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 John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his response to Stewart asking if he can engrave a design on dark glass. Hutton says he can but feels the result will not be as good because dark glass eliminates some of the effects and subtleties of the design. He says he prefers not to use dark glass unless there is an architectural reason for it. He also mentions that he was lent the book "The Paradise Myth", which discusses the Tree of Life and relates to a design idea he was working on for the Thanks-Giving chapel. There is also a note attached from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson asking about his thoughts on Hutton's letter.

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a drawing by Stewart where he provided the dimensions of the glass and says he will use those measurements to place an order for the glass unless he receives a letter from Stewart or the architect that contains different measurements.

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.

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 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.

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.

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a stained glass project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton says he will be sending a small-scale sample of the project but emphasizes that it will not have the same effect as the full-scale one. He asks Stewart to let him know in advance if he would like to visit him because he has projects he also is working on for other organizations and might be busy or traveling during that time.

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a sketch he designed based on the Tree of Life and the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.

Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart and his sketch of a design based on the Tree of Life. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.

Photocopy of a draft sketch of a dove in flight, surrounded by on oval ring of spirals and points radiating outward. This was a draft version for an etched window, titled "The Spirit of Thanksgiving" to be hung in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square.

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.

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.

Draft sketch of the layout for Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, with rough outlines of major features and handwritten notes along the edges.

Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart discussing the measurements of the glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving's door.

Letter from Philip Johnson to Peter Stewart discussing the dimensions of the glass for the Thanks-Giving Chapel's door.

Rough sketch showing the shape of the walls and location of the doorway for the chapel at Thanks Giving Square, with some notations in the upper-right corner denoting garden vegetation.

Proclamation declaring 2007 to be the year of Thanksgiving in Dallas County, Texas.

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing a visit they had in Chartres in 1973 and an upcoming visit they are having in Paris. Loire mentions a discussion they had in 1973 about a stained glass project for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He says he is looking forward to meeting with him Philip Johnson during their next visit. He also asks for Stewart's address so he can send photocopies of his correspondence with Pierre Massin de Miraval.

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing his recent visit with Stewart and Philip Johnson and a stained glass project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He mentions that he received a photograph taken at the Philip Johnson Sculpture Museum and says it reminds him of the day he spent with Stewart and Philip Johnson. He also talks about an upcoming visit they are going to have in October and says he is going to send Stewart a small sample of a stained glass panel to give him an idea of what he is working on.

Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart asking for information about the Chapel of Thanksgiving, such as the arrival and installation of the stained glass, the completion of the chapel, and Stewart's plans for the chapel.