[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 30, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing three designs that he has created for a glass panel in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He calls the designs 'A', 'B', and 'C' and they all have a dove as the main symbol. He describes the dove in Design 'A' as "an embodiment of expanding joy in thanksgiving". He describes Design 'B' as "representing the different religions and beliefs of man". He says the Dove in Design 'C' represents strength and vitality and is a Giver. Hutton also talks about which design he prefers and mentions that it is important the design chosen does not offend any religious beliefs.
Date: December 30, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his ideas for a design inspired by a dove for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and when he will be available to work on the project.
Date: November 1, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 18, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 18, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing Hutton's sketches of a dove. Stewart says the sketches have been getting reactions and tells him which one seems to be favored. Stewart also mentions that Philip Johnson thinks the sketches fit in well with the chapel. He says the ideas that have been suggested in the letter may be helpful if he decides to do another sketch.
Date: October 18, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 10, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 10, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing plans for a future project with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and providing details about his availability and contact information. Hutton mentions a discussion they had about the project and says he is looking forward to receiving feedback on rough sketches he gave Stewart.
Date: October 10, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 2, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 2, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent visit and various other topics. Stewart says he has attached pictures of the entryway of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the Thanks-Giving Square bridge and says he will get feedback on some sketches Hutton sent him. He also asks Hutton for his contact information and availability.
Date: October 2, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, September 14, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, September 14, 1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing artwork of a dove that will be displayed at entrance of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He briefly talks about the materials that could be used for the roof, the direction the door faces, and the need to calculate sun angles. He also includes a theological adviser's observations about the symbol of the dove. The observations talk about what the dove represents as a religious symbol and mention that the dove appears in many places, such as the Old Testament, the Jewish Pentecost, and the story of Noah.
Date: September 14, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 22, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 22, 1972]

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart explaining that he has returned from a trip to Italy and is available to discuss ideas about a project in person or by letter.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, March 17,1972] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, March 17,1972]

Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the crown of the Thanks-Giving Chapel and bells in the Thanks-Giving Square. Stewart says the crown should express Thanksgiving, confidence, strength, and not despair or disappointment. He also describes the shape and says it should be flat, aim upward, and not sink. He says they should not worry about constraints such as number of turns, static rate of rise, and mold of the spiral. He says they are "changing the world vision into a cosmic vision,' and that the Chapel should also express this. He mentions the bells in the Thanks-Giving Square and describes their shape and what they should express.
Date: March 17, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart, March 8, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart, March 8, 1972]

Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart discussing a newspaper cartoon in The Dallas Times Herald about the Thanks-Giving Square. Schroeder attaches the newspaper cartoon and says he thinks Stewart might like to see it. The cartoon depicts a sign that says, "Future Site Thanks-Giving Square Downtown Park". A group of people are looking up at the sign and the bottom of the cartoon says, "And over there, a few trees would be nice for the living room and maybe some shrubs for the bedroom...".
Date: March 8, 1972
Creator: Schroeder, Jim
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History