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Thanks-Giving Square in the Heart of Dallas
Sample print of a poster for Thanks-Giving Square with an illustration of people sitting in a tree, that is planted in a heat-shaped patch of green. Other, small trees are growing behind it and there are rocky cliffs in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Glass Panel Engraved by John Hutton]
Photograph of a glass panel engraved by John Hutton. The design engraved on the glass is titled "The Spirit of Thanksgiving" and depicts a dove with it's wings spread out, as if in flight, and a design that resembles a wreath around it. John Hutton's signature is also engraved on the bottom right corner of the glass. A hand is partially visible in the top left corner holding up the glass.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square
Booklet describing the plan and progress on creating Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, with maps of the location, architectural illustrations, explanations of the project's background, and a list of people and organizations involved in the project.
Date:
1964~/1970~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
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
[John Hutton and Two Men in Front of an Engraved Glass Panel]
Photograph of John Hutton and two men with a large glass panel he engraved. Hutton is looking at the camera and sitting in front of the panel while holding a tool while the two men are standing next to him and looking at the panel. The design on the panel is titled "The Spirit of Thanksgiving," and depicts a dove with it's wings spread out, as if in flight, and a design that resembles a wreath around it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
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
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 26, 1973]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the acceptance of the quoted price for project that Hutton will be working on for Stewart. Stewart reviews information about the project, such as the cost and delivery date.
Date:
December 26, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 30, 1972]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing three designs that he has created for a glass panel in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He calls the designs 'A', 'B', and 'C' and they all have a dove as the main symbol. He describes the dove in Design 'A' as "an embodiment of expanding joy in thanksgiving". He describes Design 'B' as "representing the different religions and beliefs of man". He says the Dove in Design 'C' represents strength and vitality and is a Giver. Hutton also talks about which design he prefers and mentions that it is important the design chosen does not offend any religious beliefs.
Date:
December 30, 1972
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Painting of the Glory Window in the Chapel of Thanksgiving, Number 1]
Photograph of a painting of the Glory Window in the Chapel of Thanksgiving designed by Gabriel Loire. The painting shows multi-colored rectangles that resemble stained glass panels to be installed in the ceiling of the chapel. The rectangular panels form a spiral shape leading to a circular stained glass window in the center of the spiral. The painting represents the view of the ceiling from the interior of the chapel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Glass Panel with Paper Dove Pattern]
Photograph of a glass panel with a paper dove pattern placed in the center. A large window is visible in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[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
[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
[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
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, September 21, 1977]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing photos he received of the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He thanks Stewart for the photographs and says he hopes to see photos of the completed chapel soon.
Date:
September 21, 1977
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Hutton with his Wife and Daughter]
Photograph of John Hutton, his wife Marigold, and their baby. Hutton is wearing a pink shirt and brown pants and his wife is wearing a red shirt with a black and yellow pattern. Hutton stands next to his wife as she holds their baby. In the background there is various greenery and a wooden fence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, September 29, 1975]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing past letters Stewart sent him about the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and how he will be using those ideas in a model he is designing. Loire says he would like to have another meeting in New York to talk more about the project and mentions an article Stewart sent him about the nature and mysticism of the spiral.
Date:
September 29, 1975
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, March 7, 1975]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the progress that has been made on a project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving called "The Dove." Hutton mentions that he has attached some photos taken at various stages of the project and provides information about the photos. He also talks about how he will arrange mailing glass panels to Stewart.
Date:
March 7, 1975
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rectangular Design by John Hutton]
Photograph of a design outline by John Hutton. The outline is a black horizontal rectangle split into 3 equal sections by vertical lines. The leftmost section of the rectangle is split into two horizontal rectangles.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, September 12, 1975]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing a recent meeting they had in New York. Stewart mentions their discussion about the purpose of the stained glass ceiling in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. The notes from that discussion are attached and contain information about the theme of the stained glass ceiling and passages from the Bible.
Date:
September 12, 1975
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History