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[Attendees of the Thanks-Giving Square Tree Planting Ceremony, Number 2]
Photograph of a group of attendees of the Thanks-Giving Square Tree Planting Ceremony standing on a sidewalk. In the background, there is a sign that says "Park" and a parking garage above it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blueline Drawing: Chapel Plan]
Architectural drawing of the plans for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square, noting the spiral pattern and locations of seating and a pool. Scale 1:48.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blueline Drawing: Elevation Plan, Thanks-Giving Square]
Architectural elevation drawing of plans for Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blueline Drawing: Reflected Ceiling Plan]
Architectural drawing of the plans for a reflected ceiling as part of the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square, showing the rough outline of the circular (spiral) chapel and circular skylight within a square boundary. Scale 1:48.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blueline Drawing: Section A-A, Thanks-Giving Square]
Architectural drawing of details for section A-A of the proposed chapel at Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chapel of Thanksgiving Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. The Chapel is a white, cylinder-shaped building with a spiral at the top. A small set of stairs connected to a bridge lead to the entrance of the Chapel. Multiple buildings are visible the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract for Stained Glass Panels]
Final, signed contract between the Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux (SEAR) in France and the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation in Dallas for SEAR to provide stained glass panels and components to be used in the Square's chapel. A number of the contract points have been edited or stricken, with initials from both parties.
Date:
October 24, 1975
Creator:
Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
The Design Program for Thanksgiving Square
Document outlining the idea for the Thanks-Giving Square to be put in Dallas, Texas including sections on the general concept and philosophical goals, design components and objectives, existing conditions, design team, and procedures. There is a list of supplementary exhibits which are not included.
Date:
September 1, 1970
Creator:
Schepps, Julius; Stemmons, John & Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft Sketch of Thanks-Giving Square]
Draft sketch of the layout for Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, with rough outlines of major features and handwritten notes along the edges.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Family in Front of the Chapel of Thanksgiving]
Photograph of a man and woman looking up at the Chapel of Thanksgiving located in the Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, Texas. The man is wearing a suit and is pointing at the chapel and the woman is wearing a black vest, white shirt, and black pants. There is small body of water between the people and the chapel. In the background there are multiple buildings, including one with a sign that says "First Baptist".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[The Founders of Thanks-Giving Square]
Photograph of the four founders of Thanks-Giving Square: Joe O. Neuhoff, Julius Schepps, John M. Stemmons, and Peter P. Stewart. The men are wearing suits; two of them are sitting at a table and two are standing behind the seated men. The photograph was taken by Gittings Photography and the back of the photograph discusses the quality and value of Gittings portraits.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
An Interpretation: "The Family - United in Thanksgiving"
Textual description of a poster designed by artist Bjørn Wiinblad to promote Thanks-Giving Square, with background on the project and the artist.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Text
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 Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart, August 11, 1975]
Letter from Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart discussing a proposal for a stained glass project that Gabriel Loire will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Damaz talks about the amount of stained glass that will be needed, the estimated price of the project, and designs that will be on the glass. She also mentions that a sample of the glass will be created and that Loire is looking forward to the project.
Date:
August 11, 1975
Creator:
Damaz, Annie
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
[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, August 24, 1967]
Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing the possibility of Wiinblad designing posters for the Thanks-Giving Foundation.
Date:
August 24, 1967
Creator:
Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, December 19, 1968]
Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he designed for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about a gold plate he will be displaying with the poster and how it will benefit Stewart. He also provides information about when the first thousand posters will be printed and sent to Stewart.
Date:
December 19, 1968
Creator:
Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1969]
Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he is designing for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about the progress of the printing and asks Stewart to confirm information about the order, such as the delivery date and quantity of posters.
Date:
January 8, 1969
Creator:
Wiinblad, Bjørn
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 Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart, March 8, 1972]
Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart discussing a newspaper cartoon in The Dallas Times Herald about the Thanks-Giving Square. Schroeder attaches the newspaper cartoon and says he thinks Stewart might like to see it. The cartoon depicts a sign that says, "Future Site Thanks-Giving Square Downtown Park". A group of people are looking up at the sign and the bottom of the cartoon says, "And over there, a few trees would be nice for the living room and maybe some shrubs for the bedroom...".
Date:
March 8, 1972
Creator:
Schroeder, Jim
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 2, 1975]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton says he has finished the panel and is having Pitt & Scott, Ltd. collect and ship it. He mentions that he told Pitt & Scott, Ltd. to insure it for £2000 and that they need a letter from Stewart explaining what he is going to do with the panel. He says that he is aware the construction of the Chapel is behind schedule, but that displaying the glass panel may help raise funds.
Date:
April 2, 1975
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History