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Links, Inc. - National Organization, Links members Color photograph showing members of The Links, Incorporated gathered at a national organizational event during the 1983–1984 program year. Six women stand together indoors, smiling and posing for the camera while wearing formal attire accented with corsages or floral boutonnieres, suggesting a ceremonial or celebratory occasion associated with the organization. Founded in 1946, The Links, Incorporated is a prominent service organization of professional African American women dedicated to friendship, civic engagement, and community leadership. Photographs such as this document the fellowship and national network of members who participated in conferences, service initiatives, and social gatherings across chapters during the late twentieth century. -
Daughters of Los Angeles Links (Portia Broussard & Darrilyn Butler) Booklet page from the 20th Annual Cotillion program featuring the daughters of members of the Los Angeles Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The photograph shows Miss Portia Kim Broussard and Miss Darrilyn Selena Butler standing together outdoors, dressed in fashionable early-1970s attire and wearing name badges identifying them as participants. Cotillions organized by Links chapters served as important social and cultural events within African American communities, celebrating youth achievement, etiquette, and leadership development. Programs often highlighted the daughters of members and recognized their participation in activities designed to cultivate confidence, education, and community service. -
Ruth Chapter O.E.S. [Order of the Eastern Star], 1978 Group photograph of members of the Ruth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star taken in 1978. The image shows a large gathering of chapter members and officers assembled inside a meeting hall, many wearing ceremonial white attire and sashes associated with the fraternal organization’s rituals and leadership roles. Several men are also present, likely members affiliated with the Masonic order connected to the chapter. Framed certificates, flags, and a star emblem appear in the background, reinforcing the chapter’s fraternal and ceremonial setting. The photograph documents the social, spiritual, and community-building role that organizations like the Order of the Eastern Star played within African American communities during the twentieth century, providing fellowship, leadership opportunities, and charitable service. -
Newspaper Clipping, Alpha-Bettes honor Charlayne A. Hunter, 1961 Newspaper clipping published April 18, 1961 in the Atlanta Daily World showing Charlayne A. Hunter surrounded by members of the Alpha-Bettes, a civic and social organization of Atlanta women. The gathering was held in her honor shortly after her historic enrollment at the University of Georgia. The photograph captures Hunter opening a surprise gift presented during the event while members of the Alpha-Bettes look on. According to the caption, the package contained a cash token and Hunter was also made an honorary member of the group. The moment reflects the strong network of support from Atlanta’s Black women’s organizations for Hunter during the early stages of school integration in the American South. -
Undergrads pose with Founders, The Archon, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Magazine page from The Archon featuring the article “Accent on Undergraduates,” published in December 1966. The page highlights the participation and achievements of undergraduate members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., emphasizing the organization’s commitment to leadership development, scholarship, and sisterhood among college students. The lower photograph shows undergraduate members posing with sorority leaders, including founders and national officers, during the Atlantic Regional Conference held October 14–16, 1966. The caption notes the presence of Grand Basileus Bradham and other leaders, with the Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter serving as host. The page reflects the intergenerational mentorship and leadership structure that connects undergraduate members with the sorority’s national leadership. -
From 1961-62 Scrapbook, Group Photo w/ Coretta Scott King, Atlanta Links Scrapbook page from the 1961–1962 records of the The Links, Incorporated, Atlanta Chapter, featuring a group photograph of chapter members gathered for a chapter event. The page notes the installation of Marge Yancey and the transfer of Coretta Scott King from the Birmingham chapter to the Atlanta chapter. The photograph shows members seated and standing together in a living room setting, reflecting the social and civic fellowship that characterized the organization’s gatherings. The inclusion of Coretta Scott King highlights the close connections between professional women’s organizations like The Links and the broader civil rights leadership community in Atlanta during the early 1960s. -
Links in Nassau, Bahamas, Atlanta Daily World Newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Daily World reporting on members of The Links, Incorporated attending a reception in Nassau, Bahamas, during the organization’s 14th National Assembly in 1964. The article includes photographs of visiting members and describes a reception held at the home of Sir Stafford Sands, who welcomed members of the organization. Among those mentioned is Atlanta Links member Mrs. L. E. Frazier, who attended the assembly and reception. The event highlights the international reach and influence of The Links during the mid-twentieth century, as members engaged in cultural exchange, civic leadership, and social events beyond the United States. -
Program booklet: Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Community Service Directory and First Annual Fashionetta Program booklet produced by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter, for a community event held on October 25, 1959, at the St. Albans Ballroom Terrace in St. Albans, New York. The booklet accompanied the chapter’s Community Service Directory and the First International Fashionetta, a fundraising fashion show organized to benefit sickle cell anemia research. Fashionetta programs were widely used by Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters as community-based fundraising initiatives that combined fashion, scholarship support, and public service. The event documented in this program reflects the sorority’s commitment to civic engagement, health advocacy, and community uplift during the mid-twentieth century. -
Two Atlanta Links Members at Benjiman E. Mays Banquet Photograph of two members of The Links, Incorporated, Atlanta Chapter, speaking together at a podium during the Benjamin E. Mays Banquet in the 1950s. The women stand close to a microphone, appearing to exchange remarks or present an award. Floral arrangements and banquet tables are visible in the foreground, while other attendees sit nearby. The event honored Benjamin E. Mays, a prominent leader in African American education and civil rights. The image reflects the role of The Links in supporting educational initiatives, civic engagement, and community leadership within Atlanta’s Black professional community during the mid-twentieth century.