The Ranger Newspaper by Marshall Gause]

Description: Photocopied article from The Ranger, the student-run newspaper at San Antonio college. Written by student Marshall Gause, the article discusses an upcoming festival coordinated by the school's art department which focuses on the work of Jean Cocteau, a celebrated French artist. Among the events is a multimedia performance by Steven Bailey and Sterling Houston, prominent local playwright and director of the Jump-Start Performance Company.
Date: March 13, 1992
Creator: Gause, Marshall
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Kate Martin to Sterling Houston - August 6, 1992]

Description: Letter from Kate Martin, project management specialist from the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She sends word of Houston's approval for an award of three thousand dollars. Selected by the Cultural Arts Board, the award notice has been sent to the City Council for final approval. It is the final approval that Houston awaits.
Date: August 6, 1992
Creator: Martin, Kate
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lisa Ortiz to Sterling Houston - June 05, 1992]

Description: Letter from Lisa Ortiz of the DagenBela art gallery to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Lisa writes to invite him to the opening reception of a photography exhibit titled "S.A. Peoplescapes - The 'No" Series." A formal invitation, she goes on to say, will be arriving at a later date.
Date: June 5, 1992
Creator: Ortiz, Lisa
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice - 1992]

Description: Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice discussing the use of funds to host an expensive gala at the upcoming National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The Spokane, Washington chapter has collected a $1,200 member assessment under threat of expulsion from Links. Langford has enclosed the check but would like the area and national directors to reconsider the intended use of these funds. She and other members of the Spokane chapter believe it is inappropriate to hold a lavish par… more
Date: 1992~
Creator: Langford, Mary H.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Thelma Rice to Mary H. Langford - January 13, 1992]

Description: Letter from Thelma Rice to Mary H. Langford stating that she received Langford's letter about the appropriateness of The Links, Inc. holding an expensive gala during a time of economic hardship. Although she understands Langford's concerns, the gala is a tradition for which planning began several years ago. She is not sure whether plans for the gala can be altered at this point but will make sure her concerns are discussed with the national director.
Date: January 13, 1992
Creator: Rice, Thelma
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Thelma Rice to Sister Links - January 21, 1992]

Description: Letter from Thelma Rice to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Rice has enclosed three important documents to be shared among the members of every chapter: the new Western Area Handbook, the revised and updated Western Area By-Laws, and a copy of Rice's reply to a letter about concerns related to expenditures for a gala at the upcoming National Assembly.
Date: January 21, 1992
Creator: Rice, Thelma
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary P. Douglass to Exhibitors/Vendors - January 1992]

Description: Letter from Mary P. Douglass to prospective exhibitors and vendors for the The Links' 28th National Assembly. Douglass invites vendors and exhibitors to exhibit their organizations and products at this upcoming conference in Dallas, Texas. She includes the rules and regulations for the exhibitions as well as an application form.
Date: January 1992
Creator: Links, Inc.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Memorandum from Irma P. Jones to All Services to Youth Chapter Chairpersons - January 27, 1992]

Description: Memorandum from Irma P. Jones to The Links, Inc.'s chapter chairpersons for services to youth. Jones is announcing the creation of a new national day of observance to bring awareness to the need for improved self-esteem in black youths. Jones asks that each chapter help by either publicizing the Links' awareness campaign or planning an outreach event for the day. The day of observance will be April 5, 1992.
Date: January 27, 1992
Creator: Links, Inc.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Outstanding Women Contest Winners

Description: Copy of a press release by the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. announcing that members Dianna M. Burns and Deborah C. Crawford were honored by the San Antonio Express-News as winners of the 1991 Outstanding Women Contest for their contributions to the San Antonio community. Burns opened a medical clinic on the Eastside, and Crawford founded a dance group for young girls.
Date: 1992-03~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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