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[Description of Thanksgiving Chapel Features] (open access)

[Description of Thanksgiving Chapel Features]

Text describing various elements planned for the chapel at Thanksgiving Square and the symbolism.
Date: May 18, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, May 1, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, May 1, 1973]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics, such as a project he is working on for Stewart, Stewart's possible visit to London, and an event he will be attending with his wife. Hutton mentions that he is going to read the notes from Stewart about their project called "The Spirit of the Dove". He mentions that he hopes Stewart will visit London to see his studio and that he will welcome any guests Stewart may bring. He also talks about attending the opening of the Royal Academy with his wife Marigold.
Date: May 1, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing his upcoming visit to Hutton's studio. Stewart provides a date and time for when he will call Hutton to discuss his visit and mentions that some people will be visiting the studio with him. He also discusses a piece of music titled "The Dove of Distant Code," because it relates to a project they are working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: May 8, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 27, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 27, 1975]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton acknowledging that he received "The Dove," a window that Hutton designed for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and thanking him for his work on the project.
Date: May 27, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent meetings in London. Stewart mentions that he has attached notes from the meeting and photographs of some sketches. The notes are titled "The Spirit" and contain passages from the New Testament and notes about the project they are working on together.
Date: May 29, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 3, Number 1, May 1957 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 3, Number 1, May 1957

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: May 1957
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 4, Number 1, May 1958 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 4, Number 1, May 1958

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: May 1958
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Chapel Discussion, May 19, 1971] (open access)

[Memo: Chapel Discussion, May 19, 1971]

Memorandum discussing a meeting with Mrs. Cowan, Dr. Outler, Dr. Streng, Reverend Saunders, Henry Exall, and Mr. Johnson about the interior of the Chapel of Thanks-Giving.
Date: May 19, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Needs of a Central Open Space, May 24, 1971] (open access)

[Memo: Needs of a Central Open Space, May 24, 1971]

Memorandum discussing factors involved in the Thanks-Giving Square's creation, enhancement, and protection. Some of the factors discussed are design standards, necessary conditions for greenery, street lighting, and establishing the Square as a national shrine.
Date: May 24, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985] (open access)

[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
The Mesquite Hi-Pockets (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, May 20, 1946 (open access)

The Mesquite Hi-Pockets (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, May 20, 1946

Student newspaper of Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas that includes school news and information.
Date: May 20, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
I Remember When (open access)

I Remember When

Book describing the author's experiences growing up in and around Kerrville, Texas and witnessing the growth and expansion of the town.
Date: May 18, 2017
Creator: Domingues, Louis
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Spirit" (open access)

"The Spirit"

Analysis of the religious symbolism of the dove, with biblical references, and a description of the artwork that will be in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square depicting a dove in flight.
Date: May 25, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 6, 1949 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 6, 1949

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 6, 1949
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 1949 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 1949

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 13, 1949
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1949 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1949

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1949
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 1949 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 1949

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 27, 1949
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1950 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 12, 1950 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 12, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1950 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1950
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 1950 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 26, 1950
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1951 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1951

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 4, 1951
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1951 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1951

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 1951
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1951 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1951

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1951
Creator: Cook, Corinne Neal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History