The Links, Inc. photographic collection, circa 1959-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Links, Inc. Portland Chapter
- Title
- The Links, Inc. photographic collection
- Dates
- circa 1959-1989 (inclusive)19591989
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 594
- Summary
- Small collection consisting of photographs, most in color, that were used on an informational panel about the Portland chapter of The Links, Inc., a women's service organization devoted to the African American community. The photographs depict members and activities of the group. The collection also includes a photograph of the original panel.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Links, Inc., a not-for-profit service and civic organization focused on enriching the quality of life in the African American community, was founded by Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1946. The Portland chapter was established in 1957 with 10 charter members; its first president was Kathryn Bogle.
Content Description
Small collection consisting of photographs, most in color, that were used on an informational panel about the Portland chapter of The Links, Inc., a women's service organization devoted to the African American community. The panel was displayed in a 1988 Northwest Black Heritage exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. The photographs depict members and activities of the group, including an arts festival at the YWCA, 1959, and a multicultural festival in 1980. The collection includes a photograph of the original panel, which also featured information about the founding, history, and activities of the organization.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
The Links, Inc. photographic collection, Org. Lot 594, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- African American women--Oregon--Portland--Societies and clubs--Photographs
- Women--Oregon--Portland--Societies and clubs--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Links, Inc. Portland Chapter--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
