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Softness Was Always Ours

Links, Inc. - National Organization, Links members

Item

Source
Mary Parks Washington Papers
Creator
Unknown
Title
Links, Inc. - National Organization, Links members
Date
1983-1984
Description
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.
Type
Image
Subject
African American women
Women’s organizations
The Links, Incorporated
Community leadership
Social and civic organizations
The Links, Incorporated
1980s African American social life
Format
5 × 7 inch color photographic print.
Rights
This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
Rights Holder
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
Item sets
Joy & Sisterhood

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