"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 Regarding Loire Stained Glass] (open access)

[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass]

Memorandum drafted by Peter Stewart describing his visit with Gabriel Loire in Paris regarding the proposed stained glass for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and the projected cost.
Date: May 18, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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: 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
Employees Who Attended Safety Meeting When Safety Awards Were Presented (open access)

Employees Who Attended Safety Meeting When Safety Awards Were Presented

List of men from the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad who attended a safety meeting at a Central Texas location on May 11, 1955 documenting names and titles for each attendee.
Date: 1955-05~
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: General Engineers, May 1942 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: General Engineers, May 1942

List of Locomotive Enginemen (Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of May 1942. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: May 15, 1942
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984 (open access)

Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984

Transcript of an interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, residents of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers historical details about people buried in Bratton Cemetery, slaves, road building prison chain gangs, and families that owned land in Round Rock in the early 20th century.
Date: May 21, 1991
Creator: DiGesualdo, Jane; Anderson, Fred Martin; Anderson, Esther Israel & Galetto, Sylvia
System: The Portal to Texas History