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[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, February 22, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, February 22, 1977]

Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards discussing upcoming legislation concerning WASP members. The letter has an illustration of the WASP mascot Fifinella in the top left corner. Also included is an envelope addressed to Rigdon Edwards.
Date: February 22, 1977
Creator: Florey, Ruth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, LULAC Past National President, dated July 17, 1977. The letter states that the enclosed resolution was passed at the recent LULAC National Convention. The second page of the letter has a distribution list of people copied on the letter.
Date: July 17, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24]

Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla, dated August 24, 1976, and printed on John J. Herrera letterhead. The letter is regarding LULAC Special Fund and LULAC National Foundation.
Date: August 24, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18]

Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, Controller at Gittings Texas, to John J. Herrera. The letter is a reminder of an unpaid invoice. The letter is dated April 18, 1977.
Date: April 18, 1977
Creator: Thompson, Edward H., III
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, referring to an enclosed distribution list and copy of Resolution #4 that was passed at National Assembly. The letter is dated July 17, 1977.
Date: July 17, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack G. Bishop to Todd Bradford Willis, December 15, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Jack G. Bishop to Todd Bradford Willis, December 15, 1978]

Letter from Jack G. Bishop at Baylor College of Dentistry to Todd Bradford Willis on December 15, 1978, informing Willis of his acceptance into the Department of Pedodontics, provided he maintains his GPA until his graduation the following year from The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. Bishop also informs him of a $200 deposit.
Date: December 15, 1978
Creator: Bishop, Jack G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul P. Taylor to Todd Bradford Willis, February 12, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Paul P. Taylor to Todd Bradford Willis, February 12, 1979]

Letter from Paul P. Taylor to Todd Bradford Willis on February 12, 1979. He congratulates Willis on his acceptance into the Pedodontics program at Baylor College of Dentistry, and invites him to a workshop on pain and anxiety for the child dental patient.
Date: February 12, 1979
Creator: Taylor, Paul P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Curtis King to Louie White, August 10, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis King to Louie White, August 10, 1978]

Letter from Curtis King to Louie White discussing White's dismissal from a branch of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Third World Players performance group.
Date: August 10, 1978
Creator: King, Curtis
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Curtis King to Robert Runnels, February 27, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis King to Robert Runnels, February 27, 1978]

Letter from Curtis King to Robert Runnels discussing a reminder of the rules of the Third World Players, a performance company in association with the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: February 27, 1978
Creator: King, Curtis
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone, April 14, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone, April 14, 1978]

Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone discussing Rhone's lack of participation in both the Third World Players and the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, which has resulted in her removal as a member of both organizations.
Date: April 14, 1978
Creator: King, Curtis
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report, Inc. - April 17, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report, Inc. - April 17, 1972]

A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Inc., Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1972. Carswell advises that he has received no notice on an order placed on March 1, 1972 other than their endorsement on his check and that he has had no reply to his letters. An attachment includes a business check from The Carswell Agency, drawn on the First National Bank of Abilene, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated Mar 1, 1972, and made out to U S News & World Report. The reverse side includes endorsements stamped by multiple banks.
Date: April 17, 1972
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, November 29, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, November 29, 1974]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the purchase of glass that will go above the door of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart mentions an attached letter from John Hutton containing technical details of the glass and asks for Johnson's opinion on the details.
Date: November 29, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 24, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 24, 1974]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a drawing by Stewart where he provided the dimensions of the glass and says he will use those measurements to place an order for the glass unless he receives a letter from Stewart or the architect that contains different measurements.
Date: November 24, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart, March 8, 1972] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 18, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 18, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing Hutton's sketches of a dove. Stewart says the sketches have been getting reactions and tells him which one seems to be favored. Stewart also mentions that Philip Johnson thinks the sketches fit in well with the chapel. He says the ideas that have been suggested in the letter may be helpful if he decides to do another sketch.
Date: October 18, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, February 13, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, February 13, 1975]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton talks about the stages of the project, when Stewart can expect to receive the panel, and the process to have it delivered to Stewart. He also says he will be taking photographs at various stages of the project and can arrange to have the process filmed if Stewart wants him to.
Date: February 13, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1973] (open access)

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

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his response to Stewart asking if he can engrave a design on dark glass. Hutton says he can but feels the result will not be as good because dark glass eliminates some of the effects and subtleties of the design. He says he prefers not to use dark glass unless there is an architectural reason for it. He also mentions that he was lent the book "The Paradise Myth", which discusses the Tree of Life and relates to a design idea he was working on for the Thanks-Giving chapel. There is also a note attached from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson asking about his thoughts on Hutton's letter.
Date: November 1, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 4, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 4, 1974]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the date he would like to pick up a small reproduction of the dove window for the Chapel of Thanksgiving from Hutton.
Date: October 4, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 16, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 16, 1973]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics including an issue with a check, a photograph of a dove, his current projects with the Wellington and Coventry Cathedrals, and the well-being of his daughter.
Date: April 16, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, December 29, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, December 29, 1974]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing notes that he is sending to Hutton about a glass panel. Stewart mentions the idea of purchasing two glass panels in case one is damaged. He discusses details about the second glass, such as money that would be saved, how it would be should shipped, how it would be used, and whether purchasing a second panel makes practical sense.
Date: December 29, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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
System: The Portal to Texas History