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[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]

Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date: October 25, 1985
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]

Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date: October 22, 1985
Creator: Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton sending his condolences for John Hutton's death. Stewart expresses how grateful he is for John Hutton and says he was a wonderful person and friend. He talks about how he enjoyed his experience working with him on a project called, "The Dove of Thanksgiving". He says it was a privilege to know Mrs. Hutton, Mr. Hutton, and their daughter and that he hopes Mrs. Hutton visits Texas soon.
Date: October 26, 1978
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt, October 20, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt, October 20, 1976]

Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt thanking Corbitt for the Fortnight Gala that she put on at the University of Dallas.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: Cowan, Donald A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 31, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 31, 1974]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions that the price they discussed two years prior should be raised and suggests an amount that he would like to receive up front. He also talks about information he will need before starting the project.
Date: October 31, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 11, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 11, 1974]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he is working on for the Thanks-Giving Square. Hutton provides a date in which he says he will have one part of the project done. He also says he looks forward to a visit with him and mentions a recent visit he had with Jim Fleck.
Date: October 11, 1974
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, October 22, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 22, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the possibility of using dark glass instead of plain glass for a project involving windows for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: October 22, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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, October 10, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 10, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing plans for a future project with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and providing details about his availability and contact information. Hutton mentions a discussion they had about the project and says he is looking forward to receiving feedback on rough sketches he gave Stewart.
Date: October 10, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 2, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 2, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent visit and various other topics. Stewart says he has attached pictures of the entryway of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the Thanks-Giving Square bridge and says he will get feedback on some sketches Hutton sent him. He also asks Hutton for his contact information and availability.
Date: October 2, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Brady to B. C. Fleming, October 11, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Brady to B. C. Fleming, October 11, 1965]

Letter from R. M. Brady to B. C. Fleming discussing the firemen on the seniority district and the respective assignments for each of the firemen.
Date: October 11, 1965
Creator: Brady, R. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. B. George to C. W. Moore, October 8, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from R. B. George to C. W. Moore, October 8, 1957]

Letter from R. B. George to C. W. Moore regarding the list of firemen based on seniority.
Date: October 8, 1957
Creator: George, R. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Report for Induction: Alaniz] (open access)

[Order to Report for Induction: Alaniz]

Military order for Jose Alaniz to report for induction into the U.S. Armed Forces; it requires that he report at 1:00pm on November 11, 1943 to the local military board at Sinton, Texas.
Date: October 30, 1943
Creator: United States. Selective Service System.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alma Hiller, October 8, 1917] (open access)

[Letter to Alma Hiller, October 8, 1917]

Letter to Alma Hiller from her little cousin, "Hef", who writes about what it's like for him at Camp MacArthur, a military training base in Waco, Texas. The letter also discusses other family members, including a newborn baby in the family. The stationery letterhead has on its left and right side, respectively, an American flag image and a symbol that consists of a triangle within a circle, and it reads, "National War Work Council, Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Associations, 'with the colors'".
Date: October 8, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from 11th District Enginemen to 12th Enginemen, October 25, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from 11th District Enginemen to 12th Enginemen, October 25, 1915]

Letter from 11th District Enginemen to 12th District Enginemen discussing the consolidation of the enginemen seniority to one district for all territory south of Hillsboro, Texas.
Date: October 25, 1915
Creator: 11th District Enginemen
System: The Portal to Texas History