[George H. W. Bush and Peter Stewart]

Photograph of Peter Stewart and George H. W. Bush having a discussion in the White House. Bush and Stewart are sitting facing each other and Bush appears to be speaking to Stewart. The words "Official Photograph, The White House, Washington" are stamped on the back of the photograph.
Date: March 23, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
A Thanksgiving for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations from the People of the United States of America (open access)

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
[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

[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 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
[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
[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

[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