Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a possible visit with him in London. Stewart mentions the days he will be in England and asks if Hutton will be in town so they can discuss the dove design for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He also asks if he can bring a group of people to see Hutton's work. Hutton says he has attached pieces with the letter that relate to the dove and the "Spirit of Thanksgiving."

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics including an issue with a check, a photograph of a dove, his current projects with the Wellington and Coventry Cathedrals, and the well-being of his daughter.

Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing various topics such the birth of Hutton's daughter, a matter involving a check, and one of Hutton's drawings. Stewart congratulates Hutton and his wife on the arrival of their daughter and asks what they named her. He tells Hutton to send the check to the Republic National Bank of Dallas and provides the contact information of the London branch's manager in case there are any difficulties. He also mentions one of Hutton's drawings and says that Philip Johnson feels that it is in tune with the spirit of the chapel.

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a check Stewart gave him in the past for an etching. Hutton explains that his bank has not been able to cash the check and asks Stewart to contact his bank about working with Hutton's bank so the matter can be sorted out. He also announces the arrival of his daughter and says she is three weeks old and doing well.

Program for the groundbreaking of Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas including the order of events and lists of committee chairmen, members of the Thanks-Giving Council, and members of the groundbreaking committee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...".

Pamphlet describing the demolition of the "landmark" Pulley Bone restaurant building in downtown Dallas; the building is pictured on the front with three images showing the removal of the tower. There are six images of speakers and spectators at the ceremony, with captions, and two additional images on the back showing the end of the ceremony.

Architectural drawing of the plans for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square, noting the spiral pattern and locations of seating and a pool. Scale 1:48.

Architectural elevation drawing of plans for Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.

Architectural drawing of the plans for a reflected ceiling as part of the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square, showing the rough outline of the circular (spiral) chapel and circular skylight within a square boundary. Scale 1:48.

Architectural drawing of details for section A-A of the proposed chapel at Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.

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.

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.

Text describing various elements planned for the chapel at Thanksgiving Square and the symbolism.

Document outlining the idea for the Thanks-Giving Square to be put in Dallas, Texas including sections on the general concept and philosophical goals, design components and objectives, existing conditions, design team, and procedures. There is a list of supplementary exhibits which are not included.