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[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
Testament of America, 1775-1875: Thanksgiving -- The Golden Thread
Timeline of events related to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States from 1775-1875, with quotations from the Presidents of the time, and from the official proclamations. It includes reproductions of the signatures for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thanksgiving: The American Spirit
Pamphlet documenting a timeline of early American history, focusing on the creation of the Thanksgiving holiday and the underlying reasons, with images of original documents and selected quotations from American Presidents and from Congress.
Date:
1992
Creator:
National Thanksgiving Commission at Thanks-Giving Square
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Hutton and Two Men in His Studio]
Photograph of John Hutton and two men visiting his studio. Hutton is standing in front of a large glass panel with some equipment and appears to be demonstrating how he engraves the glass. There is one glass panel in front of him and another on his right side which have designs that resemble angels engraved on them. A man is kneeling down behind Hutton to photograph him; another man is partially visible on the right side of the photograph standing behind the photographer and observing Hutton.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, December 28, 1976]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing the arrival and installation of the stained glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the chapel's recent Consecration.
Date:
November 28, 1976
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald R. Ford, November 24, 1976]
Letter from Gerald R. Ford commending the founders of the Thanks-Giving Foundation for their initiative and efforts in commemorating Thanksgiving. Ford also recognizes the Thanks-Giving Square as a major national shrine.
Date:
November 24, 1976
Creator:
Ford, Gerald R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"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, November 25, 1974]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the dimensions of glass that will be displayed in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton talks about the thickness of the glass and explains what length and width it will need to be to fit in the metal framework.
Date:
November 25, 1974
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
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 Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart, December 4, 1974]
Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart discussing the measurements of the glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving's door.
Date:
December 4, 1974
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 15, 1976]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the stained glass located in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says they will be experimenting with the lighting for about a month and welcomes Hutton's advice on the topic.
Date:
December 15, 1976
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tower Tumbles
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.
Date:
1972~
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Sketch of The Spirit of Thanksgiving by John Hutton]
Photograph of a sketch by John Hutton called "The Spirit of Thanksgiving". The sketch depicts a dove in the center with it's wings spread out, as if in flight, with a design that resembles a wreath around it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart, November 21, 1975]
Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart discussing the reparation of a project involving watercolor and the mailing information about multiple slides of watercolor.
Date:
November 21, 1975
Creator:
de Miraval, Pierre Massin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Traditions of Thanksgiving
Print of an illustration titled "Traditions of Thanksgiving," with a series of overlapping images above the text "The Thanksgivings of Man." In the image, the spiral-shaped chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and adjacent gardens are in the foreground; behind the chapel, a number of figures are depicted, including Abraham Lincoln (right), a Native American (left), George Washington (center), a pilgrim, and a bearded man next to the ten commandments (upper-center).
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Eubanks, Tony
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, February 25, 1976]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing his recent trip to Dallas. Loire mentions that he would like some photographs of a certain Thanks-Giving Square project they are working on and says he had a good meeting with Philip Johnson.
Date:
February 25, 1976
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 14, 1975]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart explaining that all his account information for an engraved glass panel has been passed on to Pitt & Scott and that they will be sending Stewart an estimate of the cost. There is also an attached invoice of Stewart's final payment on an engraved glass panel titled "The Dove" in the amount of £1825.
Date:
April 14, 1975
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1975]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart asking for clarification about the measurements of a glass panel for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a previous letter from Stewart in which he talks about the measurements, but says the information in the letter was unclear to him. He talks about how difficult it is to do alterations on glass once it is cut and asks Stewart to provide the size of the panel again so there is no chance of ordering the wrong size.
Date:
January 8, 1975
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, February 5, 1975]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a project that John Hutton will be starting for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart asks for information about the project, such as sequence of timing, when steps will be completed, and if he can receive photographs at various steps.
Date:
February 5, 1975
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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