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[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972] (open access)

[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972]

Memorandum discussing a visit with John Hutton in which he presented several sketches of doves, one of which will be engraved on a glass panel and displayed in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo explains how the dove relates to various religious themes. It also discusses characteristics of glass and provides recommendations for choosing the glass that best suits the project.
Date: September 29, 1972
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Spirit" (open access)

"The Spirit"

Analysis of the religious symbolism of the dove, with biblical references, and a description of the artwork that will be in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square depicting a dove in flight.
Date: May 25, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Description of Thanksgiving Chapel Features] (open access)

[Description of Thanksgiving Chapel Features]

Text describing various elements planned for the chapel at Thanksgiving Square and the symbolism.
Date: May 18, 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976] (open access)

[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976]

Memorandum discussing an experiment with the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo compares bulb and spot lights and discusses which one would be more practical, economical, and maximize the effect of the stained glass.
Date: August 10, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass] (open access)

[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass]

Memorandum drafted by Peter Stewart describing his visit with Gabriel Loire in Paris regarding the proposed stained glass for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and the projected cost.
Date: May 18, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Chapel Discussion, May 19, 1971] (open access)

[Memo: Chapel Discussion, May 19, 1971]

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.
Date: May 19, 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976] (open access)

[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976]

Memorandum discussing various aspects of the lighting of stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo discusses positive and negative aspects about the color that shines through the glass. Different ways to reduce light expense, such as changing the angle of the par, are also discussed. The memo also mentions that kilowatts per hour and cost rates need to be determined.
Date: August 12, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Needs of a Central Open Space, May 24, 1971] (open access)

[Memo: Needs of a Central Open Space, May 24, 1971]

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.
Date: May 24, 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Travel Ticket from Paris to New York] (open access)

[Invoice for Travel Ticket from Paris to New York]

Copy of an invoice from Echo Voyages for a ticket to travel round-trip from Paris to New York for Gabriel Loire during June 1975.
Date: June 25, 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Readings for Helen Lucy Corbitt Funeral] (open access)

[Readings for Helen Lucy Corbitt Funeral]

List of people serving at the funeral of Helen Corbitt, with the text of the Bible verses.
Date: January 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Conductors, July 1975 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Conductors, July 1975

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1975. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: July 1, 1975
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1974 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1974

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1974. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1974
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1972 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1972

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1972. 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.
Date: January 1, 1972
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1971 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1971

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.
Date: July 1, 1971
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1971 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1971

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.
Date: January 1, 1971
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1975 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1975

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1975. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: July 1, 1975
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1972 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1972

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1972. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1972
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1970 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1970

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1970. 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.
Date: January 1, 1970
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1973 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1973

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1973. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1973
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1970 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1970

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1970. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: July 1, 1970
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1973 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1973

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1973. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: July 1, 1973
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1972 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, July 1972

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1972. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: July 1, 1972
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1975 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1975

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1975. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 23, 1975
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1971 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1971

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.
Date: January 1, 1971
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History