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Abilene Fire Department Annual Report: 1974
Annual report of the Abilene Fire Department describing the organization and administration, with updates on goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1974.
Date:
1974
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, November 29, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the purchase of glass that will go above the door of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart mentions an attached letter from John Hutton containing technical details of the glass and asks for Johnson's opinion on the details.
Date:
November 29, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 24, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a drawing by Stewart where he provided the dimensions of the glass and says he will use those measurements to place an order for the glass unless he receives a letter from Stewart or the architect that contains different measurements.
Date:
November 24, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 4, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the date he would like to pick up a small reproduction of the dove window for the Chapel of Thanksgiving from Hutton.
Date:
October 4, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, December 29, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing notes that he is sending to Hutton about a glass panel. Stewart mentions the idea of purchasing two glass panels in case one is damaged. He discusses details about the second glass, such as money that would be saved, how it would be should shipped, how it would be used, and whether purchasing a second panel makes practical sense.
Date:
December 29, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 7, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a project they are working on involving glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart mentions a conversation he had with Philip Johnson about the suggested size of the glass and how it would look once installed. He also talks about the down payment of the project and how a recent increase in price of the glass may affect the cost estimate of the project.
Date:
November 7, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 27, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a glass panel Hutton is engraving a dove on for the Thanks-Giving Chapel. Stewart discusses Philip Johnson's suggestion for the dimensions of the glass, the size of the wall the glass will be installed in, and the ideal wingspread of the dove on the glass. He reminds Hutton that he is open to any suggestions Hutton has since he is the expert. He also provides information about the progress of the Thanks-Giving Chapel's construction.
Date:
December 27, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 18, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a letter he received from Hutton about difficulties he was having with the size of glass panels for a project. Stewart mentions that he has sent some materials to clarify problems Hutton was having with the sizing. He also asks if it is practical to proceed with the project or if there are any more difficulties that need to be taken care of.
Date:
November 18, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, August 27, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing an engraved dove window Hutton is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says it would be a good idea to show donors a small sample of the window and asks Hutton to provide a quote of the price. He explains that he wants a small scale window to show people because it will motivate them to donate to the chapel. He also discusses various topics about the construction of the chapel such as excavation and when they will award a contract.
Date:
August 27, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 11, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he is working on for the Thanks-Giving Square. Hutton provides a date in which he says he will have one part of the project done. He also says he looks forward to a visit with him and mentions a recent visit he had with Jim Fleck.
Date:
October 11, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 25, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the dimensions of glass that will be displayed in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton talks about the thickness of the glass and explains what length and width it will need to be to fit in the metal framework.
Date:
November 25, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart, December 4, 1974]
Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart discussing the measurements of the glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving's door.
Date:
December 4, 1974
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft Sketch: Tree of Life]
Photograph of a sketch depicting the "tree of life" which has visible roots below the ground, and six branches with round bunches of leaves -- meant to resemble the "tangled skein of life" -- and a serpent wrapped around the trunk. Additionally, there are images among the branches including the sun and moon at the top as well as birds; at the base of the tree, there are unidentified animals on either side of the trunk. This sketch was a possible design for one of the etched windows to be included in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square.
Date:
February 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 28, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing information about the size of the glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving's windows. Hutton says he has not received confirmation about the size of the glass from the architects and asks Stewart to talk to the architects for him because he wants to start working on the project in the next few weeks.
Date:
December 28, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 16, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart thanking him for a previous letter where he accepted a quoted price for a glass panel. Hutton also talks about two designs he is working on for Stewart, the Dove and the Tree of Life, and says he will send him sketches once he has clarified the ideas.
Date:
January 16, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 31, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions that the price they discussed two years prior should be raised and suggests an amount that he would like to receive up front. He also talks about information he will need before starting the project.
Date:
October 31, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 27, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a glass panel Hutton is engraving a dove on for the Thanks-Giving Chapel. Stewart discusses Philip Johnson's suggestion for the dimensions of the glass, the size of the wall the glass will be installed in, and the ideal wingspread of the dove on the glass and reminds Hutton that he is open to any suggestions Hutton has. He also provides information about the progress of the Thanks-Giving Chapel's construction.
Date:
December 27, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, February 18, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart describing two drawings he has created for a project in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton calls his designs "The Dove" and "The Tree of Life" and explains how they relate to the architecture of the project.
Date:
February 18, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sketch: The Spirit of Thanksgiving]
Photocopy of a draft sketch of a dove in flight, surrounded by on oval ring of spirals and points radiating outward. This was a draft version for an etched window, titled "The Spirit of Thanksgiving" to be hung in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square.
Date:
1974~
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart, December 4, 1974]
Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart discussing the dimensions of the glass for the Thanks-Giving Chapel's door.
Date:
December 4, 1974
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, September 16, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a stained glass project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton says he will be sending a small-scale sample of the project but emphasizes that it will not have the same effect as the full-scale one. He asks Stewart to let him know in advance if he would like to visit him because he has projects he also is working on for other organizations and might be busy or traveling during that time.
Date:
September 16, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 29, 1974]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a previous letter between them about glass for the Thanks-Giving Chapel. Stewart says he has sent the letter on to Philip Johnson and a construction manager for review and that he will wait to receive a reply from them before ordering any glass. He also mentions the price Hutton will be charging for the project and asks if they can have a compromise between prices they have discussed previously.
Date:
November 29, 1974
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, June 27, 1974]
Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt thanking Corbitt for the inscribed copy of a new cookbook.
Date:
June 27, 1974
Creator:
Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Helen Corbitt Cooking School: Menu 3, January 31, 1974]
Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held by Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish: Cold Tomato Soup; Chicken Madeira; Julienne Carrots in Vodka and Orange Peel; Crudité Salad; Sherry French Dressing; Lemon Sherbet Mousse.
Date:
1974-01~
Creator:
Neiman-Marcus
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History