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[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, December 28, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, December 28, 1976]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the arrival and installation of the stained glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the chapel's recent Consecration.
Date: November 28, 1976
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald R. Ford, November 24, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Gerald R. Ford, November 24, 1976]

Letter from Gerald R. Ford commending the founders of the Thanks-Giving Foundation for their initiative and efforts in commemorating Thanksgiving. Ford also recognizes the Thanks-Giving Square as a major national shrine.
Date: November 24, 1976
Creator: Ford, Gerald R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 15, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 15, 1976]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the stained glass located in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they will be experimenting with the lighting for about a month and welcomes Hutton's advice on the topic.
Date: December 15, 1976
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, February 25, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, February 25, 1976]

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing his recent trip to Dallas. Loire mentions that he would like some photographs of a certain Thanks-Giving Square project they are working on and says he had a good meeting with Philip Johnson.
Date: February 25, 1976
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 26, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 26, 1976]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing an exhibition he launched at Oxford and inviting Stewart to come see it. He also mentions a newspaper cutting a friend sent him about the delay in the construction of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton also asks Stewart to visit him if he plans to be in London any time soon.
Date: April 26, 1976
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, January 16, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, January 16, 1976]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing a letter he has attached in which John Hutton explains what he thinks is best for the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: January 16, 1976
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976] (open access)

[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976]

Memorandum discussing an experiment with the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo compares bulb and spot lights and discusses which one would be more practical, economical, and maximize the effect of the stained glass.
Date: August 10, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 8, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 8, 1976]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton asks about the dedication of the chapel and whether the glass for the chapel was cut successfully. He also requests to receive a note or photograph when the building is finished.
Date: December 8, 1976
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 11, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 11, 1976]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the lighting for stained glass. Hutton gives his advice on the topic and talks about three principles that are helpful in deciding which type of lights are best and the ideal locations to put the lights.
Date: January 11, 1976
Creator: Hutton, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, December 17, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, December 17, 1976]

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart asking for information about the Chapel of Thanksgiving, such as the arrival and installation of the stained glass, the completion of the chapel, and Stewart's plans for the chapel.
Date: December 17, 1976
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart, January 7, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart, January 7, 1976]

Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart discussing a meeting Stewart had with Gabriel Loire about glass panels for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. De Miraval discusses details about the manufacturing and shipping of two glass panels, such as weight of the glass and amount of time they will be insured. He also discusses the date Loire plans to be in Dallas to have a meeting and asks about Stewart's availability.
Date: January 7, 1976
Creator: de Miraval, Pierre Massin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976] (open access)

[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976]

Memorandum discussing various aspects of the lighting of stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo discusses positive and negative aspects about the color that shines through the glass. Different ways to reduce light expense, such as changing the angle of the par, are also discussed. The memo also mentions that kilowatts per hour and cost rates need to be determined.
Date: August 12, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben Coomer to Peter Stewart, September 21, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Coomer to Peter Stewart, September 21, 1976]

Letter from Ben Coomer to Peter Stewart discussing information about a shipment of stained glass. Coomer discusses details such as the cost estimate, method of shipping, routing information, orientation of the package, and dimensions of the shipping container.
Date: September 21, 1976
Creator: Coomer, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History