[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972] (open access)

[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972]

Memorandum discussing a visit with John Hutton in which he presented several sketches of doves, one of which will be engraved on a glass panel and displayed in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo explains how the dove relates to various religious themes. It also discusses characteristics of glass and provides recommendations for choosing the glass that best suits the project.
Date: September 29, 1972
Creator: unknown
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes on Chapel Ceiling] (open access)

[Notes on Chapel Ceiling]

Handwritten sketches and notes related to the spiral-shaped chapel to be built at Thanks-Giving Square. Text at the top of the page says, "Louvers in spiral celing [sic] could be straight or curved" above several rectangular sketches with shaped edges. At the bottom, there are several sketches of spiral stairs with colored shading; text along the right side of the page says, "bronze colored aluminum, glass gray with main emphasis on yellow blue green (garden colors) with small accents of red orange violet --"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Interpretation: "The Family - United in Thanksgiving" (open access)

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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History