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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
[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972] (open access)

[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972]

Memorandum discussing a visit with John Hutton in which he presented several sketches of doves, one of which will be engraved on a glass panel and displayed in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo explains how the dove relates to various religious themes. It also discusses characteristics of glass and provides recommendations for choosing the glass that best suits the project.
Date: September 29, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his ideas for a design inspired by a dove for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and when he will be available to work on the project.
Date: November 1, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tower Tumbles (open access)

Tower Tumbles

Pamphlet describing the demolition of the "landmark" Pulley Bone restaurant building in downtown Dallas; the building is pictured on the front with three images showing the removal of the tower. There are six images of speakers and spectators at the ceremony, with captions, and two additional images on the back showing the end of the ceremony.
Date: 1972~
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type: Pamphlet
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 Peter Stewart to John Hutton, September 14, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, September 14, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing artwork of a dove that will be displayed at entrance of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He briefly talks about the materials that could be used for the roof, the direction the door faces, and the need to calculate sun angles. He also includes a theological adviser's observations about the symbol of the dove. The observations talk about what the dove represents as a religious symbol and mention that the dove appears in many places, such as the Old Testament, the Jewish Pentecost, and the story of Noah.
Date: September 14, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 30, 1972] (open access)

[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
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 22, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 22, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart explaining that he has returned from a trip to Italy and is available to discuss ideas about a project in person or by letter.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History