[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing his upcoming visit to Hutton's studio. Stewart provides a date and time for when he will call Hutton to discuss his visit and mentions that some people will be visiting the studio with him. He also discusses a piece of music titled "The Dove of Distant Code," because it relates to a project they are working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: May 8, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 27, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 27, 1975]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton acknowledging that he received "The Dove," a window that Hutton designed for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and thanking him for his work on the project.
Date: May 27, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent meetings in London. Stewart mentions that he has attached notes from the meeting and photographs of some sketches. The notes are titled "The Spirit" and contain passages from the New Testament and notes about the project they are working on together.
Date: May 29, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, May 22, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, May 22, 1975]

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing a visit with Philip Johnson and his plans for a future trip to visit New York. Loire says a meeting he had planned with Philip Johnson in France did not take place. He mentions a trip he plans to take to New York to study a project he is working on for Stewart and thanks him for offering to pay for his return trip. He also asks if his visit to New York could be postponed until after the holidays because he has a busy schedule and discusses his availability for June and July in case Stewart wants to see him sooner.
Date: May 22, 1975
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, May 1, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, May 1, 1973]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics, such as a project he is working on for Stewart, Stewart's possible visit to London, and an event he will be attending with his wife. Hutton mentions that he is going to read the notes from Stewart about their project called "The Spirit of the Dove". He mentions that he hopes Stewart will visit London to see his studio and that he will welcome any guests Stewart may bring. He also talks about attending the opening of the Royal Academy with his wife Marigold.
Date: May 1, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt, May 24, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt, May 24, 1972]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing Johnson's struggles with impatience while he is ill.
Date: May 24, 1972
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denton Fire Fighters Examining a Site]

Photograph of of two unidentified Denton fire fighters searching the debris in a structure after a fire (possibly looking for a cause or origin); the one in the foreground appears to be a chief based on his white coat and helmet. There is smoke visible in the middle and a damaged walls in the background.
Date: May 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students at Willis Library]

Photograph of several unidentified students in the audiovisual department of Willis Library with card catalogues and various bookshelves in the background. One young man wearing a yellow striped shirt is sitting, reading a book in front of a table with a row of monitors on it and a young woman is sitting at another table behind him.
Date: 1972-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City of Denton Solid Waste Employees with Dumpster]

Photograph of two unidentified City of Denton Solid Waste employees cleaning a dumpster with a white warehouse, a pickup truck, and other dumpsters visible in the background.
Date: 1977-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire on the South Side of the Square]

At 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 1972, a fire broke out at the Three Sisters Restaurant on the South side of the Square. The fire worsened and a total of 41 firemen were called in to help. This is the view of the backside of the buildings along Walnut Street. The restaurant was destroyed and one of the walls collapsed into Ever's Hardware on the east side. It also spread into Bomar's Men's Clothing on the west side. All three businesses were destroyed.
Date: May 10, 1972
Creator: City of Denton staff
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fountain at the Denton City Hall]

Photograph of the fountain outside the mayor's office at the Denton City Hall with the Emily Fowler Central Library, Cottonwood Creek, and several trees, some of which are Weeping Willow, can be seen in the background.
Date: May 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ringing of Bell at Trinity College]

Photograph taken facing northeast of Zelma Presler Gregg and Reverend Robert Fellows ringing a large bell that is seen positioned on a low brick wall, with a partial building and foliage seen in the background. The photo is printed onto a larger card, where "2 col Bell" can be seen written on the far right side in blue ink.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People at Trinity College Historic Marker Ceremony]

Photograph of a group of people in formal attire standing outdoors for a historic marker dedication ceremony. A woman in a striped dress can be seen in the center of the photo, talking to other people seen standing to the left. A car can be seen parked in the background.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Noel Grisham at Trinity College Historic Marker Ceremony]

Photograph taken facing north at a historic marker dedication ceremony for Trinity College. Noel Grisham can be seen standing at a podium on a small stage outdoors, with a large bell seen on the stage to the right. A building can be seen in the right background, and three people can be seen sitting in chairs on the stage behind Grisham, to the left. The heads of three more people can be seen in the foreground.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pastor Oliver Berglund at Trinity College Marker Ceremony]

Photograph taken facing northwest of a group of people in formal attire standing outdoors for a historic marker ceremony. A man in a striped suit jacket can be seen standing in the left foreground, labeled on the back of the photo as "Pastor Oliver Berglund with the Rev. Alden's thesis under arm".
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dedication of Official Texas Historical Marker, Trinity Lutheran College, Round Rock, Texas (open access)

Dedication of Official Texas Historical Marker, Trinity Lutheran College, Round Rock, Texas

Pamphlet for the dedication ceremony of a Texas Historical Marker for Trinity Lutheran College. A photo of the original building on the site can be seen on the front cover, while a photo of the historic marker can be see printed inside the pamphlet.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People at Trinity College Historic Marker Ceremony]

Photograph of a group of people in formal attire standing outdoors for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Trinity College, with programs in many of their hands. A young man in a striped shirt and blue pants can be seen at the center of the photo facing the camera.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unveiling of Trinity College Historic Marker]

Photograph taken facing east of three people, identified as Philip Nelson, Mrs. Dick B. Gregg, and Pastor R. E. Fellows, standing next to a historical marker for Trinity Lutheran College.
Date: May 28, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1970 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1970

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: May 21, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History