Architectural elevation drawing of plans for Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.

Architectural drawing of the plans for a reflected ceiling as part of the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square, showing the rough outline of the circular (spiral) chapel and circular skylight within a square boundary. Scale 1:48.

Architectural drawing of details for section A-A of the proposed chapel at Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1971. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1971. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first, as well as pound signs indicating firemen barred from preferred service and asterisks indicating those retired on physical disability prior to the age of 65.

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.

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.

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.

Text describing various elements planned for the chapel at Thanksgiving Square and the symbolism.

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt humorously showing appreciation for Corbitt's cooking.

Student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Menu made by Helen Corbitt as an American Formal Dinner. This menu includes recipes such as chicken avocado soup, tomato and eggs hors d'oeuvres, lamb racks, filet of sole with artichokes, stuffed zucchini, turnips and peas,wilted spinach salad, strawberries melba, and praline mousse.

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.

Photograph of Helen Corbitt with three unidentified women. Corbitt is reading a packet of papers and is the only person to be seated. All four women are in front of a wall with multiple plates hanging on it. All women are wearing dresses, and one is pouring something from a pitcher designed like a corn husk into a large bowl with a floral design printed on it. Printed text on the back of the photograph: "Photo by Clint grant, Dallas Morning News, Feb 23, 1971, News Staff Photo."

Newspaper from Tyler, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a light-colored apron at Helen Corbitt's cooking school for men. The apron reads "any shhnook can cook!", and the man is seen in button-up shirt, a striped tie and eyeglasses. He is holding a dish with food in his right hand, and other unidentified people can be seen in the background behind him. Handwritten text on back of photograph: "14 Feb 1971."

Photograph of an unidentified man in a restaurant at Helen Corbitt's cooking school. The man is visible from the chest up wearing a light-colored, buttoned shirt and an apron. The man is in what appears to be a kitchen and is holding a tray with roasts on it.

Student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Annual report of the Abilene Fire Department describing the organization and administration, with updates on goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1971.

Photocopy of a biography of Gertrude (Mrs. Frank A.) Johnson and Winnie (Mrs. E. W.) Johnson that talks about the two women as founding members of the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. The document also states that the two women will be given "Honorary Life Memberships in the Women of the Church" for their work through out the years to the church. At the bottom of the first page there is "From Church: Westlake Presbyterian Church Collection, Notebook" handwritten in pen.

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1971. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1971. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first, as well as pound signs indicating firemen barred from preferred service and asterisks indicating those retired on physical disability prior to the age of 65.