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[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George H. W. Bush and Peter Stewart]

Photograph of Peter Stewart and George H. W. Bush having a discussion in the White House. Bush and Stewart are sitting facing each other and Bush appears to be speaking to Stewart. The words "Official Photograph, The White House, Washington" are stamped on the back of the photograph.
Date: March 23, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Glenn Cramer, March 20, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Glenn Cramer, March 20, 1969]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Glenn Cramer discussing posters that were created by Bjorn Wiinblad for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Stewart explains how displaying the posters will help to raise funds and increase the acceptance of the thoughts and ideals behind Thanks-giving Square and asks Cramer how many he would like to order to display in his Titche's stores.
Date: March 20, 1969
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael H. Thomas to Peter Stewart, March 25, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Michael H. Thomas to Peter Stewart, March 25, 1969]

Letter from Michael H. Thomas to Peter Stewart discussing posters made by Bjorn Wiinblad for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Thomas asks Stewart to send 24 large posters to the Display Director of Neiman-Marcus so that they can be displayed in several stores in Dallas.
Date: March 25, 1969
Creator: Thomas, Michael H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, March 17,1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, March 17,1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the crown of the Thanks-Giving Chapel and bells in the Thanks-Giving Square. Stewart says the crown should express Thanksgiving, confidence, strength, and not despair or disappointment. He also describes the shape and says it should be flat, aim upward, and not sink. He says they should not worry about constraints such as number of turns, static rate of rise, and mold of the spiral. He says they are "changing the world vision into a cosmic vision,' and that the Chapel should also express this. He mentions the bells in the Thanks-Giving Square and describes their shape and what they should express.
Date: March 17, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, March 7, 1975] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, March 9, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, March 9, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing various topics such the birth of Hutton's daughter, a matter involving a check, and one of Hutton's drawings. Stewart congratulates Hutton and his wife on the arrival of their daughter and asks what they named her. He tells Hutton to send the check to the Republic National Bank of Dallas and provides the contact information of the London branch's manager in case there are any difficulties. He also mentions one of Hutton's drawings and says that Philip Johnson feels that it is in tune with the spirit of the chapel.
Date: March 9, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Stanley Marcus, March 20, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Stanley Marcus, March 20, 1969]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Stanley Marcus discussing posters that were created by Bjorn Wiinblad for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Stewart explains how displaying the posters will help to raise funds and increase the acceptance of the thoughts and ideals behind Thanks-Giving Square and asks Marcus how many he would like to order to display in his Neiman-Marcus stores.
Date: March 20, 1969
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 21, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 21, 1975]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing a previous meeting they had about stained glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and asking if he is available for another meeting in Paris.
Date: March 21, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 28, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 28, 1977]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they are adjusting the lighting around the glass and that he will send pictures of the glass to Loire in a few months.
Date: March 28, 1977
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George H. W. Bush and Peter Stewart Shaking Hands]

Photograph of Peter Stewart shaking hands with George H. W. Bush in the White House. Bush appears to be speaking to Stewart while they shake hands. The bottom of the photograph says "To Peter Stewart With Best Wishes," and is signed by Bush.
Date: March 23, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History