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Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 7, Number 1, Spring 1998
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1998
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 4, Number 2, Autumn 1997
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Autumn 1997
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 1997
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1997
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 1994
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1994
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 1, Spring 1993
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1993
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1990
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1990
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]
Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date:
October 25, 1985
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985]
Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart congratulating the Thanks-Giving Foundation on their efforts in giving Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations.
Date:
October 23, 1985
Creator:
Humphrey, Allen E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]
Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date:
October 22, 1985
Creator:
Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985]
Memorandum by Peter Stewart discussing the gifting of an enlargement of Normal Rockwell's, "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You", to the United Nations from the United States. Stewart briefly discusses the roles of various people who are involved in this process and recommends further steps that should be taken to complete the gifting. He also discusses details about the gift, such as estimated cost, where it will be exhibited, and its dimensions.
Date:
May 4, 1985
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Thanksgiving for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations from the People of the United States of America
Brochure describing a mosaic gifted from the United States to the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the UN's fortieth anniversary. It provides background on the artist Norman Rockwell and his painting, "The Golden Rule," and about the creation of the mosaic artwork version to be installed at the UN. There is also information about the history of the UN and about Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, which provided funding for the project.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[George H. W. Bush and Peter Stewart Shaking Hands]
Photograph of Peter Stewart shaking hands with George H. W. Bush in the White House. Bush appears to be speaking to Stewart while they shake hands. The bottom of the photograph says "To Peter Stewart With Best Wishes," and is signed by Bush.
Date:
March 23, 1982
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton sending his condolences for John Hutton's death. Stewart expresses how grateful he is for John Hutton and says he was a wonderful person and friend. He talks about how he enjoyed his experience working with him on a project called, "The Dove of Thanksgiving". He says it was a privilege to know Mrs. Hutton, Mr. Hutton, and their daughter and that he hopes Mrs. Hutton visits Texas soon.
Date:
October 26, 1978
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 28, 1977]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they are adjusting the lighting around the glass and that he will send pictures of the glass to Loire in a few months.
Date:
March 28, 1977
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer Announcing Opening of Thanks-Giving Square]
Flyer advertising the Dallas opening of Thanks-Giving Square including the dedication Monday morning and times that the square will be open the rest of the week.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 15, 1976]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the stained glass located in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they will be experimenting with the lighting for about a month and welcomes Hutton's advice on the topic.
Date:
December 15, 1976
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 8, 1976]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton asks about the dedication of the chapel and whether the glass for the chapel was cut successfully. He also requests to receive a note or photograph when the building is finished.
Date:
December 8, 1976
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, December 28, 1976]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the arrival and installation of the stained glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the chapel's recent Consecration.
Date:
November 28, 1976
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald R. Ford, November 24, 1976]
Letter from Gerald R. Ford commending the founders of the Thanks-Giving Foundation for their initiative and efforts in commemorating Thanksgiving. Ford also recognizes the Thanks-Giving Square as a major national shrine.
Date:
November 24, 1976
Creator:
Ford, Gerald R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben Coomer to Peter Stewart, September 21, 1976]
Letter from Ben Coomer to Peter Stewart discussing information about a shipment of stained glass. Coomer discusses details such as the cost estimate, method of shipping, routing information, orientation of the package, and dimensions of the shipping container.
Date:
September 21, 1976
Creator:
Coomer, Ben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976]
Memorandum discussing various aspects of the lighting of stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo discusses positive and negative aspects about the color that shines through the glass. Different ways to reduce light expense, such as changing the angle of the par, are also discussed. The memo also mentions that kilowatts per hour and cost rates need to be determined.
Date:
August 12, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976]
Memorandum discussing an experiment with the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo compares bulb and spot lights and discusses which one would be more practical, economical, and maximize the effect of the stained glass.
Date:
August 10, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 26, 1976]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing an exhibition he launched at Oxford and inviting Stewart to come see it. He also mentions a newspaper cutting a friend sent him about the delay in the construction of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton also asks Stewart to visit him if he plans to be in London any time soon.
Date:
April 26, 1976
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, January 16, 1976]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing a letter he has attached in which John Hutton explains what he thinks is best for the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date:
January 16, 1976
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History