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[Resolution Declaring 2007 the Year of Thanksgiving in Dallas County, Texas]
Proclamation declaring 2007 to be the year of Thanksgiving in Dallas County, Texas.
Date:
November 16, 2007
Creator:
Keliher, Margaret
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 7, Number 1, Spring 1998
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1998
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 4, Number 2, Autumn 1997
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Autumn 1997
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 1997
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1997
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Testament of America, 1775-1875: Thanksgiving -- The Golden Thread
Timeline of events related to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States from 1775-1875, with quotations from the Presidents of the time, and from the official proclamations. It includes reproductions of the signatures for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 1994
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1994
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 1, Spring 1993
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1993
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanksgiving: The American Spirit
Pamphlet documenting a timeline of early American history, focusing on the creation of the Thanksgiving holiday and the underlying reasons, with images of original documents and selected quotations from American Presidents and from Congress.
Date:
1992
Creator:
National Thanksgiving Commission at Thanks-Giving Square
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanks-Giving Square Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1990
Newsletter published by the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation describing news and events related to Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, and articles on other topic of interest to readers.
Date:
Spring 1990
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]
Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date:
October 25, 1985
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985]
Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart congratulating the Thanks-Giving Foundation on their efforts in giving Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations.
Date:
October 23, 1985
Creator:
Humphrey, Allen E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]
Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date:
October 22, 1985
Creator:
Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release: U.S. Gift to UN, October 21, 1985]
Text of a press release issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations announcing a ceremony to present Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule" to the United Nations (UN) in honor of the UN's 40th anniversary. It also describes the background of the painting, and information about Rockwell.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
United States. Mission to the United Nations.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speeches by Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar, October 1985]
Text of speeches during a ceremony celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, during which Nancy Reagan presented a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" on behalf of the United States. The second speech, accepting the gift on behalf of the UN, is by Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016 & Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Description of Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations]
Images of a ceremony at the United Nations (UN) to present a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule," on behalf of the United States for the UN's 40th anniversary. The photos show Nancy Reagan speaking into a microphone (left) and Reagan standing next to UN Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar while he accepts the gift (right). Text below the images summarizes the ceremony, and provides a quotation from Reagan's speech.
Date:
October 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Thanksgiving for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations from the People of the United States of America
Brochure describing a mosaic gifted from the United States to the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the UN's fortieth anniversary. It provides background on the artist Norman Rockwell and his painting, "The Golden Rule," and about the creation of the mosaic artwork version to be installed at the UN. There is also information about the history of the UN and about Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, which provided funding for the project.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[George H. W. Bush and Peter Stewart Shaking Hands]
Photograph of Peter Stewart shaking hands with George H. W. Bush in the White House. Bush appears to be speaking to Stewart while they shake hands. The bottom of the photograph says "To Peter Stewart With Best Wishes," and is signed by Bush.
Date:
March 23, 1982
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton sending his condolences for John Hutton's death. Stewart expresses how grateful he is for John Hutton and says he was a wonderful person and friend. He talks about how he enjoyed his experience working with him on a project called, "The Dove of Thanksgiving". He says it was a privilege to know Mrs. Hutton, Mr. Hutton, and their daughter and that he hopes Mrs. Hutton visits Texas soon.
Date:
October 26, 1978
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, March 28, 1977]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they are adjusting the lighting around the glass and that he will send pictures of the glass to Loire in a few months.
Date:
March 28, 1977
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First Thanksgiving of the United States: Thanksgiving in suffering
Brochure describing the historical context of the resolution establishing the holiday and the first national Thanksgiving, which occurred during the Revolutionary War.
Date:
1977
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer Announcing Opening of Thanks-Giving Square]
Flyer advertising the Dallas opening of Thanks-Giving Square including the dedication Monday morning and times that the square will be open the rest of the week.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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