[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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

[The Dalai Lama after Thanks-Giving Foundation Banquet]

Photograph of The Dalai Lama after a banquet for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. He is smiling at the camera and standing next to a statue with his hands on both sides of the statue's plaque. The portion of the statue that is visible resembles a person's leg with pants and boots on. There are various items on display in the background as well as two men that can be seen looking in the direction of the plaque.
Date: October 16, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978] (open access)

[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
[Contract for Stained Glass Panels] (open access)

[Contract for Stained Glass Panels]

Final, signed contract between the Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux (SEAR) in France and the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation in Dallas for SEAR to provide stained glass panels and components to be used in the Square's chapel. A number of the contract points have been edited or stricken, with initials from both parties.
Date: October 24, 1975
Creator: Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
"With united hearts...": The First Day All America Prayed Together (open access)

"With united hearts...": The First Day All America Prayed Together

Pamphlet describing the history of the establishment of a national day of prayer by the Continental Congress and how it let to the establishment of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Date: October 1975
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 31, 1974] (open access)

[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 John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 11, 1974] (open access)

[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 Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 4, 1974] (open access)

[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 John Hutton, October 22, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 22, 1973]

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the possibility of using dark glass instead of plain glass for a project involving windows for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: October 22, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History