The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 2, June 1971 (open access)

The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 2, June 1971

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas.
Date: June 1971
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 1, March 1971 (open access)

The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 1, March 1971

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas.
Date: March 1971
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 3, September 1971 (open access)

The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 3, September 1971

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 1971
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 4, December 1971 (open access)

The Quarterly, Volume 17, Number 4, December 1971

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas.
Date: December 1971
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Corbitt with women]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt with three unidentified women. Corbitt is reading a packet of papers and is the only person to be seated. All four women are in front of a wall with multiple plates hanging on it. All women are wearing dresses, and one is pouring something from a pitcher designed like a corn husk into a large bowl with a floral design printed on it. Printed text on the back of the photograph: "Photo by Clint grant, Dallas Morning News, Feb 23, 1971, News Staff Photo."
Date: February 23, 1971
Creator: Grant, Clint
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: 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
[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

[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
[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

[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
[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