[Photograph of Helen Corbitt at home]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt sitting at home with a drink on her couch. Corbitt is wearing a pink skirt suit on a floral couch. A China cabinet can be seen in the background along with a dining table. The walls in the room are paneled and off-white, with an illustration of a plant also hanging behind Corbitt. Stamped text on the back of the photograph: "Kodacolor Print, made by Kodak, Dec. 67R"
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Corbitt at retirement party]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt at a retirement party. Corbitt is seen wearing a tan-colored dress opening what seems to be a box of letters. Many unidentified people can be seen surrounding Corbitt in the background.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Corbitt at retirement party]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt with two unidentified men on either side of her, both wearing white button-up shirts. Corbitt is seen wearing eyeglasses and a tan-colored dress. A cake in the shape of a book is seen in front of the trio, and multiple people can be seen throughout the rest of the venue.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of The Greenhouse Spa]

Photograph of a garden area at The Greenhouse spa, including a decorative, latticework pergola shading an exit from the main building. There are landscaped plants around the walkways and, in the right part of the image, the shaded walkway opens into a large area paved with bricks. Text attached to the photo describes the spa.
Date: 1965~
Creator: The Greenhouse
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Corbitt at retirement]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt (seated) with three unidentified women and Clarence "Captain" White standing in the middle. The women on the left are wearing dresses, while Corbitt and the woman on the right are wearing blouses, and White is wearing a black suit. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Helen Corbitt seated, Captain White - man in photo."
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
UDAL_100 (open access)

UDAL_100

Sheet of decorative parchment paper with text in the center, written in calligraphy: "With gratitude to Miss Helen Corbitt the Junior Group of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League welcomes her as its first Honorary Member. March 1967." In the upper-left corner, there is an illustration of a mandolin with dangling ribbons, a flute, sheet music, and small musical notes.
Date: March 1967
Creator: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Junior Group.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, December 19, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, December 19, 1968]

Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he designed for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about a gold plate he will be displaying with the poster and how it will benefit Stewart. He also provides information about when the first thousand posters will be printed and sent to Stewart.
Date: December 19, 1968
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type: Letter
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 Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1969]

Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he is designing for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about the progress of the printing and asks Stewart to confirm information about the order, such as the delivery date and quantity of posters.
Date: January 8, 1969
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, August 24, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, August 24, 1967]

Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing the possibility of Wiinblad designing posters for the Thanks-Giving Foundation.
Date: August 24, 1967
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly, Volume 15, Number 1, March 1969 (open access)

The Quarterly, Volume 15, Number 1, March 1969

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas.
Date: March 1969
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square (open access)

Thanks-Giving Square

Booklet describing the plan and progress on creating Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, with maps of the location, architectural illustrations, explanations of the project's background, and a list of people and organizations involved in the project.
Date: 1964~/1970~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
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 Bjorn Wiinblad, November 27, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Bjorn Wiinblad, November 27, 1968]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Bjorn Wiinblad discussing details about posters that are being made for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Stewart discusses poster specifications such as completion date, quantity, art work, future orders, and cost estimates.
Date: November 27, 1968
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Bjorn Wiinblad, August 1, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Bjorn Wiinblad, August 1, 1967]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Bjorn Wiinblad discussing posters Wiinblad is designing for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Stewart suggests having a meeting when Wiinblad visits the states so they can view and approve the design of the posters and discuss the timing and method of printing.
Date: August 1, 1967
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 3, September 1963 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 3, September 1963

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: September 1963
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 6, Number 1, April 1960 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 6, Number 1, April 1960

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: April 1960
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 6, Number 2, July 1960 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 6, Number 2, July 1960

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: July 1960
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 1, March 1963 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 1, March 1963

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: March 1963
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 2, June 1963 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 2, June 1963

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 4, December 1963 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 9, Number 4, December 1963

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: December 1963
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1961 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1961

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: June 1961
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 7, Number 3, September 1961 (open access)

Local History & Genealogical Society, Volume 7, Number 3, September 1961

Monthly newsletter of the Local History & Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas, describing the organization's news and activities, as well as providing genealogical information and resources.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Local History and Genealogical Society (Dallas, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History